VGA/Xbox/PC help.

[Turbocharger]

This is kind of a computer thing, but we lack a computer forum for some reason...


I have an Xbox 360 and a PC, and an LCD monitor with a VGA input. I need a way to switch between the PC and Xbox without having to unplug the cable all the time. Any suggestions?

[kledster]

unless you have a second 360, you're going to have to unplug the cable when you want to switch between the pc/360. i don't think there is any way around it.

[Turbocharger]

There's gotta be a way. I mean it's the same as putting two computers to one monitor. I have two male VGA outputs that go to one female VGA input, and I don't want to have to keep unplugging and replugging them.

[ScarSic]

Let me get this straight first, so you have both the xbox and PC plugged in the monitor at the same?

[Turbocharger]

This is the setup I have. (http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/2117/setupgs1.jpg)

I need a device that works like this. (http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/7462/whatineedzm4.jpg)

[ScarSic]

http://shopper.cnet.com/8IN_Y_CABLE_VGA_SPLITTER_DB15_M_F_F/4014-3105_9-6632125.html

I think this will do the job.

[Turbocharger]

http://shopper.cnet.com/8IN_Y_CABLE_VGA_SPLITTER_DB15_M_F_F/4014-3105_9-6632125.html

I think this will do the job.

That says it's for one PC and two monitors unfortunately.

[SlOtH]

A regular VGA switch is fine.

http://www.buy.com/prod/Tripp_Lite_Monitor_Switch_2_port_s/q/loc/101/10259620.html

[kledster]

yea that should work /\/\

i'll have to remember this when i build my own pc soon. (i use a mac right now)