Hooking your PS3 up to any LCD monitor - A dummy guide

After recieving a number of "yes you can" "No you can't" replies whilst on my quest to hook up my PS3 to my LCD monitor, I went forth to investigate and can confirm it can be done and very easily at that.


It is pretty darn-gawd simple, all you need to do is buy a HDMI to DVI cable, I found one at a gaming shop in Jhb which had them for R190 which is very reasonable.

http://www.zaheerspeaks.com/wp-conte...009/10/DVI.jpg

You then need to sort our your sound. If you are wanting to use headphones you will need a 2 female RCA in to 1 female headphone jack. Like so.

http://www.efilliate.com/images/prod_images/P4196a.jpg

If you plan on using a sound system you can either plug the RCA's from your PS3 directly into the system if it supports this, or you will need the following converter which will convert the 2 RCA's from the PS3 into female jacks where you can plug in normal speaker jacks.


http://forums.logitech.com/t5/image/...-size/original


And thats it! :cool:

The converter in the bottom pic came bundled with my Logitech speakers, it was just lying in my cupboard until I got my PS3 :). So the only thing I needed to buy was the HDMI to DVI cable which I got for R100.

Got this one http://www.hdcabling.co.za/18-meter-...ctors-p-9.html, and it works great.

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Originally Posted by Deceptor

The converter in the bottom pic came bundled with my Logitech speakers, it was just lying in my cupboard until I got my PS3 :). So the only thing I needed to buy was the HDMI to DVI cable which I got for R100.

Got this one http://www.hdcabling.co.za/18-meter-...ctors-p-9.html, and it works great.

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Yeah I also got that converter from my Logitech speakers :)

That bottom converter is actually very difficult to find in South Africa if you lose the ones that come with the Logitech speakers. I lost mine and I looked around for 2 weeks for a replacement but couldn't find it locally. I eventually just gave up and had it imported.

Thanks Spooner, Now i can do this also. Sweet.

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Originally Posted by Blackhand

That bottom converter is actually very difficult to find in South Africa if you lose the ones that come with the Logitech speakers. I lost mine and I looked around for 2 weeks for a replacement but couldn't find it locally. I eventually just gave up and had it imported.

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That sucks, is there not something similar floating around?

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Originally Posted by OmegaFenix22

Thanks Spooner, Now i can do this also. Sweet.

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Np boet, I just couldn't bare to play another minute on my TV, it does it no justice. ;)

I'm assuming that this will work on any console with a HDMI output?

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Originally Posted by Sockmonkey

I'm assuming that this will work on any console with a HDMI output?

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Yip, haven't tested it on my Xbox as I am running the VGA cable, but I don't see why it wouldn't work exactly like the PS3 setup.

Thanx for that. Got a friend wants do this. Does the screen have to have audio input though?

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Originally Posted by bizzaro

Thanx for that. Got a friend wants do this. Does the screen have to have audio input though?

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Most screens don't have audio inputs, so you will have to use the PS3 component cable to get sound.

Either get a RCA to female headphone jack converter or get a RCA to 3 headphone jack converter. See the pics above.

Stickied. :D

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Originally Posted by Blackhand

That bottom converter is actually very difficult to find in South Africa if you lose the ones that come with the Logitech speakers. I lost mine and I looked around for 2 weeks for a replacement but couldn't find it locally. I eventually just gave up and had it imported.

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Yeah I can say the same its really hard finding one.

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Originally Posted by Grimspoon

That sucks, is there not something similar floating around?

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Nope noting local I could find ether. Game, makro and some audio electronic store nothing hey. This was when I was still in durbz.

Here is a link to this on Wantit all.
R153
http://www.wantitall.co.za/ViewProd....ber=B0006U3ACY

is the quality still the same if you use a HDMI-DVi cable as opposed to a HDMI-HDMI cable?

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Originally Posted by speedz

is the quality still the same if you use a HDMI-DVi cable as opposed to a HDMI-HDMI cable?

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Speedz I can't tell you, I have only ever tried with the DVI, all I can say is the quality is phenomenal. I can't imagine there would be that much difference.

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Originally Posted by Sockmonkey

I'm assuming that this will work on any console with a HDMI output?

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I haven't tried it yet myself but I don't think it'll work. The space between you HDMI plug and your normal componant plug is too small for you to be able to connect both at the same time. I could be wrong, like I said I haven't tried it yet, but that's what I think. I bought the special D-SUB (VGA) cable connector thingy. Which is the best IMHO.

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Originally Posted by Grimspoon

Speedz I can't tell you, I have only ever tried with the DVI, all I can say is the quality is phenomenal. I can't imagine there would be that much difference.

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I'm lucky enough that my PC monitor has an HDMI port so I don't have to get the special cable, but it might be interesting to see if there would be a dif (if any).

thanks for the post man, now the mission to convice my dad to get me a HD monitor :D

Short, sweet and simple guide ;)
thanks

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Originally Posted by new-novelty

thanks for the post man, now the mission to convice my dad to get me a HD monitor :D

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lol, dude, you gotta get one! It should be ilegal to play on anything else :p

Check out Kalahari.net from time to time, they have the Samsung 2333SW on sale. That is what I use. Full HD.

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Originally Posted by virus786

Short, sweet and simple guide ;)
thanks

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np ;)

++You need a HDCP monitor as well.

will a usb headset not work for sound?

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Originally Posted by THIRT13N

will a usb headset not work for sound?

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Neither of mine work, I have a G35 and a Logitech precision headset.

How is the texture tearing with games like MGS2, Uncharted 2, Red Dead Redemption‎ and Heavy Rain?

I have a 1m cable. Its a bit short. I think I am going to get another.

Quick question: I use the same monitor for my PS3 and my PC. Is there a way I can change between both using some device? I don't want too continuously disconnect my PC and hook up PS3 cable and vice versa.

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Originally Posted by Alan

How is the texture tearing with games like MGS2, Uncharted 2, Red Dead Redemption‎ and Heavy Rain?

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I didn't really notice much tearing with Uncharted 2 which I just finished, although Heavy Rain I have noticed a bit of tearing but nothing to really worry me.

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Originally Posted by Kyubi_Brat

I have a 1m cable. Its a bit short. I think I am going to get another.

Quick question: I use the same monitor for my PS3 and my PC. Is there a way I can change between both using some device? I don't want too continuously disconnect my PC and hook up PS3 cable and vice versa.

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Kyubi, I am not sure what monitor you have but on mine there is a source button which changes the input from Digital to Analog.

I have both my PS3 and PC plugged in and use the source switch to change between the 2, easy. :)

I have a Samsung 2333SW

Some of the Samsung models have issues with multiple sources
I use a P2350 and it won't accept the analog signal even when switched over manually via the soft menu.
The more expensive P2350Pro has a remote that selects sources though and that works fine

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Originally Posted by Kyubi_Brat

I have a Samsung 2333SW

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I have 2 2333SW's and they work perfectly, just plug both in, one into DVI and one into Analog and then you simply use the source button (3rd button from the bottom) to change between the 2.

Yeah thats exactly what I'm trying, its a no go on this monitor, although I didn't try with a console connected to analog, used an external TV Tuner last night and it wouldn't switch

Thanks. I guess i will fiddle a bit tonight :)

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Originally Posted by Xerowing

Yeah thats exactly what I'm trying, its a no go on this monitor, although I didn't try with a console connected to analog, used an external TV Tuner last night and it wouldn't switch

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That is strange, that would drive me nuts. I have my xbox and pc on the one monitor and PS3 and pc on the 2nd, both work fine when manually switching over.

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Originally Posted by Kyubi_Brat

Thanks. I guess i will fiddle a bit tonight :)

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cool, give it a whirl, should work 100's.

Trust me it's already driving me insane
I'll test on my second monitor tonight though, might just be a faulty input on this one

Ok heres my turn to ask a question :)

Bought 2 new monitors, both have HDMI ports, so I was wondering if I should replace my DVI - HDMI cable with a HDMI cable.

Do you think I would notice any difference? I mean the picture quality is pretty fantastic as it is, I mean what is even the point of HDMI?

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Originally Posted by Grimspoon

Ok heres my turn to ask a question :)

Bought 2 new monitors, both have HDMI ports, so I was wondering if I should replace my DVI - HDMI cable with a HDMI cable.

Do you think I would notice any difference? I mean the picture quality is pretty fantastic as it is, I mean what is even the point of HDMI?

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What monitors are they? Cause I stumbled across something interesting when I connected my PS3 to my Samsung 2494HS via an HDMI cable....... the sound was playing through the built in speakers in the monitor! I was like: "Sweet! Shame about the crappy speakers tho". Then I noticed the monitor had a sound in- and a sound output pluggie. I pluged in my Logitech Z2300 speakers into the output and hey presto! Proper sound while gaming and all it cost me was an HDMI cable.

Best bit is that it works just as well for my Xbox. :)

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Originally Posted by Toxin

What monitors are they? Cause I stumbled across something interesting when I connected my PS3 to my Samsung 2494HS via an HDMI cable....... the sound was playing through the built in speakers in the monitor! I was like: "Sweet! Shame about the crappy speakers tho". Then I noticed the monitor had a sound in- and a sound output pluggie. I pluged in my Logitech Z2300 speakers into the output and hey presto! Proper sound while gaming and all it cost me was an HDMI cable.

Best bit is that it works just as well for my Xbox. :)

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I got 2 Samsung B2430H's and yeah I also got a sound in on the back, how does it work? Looks like a headphone jack right?

Problem I would have is that I share my logitech speaker setup with my PS3 and the Xbox and just swap the cables over depending on what console I am playing.

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Originally Posted by Grimspoon

I got 2 Samsung B2430H's and yeah I also got a sound in on the back, how does it work? Looks like a headphone jack right?

Problem I would have is that I share my logitech speaker setup with my PS3 and the Xbox and just swap the cables over depending on what console I am playing.

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I do the same thing. Just unplug the HDMI cable out of my PS3, then plug it into my Xbox and vice versa.

As to how it works you just connect your HDMI cable between your minitor and the console you want to play with and then plug your speakers into the sound output headphone jack. I'll take some pics tonight to show it more clearly.

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Originally Posted by Toxin

I do the same thing. Just unplug the HDMI cable out of my PS3, then plug it into my Xbox and vice versa.

As to how it works you just connect your HDMI cable between your minitor and the console you want to play with and then plug your speakers into the sound output headphone jack. I'll take some pics tonight to show it more clearly.

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Ah ok I get what you mean.

got my P2450h on Saturday. 24inches of awesomeness. HDMI to HDMI cable was all I needed to start things up. Finally my PS3 is being done justice.

/checks clock to see if its 17.00 yet.

I attempted to connect both my PS3 and PC to my monitor this weekend only to release my Monitor cable is HDMI on boths sides :p so I need a HDMI to VGA for the PC and HDMI for the PS3.

Any ideas where can I get me one of these?

I found one on wantitall but they seem to be expensive

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Originally Posted by Kyubi_Brat

I attempted to connect both my PS3 and PC to my monitor this weekend only to release my Monitor cable is HDMI on boths sides :p so I need a HDMI to VGA for the PC and HDMI for the PS3.

Any ideas where can I get me one of these?

I found one on wantitall but they seem to be expensive

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Originally Posted by Kyubi_Brat

I attempted to connect both my PS3 and PC to my monitor this weekend only to release my Monitor cable is HDMI on boths sides :p so I need a HDMI to VGA for the PC and HDMI for the PS3.

Any ideas where can I get me one of these?

I found one on wantitall but they seem to be expensive

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lol yeah you need HDMI one end and DVI or VGA other end. :p

Don't ever buy of want it all, they are the biggest rip off.

Most gaming shops should sell them, I don't know where you based but I bought mine from a Chinese shop in Northgate shopping center called Ending man, think I paid R150 or something like that.

Esquire has the HDMI to DVI cable as well.