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General Chat => Arcade Lifestyle => Topic started by: DarthNuno on January 15, 2010, 02:44:44 PM

Title: FORZA 3 *triple screen setup* ... shut up and drive! ;-)
Post by: DarthNuno on January 15, 2010, 02:44:44 PM
Yeess!!! This is it!

I finally have my Forza Motorsport 3 ...*triple screen* setup ready!  :-*

Here's my current configuration  :arrow:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/forforum2/forza3-triple.jpg)

- 3 x XBOX360 equipped with hard drive
- 3 x Packard Bell 22.5" VGA monitor (FullHD)
- 3 x Forza Motorsport 3 game
- 3 x XBOX360 VGA cable
- 3 x RJ45 network cable
- 1 XBOX360 Racing wheel
- 1 Network hub 10/100
- 1 Pioneer DoblyD Digital power amp + speakers

...3 Dr Pepper  ::) ;D

Ok, now see all that stuff 'in action' in this video  ;)  :arrow:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/forforum2/forza3-youtube.jpg) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UJ-QbpFFM8)

In order to make this run, the 3 Forza games on each XBOX must be on the same level of version. I mean all the upgrade must be applied on all XBOX or you won't be able to configure the multi screen set up.

Regarding the video : because I'm using a camera far behind me, the tree pictures on the monitors don't seem to be aligned, but from the point of view of the player, the three pictures are just ... perfectly aligned ;-)

After playing Forza 3 on this setup, it'll be impossible to go back to a single screen configuration  :P ... so I'll try to build a dedicated cabinet for this configuration. Not something like the Ferrari F355 cockpit ...

(http://www.klov.com/images/11/118124210641.jpg)

...because this one is too big and would be too complicate to build.... No, I'll go for something more 'light' and easy  ;)

Most of my 'playing time' goes for 'retro' games.. but sometime it's good to play modern & realistic games... such this *AWESOME* driving simulator  :-* :-* :-*

But for now... Shut up & drive Nuno!  ;) ;D
Title: Re: FORZA 3 *triple screen setup* ... shut up and drive! ;-)
Post by: ombrenoire on January 15, 2010, 03:17:18 PM
Forza 3 Triple-screen Lovely !  :o :-*

I want play with Triple-screen  ;D
Title: Re: FORZA 3 *triple screen setup* ... shut up and drive! ;-)
Post by: gyruss on January 15, 2010, 03:23:07 PM
MADNESS!!! ;D ;D
Title: Re: FORZA 3 *triple screen setup* ... shut up and drive! ;-)
Post by: jcp on January 15, 2010, 04:27:57 PM
The triple screen touch :-*.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 *triple screen setup* ... shut up and drive! ;-)
Post by: Alpha1 on January 15, 2010, 05:14:40 PM
I have wanted to do this for AGES. I need 1 more 360. I already have copies of the game and the racing wheel.

You can buy racing seat cockpits already here: http://www.gameracer.co.uk/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=26

You then just need to build a setup for the 3 screens.

Also Forza3 supports full motion API's. Check here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QucTqO-m-kQ&feature=related and here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlnEvIFYNdw&feature=related


Oliver

ps I hate you  ;)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 *triple screen setup* ... shut up and drive! ;-)
Post by: Muerto on January 15, 2010, 05:28:43 PM
first i was like.... why??? - but after i saw the video, i was like... cool!!!!!!
btw, copyrighted track  ;)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 *triple screen setup* ... shut up and drive! ;-)
Post by: petieken on January 15, 2010, 05:47:25 PM
Just buy the F355 cockpit..............you know you want it ;D

That way you can enjoy 'em both. 8)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 *triple screen setup* ... shut up and drive! ;-)
Post by: scr33n on January 15, 2010, 06:19:17 PM
Holy Jesus !!!  :o :o

Great config Bruno !!!  :-* :-*

Title: Re: FORZA 3 *triple screen setup* ... shut up and drive! ;-)
Post by: baritonomarchetto on January 15, 2010, 08:26:59 PM

 ... so I'll try to build a dedicated cabinet for this configuration.

Your first "from scratch" machine? Or you will modify an existing cab?

Anyhow, that configuration is really cool in that video!
Title: Re: FORZA 3 *triple screen setup* ... shut up and drive! ;-)
Post by: aganim on January 16, 2010, 12:46:34 PM
Extra!! my brother play in 3 screen configuration on is computer but the configuration is very hard to make.
I did't know only  was possible with Xbox.

GG

(sorry for my bad english...)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 *triple screen setup* ... shut up and drive! ;-)
Post by: DarthNuno on June 22, 2013, 12:47:01 AM
Back on this, because few updates since :

- setup no more in the house, but in the Lair
- no more laying in a table, but now installed in an Omega Pro Racing dedicated setup (seat + triple screen support)
- now playing Forza 4 instead Forza 3

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/forforum3/Forza4_triple_screen_1.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/forforum3/Forza4_triple_screen_2.jpg)

The 'engine's, now in a dedicated location, which a good air circulation...more than mandatory for these XBOX 360!  :arrow:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/forforum3/Forza4_triple_screen_3.jpg)

To do next :

- buying few cables extension to hide all the cables and have a very clean setup, which is almost the case  8)
- shoot a nice video!
- more test regarding a 'proof of concept' I experiment right now for a major addition to this setup...  ;)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 *triple screen setup* ... shut up and drive! ;-)
Post by: level42 on June 22, 2013, 12:50:41 AM
Something like that would be a reason to actually buy some modern consoles. Very nice, I like !


Title: Re: FORZA 3 *triple screen setup* ... shut up and drive! ;-)
Post by: Robinholland on June 22, 2013, 07:37:17 AM
Very Very Nice  8)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 *triple screen setup* ... shut up and drive! ;-)
Post by: Amiga on June 22, 2013, 09:39:36 AM
nice men :lol:

Bringing  me an idea, I have actually five xbox :P. But everyone RGH it should be a problem?

(http://imageshack.us/a/img14/8459/80258045.jpg)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 *triple screen setup* ... shut up and drive! ;-)
Post by: level42 on June 23, 2013, 12:03:34 AM
We need Airline Pilot on this configuration !!!

(http://www.arcade-museum.com/images/107/1078603775.jpg)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 *triple screen setup* ... shut up and drive! ;-)
Post by: DarthNuno on June 23, 2013, 12:14:38 AM
Bringing  me an idea, I have actually five xbox :P. But everyone RGH it should be a problem?
(http://imageshack.us/a/img14/8459/80258045.jpg)

5? Not too bad!  ;D Just add one, and build a TWIN *triple screen setup*!  :P
What means RGH?

We need Airline Pilot on this configuration !!!

I'm working on this  ::)  :arrow:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/forforum3/xplane_poc_1.jpg)

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/forforum3/xplane_poc_2.jpg)

 ;)

I'll open a dedicated topic for that project!  8)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 *triple screen setup* ... shut up and drive! ;-)
Post by: level42 on June 23, 2013, 01:23:59 AM
Yeah I figured someone would suggest a simulator but that's not what I would want....I want an arcade game....simulators are much too real :)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 *triple screen setup* ... shut up and drive! ;-)
Post by: Amiga on June 23, 2013, 05:53:04 PM
 RGH is hacking for xbox. i mean you can  playing game without disc/dvd on you xbox! :lol:

can play directly from usb stick,or extrnal hdd.

all so can play all xbla games (arcade games) without problem.

there is dozen article in google about rgh,and what is does.

the bottom line is that you can play any game without limitation :twisted:

by the way i am looking for to see your new project about flight sim.