Nintendo Switch on laptop display?

[MontyB]

So I have an alienware 17r4 laptop which has usb-C, hdmi out, mini display, thunderbolt 3 ports and I just got a nintendo switch, I do not own any monitor or tv so is there any way besides a capture card to hook up my switch to the laptop screen. If my only option is getting a capture card, then what kind should I get, since the switch can only output 1080p30fps if I'm not mistaken, with the least amount of latency 

[Slottr]

Your only option would be a capture card. Though, you realize the switch has a screen right

[Zando_]

Look in the manual or support sections on the Dell site for your laptop, see if it supports HDMI in. If it doesn't, just get a cheap $90 1080p IPS monitor, that'll probs be cheaper than and perform better than a capture card. 

[MontyB]

1 minute ago, Slottr said:

Your only option would be a capture card. Though, you realize the switch has a screen right

When I'm on the go the switch is awesome, but when I'm at home and not taking a dump I want to give my eyes a rest from the tiny screen. Any ideas what kind of capture card?

[hug0mac]

Many users seem to not understand video signal out and video signal in. Most laptops do not bother with video in. Just get a used monitor that displays a picture in 1080p. That will be easier for your mind and wallet than to configure up a capture card etc, drivers etc etc things might not work.

 

 

There are really decent monitors out there (new) and even better used.

 

 

Hope this helps!

 

PS I would love for laptops to have inputs on video signals one day...

[Slottr]

3 minutes ago, MontyB said:

When I'm on the go the switch is awesome, but when I'm at home and not taking a dump I want to give my eyes a rest from the tiny screen. Any ideas what kind of capture card?

You're going to take your switch, laptop and capture card into the bathroom with you?

[Guest]

I doubt your laptop supports HDMI-in, so generally no.

[Guest]

Getting a cheap 19" monitor is also going to be less expensive than a decent capture card.

[MontyB]

7 minutes ago, hug0mac said:

Many users seem to not understand video signal out and video signal in. Most laptops do not bother with video in. Just get a used monitor that displays a picture in 1080p. That will be easier for your mind and wallet than to configure up a capture card etc, drivers etc etc things might not work.

 

 

There are really decent monitors out there (new) and even better used.

 

 

Hope this helps!

 

PS I would love for laptops to have inputs on video signals one day...

Very few laptops have hdmi in, such as the old alienware laptops

[hug0mac]

4 minutes ago, MontyB said:

Very few laptops have hdmi in, such as the old alienware laptops

I'm sure some do but in 2018 it's pretty hard to find!