I do plan on getting an in-dash LCD head unit, either from kenwood or that new Pioneer people are talking about. In total I want the unit to run satellite radio, my music, and a playstation.

I figure since these units have video inputs, I could easily wire up a playstation. Well, in theory. I guess the ghetto way would be to put in a car power inverter, and snake the wires around or something. But how do you handle powering the unit on etc? I can't think of a place to put it besides the trunk.

Anyone have any experience with this? I did google around for some how-to's on the subject, but I came up empty.

 

The easiest way would be to use a power converter. You need the correct power output to run things like a playstation plus by using that, if you ever have the need for a plug you would have one. It all depends on where you mount the playstation, cause there are plenty of places to hide the converter. The playstation can also be hidden under the seats or in the glove box with some modfication.

 

A playstation in a car is a waste of time and money... just my .02

 

Stoic's spot on.. just keep in mind accessibility with wherever you decide to mount it.

 

Well if I am already running the wires for all my sound equipment, spending some major cash in the process, $150 for a PS2 isn't that bad of a deal -- stupid or not.

 

yeah 150 is a great price. its a shame the XBOX is so darn big.

 

I hear ya kev. I wanted to do an xbox install for a while, but decided against it in the long run. And that new PS2...holy cow it's tiny! You could easily fit it in the glovebox.

 

You could even put it in the Center Console.

Playstation or Xbox in a car is a great idea if you ask me. Gives entertainment to kids, or "big kids" and it's a DVD player. Can't go wrong.

I had a PS2 in my last car and I loved it.

 

thats cool.
i finally broke down and bought the "new" ps2, i have owned the xbox since the first week it came out, and always shunned the ps2, i was wrong. that machine plain kicks butt.

 

Yeah I've got both too. If they had a smaller Xbox, I would go with that. Just because of the hard drive and when you play music you get visuals. Post some pics of the install.

 

Well the install wont be for a while. I still need to buy my head unit, components, and rear speakers. I will post PLENTY of pictures when I get my rig installed though.

I checked the dimensions for the PS2 mini, they are 23cm x 2.8cm x 15.2cm. I am not sure if that will fit into the glovebox or not. It sounds like it may, but you also need some room for the back connectors and also the RF controller adapters on the front of the unit.

I'm stuck at work right now but I can do measurements later.

 

Sounds like your set. You must be stoked. I'm glad for you.