multiple screens on 1 xbox 360

quicksilver · 21 Nov 2009 at 13:03

Just been watching the Gadget show where they had 3 xbox 360's setup up in a mini network, each running a copy of forza 3 and each with their own screen to give a better cockpit view inge.

Was wondering if there was a way to do a similar thing but only using 1 xbox 360?

My initial thought is a 1 to 3 HDMI splitter box, and 3 PC TFT monitors with HDMI input.

If it as simple as this, can anyone suggest the most ideal screen to use with as little frame as possible to make it appear virtually seamless and the best settings to use to get it configured correctly in Forza 3?

Budget wise, I'd like to get it as cheap as possible........

Chris1712 · 21 Nov 2009 at 13:04

If you used a splitter, all three images would be the same. Not front and either side views. You need 3 360's to run 3 games at once, each providing a different point of view.

Memphis · 21 Nov 2009 at 13:07

As Chris has said, the only answer to your question is no, you can't do multiscreen with one machine.

quicksilver · 21 Nov 2009 at 13:15

not even with one of these multiple monitor displays which are essentially 3 monitors in one? dammit....

Dark_Angel · 21 Nov 2009 at 13:19

quicksilver said:
not even with one of these multiple monitor displays which are essentially 3 monitors in one? dammit....

No....

It's ONE output. Splitting it will just give you ONE image.

The GPU couldnt handle rendering 2 or 3 whole new view points at once!

nutsnut · 21 Nov 2009 at 14:03

3 xboxes, 3 Copies of the game, 3 monitors, 3 times the cost. Does it equal three times as much fun. Not likely.

orderoftheflame · 21 Nov 2009 at 14:34

nutsnut said:
3 xboxes, 3 Copies of the game, 3 monitors, 3 times the cost. Does it equal three times as much fun. Not likely.

Depends on how much of a sim nut you are.

I wouldn't want to spend that much, but I've seen some people with very impressive setups that clearly enjoy it.

mark66 · 21 Nov 2009 at 18:11

Chris1712 said:
If you used a splitter, all three images would be the same. Not front and either side views. You need 3 360's to run 3 games at once, each providing a different point of view.

Exactly, its not a case of how can I split the signal into 3, its a case of your Xbox can only render 1 image not three. You need 3 Xbox's to give you the 3 different views.

nutsnut · 21 Nov 2009 at 22:02

If your a Sim nut, you play on the PC