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    Is there a way to play a PS3 on my FX6860??

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Slateman, Sep 20, 2008.

  1. Slateman

    Slateman Notebook Geek

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    Is there any way at all!?

    PS3 is calling to me. I want it. But I don't wanna drop the cash on a PS3 and a small HD TV (l live in the barracks, space can be an issue).

    Is there anyway at all to play it on my FX6860?
     
    Slateman, Sep 20, 2008
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  2. ktr

    ktr Notebook Consultant

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    Nope.

    10char
     
    ktr, Sep 20, 2008
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  3. Lakjin

    Lakjin Notebook Deity

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    Is there a way? Yes. Will it be worth it? No.
     
    Lakjin, Sep 20, 2008
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  4. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    it will look horrible(like old 80's p0rn on vhs), it will lag, it will suck.
     
    royk50, Sep 20, 2008
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  5. Quadzilla

    Quadzilla The eye is watching you

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    I happen to love old 80s p0rn on vhs :eek:
     
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  6. N00d13s

    N00d13s is too legit to quit!

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    another reason why i never but a new console, they only look good on a newer tv. i don't have a hd tv, and really don't have the money to buy both.
     
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  7. ktr

    ktr Notebook Consultant

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    WTH are you guys talking about. There is no PS3 emulator, nor is it possible to emulate an 8core PPC CPU. You will ever be able to play a PS3 games on a PC (except if the game is on the pc).
     
    ktr, Sep 20, 2008
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    He means to physically connect the PS3 to the laptop and use the monitor as the screen.
     
    Lithus, Sep 20, 2008
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  9. ktr

    ktr Notebook Consultant

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    actually he doesn't even own a ps3 (if you read the first post).

     
    ktr, Sep 21, 2008
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  10. N00d13s

    N00d13s is too legit to quit!

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    as in he doesn't was to buy a ps3, only to have to buy a hdtv aswell.
     
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    Let me get this straight. You have a 6860fx and want to buy a PS3 but would still need a tv to play it on? If that is the case then yes.

    Get an expresscard x54 tv tuner card and a PS3. Then you can basically use the fx6860 as a tv and DVR. You would also be able to connect your PS3 through the aux input and play it on the screen.

    There are also USB tvtuner solutions (as opposed to expresscard) but you would have to take into account possible lag.

    I've been eyeballing this one:

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815100036
     
    WarlordOne, Sep 21, 2008
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