PS2 on my PC monitor?

[ahamilton0953]

Is something like this possible? I figured I'd ask here b4 I would go searching the net for adapters. basically looking to go from either Coax or AV cables to connecting to my monitor ( or my KVM switch ). I'd prefer to hook up my systems to the monitor ( 19inch CRT ) instead of using a seperate TV for space sake.

[c0ldb33r]

If you're willing to use coax or composite, just use a TV Tuner.

[ahamilton0953]

? you mean like a tv turner card, or ?

[jajaja]

http://www.kanection.co.uk/product.php/389/0/

[Jibbajaba]

There is a contraption that you can buy that will go from composite to VGA for doing exactly what you are saying. I don't know how good the picture would be though. You can also do what ROn Jeremy says and use a TV tuner card, but I would imagine that the picture quality would be even worse, but if you are trying to capture video then that would probably be the way to go.

I *THINK* that you could buy a component cable for your PS2 and then get a component to VGA convertor. I think those things are $$$$$$$ though.

Chris

[mario2butts]

Using a composite or RF connection with a tuner card will likely yield poor results. The *best* solution is probably an XRGB2 or 2+, though these are hard to find. The XRGB3 should be out soon, hopefully, though its expensive (>$300).

Theres also the Hori Upscan converter, which is relatively cheap and is made specifically for PS2 (however it supports interlaced input only):

http://www.ncsxshop.com/cgi-bin/shop/HP2-143P2.html

If any of your PS2 games support progressive scan (I'd normally say check www.hdtvarcade.com but I think their lists are down right now...) you could use component cables and a VGA transcoder such as this one:

http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?products_id=4233&likref=compcharts

[ahamilton0953]

thanks everyone! i appreciate the help!

[c0ldb33r]

You can also do what ROn Jeremy says and use a TV tuner card, but I would imagine that the picture quality would be even worse, but if you are trying to capture video then that would probably be the way to go.
You're right - the quality isn't perfect - but if you a decent card it's completely acceptable. Just check out reviews before you decide which to get. Most support S-Video so you can get a decent picture.

A benefit to the tv tuner card is that you can use it to watch TV too, which is important for saving space.

Mine came with a remote and makes a handy tivo clone :)

[Jibbajaba]

You can also do what ROn Jeremy says and use a TV tuner card, but I would imagine that the picture quality would be even worse, but if you are trying to capture video then that would probably be the way to go.
You're right - the quality isn't perfect - but if you a decent card it's completely acceptable. Just check out reviews before you decide which to get. Most support S-Video so you can get a decent picture.

A benefit to the tv tuner card is that you can use it to watch TV too, which is important for saving space.

Mine came with a remote and makes a handy tivo clone :)

I'm not saying that TV Tuner cards suck or anything. I was assuming that this dude is wanting to hook his PS2 up to a VGA monitor because of the increased picture quality. Obviously that wouldn't be the case if he uses a TV card.

Of course, he didn't actually say why he wants to do this...

Chris

[c0ldb33r]

I'd prefer to hook up my systems to the monitor ( 19inch CRT ) instead of using a seperate TV for space sake.

I guess it also depends on how many systems you want to hook up - is it just a ps2 or others too? this will determine the ultimate cost and which option is appropriate.

[ahamilton0953]

well I have one of those boxes that allows you to hook up to 4 inputs ( coax or av ) so that is probably the medium i'd be using to connect it.

[c0ldb33r]

If you play to go from a system selector to your PC then I don't see any alternative to using a TV Tuner card. Although the people in this thread are right - the results will be MUCH nicer looking if you were to avoid this route. I've used it for xbox before - it was fine.

[yok-dfa]

You could also buy the PS2 Linux kit. If i remember correctly it also had a connect-your-PS2-to-a-VGA-monitor-cable. I wouldn't be surprised if you could buy that cable from some third party company too...

[Overbite]

my video card came with an S-video cable. Would I be able to plug it into my game system and then into the card and have it work on my monitor? I don't wanna try it without knowing because I don't want to break anything :D

[c0ldb33r]

If it's a video card, I'd assume the S-video is so you can output your computer signal to a television.

With a TV Tuner card you could use the s-video as an input to use the source on your PC monitor.

Can you watch TV on your computer? If so you can probably plug your system into it.