PS3 VGA output?

Shamikebab · 16 Jul 2007 at 21:47

Now i know it currently isn't out, but is it likely we'll ever see any VGA cables for the PS3? reason being although i dont have one now, i would like to purchase a PS3 in the next 6 months probably. Currently im running my 360 through the VGA port of my monitor (with my PC through DVI) I cant afford to buy an HDTV just for PS3 (being a poor student and all) is there another way to get the PS3 to output to VGA?

Johnz0r · 16 Jul 2007 at 21:51

Shamikebab said:
Now i know it currently isn't out, but is it likely we'll ever see any VGA cables for the PS3? reason being although i dont have one now, i would like to purchase a PS3 in the next 6 months probably. Currently im running my 360 through the VGA port of my monitor (with my PC through DVI) I cant afford to buy an HDTV just for PS3 (being a poor student and all) is there another way to get the PS3 to output to VGA?

The only way that you could do it mate is to buy a component to vga adapter and depending on what kind of resolution your monitor support would be able to give you 720p. This however is not cheap - boxes which are decent start from £40 upwards.

Shamikebab · 16 Jul 2007 at 21:56

damnit, i dont see why sony cant bring one out, surely they must have seen how popular it was on the 360 :confused:

pinkacidbootson · 16 Jul 2007 at 22:06

Was there not a VGA output cable for PS2?

Johnz0r · 16 Jul 2007 at 22:16

simon50 said:
Was there not a VGA output cable for PS2?

Aye there was matey but its not compatible fully with the PS3

And the Linux dev kits for the PS2 are rare to find

Shamikebab · 16 Jul 2007 at 22:20

Ok i've just seen a HDMI to DVI cable on a competitor site, if i used this how would i get sound though? ideally id use my logitech Z5500's.

Johnz0r · 16 Jul 2007 at 22:25

Shamikebab said:
Ok i've just seen a HDMI to DVI cable on a competitor site, if i used this how would i get sound though? ideally id use my logitech Z5500's.

What monitor do you have at present mate, because to use a HDMI to DVI converter your monitor MUST be HDCP compatible. IIRC the Z5500's are optical? The ps3 has an optical connector

Andybtsn · 16 Jul 2007 at 22:25

Shamikebab said:
Ok i've just seen a HDMI to DVI cable on a competitor site, if i used this how would i get sound though? ideally id use my logitech Z5500's.

You can use composite, or the digital audio output.

MadMatty · 16 Jul 2007 at 22:37

There is a hdmi ->vga adaptor that will allow 1080i/1080p on a suitable size screen if required. dont need to worry about hdcp compatabilty as as far as the device is concerned the display is 100% compatable.

www.hdfury.com

Edz · 16 Jul 2007 at 22:38

Shamikebab said:
damnit, i dont see why sony cant bring one out, surely they must have seen how popular it was on the 360

I'd agree Sony should have supported monitors, but tbh HDTV's are getting cheaper & cheaper + I don't think Sony were considering people having the console in their bedroom which is a mistake IMO..

Shamikebab · 16 Jul 2007 at 22:42

I have an NEC NEC LCD20WGX2 20.1 inch. So is the optical sound port attached to the video cable like on the 360? or seperate? and would i have problems with resolution as i wouldn't have the dashboard options like i do on the 360? or would it just do 720p?

and yeah HDTV's are getting cheaper but i already have a monitor, and as im a student all my equipment is setup in my bedroom, maybe once i graduate i'll get an HDTV but just cant afford it now.

pinkacidbootson · 16 Jul 2007 at 22:44

The optical output is on the back of the PS3. You need a seperate optical cable.

nintenjo · 16 Jul 2007 at 23:57

my PS3 test kit has a VGA cable for it.. and works a treat. So no reason why the same cable wouldnt work on a retail kit.

Streeteh · 17 Jul 2007 at 01:41

would a hdmi -> vga cable work on say, a 18" tft monitor with hdcp without any issues? considering this setup myself.

"andy" · 17 Jul 2007 at 11:18

should do yes

JUMPURS · 17 Jul 2007 at 11:25

Johnz0r said:
Aye there was matey but its not compatible fully with the PS3 And the Linux dev kits for the PS2 are rare to find

It didn't work with any games on the PS2 really.

Are the linux kits going for a lot? i got one

"andy" · 26 Jul 2007 at 20:31

there still no way to run this to VGA ?

bro is going away which leaves the ps3 free and id love to put it in my room for the few weeks but only have a vga tft here

grrr

V1N · 27 Jul 2007 at 10:51

Hi there.

Just a quick reply, as I'm away at the moment, but found myself near an internet connection, and thought I'd have a quick look at the forums

I have my PS3 connected to my TV via HDMI, but also to my projector via VGA, using the cable discussed in this thread.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17731297

I'm not sure if that'll be of any use to you, as I'm not sure where you can get one from, the bay maybe. I got mine from my brother, who had the Linux kit on his PS2. Works fine on my PS3 though, have played a few games, and a bluray on it.

V1N.