Playing PC games in the living room is a popular way to relax and socialize.
Playing PC games in the living room is a popular way to relax and socialize.
Hey everyone, I'm in my college dorm with my PC in the room and a TV in the living room. I was thinking about playing games there and wondered if using a super long HDMI cable could help. I’m not super familiar with A/V signals, but I want to know if a longer cable would actually improve latency or response time. I also heard there can be some signal loss with Ethernet, so I just wanted to check if this setup is realistic before trying it. My plan is to get Xbox controllers, a long HDMI cable for video, and audio extensions for the speakers in the living room. Any tips or experiences from fellow gamers who live in similar setups would be great!
I believe a single extended cable would work well. Just avoid using HDMI extension ports.
Ensure your TV supports HDMI for seamless video and sound. HDMI transmits both visuals and audio effectively.
I believe visual performance and response time would remain unaffected, even with cables scattered throughout.
My dorm is incredibly tight, I ended up sharing a space with someone who’s supposed to be alone. There’s a bunk bed with a desk underneath, and everything is neatly organized to save room. Five of us in total—really not enough space for anything. I only need the cables to reach my room occasionally when I want to relax on the couch and play a few games. The living room TV doesn’t have an auxiliary input, just an output, so I’d need another extension for sound.
I play games in my living room occasionally. It's enjoyable and offers a different experience compared to smaller screens. I’m not bothered by latency, but I do find the sharpening and processing on my TV to be too intense. Don’t give up just because you face similar problems. There are many settings you can disable to improve PC gaming on a TV. Each model works slightly differently, so check each option to see what suits you best. Regarding cable length... You’re safe. Stick with 50 feet or less. Avoid the cheapest options available.