quigley0 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I bought the 360 VGA cables, and hooked my 360 up to my computer monitor. Now, I didn't want to deal with unplugging the 360 to use the computer, so I bought a KVM switch from BestBuy. The switch is a VGA/USB KVM by iogear. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?sk...d=1067390694346 The VGA cables for 360 came with a VGA genderchanger, as well as Audio to Mini adapter so that I could hook it up to my computer speaker. The xbox instantly recognised that a VGA wire was being used for output, and changed its display settings to 800x600 4:3. I was easily able to go and change that to 1024x768. The monitor recognised the output from the 360, and changed resolutions accordingly. (Someone I was actually worried about) The KVM switch was easy to set up, and allows me to simply tap ScrLk twice on my keyboard to switch screens. Both the 360 and PC pump output through the switch with no degradation. I am very pleased with this set up so far. The 19in Viewsonic monitor I use displays the 360 graphics wonderfully. The games look very impressive, and in very high detail. This is a nice, fairly cheap solution for someone who wants the 360 in High Def, but cannot afford a plasma HDTV at this time. (I have an HDTV projector, but, if I am playing games during the day I cannot block out enough ambient light.) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/435075-360-on-pc-monitor/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
magik Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Excellent, thanks for the info! :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/435075-360-on-pc-monitor/#findComment-587225283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alladaskill17 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Wanna take a pic of the setup...?? just curious. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/435075-360-on-pc-monitor/#findComment-587225300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EduardValencia Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 intresting,show us a pic please Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/435075-360-on-pc-monitor/#findComment-587225324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
quigley0 Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 I'll take some pics when I get home from work. I was really impressed at how versitile the 360 is when It comes to recognising the type of device it is outputing to. I remember setting up the original xbox for use with my projector, and I had to hook up only the Green component cable first, and then change the xbox setting, and then I could hook up all of the rest of the component cables. Jeesh. Any KVM switch will do, but, since the 360 is right next to the computer, I figured that an unpowered KVM would work fine. (you can also buy powered KVM switches, but I think they are more pricey). This IOGear switch gets its power from the USB connection. Which also piggybacks the keyboard input. Just 2 taps of the ScrLk button, and I am up and running! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/435075-360-on-pc-monitor/#findComment-587225385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnast Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Nice! Thanks. I was wondering how a setup like that would work. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/435075-360-on-pc-monitor/#findComment-587225386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclingplatypus Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I was wondering if it would work too, I'm using the same KVM but not using the monitor connection (two seprate monitors for my Mac & PC, but one keyboard and mouse) and was wondering if I'd have any problem using the KVM for my 360...thanks :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/435075-360-on-pc-monitor/#findComment-587225410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroChaos Veteran Posted February 22, 2006 Veteran Share Posted February 22, 2006 i do the same thing right now. computer and 360 through a zonet 2 port kvm switch. except i don't use the software switch, there's a physical switch on the kvm that i tap. works great though. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/435075-360-on-pc-monitor/#findComment-587227978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmybob479 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 At the moment I have to lean behind my computer and switch out the VGA every time I want to use computer/xbox 360. Whats the most economical KVM switch I could get (cheapest, but will do what I need)? Also, at the moment I do hook up my audio through my sound card, but I just have stereo speakers so I could get a splitter and then a genderchanger to hook it directly into my speakers and bypass my pc, right? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/435075-360-on-pc-monitor/#findComment-587235788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroChaos Veteran Posted February 24, 2006 Veteran Share Posted February 24, 2006 zonet 2 ports are pretty cheap. like 20 bucks i think. i take the audio from the xbox and the audio from my pc, and put them in a "Y" connector, and then put that into my speakers. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/435075-360-on-pc-monitor/#findComment-587235948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meshuggah Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 I got the VGA thing for the 360 and now i have it hooked to my Dell 2005FPW....slightly stretched since its 16:10 instead of 16:9, but i still really like it....and no need for a KVM switch since it supports PIP/auto switching Audio get's decoded to my receiver via SPDIF-in on my audigy and gets out in 5.1 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/435075-360-on-pc-monitor/#findComment-587236589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfalcon Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 If I get the VGA cables and connect to my 2005FPW, will it technically be in HD? I know the native resolution is 16:10, but will the image quality be on par with viewing it on a high def set? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/435075-360-on-pc-monitor/#findComment-587236649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meshuggah Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 yes, 720p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/435075-360-on-pc-monitor/#findComment-587236685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
flapjackman176 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 did you get the official or the madcats? would anybody happen to have one of these for sale or a find for real cheap? im looking to pick one up, madcats is fine as long as it has the genderchanger. ^^PM me if so (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/435075-360-on-pc-monitor/#findComment-587236695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alladaskill17 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 ok, wait lemme make sure i understand... [Xbox 360] --------USB-------------[[HUB]]-----------VGA----------MONITOR. correct? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/435075-360-on-pc-monitor/#findComment-587236703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meshuggah Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Official Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/435075-360-on-pc-monitor/#findComment-587236737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hupp Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 im running the dlink kvm now and im loving it :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/435075-360-on-pc-monitor/#findComment-587239881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmybob479 Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 I'm going to be picking up one of these KVM so I can easily switch between my X360 and PC. Would this work fine? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16817107601 I'll mainly need it just to switch between two VGA imputs (my desktop / xbox) for the monitor, so I won't really need it for the USB/Mouse since I only have one set. That should work fine for what I need, sharing one monitor for two machines, right? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/435075-360-on-pc-monitor/#findComment-587255902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cchasem Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Alladaskill said: ok, wait lemme make sure i understand... [Xbox 360] --------USB-------------[[HUB]]-----------VGA----------MONITOR. correct? usb?? hub?? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/435075-360-on-pc-monitor/#findComment-587255924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnmnky Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Inactive Vigor said: I got the VGA thing for the 360 and now i have it hooked to my Dell 2005FPW....slightly stretched since its 16:10 instead of 16:9, but i still really like it....and no need for a KVM switch since it supports PIP/auto switching Audio get's decoded to my receiver via SPDIF-in on my audigy and gets out in 5.1 So do you need to leave your PC on all the time to get audio? Or is the audigy external and can be used when the PC is off? I may do the same whilst I'm waiting for my HDTV to be delivered. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/435075-360-on-pc-monitor/#findComment-587262059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meshuggah Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 My pc is constantly on Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/435075-360-on-pc-monitor/#findComment-587264258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnmnky Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Inactive Vigor said: My pc is constantly on I thought that was the case. I tried setting up my xbox360 on my external sound card yesterday, and only works with PC on. The unit is switched on and the lights are on, but mute is forced. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/435075-360-on-pc-monitor/#findComment-587265477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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