PS2 VGA box

ToM_E · August 16th, 2002

I saw the linux kit for the PS2 some other day...and I saw the PS2 VGA box comes /w it?! And the resolution goes up more than anything rite now. I guess I read it wrong cause I really say 1024x768 resolution or somthing like that. N e one have the PS2 VGA box?

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August 16th, 2002

nope, but a ps2 that can do a high res. on a pc monitor could be quite interesting. Actually it sounds a lot like the old homecomputers of the 80s/early 90's.

If I can get a ps2 and use it on a monitor, with linux, and play games on it as well, it might be very interesting to get, since it's prolly cheaper than a new pc.

Syed Fawad · August 16th, 2002

So anyone got links to this info?

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Thyfate · August 16th, 2002

I dont know about that linux vga box but I have bought a redant vga box. The quality of the picture with the vga box is actually quite bad : the colors are really dark and the difference between odd and even frames is quite visible because there is no antialiasing like your TV is naturally doing.

This comes partly from the quality of the redant box but also from the fact the PS2 does not have a better resolution than what you can see on your TV, even the S-VIDEO signal is not any better than a normal signal. Improving the picture quality would in that case require a very expensive and professional hardware as far as I know.

Right now my VGA box stays on my shelf and I prefer to connect my PS2 to my tv-tuner card which gives a better quality and control over the picture when I want to play on my computer monitor.

August 16th, 2002

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Originally posted by Thyfate
I dont know about that linux vga box but I have bought a redant vga box. The quality of the picture with the vga box is actually quite bad : the colors are really dark and the difference between odd and even frames is quite visible because there is no antialiasing like your TV is naturally doing.

This comes partly from the quality of the redant box but also from the fact the PS2 does not have a better resolution than what you can see on your TV, even the S-VIDEO signal is not any better than a normal signal. Improving the picture quality would in that case require a very expensive and professional hardware as far as I know.

Right now my VGA box stays on my shelf and I prefer to connect my PS2 to my tv-tuner card which gives a better quality and control over the picture when I want to play on my computer monitor.

that's also interesting since I have a very good s-video input on my tv-card.
hmmmm....

Decoy_Octopus · August 16th, 2002

I saw a ps2 vga box in a gamestop yesterday, but i neglected to check its resolution. it was $30 american.

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**Bgnome** · August 16th, 2002

http://playstation2-linux.com/faq.ph...tor_cable_with

as for the 3rd party convertors, they are limited to a 640x480 resolution since the ps2 does not output a VESA signal natively.

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August 16th, 2002

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http://playstation2-linux.com/faq.ph...tor_cable_with

that wouldnt be too bad. I still have the tv card...

it's very interesting though. From what I read it makes a good computer, AND you have a games console. Plus the fact its cheaper than a new pc.
Really interesting..

Syed Fawad · August 16th, 2002

Wohoo, awesome. I may give it a try. But its kinda expensive.

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shahzaib · August 16th, 2002

hey can somebody tell me about ps2 modchip

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**Bgnome** · August 16th, 2002

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Originally posted by shahzaib
hey can somebody tell me about ps2 modchip

no

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August 16th, 2002

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Originally posted by Syed Fawad
Wohoo, awesome. I may give it a try. But its kinda expensive.

yes, but it does give you a complete computer system. Compared to a pc it's cheap, even if you dont have a ps2 yet.

Syed Fawad · August 17th, 2002

After reading the FAQ completely, I believe I won't be giving it a try

As the HDD ain't compatible with games, the monitor cable too won't work with games; it would be of less use to me.

But thats in my opinion right now, overall this is a great thing. As gaming machine and PC combo, its a good deal. Usually you need monster PC's to play good games, but IMO for simple net browsing and document processing, you don't need that high end system. Plus you'll also a get a tool for developing PS2 games (cool, really cool).

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August 16th, 2002	#2 (permalink)
Samor Guest Posts: n/a	nope, but a ps2 that can do a high res. on a pc monitor could be quite interesting. Actually it sounds a lot like the old homecomputers of the 80s/early 90's. If I can get a ps2 and use it on a monitor, with linux, and play games on it as well, it might be very interesting to get, since it's prolly cheaper than a new pc.

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Syed Fawad -PM to advertise here- Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: In an average country of an average planet of the solar system of an average star of an average galaxy of an average cluster. Still not average... Posts: 8,260	So anyone got links to this info? __________________ Asus K8N (nForce3) AMD64 3000+ (754) 768MB DDR 400MHz (PC 3200) nVidia Geforce 6600GT 128MB (AGP) Aquamark3 - 53,000 "Good friends mustn't always be together. It is the feeling of oneness when distant that proves a lasting friendship"

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Thyfate Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Paris Posts: 8	I dont know about that linux vga box but I have bought a redant vga box. The quality of the picture with the vga box is actually quite bad : the colors are really dark and the difference between odd and even frames is quite visible because there is no antialiasing like your TV is naturally doing. This comes partly from the quality of the redant box but also from the fact the PS2 does not have a better resolution than what you can see on your TV, even the S-VIDEO signal is not any better than a normal signal. Improving the picture quality would in that case require a very expensive and professional hardware as far as I know. Right now my VGA box stays on my shelf and I prefer to connect my PS2 to my tv-tuner card which gives a better quality and control over the picture when I want to play on my computer monitor.

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Decoy_Octopus Master of Disguise Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Here... again... Posts: 1,508	I saw a ps2 vga box in a gamestop yesterday, but i neglected to check its resolution. it was $30 american. __________________ "I contend that any game that draws people in is a good thing, because the more people play computer games, the more the hobby becomes legitimized and loses its social-retard status."- Jeff Green

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Bgnome Who Da Gnome? Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: At Home Posts: 2,441	http://playstation2-linux.com/faq.ph...tor_cable_with as for the 3rd party convertors, they are limited to a 640x480 resolution since the ps2 does not output a VESA signal natively. __________________ May the Gnome™ be With You

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Syed Fawad -PM to advertise here- Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: In an average country of an average planet of the solar system of an average star of an average galaxy of an average cluster. Still not average... Posts: 8,260	Wohoo, awesome. I may give it a try. But its kinda expensive. __________________ Asus K8N (nForce3) AMD64 3000+ (754) 768MB DDR 400MHz (PC 3200) nVidia Geforce 6600GT 128MB (AGP) Aquamark3 - 53,000 "Good friends mustn't always be together. It is the feeling of oneness when distant that proves a lasting friendship"

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shahzaib the real solidsnake Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: METAL GEAR RAY Posts: 257	hey can somebody tell me about ps2 modchip __________________ solidsnake returns.beware.i am the only solidsnake in this universe.and anyone who tries to become solidsnake he will know what will happen to him.dead.

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Syed Fawad -PM to advertise here- Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: In an average country of an average planet of the solar system of an average star of an average galaxy of an average cluster. Still not average... Posts: 8,260	After reading the FAQ completely, I believe I won't be giving it a try As the HDD ain't compatible with games, the monitor cable too won't work with games; it would be of less use to me. But thats in my opinion right now, overall this is a great thing. As gaming machine and PC combo, its a good deal. Usually you need monster PC's to play good games, but IMO for simple net browsing and document processing, you don't need that high end system. Plus you'll also a get a tool for developing PS2 games (cool, really cool). __________________ Asus K8N (nForce3) AMD64 3000+ (754) 768MB DDR 400MHz (PC 3200) nVidia Geforce 6600GT 128MB (AGP) Aquamark3 - 53,000 "Good friends mustn't always be together. It is the feeling of oneness when distant that proves a lasting friendship"