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[Nissan98]

Alright, so Im in the market for a Xbox 360 since I can't find nothing on the PS3 that really appeals to me..

I don't know how I would feel playing the Xbox360 over a standard TV and I don't think a HDTV purchase would be the solution for me right now, so I was browsing around and seen that you can use LCD PC Monitors that cost a bit less but still give out the same quality with use of some VGA Cables

now Heres my noob question;

I wouldn't have 24/7 access to a PC..;

-could I still use a monitor setup for strictly 360 gaming without the PC by just connecting monitor and 360 together with the VGA cable?

-would I need to have a PC connected with the 360 and Monitor to get sound..

[brandogg]

Most LCDs have built in speakers (though they aren't very good speakers most of the time), so all you need is the LCD, and a VGA cable, or HDMI cable, since all new 360s come with one, and a lot of PC LCDs have them. You don't need a PC at any point. Also, you can get some cheap desktop speakers, though you might need to get a female to female 3.5mm audio coupler.

[Nissan98]

Yeah, I was aware of some coming with internal speakers..

I was just wondering how I could get a

LCD, Xbox 360 to play without a PC around.. I know I need at least one cable, Im guessing VGA unless the LCD has HDMI?

so Its possible to produce sound without use of a PC just using LCD,360, and Speakers?

[SphtKr76]

If your LCD monitor has a DVI input, you would be better off buying and HDMI to DVI cable, they are cheaper than a good VGA cable and will give you a nice digital picture.


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