Connect PS3 to Laptop??? (1 Viewer)

[makin156]

I was just wondering whether i am able to connect my ps3 to my laptop which is an acer aspire 5738G. It has a HDMI port and i was just wondering if this is possible?

 

[ClockworkSoldier]

I guess only if your Laptop's LCD has an external input display function?

 

[makin156]

any idea on how i can check that?

 

[ClockworkSoldier]

Either check if the connections are inputs (not outputs) and use the function keys to set the video card for output mode...

Or research your model laptop.

 

[vds700]

I was just wondering whether i am able to connect my ps3 to my laptop which is an acer aspire 5738G. It has a HDMI port and i was just wondering if this is possible?

That's a no go. The HDMI port on your laptop will be output (for connecting to external displays only), not input. You may need additional hardware (perhaps an AV capture card or something, not too sure).

Anyway, I'd say your best bet it to buy a cheap LCD screen for $200-300

 

[SnowFox]

That's a no go. The HDMI port on your laptop will be output (for connecting to external displays only), not input. You may need additional hardware (perhaps an AV capture card or something, not too sure).

Anyway, I'd say your best bet it to buy a cheap LCD screen for $200-300

Yeah its output only.
AV CapCard is like ~100-150, so it is advised to get a cheap LCD.

 

[makin156]

aah okay, may just stick to the old tv
thanks all for your help (Y)