Useless or...?

Zacariaz · Post by **Zacariaz** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 1:06 pm

I have just inherited a playstation 2, which would be nice if it wasn't for the fact that I don't have a tv. The only display in my possession is my laptop display, and I'm not going to dismantle my laptop. (don't think it could work either)

Anyway, now I have it, so I was wondering if it could be used for something useful, even though I haven't got a tv. I mean, it is a computer none the less. Could it be used as some sort of server or...?

It is kinda sad though. I got all these games which I never got to play before because I couldn't afford them, but I can't play them!

Alboin · Post by **Alboin** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 1:40 pm

IIRC, there are version of linux that are able to run on the PS2.

Your laptop doesn't have any video inputs? At my local computer store they sold (Yes, they closed...

) USB video in connectors.

itisiuk · Post by **itisiuk** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 1:48 pm

I run my ps2 though my pc,

just get end connector coverter and plug it into the the video in port.

its even easy if you have a tv card as you dont need the end connector converters. takes a little bit to tune it in properly tho.

Zacariaz · Post by **Zacariaz** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 1:59 pm

Well, I don't have video in, but if an usb thingy is available, that won't be a problem.

I'll look into it, could be kinda cool messing around with it.

Combuster · Post by **Combuster** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 3:15 pm

TV cards for the PC are a good option. Second hand TV's too

Zacariaz · Post by **Zacariaz** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 4:26 pm

I think my biggest problem is the fact that I'm running linux, oh yes, and that I can't seem to find the right hardware, at least not at a reasonable price.