PS2 input to laptop

[Sturmvogel]

I want to substitute my laptop for my Tv and play my ps2 with it. I'm sure there is a cable of some sort that will allow me to input the signal into my laptop for it to display.

 

My laptop has an S-video out port and external display port.

[Agozer]

If you want to connect your PS2 to your laptop, your laptop needs an S-Video in connector, not out.

 

Because most graphics cards (or advanced motherboards) sport S-Video out because they are meant to hook to the TV. In the same manner, a PS2 is meant to be hooked to a TV, so the S-Video cable's connector is S-Video out.

 

Correct me if I'm wrong though.

[flowrent]

You are correct.

Sturmvogel,you need a capture card or tv tuner with capture capabilities.They also come in PCMCIA interface so it will fit nicely in your laptop.

Make sure the card has a video-in !!

[Sturmvogel]

If you want to connect your PS2 to your laptop, your laptop needs an S-Video in connector, not out.

 

Because most graphics cards (or advanced motherboards) sport S-Video out because they are meant to hook to the TV. In the same manner, a PS2 is meant to be hooked to a TV, so the S-Video cable's connector is is S-Video out.

 

correct me if I'm wrong though.

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Yeah the guy at Staples told me as much. Laptops don't have an S-video in or any type of input for that matter, only outputs.

 

Unfortunately my PCI is not working. It will cost to much to get it fixed. A tv tuner is my option perhaps.

Edited January 18, 2006 by Sturmvogel

[Shibathedog]

Why not just buy one of those mobile monitor things?

[Sturmvogel]

Don't really know much about those. I want my ps2 near my modem so I can play online. So that's the reason for my wanting to use my laptop as a display.

Edited January 18, 2006 by Sturmvogel

[Shibathedog]

then it would probably be cheapest to just buy a wireless router, and then either buy a wireless adapter for your PS2, Or Use a crossover cable from your laptop into your PS2 (which also means if you dont have wireless on your laptop you gotta buy a wireless adapter there too, but i think its still cheaper)

 

You can get wireless B Linksys routers on Ebay for like 10-20 bucks sometimes

[Sturmvogel]

then it would probably be cheapest to just buy a wireless router, and then either buy a wireless adapter for your PS2, Or Use a crossover cable from your laptop into your PS2 (which also means if you dont have wireless on your laptop you gotta buy a wireless adapter there too, but i think its still cheaper)

 

You can get wireless B Linksys routers on Ebay for like 10-20 bucks sometimes

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That's seems very confusing...I have a wireless card. But I don't really want to complicate my setup by adding routers and what not.

[Wizard]

I think buying a cheap switch and a few ethernet cables would be much easier in your case.

[Sturmvogel]

I think buying a cheap switch and a few ethernet cables would be much easier in your case.

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Please elaborate more K'dash. I'm not good with this kind of stuff...better yet drop by the channel.

[Wizard]

Cheap switch: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16833124004

 

Then just buy an ethernet cable of the right length. I don't know why everyone is getting into this wireless thing. Ethernet cables are just as realible and SAFER then wireless.