Connect NES, Sega, etc to LCD Computer monitor

[Alvysyngr]

I have an extra 19" HP LCD monitor with VGA and 1/8" audio ins that I would love to connect my old consoles to - how can I go about this? Also is there a good AV switcher for these devices?

I want to connect my NES, Sega Genesis, Atari 2600, etc

thanks!

 

[purplerat]

I know the NES as composite out and I believe the Sega will as well, but I'm not sure on the Atari. If all three do have composite output you could probably find a AV switcher with VGA/DVI out. I'd guess about $50 or so and that would probably do the job for you. Depending on the audio output of any such box you would probably also need a cable to convert to 1/8" which would cost less than $10.

 

[gamerk316]

Yeah, assuming you're LCD lacks component inputs, a Component->VGA converter makes the most sense...

 

[ohiou_grad_06]

Maybe this will do what you want...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Adaptor-for-VGA-D-Sub-to-SVideo-S-Video-RCA-TV-Cable-PC_W0QQitemZ260477902814QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ca5b15fde

Possibly this for sound...

http://cgi.ebay.com/STEREO-RCA-FEMALE-TO-3-5MM-1-8-HEADPHONE-ADAPTER-CORD_W0QQitemZ270407657378QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ef58d67a2

 

[ohiou_grad_06]

Oops, saw that the monitor had sound input just now, you maybe be able to find a similar adapter to the above, just with a male headphone plug.

 

[Alvysyngr]

for .99 it is worth the try - thanks!

 

[bnot]

alvysyngr - did you get the adapter yet and did it work for you?

 

[Mousemonkey]

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