Using a ps3 on my monitor.. can it be done?

I have purchased a ps3, just havent' recieved it by UPS yet, i want to hook the ps3 up to my monitor, problem is my monitor is NOT HDCP compatible, so i'm going to do one of two things, bye another monitor than is HDCP compabitble along with some kind of switch (different people have told me different things, some say i need a dvi kvm switch others say i need a dvi video switch) and sell my current monitor on ebay, or purchase some type ''adapter'' that will allow me to use the ps3 on my current monitor. My question(s) are this, if i purchase a new monitor what exactly is the type of switch i need to purchase with it? is it in fact a dvi kvm switch or is it a dvi video switch, or is it something else altogether, i know nothing about any of these switches just what a couple of people have told me, when i've googled in dvi kvm switch or dvi video switch they are very expensive, can somebody tell me which one i need and where i can find a very cheap one? also can somebody tell me if there is such a thing as an adapter that will allow me to use the ps3 with my current monitor, i've heard there is an adapter available but that it's very expensive (the cost of a new monitor) but the way i see it even if it is as expensive as purchasing a new monitor looking up the prices of those switches it would still be cheaper for me to buy an adapter probably, anyway, someone steer me in the right direction and tell me what i should do, i would prefer that if there is an adapter available out there somebody just tell me where to find it.man1nb1ack

hey man ,actually I was have the same problem and my friend told me that the hdcp didnt work the copy videos and songs ,so he told me about a lcd monitor that have hdmi port,dvi and vga and this screen support hdcp too, this screen support 1080i,1080p,720p,the screen have a camera , mic ,and have a sound system so u work ur ps3 with the sound too ,actually I love the screen cause the quality is really good .

the screen is 22 inch and here is the link http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=10&l2=89&l3=664&l4=0&model=2161&modelmenu=1

the price of the screen in this link http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236036&nm_mc=KNC-overturesmx&cm_mmc=KNC-overturesmx-_-Monitors+-+LCD+Flat+Panel-_-ASUS-_-24236036

[QUOTE="man1nb1ack"]I didn't see the price but i'm sure i'm not looking to pay that much, thank you though, you seem like you know about these things so i'll give you a link to one i can afford, tell me if you think it will work, it has "duel input" connections, a dvi hookup and another hookup... here is the link, tell me what you think.. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3120552&Sku=H94-1911&SRCCODE=LINKSHARE&cm_mmc_o=-ddCjC1bELltzywCjC-d2CjCdwwp&AffiliateID=6ckR.coHy2A-LANX21h5f642ZvA7MFwL_A[/QUOTE]

about the link ,the screen looks good but its dosent have hdcp so it wont work ,there was a person get a screen that have hdcp and works and he wrote on the forums about it and some people go to get a screen and when they found one they say oh its have dvi so ps3 would work on it so I will get one that have dvi ,then when he back to home and put the cable in the screen it dosent work out simply bec it dosent support hdcp ,plus from hdmi to dvi not includeing the sound so u have to get some stuff so u can work ur ps3 sound on a sound system.

this link have a screen with hdcp http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001268

and the price of the 1st screen(Asus) that I told u about is 329.99$.

[QUOTE="man1nb1ack"]I didn't see the price but i'm sure i'm not looking to pay that much, thank you though, you seem like you know about these things so i'll give you a link to one i can afford, tell me if you think it will work, it has "duel input" connections, a dvi hookup and another hookup... here is the link, tell me what you think.. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3120552&Sku=H94-1911&SRCCODE=LINKSHARE&cm_mmc_o=-ddCjC1bELltzywCjC-d2CjCdwwp&AffiliateID=6ckR.coHy2A-LANX21h5f642ZvA7MFwL_A[/QUOTE]

about the link ,the screen looks good but its dosent have hdcp so it wont work ,there was a person get a screen that have hdcp and works and he wrote on the forums about it and some people go to get a screen and when they found one they say oh its have dvi so ps3 would work on it so I will get one that have dvi ,then when he back to home and put the cable in the screen it dosent work out simply bec it dosent support hdcp ,plus from hdmi to dvi not includeing the sound so u have to get some stuff so u can work ur ps3 sound on a sound system.

this link have a screen with hdcp http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001268

and the price of the 1st screen(Asus) that I told u about is 329.99$.

Deaho

He´s right. I didn´t notice that it doesn´t support HDCP. And since Dvi only transfers digital video data, those bult-in speakers would be useless for your Ps3. You should hook your ps3 to another receiver through optical or RCA (stereo). Try with Viewsonic, last time I checked they had a few affordable monitors with hdmi connectivity and built-in speaers (I think it was the X series).

Good luck

how do i ''link up my links'' when posting?man1nb1ack

There´s an option right besides the "toggle fullscreen mode" button that allows you to instert/edit links. It´s two options away from the emoticons button.

so you're saying just because a monitor has a dvi input it doesn't automatically mean that it's also HDCP compatible? and where on that page did you see that it was or wasn't HDCP compatible, because i didn't see in the specs anything about HDCP..man1nb1ack

the name of the screen is SAMSUNG 2253BW Black 22" 2ms(GTG) DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor with HDCP Support 300 cd/m2 DC 8000:1 - Retail

so its already written that its with hdcp.

my advice for u is to go for the offical website of any copration and see the information of the screen and this is a link of the screen that have hdcp and its telling u the information http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/detail/features.do?group=computersperipherals&type=monitors&subtype=lcd&model_cd=LS22PEBSFV/XAA

just bye one with an hdmi connection

Ok guys, i think i get it now and i have a link to a monitor i'm almost sure will work, it is both HDCP compliant and has duel inputs (i'm guessing the duel inputs will allow me to hook up both my ps3 and my pc to the monitor and switch back and forth between the two some way is that right? because that is why i wanted duel ports in the first place) anyway here is is http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3169545&CatId=2776 also what kind of cable do i need to run from the playstation to the dvi input on the monitor? and finally if you guys think this will work is that all i will need, just the monitor and a cable? (sorry whoever was telling me about how to insert a link, in my box beside the emoticon picture there is only a help button, no button that allows me to insert a link)man1nb1ack

You´ll need a DVI to HDMI cable in order to connect it to your Ps3. Keep in mind that the built-in speakers will be useless since DVI only carries digital video data. You´ll need to hook your Ps3 up through optical cable to something else, such as areceiver. Also, you could connect your Ps3 trhough DVI (in fact through HDMI usind an HDMI to DVI cable) and your PC through VGA with that monitor.

Ok guys, i think i get it now and i have a link to a monitor i'm almost sure will work, it is both HDCP compliant and has duel inputs (i'm guessing the duel inputs will allow me to hook up both my ps3 and my pc to the monitor and switch back and forth between the two some way is that right? because that is why i wanted duel ports in the first place) anyway here is is http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3169545&CatId=2776 also what kind of cable do i need to run from the playstation to the dvi input on the monitor? and finally if you guys think this will work is that all i will need, just the monitor and a cable? (sorry whoever was telling me about how to insert a link, in my box beside the emoticon picture there is only a help button, no button that allows me to insert a link)man1nb1ack

oki here is the cable that u need hdmi to dvi http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10231&cs_id=1023104&p_id=2404&seq=1&format=2

look very well for a good screen and dont buy any brand name ,look for the samsung screens they are lookeing pretty good and have a good prices too and please make sure to go to the offical website of any copration.

samsung ,asus and view sonic are good for screens.

good luck and hope u will get a good screen.

look very well for a good screen and dont buy any brand name ,look for the samsung screens they are lookeing pretty good and have a good prices too and please make sure to go to the offical website of any copration.

samsung ,asus and view sonic are good for screens.

good luck and hope u will get a good screen.

Deaho

He´s totally right. I second that. Best of luck to you.

[QUOTE="Deaho"]

look very well for a good screen and dont buy any brand name ,look for the samsung screens they are lookeing pretty good and have a good prices too and please make sure to go to the offical website of any copration.

samsung ,asus and view sonic are good for screens.

good luck and hope u will get a good screen.

sevansoares

He´s totally right. I second that. Best of luck to you.

Add Dell to that list too. They have great monitors, but the brand is a little more expensive.

[QUOTE="sevansoares"][QUOTE="Deaho"]

look very well for a good screen and dont buy any brand name ,look for the samsung screens they are lookeing pretty good and have a good prices too and please make sure to go to the offical website of any copration.

samsung ,asus and view sonic are good for screens.

good luck and hope u will get a good screen.

sevansoares

He´s totally right. I second that. Best of luck to you.

Add Dell to that list too. They have great monitors, but the brand is a little more expensive.

yah u right ,dell is very good too.