Connecting console to PC Mon?

[ming]

Has anyone tried or does anyone know if the XBox 360 (and PS3) can be connected to a PC monitor? I'm tempted to get either of the two consoles but cannot afford to get a Hi Def TV to go with it so I was wondering if the above could be done. I've got DVI + VGA connections on my monitor with a res upto 1280x1024 so it'll be perfect for me.

 

[epk]

the xbox 360 has a vga cable that seems to work pretty good, but you have to buy it separately (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x/xbox360vgahdcable/)

dunno 'bout ps3

 

[NetRyder]

the xbox 360 has a vga cable that seems to work pretty good, but you have to buy it separately (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x/xbox360vgahdcable/)

dunno 'bout ps3

I'm actually going to pick up one of those cables on Monday too. 🙂

 

[American Zombie]

StarTech has an adapter called Video Game Jockey.

 

[NetRyder]

I'm actually going to pick up one of those cables on Monday too. 🙂

Got the cable earlier today. I was able to set the resolution to 1280x1024 in the Dashboard display settings. It works great - I can just push a button on my display to switch between the 360 (VGA) and my desktop (DVI). Very convenient. 🙂

The package also includes a gender-changer for the VGA adapter, and a RCA to 3.5mm stereo adapter if you need to use computer speakers without RCA inputs.