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    m18x as Display , connect to Wii.

    Discussion in 'Alienware 18 and M18x' started by iPhantomhives, Sep 8, 2011.

  1. iPhantomhives

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    Recently , I got a wii , I wanted to know if I can use my m18x as monitor display for wii? Which cable I should buy? Anyone have experience with this?
     
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    Yeah.. its pretty much not going to happen unless you buy a "converter" which "upscales" the image to hdmi.

    This one says that it will provide audio as well, but I have not tried it yet
    Amazon.com: ViewHD Wii to HDMI 720P / 1080P HD Output Upscaling Converter: Electronics

    There are others that are basically the same, but most people complain about the audio quality and that you really don't get a higher resolution picture.
    Most people say the composite cables give you a better picture, but you can't plug composite into your m18x.... so options are limited.

    This is really the only option at this time and since I have not actually tried it "yet" I can not give you more information.

    Good luck and let me know if you give it a shot first

    D.
     
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    Thanks , I'll try get 1 in local store , if not working I'll just refund it. Thanks for advise rep+.
     
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    after you figure out the video, you're going to have figure out where/how you plan to mount the wii motion sensor bar.
     
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    tooooo true.
    I was thinking of just using the component input on my U2410 (but then I have no audio) and mounting the sensor bar on top of that.... but I still haven't gotten around to it.

    I guess I could get some extender component cables for the audio and plug those straight into my wireless headphone unit.....hmm decisions decisions

    D.
     
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    its plugged on wii device , what's wrong with it?
     
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    I meant "where are you going to mount the Wii Motion Sensor bar"?
     
    skygunner27, Sep 10, 2011
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    devillucifer Notebook Consultant

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    Easy .. set it below the TV in your sensor config.
    and put the sensor bar on the keyboard surface near the alienhead power button.

    p.s : i prefer dolphin .. my wii is covering in dust most of the time.
    > currently playing "xenoblade"
     
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    Oh , no big deal , just above the media key in front of "ALIENWARE" logo. the Motion Sensor bar same size as the hinger of m18x :)
     
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    With a converter like that, you are most likely going to have some latency issues.
     
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    I just tested with Easycap USB 2.0 DC60 Video TV DVD VHS Capture Adapter , it works perfectly , incase anyone wants to connect their 360 or Wii , I'm not sure about ps2 or ps3.
     

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