How do I play games on my television?

[cupajoe]

Okay. That topic title was just to get your attention. I know how to play games on my television. The real question is: is there a way to stream my computer to my TV? I have a Vizio HD tv about 12 feet away from my computer, and I wanted to run some emulators on my computer and play them through my TV. Is there a way to do this?

 

[da_head]

um...two ways as far as i no.

firstly (and the best way): does your computer have an hdmi port? if so, hook that shit up to ur hd tv
secondly: the place where you hook up ur monitor, some tvs have the same port

 

[Depravo]

Does your TV have a VGA input?

Does your computer have an S-Video output?

 

[cupajoe]

um...two ways as far as i no.

firstly (and the best way): does your computer have an hdmi port? if so, hook that shit up to ur hd tv
secondly: the place where you hook up ur monitor, some tvs have the same port

I guess I should've asked for a remote way to do it. Because my computer's wires are tangled behind a big ass desk. I should move my tv up here instead of a monitor. LOL.

 

[Mangofett]

You could buy something like this: http://www.ruby-electronics.com/store_item..._Scan_Converter

 

[notnarb]

well if your computer and tv have compatible hookups, the best way would probably be to just get a long cable, wiring around the top of your room if the ground isn't an option. Monoprice has a wide selection of loooong cables at very reasonable prices.

 

[UltraMagnus]

long cables are probably your best option, any wireless solution will just introduce lag.

although, if you want to keep the quality up you will need decent quality cables and/or repeaters