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How to Hook Up a PS3 to a Computer

The Sony Playstation 3 (PS3) has the ability to display visuals in high-definition resolution. In the event that your computer monitor is capable of displaying these resolutions when your television is not, or if your television is broken and you can use your computer monitor for gaming, the process of connecting your PS3 to your computer monitor is simple with the right equipment.

Things You'll Need

HDMI-to-VGA adapter cable
Audio source with RCA audio ports

Instructions

- 1
  Connect the HDMI end of the HADMI-to-VGA adapter cable to the HDMI port on your PS3.
- 2
  Connect the VGA end of the adapter cable to the VGA port on your computer monitor.
- 3
  Connect the RCA ends of the adapter cable to the RCA ports on an available audio source. A radio or television can serve as suitable audio sources.
- 4
  Turn on your monitor, PS3, and audio source to ensure that your equipment is working properly. You should now be able to play your PS3 on your computer monitor.

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