Can i connect My ps3 to my pc?

[Sc00by]

Hi,

I have a ps3, but the kids have a wii which has taken priority on the main tele...Question i have is, is it possible to connect the ps3 to my pc and play it via my monitor?

My graphics card has is a 1024mb with TV out and DVI

there is nothing on the monitor for me to plug the playstation directly in there

I am wandering if i buy a HDMI lead, andf a HDMI/DVI converter if it would work that way


If not then i am going to buy a new TV...But didnt want to waste money on a TV if it was possible to do it this way

Thanx for any help, it would be appreciated!

[ashbuster]

my friend did it how you explained and it works fine
he uses it all the time mate
so give it a go

[BL4K3Y]

It should work fine mate as long as you have the correct software to display the image and because HDMI outputs audio as well, you only need one cable . I suppose it would make PC/PS3 multi-tasking alot easier because you can just switch between game and PC haha.

[Sc00by]

Ok, ordered me a HDMI lead and a HDMI-DVI converter off ebay

Once they come is there any software i need or anything...or should i be able to plug it into my graphics card and away i go?

[BL4K3Y]

As said in my other post, you will need some software to be able to view the PS3. I have never really done anything like that but I would probably use Nero as I think there is a TV/Video application in that package.

[Sc00by]

Ok...got the leads and got it all connected up...really need some help with the software now

[Sc00by]

Ive got nero installed now...Cant for the life of me work out how to do this

Playstation is connected to my graphics card via HDMI lead and DVI converter

I could really use some help here...im about to just go out and get a new tele, LOL

[Sc00by]

nevermind...ive fished around and found out its not possible at all

im off to buy myself a HD monitor

[ashbuster]

it is possible my mates got his done but hes not home yet when he is i can ask him

[Sc00by]

From what ive learnt:

My graphics card has a DVI (OUT)...so thats no good...my monitor isnt HDCP copliant HDMI and Computers

Ive just bought me a new 22" Samsung monitor for £150 and im gonna sell the 19" Packard Bell that ive got


Even still...because you have to transfer HDMI to DVI...you dont get sound...so i have got to use the regular RCA adapter and get an RCA - 3.5mm stereo plug and use sound that way...Hopefully the sound works!

Bottom line is, if anyone else has this problem, i found a couple of other forums useful but obviously i dont think i should link them here, lol...Bottom line - make sure the monitor you have is HDCP compliant...as it says in that link...a lot of the DVI monitors arent.