problem gaming in hotels...special tool needed

northtorrey · 10-28-2006, 03:15 PM

Hi everyone!

I travel a lot for work and bring along my xbox on longer trips. I have to connect my console via the TV cable (which runs through a cheap little adaptor) because of the crap TVs found in 99% of hotels. My problem is that most hotels put a little cylindrical plastic blocker on both ends of the cable so people can't disconnect them (probably so you don't plug in a DVD player and you purchase their movies). Does anyone know where you can aquire the tool they use to get around the blocker? I know it can be done with a pair of needle-nose pliers but its a PITA and the real tool can't cost more than $5 or so.

If anyone knows where I can get one, I'd greatly appreciate it. I can probably get a picture of the blocker if you have no idea what I'm talking about

Indoril Nerevar · 11-09-2006, 03:18 AM

Welcome to the forum, northtorrey.

If you asked the hotels, they'd tell you there's nothing you can do, so unfortunately we can't help you. Sorry, but all I can suggest is that you find another source of entertainment.

Thread closed.

10-28-2006, 03:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
northtorrey Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1 OS:	problem gaming in hotels...special tool needed Hi everyone! I travel a lot for work and bring along my xbox on longer trips. I have to connect my console via the TV cable (which runs through a cheap little adaptor) because of the crap TVs found in 99% of hotels. My problem is that most hotels put a little cylindrical plastic blocker on both ends of the cable so people can't disconnect them (probably so you don't plug in a DVD player and you purchase their movies). Does anyone know where you can aquire the tool they use to get around the blocker? I know it can be done with a pair of needle-nose pliers but its a PITA and the real tool can't cost more than $5 or so. If anyone knows where I can get one, I'd greatly appreciate it. I can probably get a picture of the blocker if you have no idea what I'm talking about

11-09-2006, 03:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,008 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	Welcome to the forum, northtorrey. If you asked the hotels, they'd tell you there's nothing you can do, so unfortunately we can't help you. Sorry, but all I can suggest is that you find another source of entertainment. Thread closed. __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Common PC Game Issues • Common Installation Issues • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Information • • NVIDIA Drivers • ATI Drivers • Thermal Paste Guide • System Requirements Lab • YouGamers Game-o-Meter • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • AMD Drivers • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum.