Newbie looking for solutions to plug my Playstation 2 to my PC

[sawyen]

Hey guys, I'm looking for ways to plug my PS2 into my PC. Any good solutions? I already have a 6800GT so getting another video card wont be an option. I know this is probably a stupid question but I'm running out of ideas... Been to Maplin and Dixons but only has those miniature USB solutions that plugs ur camera in thru a video-in jack. Local computer stores didn't help much... been welcomed with shuggs by them all way through 5 shops already. Also, I'm not looking to pay a bomb for it.. My budget should roughly float around £30-£40. Suggestions with manufacturer model and MOST IMPORTANTLY where to get them would be a plus... thanks guys!

[Allen]

For around £30 you should be able to get a TV card like Hauppauge WINTV GO PCI card. That will take an RF input and display it on your monitor.

http://www.aria.co.uk/ProductInfoComm.asp?ID=291

There you go.

[nvening]

What do you want to do with the PS2? Just use your monitor?

[sawyen]

yeap.. I was thinking of using my PC like a TV to plug all my consoles to it. No need quarrel with my gf over who's gonna use the tv.. SOAP OR PS2?!

[sawyen]

well... I was looking for solutions that has AV inputs... saves the need for an RF modulator. Help?

[Butcher]

One of these: http://www.whitedog.co.uk/catalog/pr...roducts_id=409
may be what you're after. Not cheap mind - almost cheaper to just buy another telly (e.g. http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...875431-9038831).

[sawyen]

any other suggestions? I was wondering whether are there any TV tuner cards that have AV inputs?

[0iD]

I used to have a Gamars V-Box for just such purposes. Did the job nicely.

No idea if you can still get them.

[directhex]

the best way, by far, is the Micromsoft XRGB2+, which is on sale at lik-sang.com

not cheap though

[Timmy!!!]

I think all TV cards have a composite input at least. So im sure you would be able to connect your ps2 up.

I think this card has a composite input http://www.hauppauge.co.uk/pages/pro...a_express.html

Have a look here for some TV cards, Im sure one of them has video input http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/TV_Cards.html

[directhex]

image quality on tv cards is nasty, though. bear that in mind.

you either want a screen with built-in composite (e.g. dell 2001fp) or a proper upscan convertor to vga (e.g. xrgb2+)