Can I use my pc monitor to play 360 games?

TopsNite · 10-31-2008, 01:27 AM

Ok so ive had my 360 for about 2 weeks now and I love it but my tv is kind of old so the image isnt to clear and on some games i cant even read some things. I figured I would just have to save up and get a cheap LCD TV but I then I rememberd I have an HD monitor for my pc and that has a much clearer image. So my question is can I some how play my 360 using my monitor. I have windows media center hooked up and everything I just dont how to make this happen, if its at all possible. All help is appreciated!

ImMaN3 · 10-31-2008, 03:23 AM

Does your 360 have a HDMI port on the back, if so then you grab a HDMI to DVI converter and then plug the dvi cord into your monitor.

TopsNite · 10-31-2008, 08:33 AM

Ok I will have to go buy an HDMI to DVI converter, the 360 has a port but dosent come with a converter. Ill see how that works.

95BlackGA · 11-01-2008, 01:11 PM

If the adapter doesn't work, look into VGA boxes.

Biker-Boy-Nay · 11-01-2008, 01:48 PM

If your monitor has a HDMI input then use that.

If not Use VGA

toxicity_27 · 11-01-2008, 08:16 PM

Like these guys said, check on the HDMI. If not there is a vga cable for the 360 to plug in. I use it when I take my 360 over to a friends for lanning and such, for then I just have to bring my monitor.

CalcProgrammer1 · 11-02-2008, 11:41 AM

Just get a VGA cord, they're pretty cheap (if you want to get it really cheap, there are some unofficial ones on eBay for <$15 shipped) and provide a good image. My 360 doesn't have HDMI so that's not an option, and my HDMI-DVI cord is being used for my laptop anyways, so no big deal.

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