viva8la7ra
What would I need in order to be able to accomplish this? The Xbox has a DVI port so I don't know if that would help answer this question. The monitor has a standard 15 pin VGA connector. Currently my gf is using it with the red, white, and yellow connectors on her TV, but it hurts her eyes and so I'm trying to find a way to connect it to her PC monitor in order so her eyes don't hurt after an hour of play..
Also, would the solution also cover the sound output?
hey sensei, that's good but it's not really what i'm looking for.. i did manage to find something but i'm still in doubt because i still have to find some adapters in order to be able to do what i've been trying to accomplish..
Answer
Now that the Xbox 360 has launched console videogames into the High-Definition era, experiencing your games to their full potential has become an expensive proposition. 360 games look great in Hi-Def, but many are almost unplayable on Standard-Definition TVs. Condemned is a good example of a game that becomes much too dark on SDTV, and Tomb Raider Legends can also be rather hard to play on an old TV due to the necessity of spotting hidden vines and small details.
The case for the necessity of HDTV for proper Xbox 360 enjoyment is pretty solid, but the price starts climbing quickly. In addition to the $400+ for a 360 and games, players are also presented with the necessity of a proper HDTV, which adds thousands to the overall cost. What's a devoted gamer on a tight budget to do? PC monitors may be the answer.
It's easy to set up a desktop gaming setup.
The Pros
Long before "HD" was the most popular consumer electronics buzzword around, PCs were pumping out graphics in resolutions well in excess of the 1280x720 that is 720p. PC monitors have to support a variety of resolutions in order to accommodate the myriad of computers they might have to work with, and as such they are generally very good with scaling non-native resolutions. In addition, LCD monitors have also become highly developed and affordable. Advances in manufacturing have dramatically lowered response times to the gaming-friendly 8ms-or-less range. Prices have fallen such that a 20'' widescreen LCDs that cost thousands a few years ago are now available for less than $400. Because manufacturer's cannot rely upon in-store placement, salespeople, and big marketing for PC monitors as they can with traditional HDTVs, the overall market is very competitive and without major markup, allowing for serious savings for you.
The Cons
Sadly, there are a few headaches with using a PC monitor as your primary 360 display. Size is the first great concern. The affordable sweet spot for LCD monitors lies in the 20-25'' range, which is not really large enough to make out while sitting on a couch in a traditional entertainment situation. Another problem is the fact that most PC monitors have only VGA or DVI inputs, no TV tuner, and no integrated speakers. The general lack of support for Component inputs isn't much of a problem, as VGA wires for the 360 are widely available, but you will likely have a bit of a headache if you want to connect more than the 360 and your PC to the monitor, and a VGA switch-box or TV card for your computer will add to the overall cost. Nevertheless, the savings and efficiency of using a quality monitor for both PC and 360 gaming is pretty strong.
Setup
VGA wires from Microsoft and MadCatz for the Xbox 360 are readily available at retail and online for around $30. When connected via VGA, the Xbox 360 has wider array of resolution options than when it is connected with Component wires. The resolutions are selectable though the Xbox 360's dashboard, and include:
640x480
848x480
1024x768
1280x720
1280x768
1280x1024
1360x768
When choosing an LCD monitor for Xbox 360 gaming, it's important to check that the LCD has one of these resolutions as either a native or supported resolution. Most modern LCDs in the 20'' range will have native resolutions higher than 1360x768, but that doesn't necessarily solve the problem. Trying to send a non-supported resolution into most LCDs will lead to a muggy, badly scaled, and possibly out-of-frame-image. In our test case, our BenQ FP202W 20'' widescreen 8ms LCD has a native resolution of 1680x1050, but looks best when the 360 is set to 1280x1024 widescreen. Other resolutions could not be scaled properly and looked pretty bad.
Sound is another concern. Because few PC monitors have integrated speakers these days, you'll need some kind of external speaker solution. The VGA wires for the 360 have optical (Toslink) outputs, so if you've got a nice soundcard for your computer with optical-in, you can take that digital signal straight into whatever speakers you're using with the PC. If you don't have optical support, you'll have to use the stereo-RCA wires that are integrated into the VGA cable. That's a hassle, because most 2.0 or 2.1 PC speaker kits only have mini-jack auxiliary inputs. You'll need to grab a little RCA-to-mini-jack dongle to allow for the connection.
Extra VGA resolutions. Make sure your LCD is compatible with at least one.
Performance
Once we found the best settings for the 360 on our BenQ FP202W, we were quite impressed with the results. Compared to a $1,000 Dell W2600 26'' HDTV, our $400 BenQ 20'' LCD produced a much cleaner looking picture free of nasty scaling and response-time blur. A nice feature of the FP202W is the fact that it is able to switch between its DVI and VGA inputs, which allowed us to connect our PC through DVI and the 360 through VGA and switch between them on the fly (perfect for slacking off at work).
Conclusion
There are some serious benefits to choosing an LCD monitor as your Xbox 360 display of choice. LCD PC monitors around 20'' are both more affordable and generally higher quality than similarly sized HDTV LCDs, and you can get some sweet double-duty out of them with your PC.
This is a stereo RCA-to-mini-jack plug.
On the other hand, if you really require standard TV functionality, like component, composite, and S-video inputs, or integrated speakers, the costs to add such functionality to a monitor will add up quickly. Also, two player action is a little limited on a 20'' monitor, and trying to crowd around your PC desk can be less than comfortable. While solitary Xbox Live addicts will have no problem, the more social among us may not be so happy.
In the end, it's really a matter of your particular situation. If you've got $1500+ to spend, a nice big HDTV is the way to go. If you're aiming to keep your costs below $1000, however, a PC monitor LCD is far superior to most of the shady sub-$600 HDTVs being sold at Wal-Mart.
Now that the Xbox 360 has launched console videogames into the High-Definition era, experiencing your games to their full potential has become an expensive proposition. 360 games look great in Hi-Def, but many are almost unplayable on Standard-Definition TVs. Condemned is a good example of a game that becomes much too dark on SDTV, and Tomb Raider Legends can also be rather hard to play on an old TV due to the necessity of spotting hidden vines and small details.
The case for the necessity of HDTV for proper Xbox 360 enjoyment is pretty solid, but the price starts climbing quickly. In addition to the $400+ for a 360 and games, players are also presented with the necessity of a proper HDTV, which adds thousands to the overall cost. What's a devoted gamer on a tight budget to do? PC monitors may be the answer.
It's easy to set up a desktop gaming setup.
The Pros
Long before "HD" was the most popular consumer electronics buzzword around, PCs were pumping out graphics in resolutions well in excess of the 1280x720 that is 720p. PC monitors have to support a variety of resolutions in order to accommodate the myriad of computers they might have to work with, and as such they are generally very good with scaling non-native resolutions. In addition, LCD monitors have also become highly developed and affordable. Advances in manufacturing have dramatically lowered response times to the gaming-friendly 8ms-or-less range. Prices have fallen such that a 20'' widescreen LCDs that cost thousands a few years ago are now available for less than $400. Because manufacturer's cannot rely upon in-store placement, salespeople, and big marketing for PC monitors as they can with traditional HDTVs, the overall market is very competitive and without major markup, allowing for serious savings for you.
The Cons
Sadly, there are a few headaches with using a PC monitor as your primary 360 display. Size is the first great concern. The affordable sweet spot for LCD monitors lies in the 20-25'' range, which is not really large enough to make out while sitting on a couch in a traditional entertainment situation. Another problem is the fact that most PC monitors have only VGA or DVI inputs, no TV tuner, and no integrated speakers. The general lack of support for Component inputs isn't much of a problem, as VGA wires for the 360 are widely available, but you will likely have a bit of a headache if you want to connect more than the 360 and your PC to the monitor, and a VGA switch-box or TV card for your computer will add to the overall cost. Nevertheless, the savings and efficiency of using a quality monitor for both PC and 360 gaming is pretty strong.
Setup
VGA wires from Microsoft and MadCatz for the Xbox 360 are readily available at retail and online for around $30. When connected via VGA, the Xbox 360 has wider array of resolution options than when it is connected with Component wires. The resolutions are selectable though the Xbox 360's dashboard, and include:
640x480
848x480
1024x768
1280x720
1280x768
1280x1024
1360x768
When choosing an LCD monitor for Xbox 360 gaming, it's important to check that the LCD has one of these resolutions as either a native or supported resolution. Most modern LCDs in the 20'' range will have native resolutions higher than 1360x768, but that doesn't necessarily solve the problem. Trying to send a non-supported resolution into most LCDs will lead to a muggy, badly scaled, and possibly out-of-frame-image. In our test case, our BenQ FP202W 20'' widescreen 8ms LCD has a native resolution of 1680x1050, but looks best when the 360 is set to 1280x1024 widescreen. Other resolutions could not be scaled properly and looked pretty bad.
Sound is another concern. Because few PC monitors have integrated speakers these days, you'll need some kind of external speaker solution. The VGA wires for the 360 have optical (Toslink) outputs, so if you've got a nice soundcard for your computer with optical-in, you can take that digital signal straight into whatever speakers you're using with the PC. If you don't have optical support, you'll have to use the stereo-RCA wires that are integrated into the VGA cable. That's a hassle, because most 2.0 or 2.1 PC speaker kits only have mini-jack auxiliary inputs. You'll need to grab a little RCA-to-mini-jack dongle to allow for the connection.
Extra VGA resolutions. Make sure your LCD is compatible with at least one.
Performance
Once we found the best settings for the 360 on our BenQ FP202W, we were quite impressed with the results. Compared to a $1,000 Dell W2600 26'' HDTV, our $400 BenQ 20'' LCD produced a much cleaner looking picture free of nasty scaling and response-time blur. A nice feature of the FP202W is the fact that it is able to switch between its DVI and VGA inputs, which allowed us to connect our PC through DVI and the 360 through VGA and switch between them on the fly (perfect for slacking off at work).
Conclusion
There are some serious benefits to choosing an LCD monitor as your Xbox 360 display of choice. LCD PC monitors around 20'' are both more affordable and generally higher quality than similarly sized HDTV LCDs, and you can get some sweet double-duty out of them with your PC.
This is a stereo RCA-to-mini-jack plug.
On the other hand, if you really require standard TV functionality, like component, composite, and S-video inputs, or integrated speakers, the costs to add such functionality to a monitor will add up quickly. Also, two player action is a little limited on a 20'' monitor, and trying to crowd around your PC desk can be less than comfortable. While solitary Xbox Live addicts will have no problem, the more social among us may not be so happy.
In the end, it's really a matter of your particular situation. If you've got $1500+ to spend, a nice big HDTV is the way to go. If you're aiming to keep your costs below $1000, however, a PC monitor LCD is far superior to most of the shady sub-$600 HDTVs being sold at Wal-Mart.
PC Gaming on my BenQ Console Gaming Monitor?
Alan Stron
I'm building my new PC in a couple weeks from now and was just wondering... Are there any problems I could possibly expect to run into because it's a monitor made for console gaming? Or is just a stupid question because it'll obviously work just fine with my PC?
Answer
If it has an HDMI port then it's completely fine and there will be no problems. If it doesn't, then you just need an adapter. I'm pretty sure ever BenQ monitor has HDMI anyways so there should be no problem.
If it has an HDMI port then it's completely fine and there will be no problems. If it doesn't, then you just need an adapter. I'm pretty sure ever BenQ monitor has HDMI anyways so there should be no problem.
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