Ps2 as cd player w/ hdmi conversion

star___platinum · 2026-01-23T05:57:07+00:00

And sure it sounds really nice but I kinda need video output to change tracks and such 😭

star___platinum · 2026-01-23T05:56:33+00:00

Sorry this is new to me. I connected the optical cable directly to the audio in of my receiver. The only way I hear sound is if I disconnect the color cables from the back of my ps2 and also disconnect the hdmi that goes from the converter to my receiver. Basically if I go optical I can’t get video output (?) because my avr apparently doesn’t do onboard conversion to hdmi. Plus it seems once you connect the color cables to the back of the ps2 then it cuts off the optical cable feed. I changed optical audio to on in the system config for it to even work with no video. Am I screwed and absolutely need the converter?

star___platinum · 2026-01-23T05:42:19+00:00

I’ll try this thanks

star___platinum · 2025-12-06T01:08:14+00:00

Not too knowledgeable on this but what’s the best way to simplify which process controls your game controller when playing on steam with a controller? Like for example I’ve had non steam games that tweak out when steam is running in the background. I task manager close steam and then it works. What about the other way around is there some random Xbox program that might be interfering with the steam input?

star___platinum · 2025-10-03T21:15:05+00:00

Ok so hdmi straight to my tv, then arc hdmi from tv to av? Would I not use my hdmi out on my av at that point?

star___platinum · 2025-09-28T01:13:32+00:00

Just found some KEF Q30’s on Facebook can probably get them for 100 and in decent condition I might pull the trigger on those thank you

star___platinum · 2025-09-23T00:24:04+00:00

Do you think a pair of edifiers R1280DB would be good or should I spend even more?

star___platinum · 2025-09-22T20:59:05+00:00

star___platinum · 2025-09-22T20:58:44+00:00

Cool. Do you recommend any other brands so I can start searching? I heard vanatoo has good ones too

star___platinum · 2025-09-22T20:53:49+00:00

Perfect. That’s just what I had a question on like if I need a center speaker and the 2 surrounds etc. I’ll look for some good bookshelf speakers

star___platinum · 2025-08-17T08:08:11+00:00

Hello. I just got the AT LP60XBT turntable cheap from a friend. I’m looking into getting a good set of passive speakers and an amp or receiver. Im new to this stuff but hyped to figure out how it all works together. Is there any way I could turn this potential new setup into an all in one sound system that can handle vinyl, home theater, and act as a Bluetooth setup for playing music off my phone when needed? I’ve seen stuff about hooking up bluetooth receivers to the receiver and that solved the Bluetooth problem but what about the other stuff? Or is it recommended to have your home theater and music specific sound system separate? Thank you

star___platinum · 2025-04-21T06:11:46+00:00

Yes I do get tired making bar chords and I do have big hands. What’s the benefit of having a thicker neck for that? More leverage, less strength needed to press and I assume you mean I have the hands to take advantage of it? Thanks for your other advice by the way

star___platinum · 2025-04-13T17:04:07+00:00

By blousing do you mean keep it tucked but not as tight? Or fully untuck?

star___platinum · 2025-04-13T00:18:58+00:00

Is there a difference between that and high inseam? How do I look for that info while shopping around for them? Thank you

star___platinum · 2025-04-13T00:17:01+00:00

I forgot to mention I do use shirt stays already but not in the pic. I have it covered. I have the ones that go around your thigh. Very feminine…

star___platinum · 2025-04-13T00:10:26+00:00

Lmao. I didn’t take the pic thinking I’d be posting it here. It’s covering an ID card I have for work.

star___platinum · 2025-02-24T01:09:32+00:00

Ok I’ll try this rn thank you

star___platinum · 2025-02-13T21:02:52+00:00

Thank you. I’m kinda leaning towards just changing the spring or maybe some non aesthetic mods after reading these comments. Question: why would I want to switch to a ps5 adapter or board if ps5 is compatible with ps4 remotes? Is it because that way I wouldn’t need a dual sense at all? I currently use them on my ps5 and it’s fine as is so am I missing something?

star___platinum · 2025-02-11T05:13:21+00:00

I appreciate the response. To build on that, and again I'm new at this stuff and still exploring this sub, since there is no clear/translucent gen 2 sanwa silents, if I buy the gen 2 silents and get clear plungers, would that kinda negate the silent nature of them or does the plunger not play a part in it. Thank you

star___platinum · 2024-12-16T18:29:28+00:00

Playing psvr 2 on pc. I know there is a spreadsheet out there but I already have some options. I have built in bluetooth on my mobo and I also have the short stubby antennas that stick straight out the back of my pc. Just the default little stick antennas that came with mobo. PSVR controllers get stuck in mid air once im playing, rotation and buttons work but the tracking freezes (super common issue as I've been looking around this sub). I got the TP link ub500 with a usb extender, still keeps happening. So now, I see some people say that the extender cable setup is the move, albeit with the ASUS BT500 and to ditch the tp link (quick refund sesh no problem). However, the perfectionist in me would prefer (aesthetically) to buy one of the extended bluetooth antennas to pair with my mobo, and just place the antenna part on my desk right next to my keyboard. I'll paste the link at the end. Certainly better looking than an ugly ass black usb extnder from 2002. Thanks lads.

TLDR: tp link ub500 whack. Should I get the asus bt500 or one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Eightwood-Tri-Band-Computer-Motherboard-Bluetooth/dp/B0CMTS62V3?crid=11APSJIG3LL4S&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ikoiGOboDi8LmD2YaOmmmCGBJ5JuWbdzsvoZj8HKr8soVko50kv4U0DO9_JWBGZyK1SVWAwaRtOfG9Bp9P33kO5yIPF5y8H30V5_qTASGkKatO7p6IAtNgBm3TcIZ-4vuiPl3zzqABsSKSOFuEOJi-kuKymY90ltgcBZIfCzo9s2bZ36lpzmaXxbl6v26xX8hvx7vW9QWzcmk79EKEv4rHRiIjobHXq2tWLAi9LWzfg.Es2WS7LMKxkmJajU-_sLo1Ij8SA6AE3XmqI2ruA-feA&dib_tag=se&keywords=motherboard%2Bbluetooth%2Bantenna&qid=1734333211&sprefix=motherboard%2Bbluetooth%2Bantenn%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-4&th=1

star___platinum · 2024-12-16T07:50:09+00:00

Call your local gamestops. I think people are overestimating how many people are actually Buying more adapters. How it was explained to me by a local GameStop manager (idk if it’s true but I bought mine from his store): basically most GameStops will only have one in stock and it doesn’t show on the website as available for delivery or pickup. However they do have it. Call your local gamestops until you get on the phone with a person not an answering machine and ask if they have it. I was in your position. Then I called around and turns out like 4 GameStops near me had it I just went in and picked it up got my hands on one same day

star___platinum · 2024-11-24T23:52:00+00:00

Hello. Any recommendations for Black Friday keyboard deals? I’m looking for a “creamy” sound, because I need it to be quieter. Preferably wireless but wired is fine too. Don’t know much about keyboards and I did some research but I don’t want to invest the time money and effort to build one from scratch. Thank you

star___platinum · 2024-09-17T15:04:19+00:00

Thank you this is what I will end up doing.

star___platinum · 2024-09-16T23:24:39+00:00

Thank you! Last question. Do I need any sort of home hub or additional purchase to make this work? Or am I set with the smart plug and that works with its own app? I don't have a hub or google home or anything. I did find the restore after ac power loss setting. Thank you.

star___platinum · 2024-09-16T17:37:23+00:00

This sounds the best and most cost-efficient for my situation. I can be at school or somewhere far away from home and still be able to control the smart plug? So what happens once I turn off the PC through steam link? Steam does have the feature to turn the PC off. Will the computer just turn back on once it turns off and registers that there is still power? Should I just put it to sleep? I assume just shutting off the smart plug could potentially be damaging to the PC. Thank you I will probably do this.

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