Laptop to Xbox360 VGA

UKOGwill · 24-03-2008, 01:56 PM

Hi

I've got a VGA cable now, and have tested it out by connecting my laptop up to my TV

But I was wondering if it was possible to use the laptop as a TV monitor and connect my Xbox 360 to it via the VGA.

Are there any settings I have to change?

Is it even possible??

Thanks in advance
Will

Dolnor · 25-03-2008, 07:42 AM

You can connect your Xbox360 to your computer but not through the VGA cable. The VGA connector in the back of your computer is OUT-going only. Which means, the laptop's VGA connector is only to connect another viewing device to act as a monitor for the laptop only...like a video projector or a monitor. That is the same for your Xbox360...the VGA connector is only so you can connect the OUT-going video signals to something that will display the image...like a big-screen TV or monitor.

If you connect your VGA cable between your Xbox360 and your laptop, you may burn out either or both of them!!! You will destroy both of them.

Here is a link describing how to hook your Xbox360 to your computer the correct way.

http://www.funponsel.com/blog/archiv...box-360-to-pc/

Toodle,

Dolnor Numbwit
Eternal Newbie

UKOGwill · 25-03-2008, 11:26 AM

Ouch...cheers Dolnor

24-03-2008, 01:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
UKOGwill Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 36	Laptop to Xbox360 VGA Hi I've got a VGA cable now, and have tested it out by connecting my laptop up to my TV But I was wondering if it was possible to use the laptop as a TV monitor and connect my Xbox 360 to it via the VGA. Are there any settings I have to change? Is it even possible?? Thanks in advance Will __________________ Formerly known as -Will- But that account is temporarily dead. Looks like Max Mosely's had a hard time...no pun intended DiRT Time Challenges Are Back!! And please join... My Forum

25-03-2008, 07:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dolnor Satine's Web Browser Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 1,138	You can connect your Xbox360 to your computer but not through the VGA cable. The VGA connector in the back of your computer is OUT-going only. Which means, the laptop's VGA connector is only to connect another viewing device to act as a monitor for the laptop only...like a video projector or a monitor. That is the same for your Xbox360...the VGA connector is only so you can connect the OUT-going video signals to something that will display the image...like a big-screen TV or monitor. If you connect your VGA cable between your Xbox360 and your laptop, you may burn out either or both of them!!! You will destroy both of them. Here is a link describing how to hook your Xbox360 to your computer the correct way. http://www.funponsel.com/blog/archiv...box-360-to-pc/ Toodle, Dolnor Numbwit Eternal Newbie __________________ ...constantly evolving virtual reality is the holographic discourse of the infobahn.... Apple ][+ MOSTech 6502 1.0 MHz • 64k Ram • Hercules 8k EGA video card • 300baud USR modem • 2 x 340k 5¼" floppy drives • Software Emulated Sound • Apple DOS 3.3 • Sony 13" TV monitor • Integrated Keyboard • No Mouse (not invented yet)

25-03-2008, 11:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
UKOGwill Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 36	Ouch...cheers Dolnor __________________ Formerly known as -Will- But that account is temporarily dead. Looks like Max Mosely's had a hard time...no pun intended DiRT Time Challenges Are Back!! And please join... My Forum

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