RCA video capture (cheeply)

[chickenninja]

im looking for a way to make videos from my component RCA game systems, I dont have a budget in excess of $60. im using a macbook so my options are USB and firewire 400. video source is coming from an NES so resolution need only be 640x480 but 1080i and S-video would be cool since my xbox does 1080i & S-video. im looking for anyway i can simply get my video source into my computer for editing, i dont care if it involves a go between like dvds or flash drives just as long as it works, however direct connection is preferred. or a redirection to a similar thread would be helpful.
thanks

 

[pastrychef]

I think El Gato's EyeTV should do the trick. Check their website for more info... http://www.elgato.com

 

[chickenninja]

thanks, im still holding out for something cheaper... anyone got anything?

 

[ChrisA]

thanks, im still holding out for something cheaper... anyone got anything?

If you happen to own a Mini DV camcorder. It will pass the analog vide out the FW connection. Free if you already have it.

 

[pprior]

im looking for a way to make videos from my component RCA game systems, I dont have a budget in excess of $60. im using a macbook so my options are USB and firewire 400. video source is coming from an NES so resolution need only be 640x480 but 1080i and S-video would be cool since my xbox does 1080i & S-video. im looking for anyway i can simply get my video source into my computer for editing, i dont care if it involves a go between like dvds or flash drives just as long as it works, however direct connection is preferred. or a redirection to a similar thread would be helpful.
thanks

Almost any (DV) camcorder will do this. If you don't own one, borrow one.

 

[chickenninja]

well I like the DV camera solution and the eyetv solution but own neither, someone should clue me into what "DV" stands for, i am considering getting a camera for high speed video capture, and slow motion. so i think i might go that route although tivo ability is tempting, im very suprised that TV tuners arent built into computers, i would have expected that long before wifi or bluetooth. anyway if anyone has buying tips for selecting a slow motion camera or would like to discus whether eyetv or a DV camera is a better solution. i hereby expand this thread to serve those purposes aswell. thank you everyone for your help thus far

sincerely
~poster