Hi there,

I intend to buy a PS3 but I have doubts about my monitor compatibility with PS3:

My monitor model is 17 inch Samsung Sync Master 732N plus. Its input is VGA but support DVI output with a simple adapter. Do I really need a VGA box for it to be connected with PS3? Or I just need to buy a DVI-HDMI cable only?

Thanks for the INFO!!! I will go buy my PS3 asap...

can anyone show me what is this HDMI-DVI cable look like?

I think I wasted RM66 to buy a HDMI male to DVI female adapter and one Y splitter audio to audio.

Yea I asked the Sony seller, they said R3 apparently is more exp than R1 and R2, one RE5 games need RM250 swt...

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Added on April 28, 2009, 9:04 amI got one Q,

If my monitor only got VGA female, the only way I can play PS3 with my LCD monitor is through VGA box and Y audio splitter right? (even though my monitor also support DVI on graphic card)

This post has been edited by air: Apr 28 2009, 09:04 AM

I read through the FAQ and found out that:

The VGA box component cable got 5 cables on the other end, but mine PS3 cable only got yellow, red and white end.

This could mean that I need to give up my own PS3 cable and use the 5 to 1 component cable in VGA box?

Thanks for the info. So I only need to use the RGB PS3 cable which included in VGA BOX?(or do I need to purchase separately?)

I am a monitor noob, can you please point out the pros and cons of my monitor with VGA box

Samsung Syncmaster 17 inch 732n Plus
Only have blue VGA female port.

Please dont hesitate to state out the downgrading effect or other effect(if got)

I bought my PS3 yesterday and find out my monitor not HDMI-DVI compatible with PS3(just DVI compatible with graphic card on PC).

Thank you.

Yea for PS3 ports, there is a PS3 AV port existed for this PS3 Component cable.

Would it affect the screen quality if I use VGA box for my monitor?

I heard that some monitor not compatible with VGA box (even some games) is that true?

MONSTER brank is a dang RIP OFF man!!!

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Added on April 29, 2009, 11:22 amBought a similar type of VGA box which called PlusTVBox(RM289) from Digital Mall

ALL IT HYPERMARKET, specially for gaming needs, PS2/3 and Nitendo Wii also support. Damn nice...

Just that I forgot to buy PS3 component cable, now my Display only reach a poor 576i... Inside PS3 manual got mentioned if want 720i, you will need a PS3 component cable.

Below info is applicable for those who play PS3 under tight budget(VGA-only, non-DVI/non-HDMI LCD monitor)

So basically for a PS3 user with a VGA-only supported monitor(non HDMI/non DVI)

You will need a VGA box/TV box:

1. Not every VGA box can really fulfill your PS3 display needs.

2. So, in order to have a decent quality of display(720i), you will need a VGA box that support PS3 component cable and PS3 component cable(you need to buy it separately, it is not included with VGA box)

3. How to identify whether the VGA box is compatible with PS3?

If on the box it got stated for PS2/3 that would be better, but still you need to confirm the accessories it included:

i) VGA BOX itself of course

ii) Video input to VGA box with 5 female pin connector (which fits PS3 component cable, three pin for display, two pin for audio)

iii) VGA out female port(without including VGA cable to monitor, you have it yourself)

NOTE:

A. How to know a seller quite familiar with PS3 settings with VGA LCD monitor?

Sony PS3 included one RCA cables (RED, WHITE, YELLOW pin)

Both RCA and S video cables only offer low quality of display to the screen (576i)

The only way to have optimum quality(720i) is PS3 component cable(5 pin). If seller keep pushing RM300++ some VGA box without any good warranty + without PS3 component cable compatible female pin for video input + claim any kind of cable produce the same display quality, DO NOT BUY IT they might cheat you paying RM300++ only for 576i features.(such features not even worth RM200)

a good seller will direct you to PS3 component cables and its optimum setting for PS3 with VGA box.(so far I din meet any)


B. Is any LCD/CRT VGA monitor fit for PS3/VGA BOX?

As I know, my monitor(Samsung SyncMaster 732n plus) is been two years before switching PC to PS3, my advice on this, if better you can buy a new LCD monitor that support a decent resolution (1280 or above), OR at least newer than mine.

May I request to add this to the guidelines for VGA box?

This post has been edited by air: Apr 29 2009, 11:25 AM

Yea sure go ahead change it... I not well-verse with those technical jargon, and I will upload some pics while editing my post next time.

Inject some insulin, your PS3 got diabetes lolz~~~

Btw, few days ago, I adjust my VGA box + monitor + PS3 settings up to 1080p max for my 2 years old non-HDMI monitor...

I request this "how to get rid of ant from living inside your PS3" pinned at first page of this FAQ LOLZ....

I bought RE5 R3 from Sony Centre, damn exp RM235 (after discount of RM250)

Now still cant beat the 2nd boss...

Lol cant reveal spoiler here... R3 price is like that one... from Sony, how much do you expect? LOL... If chain saw and Large axe not consider as BOSS then you should know who...