cruisecritiquer Posted November 1, 2013 #1 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Before all the people who like to tell others how to spend their vacation come out, I would like to bring some movies for our upcoming cruise. We are not the type to stay up and party all night although we'll try (and probably fail) but if we decide to head back to the stateroom early, I would like to be able to pop in a movie rather than the "looped" shows they play on NCLvision. Yes, I know there's so much entertainment that we'll probably never use it, etc. etc. etc. but just answer the question. LOL.... Anyone know what gaming consoles, if any, are compatible on board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilz311 Posted November 1, 2013 #2 Share Posted November 1, 2013 If I recall correctly, the LCD TVs in the rooms had the standard Red White & Yellow inputs, and probably an HDMI input. I'm sure it's possible to hook up to the TV. I plan on hooking up my GoPro to the TV to preview the videos I shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted November 1, 2013 #3 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Your problem is more likely to be actually accessing the input from the console, even if you can plug it in. I think you may not find that it's possible to navigate away from the standard NCL channels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaShark Posted November 1, 2013 #4 Share Posted November 1, 2013 As ship's systems are being upgraded and replaced, they have been diligent at ensuring that the extra inputs on the TVs are disabled. If you want to bring your own complete system to play with, you can still do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvsullivan Posted November 1, 2013 #5 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Bring your own monitor as the general tv's in the rooms are blocked. If you are in a suite you will have a dvd player available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Laszlo Posted November 1, 2013 #6 Share Posted November 1, 2013 When I was on the Gem and Breakaway the inputs on the TV were disabled. I thought I could bypass it but after 15min I gave up. Would have been a nice picture to preview my pictures on my camera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbranner1104 Posted November 1, 2013 #7 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Word of the wise make certain you have a reliable surge protector, the electrical grids on board ship are super speradic and you dont wanna fry it with a surege. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Upcoming Cruises: --------------------------------- 01/26/2014 Pride 7 Night Bahamas Past Cruises: -------------------------------------------------- 02/13/2012 Liberty 5 Night W. Caribbean 10/31/2010 Liberty 7 Night E. Caribbean 08/01/2009Triumph 5 Night Canada 07/29/2007 Noordam 7 Night Alaska Explorer 07/31/2006 Imagination 5 Night Caribbean 07/28/2005 Imagination 4 Night Mexico 08/21/2004 Zuiderdam 7 Night W. Caribbean 08/01/2003 Majesty 3 Night Bahamas 08/09/2002 Ecstasy 3 Night Ensenada 08/24/2001 Ecstasy 3 Night Ensenada 11/02/2001 Viking Serenade 3 Night Baja 08/18/2000 Viking Serenade 3 Night Baja 02/12/2000Ryndam 3 Night W. Caribbean 08/27/1999 Viking Serenade 3 Night Baja 10/18/1998 Majesty 7 Night W. Caribbean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camz Posted November 1, 2013 #8 Share Posted November 1, 2013 You may want to consider taking a portable DVD player with some movies. My son did that when he was younger and it worked out great. He also brought a hand held game (Playstation) Neither one took up much room in a carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterloomarc Posted November 1, 2013 #9 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Yes it's becoming very uncommon these days in any hotel to have access to the inputs. Can't really say I understand the logic but that's been my experience anyway. Probably better and and easier to just load up your iPad or Kindle with whatever movies you'd like to watch and use it while laying in bed. Ok for you and a spouse but I guess not so much if you have kids with you. It's certainly easier than lugging around actual DVDs and a console though. Has the benefit of being able to swap out movies in port somewhere too if you can finagle some free wifi somewhere ;) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armwinder Posted November 1, 2013 #10 Share Posted November 1, 2013 We were on the Star last month and had a flat screen. It was easy to change the inputs and we viewed our video and photos we took via the HDMI connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhinomike Posted November 1, 2013 #11 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I have always wondered why they don't have pay movies like in a hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted November 1, 2013 #12 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I have always wondered why they don't have pay movies like in a hotel. They did when I was on the Epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnql Posted November 1, 2013 #13 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I have always wondered why they don't have pay movies like in a hotel. They have pay-per-view movies on the Gem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bguppies Posted November 1, 2013 #14 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Yes it's becoming very uncommon these days in any hotel to have access to the inputs. Can't really say I understand the logic but that's been my experience anyway. The reason some hotels and cruise lines disable the ability to change inputs or any menu options on the remote controls and the TV directly, is to keep the technologically challenged, from accidentally changing a setting and having to have a technician constantly running from cabin to cabin, checking TV problems, when it is just a kid or grandparent, changing the input by accident and not knowing why they lost the picture. (was told this by a technician on a Carnival cruise, who had to switch out our broken remote from the previous cruise) I know I have yet to have a cabin on any cruiseline yet, that has the input selection not locked out. (but I have yet to make my first NCL cruise or sailed in a suite, but everything I have read prepping for our upcoming cruise sounds like NCL is like everyone else) I have always wondered why they don't have pay movies like in a hotel. I know Carnival supplies an ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX feed from somewhere in the Caribbean (St. Thomas and Puerto Rico on our last cruise with them) 2 channels of free adult movies (PG and R) and 1 channel of free kids movies that change at 6AM daily, plus on the ships built in the last 15 years, a slew of PPV movie options, just like hotels. From researching NCL on these boards, it sounds like NCL's TV offerings are quite subpar by comparison. And like the OP stated, "there is so much to do on board why would anyone want to watch TV" yada yada yada... Not everybody is an elitist, TV hating snob, who can't enjoy a movie in the afternoon or watching a show while their significant other gets ready for dinner. To the OP, like somebody already stated, load up your ipad or laptop with some of your favorite movies to bring along or bring a portable DVD player that has an attached screen, to cover your bases. Enjoy whatever you bring along, as much and as long as you wish on your cruise. And PS, like somebody already stated, the current in the cabins is somewhat dodgy so have a surge supressor, if your electronics are new are important. (I had a ipod speaker get fried 3 cruises ago from a surge) Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisecritiquer Posted November 1, 2013 Author #15 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Thank you! I'm just going to bring my laptop. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armwinder Posted November 1, 2013 #16 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I copied this from another post and is what we had on the Star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisecritiquer Posted November 1, 2013 Author #17 Share Posted November 1, 2013 It turns out we just upsold to a suite so this is no longer an issue. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bguppies Posted November 2, 2013 #18 Share Posted November 2, 2013 It turns out we just upsold to a suite so this is no longer an issue. :D Then enjoy the provided DVD player and DVD selections offered... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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