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    Gaming Consoles Through the Computer

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by AguyWHOisME, Oct 8, 2007.

  1. AguyWHOisME

    AguyWHOisME Notebook Enthusiast

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    I own an Asus G2P with a VGA, DVI and S-Video Out ports, however theres no media "in" ports. What I'm trying to do is hook up an N64 (and if it works maybe some of my others) through my computer instead of my television.

    My question is: Is there an external device, such as a converter, which can convert the S-Video or A/V cables into a USB? Also, can this be used to play a gaming console through the computer? Lastly, how would I access/convert my monitor to show the A/V input?

    Thank you for your help and I hope someone out there has an answer.
     
    AguyWHOisME, Oct 8, 2007
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    You can use a TV Tuner, but the few external USB tuners I've seen have all had a considerable amount of lag which makes them less than ideal for videogaming. If anyone else has a solution to this, I'd like to know myself...
     
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    chemistry, Oct 8, 2007
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  4. AguyWHOisME

    AguyWHOisME Notebook Enthusiast

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    The adaptec looks like exactly what I'm asking for. Have you tried it out? Because there seems to be a difference between the pictures and the description from Amazon and elsewhere.
    In the descriptions it says that it can be connected to an Xbox, PS2, etc. The pictures show a connector to a/v cords, which is what I'll need to connect my N64.
    I just wanted to clarify that the consoles suggested are not exclusive.
    Thanks again for your post though!
     
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    suggestion: try google for n64 emulator ...
     
    lua, Oct 12, 2007
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    Thats a terrible idea. He wants to play his N64 with his gamepad, not search warez sites for roms and try to use his keyboard to map the buttons. And thats besides the quasi-illegality of it.
     
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  8. lua

    lua Notebook Consultant

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    last time i checked, you are allow to use the emulator as logn as you own the original games. and with the emulator, he does not need to lug around the console to play it, or worried about all the connectivity.

    of course, if he insist on riding the high horse like you do, that is his choice. no need to get your undies in a bunch.
     
    lua, Oct 13, 2007
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