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    Playing the PS2 using the ASUS G1

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Dyingduck, Feb 4, 2007.

  1. Dyingduck

    Dyingduck Notebook Consultant

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    Hello, I am not really good with what the VGA/PCI ports do in the Asus G1, but is there anyway I can hook my PS2 into my G1 and use my notebook LCD to play the PS2 instead of a regular television? If so, how?

    I forgot...thanks!
     
  2. thetaklu

    thetaklu Newbie

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    I dont think you can input the video signals and use your LCD screen...

    But i m not sure...
     
  3. lunateck

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    No u cant, unless u have the W2J or W1J, which have built in av head.
     
  4. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    As mentioned AV in is a rare input port on notebooks, there are only a few notebooks with them, such as the W2/W1. Investing in a TV tuner is an option.
     
  5. dmak

    dmak Notebook Consultant

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    not absolutelysure, but if you manage it, it will possible be very laggy, not very play able
     
  6. Sw00p

    Sw00p Notebook Guru

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    actually it shouldnt be laggy with a tv tuner since it is the same as a tv-signal
     
  7. lunateck

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    Yupe ur rite, it wont be laggy at all. I use to run this setting, and the graphic is about 1.5times better. But there are times that it is bad coz of the 480i to a WXGA conversion.
     
  8. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You can also invest in a inexpensive solution like the Adaptec GameBridge - I have, own and use one to play my PS2 on my notebook(then on my 20" LCD) and it's quite awesome for $30.

    I'm working on a review on it, though its been delayed for a bit(lack of digital camera :()
     
  9. Dyingduck

    Dyingduck Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the advice. I will look into the GameBridge. I hope we can get a review up, soon.

    I do not think there is a docking station for the G1.
     
  10. dmak

    dmak Notebook Consultant

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    intersting, my experience was with a usb tv tuner and a gamecube... didnt go well, I pushed a button 1 sec later there was a reaction :O meh, I guess its because of the USB, should have tried PCI or something