IMac & PS3

Hello,
I own a Playstation3 and an iMac (late 2012, usb and thunderbolt only).
Is it possible to use the iMac as a display for the PS3? Is it ant o those
products: http://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/intensity right for the job?
I believe the one I need is tge Intensity Shuttle for thunderbolt $239.
Thank you for your time

Is it possible to use the iMac as a display for the PS3?
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