PS3 + dual screens

[Droc]

I have a PS3 connected via HDMI to my TV via my home theater.
And on the other side of the room, I have my PC connected to my monitor via DVI. My monitor is the Samsung 226BW. It has 1 DVI and 1 VGA port.

Im playing my PS3 much more these days, but in the evenings my wife is using the TV, so that leaves my PS3 collecting dust.

What I would like to do is be able to switch my PS3 from my home theater/TV to my computer/computer speakers without crawling around changing cables.


So far I think Ill pipe audio from the PS3 to my computer speakers via a digital optical cable.

And I think Ill attach some sort of splitter from the PS3 so it runs a cable from the PS3 out to the home theater and another out via DVI to my monitor. From there a DVI switch or something that I can toggle between DVI sources.

Am I on the right track, or have I made a simple situation complicated?

 

[Droc]

I think what I need is a KVM switch, but I cant find any with DVI. anyone?

 

[tiraides]

A KVM switch doesn't work that way; it allows you to use one monitor, a keyboard, and a mouse with multiple computer systems. KVM switches with DVI inputs can be found, but they're generally expensive.

I've never heard of a HDMI switch that allows you to use multiple output devices (read: your monitor and your HDTV) for one input device (your PS3).

Maybe you sould get another HDMI cable (and, possibly, another digital audio cable) for your monitor. They can be found for a relatively low price at monoprice.com.

 

[Droc]

Im only looking to use 1 output at a time, I just want to be able to switch sources between my PS3 and my PC.
KVM switch looks to be the trick, but they are all VGA and any that are DVI cost a fortune.

I havent found any DVI switches, none with reviews or anything.

 

[ilikecake]

I have used this in the past with my PS3 to allow it to attach to my computer monitor. From reading reviews, it sounds like it needs slight modification in order to have two outputs from one input. I dunno how much modification you are willing to do, but it is pretty cheap, so you don't have to worry too much about breaking it.

There were two prior reviewers disagreeing about using this as a reverse switch one input, two outputs. As delivered it will not work if the receiving devices expect the HDMI +5V voltage, because there are internal diodes that block in the reverse direction. You can short these or solder them in backwards and the switch will work fine in reverse, but use at your own risk. If you make this mod, do not use the switch in the non-reverse mode. Other than the diodes the switch is completely passive.