I've got the bug to play bf1942 on my plasma. I don't have the $ to get another computer and the one I have can not be put in the family room. It's located in an adjacent room and sits about 12 feet from the plasma (through a wall), with another 10 feet to my viewing/gaming position. So I'm hoping to:
1. get either microsoft or logitech bluetooth keyboard/mouse. I should be able to leave the receiver in the office and use them in either room.
2. get a vga switcher such as this extron to run the video.
3. run audio cable
4. The joystick has me stumped. If I get the Logitech cordless I could possibly use 1 USB extension but the receiver might still be too far from the joystick. I'm not against using my corded joystick with some type of extension, but can it be run 20 feet without loss? I've read about the Logitech cordless "2 minute sleep" issue but I think I can handle that. Can anyone confirm a distance they're using it at reliably?
5. From what I've read, I'll have to get and learn powerstrip to get widescreen.
I appreciate hearing anyone's experiences or thoughts on any of the above as I jump into this new endeavor.
1. get either microsoft or logitech bluetooth keyboard/mouse. I should be able to leave the receiver in the office and use them in either room.
2. get a vga switcher such as this extron to run the video.
3. run audio cable
4. The joystick has me stumped. If I get the Logitech cordless I could possibly use 1 USB extension but the receiver might still be too far from the joystick. I'm not against using my corded joystick with some type of extension, but can it be run 20 feet without loss? I've read about the Logitech cordless "2 minute sleep" issue but I think I can handle that. Can anyone confirm a distance they're using it at reliably?
5. From what I've read, I'll have to get and learn powerstrip to get widescreen.
I appreciate hearing anyone's experiences or thoughts on any of the above as I jump into this new endeavor.