Xbox 360 through a MacBook

Bengaboy · 5 Dec 2010 at 13:23

I was thinking of buying a gaming laptop for when I am away as I miss playing my xbox.

But I do like my macbook - had it for 2 years and hasnt done anything wrong at all.

I know there are some capture card things where you use the monitor for the xbox - but which would be the best one for my 13" screen? (1280x800 res)

I would want the best picture possible - so wouldnt mind paying a premium for it.

Any help would be massively appreciated!

P.S Due to lack of space, I cannot simply buy a TV - either xbox 360 and laptop as screen, or gaming laptop.

Bengaboy · 21 Dec 2010 at 01:18

Can someone shed any light on this please? I also have windows 7 via bootcamp if that helps, so anything available for windows or mac would be brilliant

Bengaboy · 21 Dec 2010 at 02:18

This is what I want to do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEinoCLIdCo

Would it really be that lag free?

monkeyspank · 21 Dec 2010 at 09:49

I think there will always be a degree of lag due to what you are doing. Whether you'd consider it playable or not is a different matter.

BunnyKillBot · 21 Dec 2010 at 10:04

The ideal solution would be a HDMI to USB convertor, but thanks for the HDCP anti consumerist bull**** i am not sure such a device exists.

Its a right shame because i believe there is a significant market, particularly amongst students, who have laptops but not the space for desktop monitors or TVs

FreeStream · 21 Dec 2010 at 11:46

I'll be very surprised if you get anything that doesn't lag to hell and back sadly

starfighter · 21 Dec 2010 at 20:25

The problem is most laptops don't have an input for the screen. It can probably be done but will be more expensive than buying a monitor that is likely also bigger.

MrMoonX · 21 Dec 2010 at 20:29

you cant input to a macbook as far as I know

GSXRMovistar · 21 Dec 2010 at 20:42

Yep no can do on a macbook due to lack of video in, anything via usb will have lag of sorts.

Are you really that short on space that you cannot fit in a small 14-15" screen (even wall mounting if lack of desk space)? I would imagine a small screen would work out cheaper then any sort of adaptor anyway.

Margaret · 21 Dec 2010 at 23:26

Could sell your current MacBook and upgrade to the newer ones that have 320M graphic cards, quite powerful little things.

Bengaboy · 22 Dec 2010 at 14:50

GSXRMovistar said:
Yep no can do on a macbook due to lack of video in, anything via usb will have lag of sorts.

Are you really that short on space that you cannot fit in a small 14-15" screen (even wall mounting if lack of desk space)? I would imagine a small screen would work out cheaper then any sort of adaptor anyway.

I really dont - It is for when I am at sea next year and space on the ship is at an all time minimum, I might even struggle to get the xbox on! :eek:

I thought instead of buying a gaming laptop , I can just do this. A much cheaper solution

Margaret said:
Could sell your current MacBook and upgrade to the newer ones that have 320M graphic cards, quite powerful little things.

Well that would be good - but obviously going to be a hell of a lot of money. Wouldnt mind the extended battery life aswell....