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    Laptop Tuner For Xbox 360?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by mezz115, Feb 2, 2008.

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    mezz115 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've been trying to find a solution to this problem for a couple of months now... I've been playing my Xbox 360 through my laptop through a USB Tuner called the Adaptec GameBridge. While it does the job, the graphics get extremely blurry and there is still some lag evident. It's bearable, but if any improvement is possible, I'd love to explore my options.

    After further research, I came across this link...

    http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/s4alex/XBox360/360Laptop.jpg

    From what I have read, in most circumstances it's nearly impossible to play through a Tuner Card without experiencing ridiculous lag... However, apparently, this guy S4Alex is able to play through this particular PCMCIA Tuner just fine with better graphics and smooth gameplay without lag....

    That said I'm trying to find out just what tuner he's using. I believe it is the KWorld NBTV100
    http://www.kworldcomputer.com/product/analog/005/nb-tv100.htm
    http://www.kworldcomputer.com/product/analog/005/images/c1.jpg

    Does anyone have any experience with this Tuner Card, or has anyone been successful in playing 360 through their laptop? I'm trying to figure out which tuner, if any, would give me the best experience... Any input would be much appreciated.... Thanks in advance.
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    Mippoose Notebook Deity

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    I would also like to know if one of these cards would allow for smooth and good looking 360 gameplay.
     
    Mippoose, Feb 3, 2008
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    Why not just get an lcdtv? It can double as an external monitor.
     
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    Well, back home I have a Dell 2407 Monitor that I use for my 360 with the Xbox VGA Cable. Works great. However, here at school in the dorm I'm pressed for space and don't have money to spend on a small HDTV right now... I'm looking to fix this problem with just a tuner.... Anyone have any tuner suggestions if it would work efficiently with DScaler?
     
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    Anyone have any ideas?
     
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