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.

[Sturmvogel]

How exactly do I go about setting this up so my ps2 will display on my laptop?

[ken_cinder]

I wouldn't say hardwired is just as reliable as wireless. Wireless technology is still utter garbage these days. Even within ones own home, hell in the same room, you can suffer signal loss between devices.

Hardwired all the way........I'll never touch wireless.

[Sturmvogel]

Could I not use a VGA adapter? Like these---->Lik-sang

[Wizard]

I still say your better off buying cheap router then a vga.