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How to Display the PS3 on a Laptop

With the proper technology, you can view your PlayStation 3 (PS3) on your laptop. Usually you will need video capture technology either on your laptop's video card or on an external video capture system. This process is helpful if you do not have a monitor to use for your PlayStation 3, such as a television. In addition, you can use software from a video capture device. This software allows you to record video of PlayStation 3 gaming.

Things You'll Need

Video capture software

Instructions

- 1
  Plug the PlayStation 3's audio visual cables into the back of the PlayStation 3. Use the side that only has a black connector, not the side with multiple connectors. This connector fits into only one spot of the PlayStation 3.
- 2
  Plug the other end of the PlayStation 3's audio visual cables into the computer's video capture card or device. Match the colors of the jacks to the colors of the cables. The colors are red, white and yellow.
- 3
  Run the software for the video capture card or other device. This software should have been provided with the card or device. The software displays the video and audio signal that connects to the card or device. The use of this software varies depending on its manufacturer. You may need to consult the program's user manual.

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