Connecting both xbox and PC

GWillow · 5 Oct 2007 at 19:20

I'm looking at the Samsung SM-2032BW Pebble 20" (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-063-SA) and looking to use it with my PC (with an x1950 Pro 512Mb) and an Xbox 360.

Would I be able to have both connected at the same time and be able to switch between the 2 (whilst both machines are turned on)?

Thanks for any help.

Willow

norulzs · 5 Oct 2007 at 20:37

Yes you can, all you need is a VGA switch and a VGA gender changer

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-035-LS

I have mine setup on a HP w2207 and all you need to do is hit the scroll lock key twice and it swaps over to the other device, really convenient and its self powered.

GWillow · 5 Oct 2007 at 20:52

thank for that.

So I can't plug the pc into one input and the xbox into the other and swap between them?

Darryn · 5 Oct 2007 at 20:55

GWillow said:
thank for that.

So I can't plug the pc into one input and the xbox into the other and swap between them?

Cannot vouch for that particular monitor, but both at once and switching is exactly how it works on my Dell 2407... if that helps.

Also, if the specs for that monitor were correct it would be quite an odd resolution... (16850x1050 Resolution)

norulzs · 5 Oct 2007 at 23:19

GWillow said:
thank for that.

So I can't plug the pc into one input and the xbox into the other and swap between them?

Sorry, i assumed you were trying to connect both devices via one input,

Anyway, of course you can connect the 360 via the VGA and your PC on the DVI and switch between them by using the input select option in the monitor menu.

My monitor has a res of 1680x1050 and 720p looks great for the 360.

GWillow · 6 Oct 2007 at 06:30

norulzs said:
Anyway, of course you can connect the 360 via the VGA and your PC on the DVI and switch between them by using the input select option in the monitor menu.

My monitor has a res of 1680x1050 and 720p looks great for the 360.

Exactly what I wanted to hear, you just made a sale (although I may decide upon the Samsung SM-2232BW Pebble 22" now).

GWillow · 6 Oct 2007 at 12:44

Will the Xbox 360 look OK on this, I read somewhere that

Be prepared to get frustrated with the fact that the closest res the xbox can do is 1360x768

Darg · 6 Oct 2007 at 15:57

I was under the impression that the 360 was fully 1080p compliant?

skunksta · 7 Oct 2007 at 13:44

Got mine 1280x1024 wont run it native on my 226bw but looks nice and its over 720p.VGA opens up another set of setting on your xbox when its connected that way instead of HD settings u get ressolutions.I hear loads of talk about the top of the screen getting cut of etc.Well it dont , take time out to setup the xbox360 again for VGA is all thats needed.Most games dont run in 1080p tbh.The odd few for the 360.