Apple Display with PS3 and Xbox 360

[macuser154]

Is there any way I can use my 20" Apple Cinema Display with a DVI input with either a PS3 or Xbox 360.

I understand that the Xbox sends out Analog signals that are incompatible with the display, is there any way to get round this?

 

[Schtumple]

Is there any way I can use my 20" Apple Cinema Display with a DVI input with either a PS3 or Xbox 360.

I understand that the Xbox sends out Analog signals that are incompatible with the display, is there any way to get round this?

For the PS3, you can get HDMI - DVI cables.

For the Xbox, depending on what model you have, if yours has HDMI, do the above route, if not, you can get a composite - VGA cable, then just tack on a DVI adapter, boom, done.

That's my thoughts, no idea if it would work though.

 

[TDM21]

I've heard that the HDMI signal of the PS3 is HDCP protected all the time. Because the 20" Cinema Display doesn't have HDCP you won't get a picture using an HDMI --> DVI cable.

 

[koobcamuk]

That's my thoughts, no idea if it would work though.

It doesn't work. There are many threads on this. I tried it once myself. Ended up with a Dell 24" monitor for less and its amazing.

 

[stainlessliquid]

I've heard that the HDMI signal of the PS3 is HDCP protected all the time. Because the 20" Cinema Display doesn't have HDCP you won't get a picture using an HDMI --> DVI cable.

You heard right. You cant use the PS3 on an ACD without very expensive HDCP strippers which cost about the same as a new monitor.

 

[TDM21]

I wish the PS3 would output a VGA signal natively then I could hook it up to my 20" Dell monitor. My 2005FPW doesn't have HDCP support either.

 

[MistaBungle]

I tried to hook my PS3 up to my LG monitor using HDMI to DVI and failed miserably due to the HDCP or whatever it is called. Pissed me off actually.