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Tim from Your Shake Studios demonstrates various cost-effective methods for using Xbox or PlayStation 5 audio on a PC with the same headset. He primarily focuses on using a 3.5mm headphone jack splitter to share audio signals between the console and the PC, emphasizing the need for splitters and auxiliary cables with three black lines for complete audio transmission, including the microphone. Tim provides step-by-step instructions for connecting these devices and suggests alternative connectivity options using USB dongles if a headphone jack is unavailable on the PC. Another viable method involves using auxiliary cables to link the controller's headphone jack to the computer’s microphone slot and configuring sound settings on Windows 11 for simultaneous audio from both devices. Additionally, Tim discusses software solutions like PlayStation Remote Play and the Xbox app requiring good internet connections, and hardware options like capture cards for higher audio quality, with the Live Gamer Ultra capture card being the top choice for its versatility and ease of use.
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In this segment, Tim from Your Shake Studios demonstrates how to use Xbox or PlayStation 5 audio on a PC with the same headset. He highlights the cost-effectiveness of the process and outlines three different methods, focusing on the first method which involves using a splitter. Tim explains the use of a 3.5mm headphone jack splitter to share audio signals between the console and the PC. He details the importance of selecting a splitter and auxiliary cables with three black lines for comprehensive audio transmission, including the microphone. He provides a step-by-step guide on connecting the splitter to the controller and the PC, and suggests alternative connectivity options if a headphone jack is unavailable on the PC. This method allows users to hear both game and PC audio while maintaining microphone functionality.
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In this part of the video, the speaker explains how to connect both a PS5 or Xbox controller and a computer to the same headset using auxiliary cables. Key steps include plugging one end of a cable into the controller’s headphone jack and the other end into the computer’s microphone slot, while the headset plugs into the computer’s headphone jack. The video highlights using a USB dongle for the headset, detailing how to configure sound settings on a Windows 11 system. This involves adjusting the recording and output device settings to ensure audio from both devices can be heard simultaneously. Another method mentioned for achieving this is using Xbox or PlayStation Remote Play applications to stream console audio to the PC.
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In this part of the video, the speaker explains how to merge audio streams from a PlayStation or Xbox with a PC using either software or hardware solutions. They describe using the PlayStation Remote Play application and the Xbox app as free methods, requiring a good internet connection. They also discuss using a capture card, which involves connecting HDMI cables from the TV to the console and a USB cable to the PC, then adjusting sound settings to listen to the device. The speaker mentions the cost of auxiliary and splitter cables, as well as the higher-priced Live Gamer Ultra capture card, which offers the best audio quality and ease of use. They also highlight the versatility of the splitter cable, which can connect to any device with a headphone jack for simultaneous audio from multiple sources.