BleepingComputer.com: can i play a console on a pc vga moniter

how can i play things like xbox and nintendo 64 on a lcd pc moniter that has a vga plug
is there like a plug that has video and sound out that plugs into a vga port

can you find any thing on theses shops as their close to my house

http://www.lmc.com.au/obs/website/index.php

http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/default.php

and my cd and dvd drive is plug with a 40 wire ide cable
if i plug in a 80wire one will it make them faster? and is it worth it as the cables are really mega cheap and are these the right ones?

http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/produc...products_id=347
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http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/produc...products_id=345