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In the video by Tim from Your Shake Studios, various methods for integrating Xbox or PlayStation 5 audio with a PC using a single headset are discussed. Tim demonstrates three primary approaches: using a 3.5 mm headphone jack splitter, auxiliary cables, and leveraging applications like PlayStation Remote Play or the Xbox app. The splitter method enables simultaneous audio output from both the console and the PC, while the auxiliary cables require direct connections to the computer’s microphone and headphone slots. Tim also explains using a USB dongle for similar functionality. Lastly, the video explores using a capture card (specifically the Live Gamer Ultra) for high-quality audio, providing a detailed setup guide involving HDMI and USB connections. The comparison of costs and conveniences among the methods highlights the capture card for superior audio quality, despite a higher price, while recommending more affordable options like remote play apps and splitter cables for practicality.
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In this part of the video, Tim from Your Shake Studios explains how to use Xbox or PlayStation 5 audio on a PC with the same headset. He introduces three methods, focusing first on using a splitter. By using a 3.5 mm headphone jack splitter with three black lines, he demonstrates how to connect the headset to both the console and the PC, allowing for simultaneous audio output. Tim explains the setup process, including how to ensure the microphone functions and provides alternatives if the PC lacks a headphone jack, such as using slots on the back of a TV or computer speakers. This method is highlighted as an inexpensive and effective solution for merging console and PC audio.
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In this part of the video, the speaker explains how to connect audio devices to a PS5 or Xbox using auxiliary cables. They detail the process of plugging a 3.5mm jack into the console controller and then into the computer’s microphone slot, with another cable connecting the headset to the computer’s headphone jack for audio output. Additionally, they demonstrate using a USB dongle to achieve similar results, including setting the output device to the controller’s headset and adjusting sound settings on a Windows 11 computer. They also mention using PlayStation Remote Play or the Xbox app to stream console audio to a PC.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses methods for merging audio streams from gaming consoles to a PC without additional hardware. They mention using the PlayStation Remote Play application and the Xbox app, which require a good internet connection. Additionally, they describe using a capture card, detailing the setup process with HDMI cables and a USB connection to the PC. The capture card (Live Gamer Ultra) enables users to hear audio through PC headsets or speakers. The speaker compares the costs and convenience of different methods, noting that while remote play apps and auxiliary cables are cheaper, the capture card offers the best audio quality and ease of use. They also highlight the versatility of a splitter cable that works with any device with a headphone jack. The video ends with a suggestion to like and subscribe for more tech-related content.