PS3 to work on 19'' TFT Monitor?

[madudester]

hey,
i was wondering if the ps3(when it finally comes out here in europe) could be displayed on my 19'' TFT Monitor which i use for my PC. it has a DVI Male output.
searched the web a little bit and found a HDMI Female to DVI-D single link female adapter (pm me if you want the link, cant put it here coz no 15 posts yet)
so for example plug the hdmi cable into the ps3 then into the HDMI Female to DVI female adapter and into my TFT, would that work for HD quality video?

and if it works how can i get sound? thx in advance

P.S. No money to buy a hdtv just for ps3 -.-

[supergimp]

From the small amount of research I've done on the same topic, I've heard it's only possible if your monitor is HDCP compliant. It's a copy protection scheme of some kind, hence the CP, output from the PS3's HDMI port. But I could be wrong, haven't tried it myself.

sg

[madudester]

And how do i know if my Monitor supports hdcp or not? It is almost 2 years old now, so it prolly wont :(

[supergimp]

You could probably find out more information about your monitor on its manufacturer's website, but my guess is, if it's 2 years old, it isn't HDCP compliant. More than likely, it's time to start looking at HDTVs, just like me.

[madudester]

i guess i have to find out for myself, coz i didnt find anything about my monitor on the manufacturer's website

But what about the sound? How can i get sound out of the ps3 besides from the composite/hdmi output, coz i just want to plug in my 2 speakers or my headset from my PC, how can i do that?
or do i have to buy a special usb headset from SONY?

[supergimp]

Yeah, sound is definitely another issue there madudester. It isn't as if the PS3 has a mini-jack audio port, just optical for connection to a newer stereo receiver. I hadn't heard about the USB headset you mentioned, but that sounds like it might be the simplest solution. I wish you luck with your monitor experimentation, but don't get your hopes up.

[madudester]

thanks :rolleyes:

[FlipZ]

i tried using a HDMI to DVI cable with my 19" TFT LCD Monitor and the screen was just blank.

[madudester]

i tried using a HDMI to DVI cable with my 19" TFT LCD Monitor and the screen was just blank.

that sucks :(

[nastradamus87]

i bought the samsung SyncMasterTM 941BW 19" widescreen monitor to play on until i buy an hdtv this summer. i would provide a link but cant do that until after six more posts lol.

yes it must be hdcp compliant as others have stated. the monitor only cost 200 and looks a lot better than my old, crappy crt tv so i think it was worth it. i recommend this monitor if you plan to get one. it would be best to save up for an hdtv if you can though. i hear they'll drop ~30% in price every year so maybe you'll be able to get one sooner than you thought!

[FlipZ]

http://www.samsung.com/ca/products/monitor/lcd_digital/images/941bw_m.jpg
941BW
SyncMasterTM 941BW (19" inch Wide monitor)
The Samsung SyncMaster 941BW is a 19-inch Wide TFT-LCD delivering a 500:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness, 1440 x 900 resolution, 160 degree viewing angle and scanning frequency of 30-81kHz horizontal and 56-75Hz vertical. It is also HDTV Ready with DVI input with HDCP support.

Looks Gooood

[onimushaclan]

if anyone have a component cable and a component to VGA box then u're good to go play on any VGA monitor

[krishan]

Cheers mate, someone who finnaly is using the 19" tft monitor but sony have to spoil it by (you have to have a hdcp monitor) but in england that samsung monitor that someone told us about is £305 here on play.com. But it is cheaper if you get a ps3 from the U.S.A because when they finnaly come out here they are going to be £400(20gb), don't understand why people want the 60gb one. overall the english one is just over piced don't you think? cheers mate, lookin foward to your reply.

[krishan]

if anyone have a component cable and a component to VGA box then u're good to go play on any VGA monitor

where do you get that component from in europe though?

[Postal69]

Right I also have no idea what the score is with this hdcp bullshit.. all I know is theres gonna be some pissed off ppl in the uk when it comes out and the customers ain't done there research... I'm guessing then you will need a HDCP Monitor or you will simply get no display? that corect? if so I have found a good Cheap LCD monitor that supports HDCP heres the link or not damn it!!! need another 14 posts.. anyways its @ a company called Tekheads and u want the 20'' Samsung SM205BW HDCP WideScreen TFT Monitor w/DVI - 3 Year
20" TFT Display

1680 x 1050 Resolution

160/160(o) Viewing Angle

6ms Response Time

Height adjustable and arm mountable

Analogue, Digital connections

Narrow bezel design saves space

HDCP Compliant and Vista ready

[barf]

1680 x 1050 ResolutionHD is 1920x1080 As far as I?m concerned...