projection...

[cieje]

I've been thinking about starting a new project; possible projection.

I'm thinking of building a free-standing 4 player console that feeds into an IPAC-4  with either an xbox (modded - running xbmc, mame(d)ox, etc) or maybe a computer running mamewah. Then having either output to a projector.  The idea is the unit, although probably 150+ lbs would be portable - can just project onto any white wall, or even just output to a tv if needed.

does anybody know of any examples of using a projector as an arcade/console emulation viewing device? what problems would there be, what resolutions etc should I pay attention to - Ideally I'd want to be able to get the cheapest projector possible, maybe something used. I want to emulate 2600-snes and arcade games, have 4 players, be able to play mp3s (jukebox-like) - and if the video quality is good enough watch dvd movies.

[StephenH]

You should be able to use an LCD or DLP projector with no problems, either via VGA,  DVI, RGBHV, Component, or S-Video Input.   Just like LCD Monitors, you may need to enable stretch, and run at a resolution the projector works with.   I personally have tested MAME on an LCD projector once, and it looked good.