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Thread ID: 65566 2006-01-22 23:12:00 Play Xbox on PC.Is this possbile? rairt (9669) Press F1
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423233 2006-01-22 23:12:00 Hi Everyone

I just wanted to know if it is possible to play my xbox on my PC LCD screen?

If it is possible, what do I need to get and what do I need to do?
Do i need a video capture card and a sound card to get the audio jacks
Or is there another way I can do this?

Thanks in advance!
rairt (9669)
423234 2006-01-23 04:21:00 You just need a video capture card & some software (whatever comes with your card will probably work). onboard sound is fine.

I know it is possible because my friend used to have his XBox set up like that when he was in a hall at Otago (those rooms were so small there wasn't enough room for both a computer and a TV)
Greven (91)
423235 2006-01-23 11:03:00 if your LCD moniter has a VGA in port on it (as opposed to being hardwired into the screen) you ought to be able to get an adaptor so your xbox outputs vga and then its a matter of plugging it in and hoping for the best Mirddes (10)
423236 2006-01-23 18:51:00 Yes it is, I've used my Winfast XP TV Tuner/Capture card heaps of times and it works like a charm. Once you have the cables plugged in, start the video capture program and select the input source. That should give you a good picture and you should be able to change it to full screen by double clicking the window or by pressing ATL+ENTER

Hope that helps.

cheers

chiefnz
chiefnz (545)
423237 2006-01-23 21:00:00 Have you thought about a simple KVM switch, keyboard, video, mouse?

Just don't use the keyboard mouse. You'll need one that supports a physical switch, in other words use without a hotkey. Nicer KVM switches will handle sound also.
kingdragonfly (309)
423238 2006-01-23 22:51:00 thanks for all the replies

Does a KVM switch connect/compatible with the xbox cables?

I was thinking of trying a video capture card. does anyone know a good card to use? not too expensive.

Thanks
rairt (9669)
423239 2006-01-23 23:05:00 Since there's a "Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable", I'd guess it'd be pretty straight forward with a KVM.

www.xbox.com
www.xbox.com
kingdragonfly (309)
423240 2006-01-23 23:12:00 I don't think we are talking about a 360. Early adopters of the 360 obviously have plenty of money so will probably already have a good TV. That, and the 360 hasn't been released here yet

Does the 360 hd output a VGA signal? I know it isn't going to be as good as the ps3 (dual DVI signals) but I expected them to think the same way as Sony & have the HD signal digital only.
Greven (91)
423241 2006-01-23 23:57:00 Oh Yeah...

I was talking about the old Xbox console. Not the 360. I can't afford that. If I could I would be playing it
rairt (9669)
423242 2006-01-24 01:13:00 Yes!, I do exactly that, play my Xbox through my 19" LCD Screen, makes the graphics look MUCH nicer. You don't need a PC at all, just get one of these:

www.pbtech.co.nz

Allows you to output RCA to VGA, without the need for a PC.
Dragonslayer (512)
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