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Is it possible to take screenshots on a PS2 - or any non-PC console for that matter - like you would in a PC? Furthermore, is it possible to subsequently transfer those screenshots to a PC? Or am I going to have to resort to pointing a camera at my TV screen?

Pointing a camera at the screen is probably the cheapest option, as well as the one with the least amount of hassle


They're special cards you can purchase for your computer that will allow you to capture pictures from whatever the TV is showing, as well as take videos.

Where to get them, what they're called, and what would be a good choice, though, is something I do not know.

In some games that allow you to take images, you can save the images to a USB pen (works with PS2 and Gran Turismo 4, anyway )

Not sure about any other games / consoles though!

The specific combination I'm thinking of is the PS2 version of Need for Speed Carbon...

Thanks for the help so far guys...

Go to the nearest gun store... fill out the forms... if everything is OK they will sell you a gun... Get some ammo to go with it... load the gun and point at your TV... pull the trigger... tadaa! Screenshot!!  ;)

Mind you, this is the UK and I'm only 14... a gun... naaah, not that high up on my wish list....

The specific combination I'm thinking of is the PS2 version of Need for Speed Carbon...

Thanks for the help so far guys...

Just buy it for the PC instead...the graphics are much better 8-)

Capture Cards, which are designed for just that purpose, are quite common and can be picked up at any local Best Buy or Circuit City.

Obviously, the more expensive, the better the quality, save the rip-offs.

The specific combination I'm thinking of is the PS2 version of Need for Speed Carbon...

Thanks for the help so far guys...

Just buy it for the PC instead...the graphics are much better 8-)

I would do except for the fact that;

1. I have got much much further in the PS2 version and it'd take a while to get to that stage again on the PC...
2. The PS2 is far more practical for playing racing games...

Capture Cards, which are designed for just that purpose, are quite common and can be picked up at any local Best Buy or Circuit City.

Obviously, the more expensive, the better the quality, save the rip-offs.

Are 'best buy' and 'circuit city' shops that have bases in the UK? If not, where might I get a 'capture card' in the UK - and can anyone recommend any specific brand?

Thanks for the help guys!

It's been here a while so I'll move it to hardware and see if they can help you, okay?