PS2 in car

[Justin]

hey, has anyone done this yet? how hard it is to wire up? or where can u keep the ps2 out of sight, and with infrared controllers? thanks for any help! or some pics would be great if possible!

justin

 

[Sport182]

I have one. Fits in the boot as below.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/peter.hopkins6/ice.jpg

I hard wired in a power converter then just plugged the PS2 into it, can plug anything in you want. I run controller extensions under the seats.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/peter.hopkins6/ps2.jpg

Only thing is you gotta open the boot to change the game.

Good for when you have your mate in the car.

 

[Justin]

that great mate cheers, just what i was looking for! nice boot install aswell, did you make that flase floor yourself?

 

[Sport182]

Yes mate, sheet of MDF and some felt. Took me all morning though

If you have anymore questions let me know, ill help best I can.

 

[Justin]

ok cheers mate, i probably will do but i am offshore just now, so ill PM u if im stuck, lol! cheers again... if u dont mind me asking, how much did your power convertor cost? do you normally keep a shelf in your car?

justin

 

[True Original]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/Trueoriginal/x012.jpg

this was put in by www.maaudio.co.uk its got a power converter, custom fiberglass box, linked to an in dash DVD/TV player that comes outta the Din. ps2 cant really be seen from the outside as it is, but also has tinted windows to so that helps

 

[Justin]

cheers mate, that looks good, but does it not get kicked by ur passenger?

 

[Mike@Rentech]

Mines under the passenger seat, screen in dash.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/mike172sport/PICT0019.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/mike172sport/PICT0018.jpg

 

[Loki]

just a thought mate but if you have 1 of the small ps2s take it appart then fit it under the dash or in the glove box or where ever you wish then get a couple of RF controlers and rig those up

 

[Justin]

hey, cheers for all the help! though im a bit slow, whats an RF controller? yeah i have one of the big ps2s, but want to keep it in my house, and buy a separate one to go in my car. dont think under a seat would do though as the slim one opens up the way doesnt it? but mounting it in the glove box sounds like a plan! cheers

 

[True Original]

it can do, but they cick the housing rather than the PS2 and thats almost indestructable! any foot marks, just polish off.

 

[theduck]

why use a power inverter? a ps 2 runs on 12 v anyway doesnt? just wire direct. I now you can with a game cube, think it is the same on the ps2

 

[eugegall]

well i have a dismantled xbox in my car. all circled in the pic and i have wireless controls.i think its rather good and unique



http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b315/eugeclio172/bnkj.jpg

 

[Justin]

nah i dont think the ps2 runs on 12v, but how does the xbox run with your tv? i have heard it can cause quite bad interference? or is this just a rumour? how long does your battery last with them both running, without the engine on?

justin

 

[dutty_112]

i had the ps2 slimline fitted well in the dash

 

[Justin]

u got any pics mate?

 

[eugegall]

the batt runs out sooooooooo quick but iv only got a standard one. will upgrade soon. no interference that i know about. any other questions?

 

[Justin]

how much does an upgraded batter cost you? lol, sorry for all these questions!

 

[eugegall]

dont worry about the questions. good to help. im not sure i think a very good one to power alot costs about £60.not sure tho

 

[mike172lpool]

is a pice of piss to do mate but donte waste ya money i neva used mine in me punto and once little find out you have it it will be gone

it will cost about £90 for ps2,i paid £120 for a 7" lcd, and £40 the powerinverta.



http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/mike-byrne/2003_0113Image0005.jpg



http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/mike-byrne/2003_0113Image0006.jpg

 

[eugegall]

it is a masive waste of money.but on long trips its good for the gf to use or the mates.

 

[Justin]

yeah i have already got the Tv/sat nav thing, but was just thinking about puttin a ps2 in aswell, its only an idea though. which connections does your head unit need? not sure if mine has them or not, plus think i will be using the cd changer output for an ipod adaptor...

 

[zimmerframe100]

is it easy to build a false floor in the passenger footwell and drop one of the newer ps2s in there??

was just a thought?!

 

[Justin]

yeah thats not a bad idea mate, though the ps2 would need some sorta protection

 

[Loki]

Quote: Originally posted by justinRT on 14 July 2005
hey,  cheers for all the help!  though im a bit slow,  whats an RF controller?  yeah i have one of the big ps2s,  but want to keep it in my house,  and buy a separate one to go in my car.  dont think under a seat would do though as the slim one opens up the way doesnt it?  but mounting it in the glove box sounds like a plan!  cheers 

RF = Radio Frequency in other words you could if you wanted put the ps2 in ya boot and controll it from in the car with an RF controller very handy and much better than infered

 

[Justin]

ah rite ok! cheers, never heard of them before.. are they more expensive than normal? and is their performance as good as the others?