Use PS3 on a DVI monitor

msmalls74 · 3 Jul 2007 at 08:02

Just found this, probably not ideal but it looks like it will be useful for those wanting to play a PS3 on a DVI monitor. Not sure of price though.
http://www.green-box.com.tw/products/view/id/104

Introduction

Play PS3 on a DVI monitor is not a dream anymore! GAMESWITCH makes it become reality.
It allows you to play PS3 on a regular DVI monitor, plus its switch function, you can either play PS3 or operate PC.
You can play 1080p high quality game on a DVI monitor through GAMESWITCH and don’t have to play on expensive HDMI enabled LCD TV only. Now enjoy PS3 not only in living room, but also besides your PC !

Features

1. Switch PlayStation® 3 and one DVI displayed PC to one DVI monitor and stereo speaker
2. Support 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
3. Compliant with DVI 1.0
4. Auto and manual channel selection, an external button is attached
5. Electronic design
6. LED status to indicate the source displayed
7. Magnetic pad and attachable metal plate to ease the installation

Kreeeee · 3 Jul 2007 at 08:06

Nice, suprised they were allowed to circumvent the DHCP protection though.

Demon · 3 Jul 2007 at 08:15

I always assumed that just for gaming a HDMI -> DVI lead would work, and wouldn't require HDCP? but reading this is making me wonder...

Does the PS3 require a HDCP connection no matter what? no just for Blu-ray playback?

msmalls74 · 3 Jul 2007 at 08:22

Demon said:
I always assumed that just for gaming a HDMI -> DVI lead would work, and wouldn't require HDCP? but reading this is making me wonder...

Does the PS3 require a HDCP connection no matter what? no just for Blu-ray playback?

I have heard that it will only play games at 480P, think thats USA standard def for TVs on an non HDCP enabled monitor but like I said im not sure.

Fullo · 3 Jul 2007 at 09:02

My mate used a HDMI>DVI converter on his PS3, and found that he needed to use a HDCP monitor for it work.

Nanoman · 3 Jul 2007 at 13:29

Fullo said:
My mate used a HDMI>DVI converter on his PS3, and found that he needed to use a HDCP monitor for it work.

Yea same here, on my old screen it would flash black every other second watching films. Using HDMI>DVI on my A04 2407 is now sweet as nut.

Also you need DVI-D to use that box.