I was always under the impression that the VGA cable that came with the Linux for PS2 kit could only be used when running Linux, but this video seems to suggest that you can use it to run 480p PS2 games as well. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=eIywB9-09lA It'd be very nice to be able to have my PS2 games at the same quality I enjoy my Dreamcast gaming at. Anyone had any first-hand experience? Edit: Actually, I made have already answered my own question. http://playstation2-linux.com/faq.php#Can_I_use_the_monitor_cable_with "In general, no. The Computer Monitor Cable (for PlayStation 2) (with audio connectors) which is provided in the kit will work with PlayStation 2 software that outputs VESA compatible signals. Currently, there are very few commercial PlayStation 2 games available that output in VESA display modes (varies within territory). Very few games offer alternatives to the TV signal standards NTSC and PAL, which cannot be displayed on most computer monitors. The list is growing however, with games such as Socom offering 'progressive scan' options. Some users have been able to play games that support progressive scan options on their monitors. Please note that playstation2-linux.com does not offer customer support in configuring this to work." Even though they are reluctant to admit it, sounds like you can use it to play 480p games on a monitor. Be interesting to see how good it looks on a HDTV with VGA input vs. PS2 component cables.
Datel(?) also made a HD and VGA boot disc, that will force games to run in said modes. They claim to support 95% of the games out, but I don't know how well it really works. http://www.xploder.net/products/148/Xploder-HDTV-Player.htm
It doesnt work i bought one, all it does is enables the hdtv mode, but the game resolution stays the same, so if you select 1080i output, it plays in a small square in the middle of the screen with huge borders Also i tried it with around 20-30 games, and probablyabout 3 or 4 of them actually worked
yes, a VGA box works since it transcodes the 15Khz signal into something the monitor can accept. However, most gaming transcoders (if not all) are subpar in quality compared to what you can get from a decent CRT tele. My advice: Keep a CRT for your interlace games and use a decent monitor for your progressive-enabled games (consoles)
Games that support progressive scan (480p) might work with a VGA cable. A common misconception is that 480p from consoles is the same as VGA. 480p progressive for televisions allows for a lot of overscan. It actually 525p in terms of the number of lines that are transmitted per second. Depending on how your VGA monitor handles this you may (not) get a picture. Also the pixelclock for VGA and 480p TV are different. This site, http://tokyo.cool.ne.jp/xiaolang/pclub/, attempts to catalog which PS2/PS3 games work with the VGA cable. It will tell you if VGA and/or Component via progressive scan works. Btw, don't bother with those cheap VGA boxes that upconvert 480i to 480p. The picture you get from those is unbearable due to poor picture quality and the input lag they introduce. There are quality solutions, but they comes at a price most are unwilling to pay. I recommend getting an arcade monitor that handles both 240p, 480i and 480p and making your own cables to enjoy the best picture quality from your PS2.
