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frequency
27-09-2005, 10:08
hey guys whats up.....i have a question. with all the ps3 and xbox 360 games coming in high def can i use my lcd flat panel screen as my screen instead of buying an actual high def tv. my computer screen is 1200x1024 something along those lines..damn i cant believe i dont know the resolution i guess cause im not using my actual computer. but i do know that its a very good quality screen. anywayz.... could my lcd flat screen take the place of a high def tv sense it has very good resolution and it has more resolution lines than a standard tv and high def tv's? if i could i use my pc screen then i just have to buy a vga box to plug in my console rca plugs, which is cheaper and wouldnt make a dent in my wallet.

Quall999
29-09-2005, 16:25
The x360 Will have a vga cable that you can purchase, I imagine the ps3 will have one as well (if there is no included output socket). If not, you can get vga box's that convert HD signals to VGA signals. I myself use one made by vDigi so I could play my xbox in 480p.

frequency
29-09-2005, 17:12
so in a sense there is no need to purchase an hdtv if a person like myself has a good quality computer screen with good resolution then...am i correct quall?

Quall999
30-09-2005, 13:01
If you don't mind playing on a computer screen, then that is all you need.

frequency
30-09-2005, 13:26
well for now that'll have to do sense i dont have the benjamins to buy a hdtv. maybe when i win the lotto...haha....but thanx quall for the insight :)

frequency
02-10-2005, 15:32
where is a good place that i can get my money's worth on a vga box(universal for all consoles)?