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    TV-Tuner to Record Wii-games?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Julian018, Sep 10, 2008.

  1. Julian018

    Julian018 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys, I need a bit of help.

    I'm looking for a TV-Tuner to record Wii-games so if I play a Wii-game (IE: GH4 once it comes out) I want it to record on my laptop and play it on my TV. Then after I'm done I'd like it to put on youtube.

    Is there any TV-Tuner that will make this possible? (RCA Y cables?)
     
    Julian018, Sep 10, 2008
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  3. Julian018

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    Sorry but I live in The Netherlands (Europe) so that's not an option for me. :eek:
     
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    I've done it with my laptop with a happague hvr-950, there is no lag, but the graphics look even worse than regular. 1280x800 laptop screen playing 640x480i game. It gets streched like none other. My tuner accepts hdtv over an antenna, but it only supports composite cables so i couldn't do 480p like i can with my tv. However, it does make for a good portable combination, although i've never taken them anywhere.
     
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    Thanks for the information about the lag, that's good to know. Yeah, I figured the resolution is another problem.
     
    tomchan1980, Sep 11, 2008
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    aptec game bridge is like $15 or less, no lag, and it records. I used it for my wii game reviews.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Sep 11, 2008
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  9. Julian018

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    Where can I get an Adaptec Gamebridge in Europe?
     
    Julian018, Sep 15, 2008
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    I got mine off ebay, you can try there :p
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Sep 16, 2008
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  11. Julian018

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    Not an option for me. :p
     
    Julian018, Sep 16, 2008
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    I bought the Avermedia USB Volar Max tuner. Tested out the Wii on it and theres no lag at all. Only problem (albeit small) is the resolution since my screen is 1680x1050 so the picture quality is not the best. (tried playing super smash bros and everything seemed so small). again this was through a composite signal.
     
    arcy, Sep 17, 2008
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