I want to play the PS3 when moving around, but since the TV is too big and fragile its slightly hard to do so. I was wondering if you can just hook the ps3 to the laptop and use the laptop's screen and speakers as output. I'm not talking about the HDMI in as that does not work. I heard there are usb capture cards available. Not sure if anyone tried to connect the PS3 or their Xbox 360 to a laptop. A projector did cross my mind but image quality is not good also, I need a good screen to show it on. So is it possible?
I have never heard of a Laptop allowing an incoming sound/video connection. I suppose you would need to look for an expansion card of some sort. Why not get a portable one like this http://www.amazon.com/G155-Gaming-Entertainment-Mobile-included-Playstation-3/dp/B004XGN8W4
You can buy a small monitor/tv something around 10"+ that is lightweight. Something like they use in the headrests of cars. You can get a 9" tv for £80 and it has AV I/O.
Slight derail What I want is to be able to connect a PS2 to a PC monitor, but the things that can actually do that cost a small fortune.
I bought a component to hdmi adaptor for this very purpose, worked great on the tv which already supported the component cables anyway, but not on my monitor as it didn't like the resolution and refused to display anything except "unsupported resolution" or something along those lines. When I get the money I need a dell. Edit: Cost me £30 off ebay iirc.
Lilliput make various small monitors that have various forms of inputs, composite, hdmi, etc. Some have speakers, some have touchscreen. There are cheaper hong-kong delivered types for a lot less but don't last long. I went through a couple in my carpc a few years back.
I can't believe I never thought of it myself..d'oh! Thanks for the idea (have some rep). It is still more than I want to pay when you consider a cable for an xbox360 or ps3 to a pc screen is like £3, but I will certainly be keeping an eye out for one on the cheap!
