HDMI Inputer for 27'' iMac (pre-thunderbolt)

[lordofthereef]

I am wanting to play my ps3 on my iMac, essentially plug the HDMI into something and have it display on the iMac. I have a pre-thunderbolt unit, late 2009 (will add sceenshot below). I do know that there is a display port, though I am not sure if that is limit to output only or if I can do an input on it. Sound is not crucial, but would be nice.

I have been doing some searching but I am finding widely varying responses. Hopefully I can get a definite yes or no. If yes, maybe a link to the product I would need.

 

[lordofthereef]

I was looking at something like this: http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/...T&cid=262075&lid=4742361&acd=1230980794501410

Would that be a plug and play solution?

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well then, answered my own question and the answer is YES. It should just automatically change to the proper display mode once things are plugged in and the PS3 is on. If not, then cmd+f2.

 

[dextr3k]

I have a mid-2010 iMac which is also pre-thunderbolt.

Our macs have the ability for mini-displayport input, and supports target display mode, which will allow us to use the 27" as a display. HOWEVER, that product you linked is a passive adapter, which means it is only cables. This adapter will allow you to OUTPUT to hdmi from your imac, to say a TV.

However, if you are looking to play ps3 on your iMac, then you need an powered + active adapter, one that will convert the signal and input it into the mini-display port. So this will raise your costs a little, I know Apple store used to sell one by Belkin for $150.

This is the product I have heard a lot of, but I dont have one, so I can't comment on lag/usage. This will do what you are thinking of doing tho:

Kanex XD