Have any of you hooked up a ps2 to a computer monitor?

[preslove]

I want to play through Xenosaga II and III, and maybe a few the xmen legends games, but don't have a tv. I have a 19" flatscreen with dvi and vga, though, so I was thinking of hooking up a psII to that. All I can find are boxes that cost ~$60. Any of you have experience doing this?

 

[Kelvrick]

Iono, s-video?

My monitor has component and composites so never really a problem.

EDIT: You can probably pick up an all-in-wonder with inputs for less then 60.

 

[XZeroII]

Originally posted by: Kelvrick
Iono, s-video?

My monitor has component and composites so never really a problem.

EDIT: You can probably pick up an all-in-wonder with inputs for less then 60.

Bad idea. There is too much delay. The AIW or other tuner cards tend to have a half second delay or so and it screws everything up. At least that has been my experience.

The 360 has a VGA adapter you can buy. Works awesome to get high resolutions.

 

[mugs]

For about $50 on NewEgg you can get a device that is a TV tuner + A/V inputs and has a VGA output.

Something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16815100114

Just search for VGA TV Tuner.

I plan to get something like that so I can use a 19" LCD as a TV in my study.

Edit: one reviewer complained about the video inputs on that one

 

[preslove]

Originally posted by: XZeroII

Originally posted by: Kelvrick
Iono, s-video?

My monitor has component and composites so never really a problem.

EDIT: You can probably pick up an all-in-wonder with inputs for less then 60.

Bad idea. There is too much delay. The AIW or other tuner cards tend to have a half second delay or so and it screws everything up. At least that has been my experience.

The 360 has a VGA adapter you can buy. Works awesome to get high resolutions.

Yeah, I know, but the ps2 is much cheaper and has a bunch of exclusive rpg's. I played through the first xenosaga and it was my favorite console rpg ever. It was like playing a well written anime movie. It has two sequels on the ps2 and I want to finish the series, plus a few other rpg's.

I can't do an all in one card because I only have a macbook and a dell laptop.

Anyone?

 

[preslove]

Originally posted by: mugs
For about $50 on NewEgg you can get a device that is a TV tuner + A/V inputs and has a VGA output.

Something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16815100114

Just search for VGA TV Tuner.

I plan to get something like that so I can use a 19" LCD as a TV in my study.

Edit: one reviewer complained about the video inputs on that one

Yeah, that's the connectivity I'm looking for. It's weird, the first few reviews love that device and mention the ps2, but then it gets pretty grim.

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: preslove

Originally posted by: XZeroII

Originally posted by: Kelvrick
Iono, s-video?

My monitor has component and composites so never really a problem.

EDIT: You can probably pick up an all-in-wonder with inputs for less then 60.

Bad idea. There is too much delay. The AIW or other tuner cards tend to have a half second delay or so and it screws everything up. At least that has been my experience.

The 360 has a VGA adapter you can buy. Works awesome to get high resolutions.

Yeah, I know, but the ps2 is much cheaper and has a bunch of exclusive rpg's. I played through the first xenosaga and it was my favorite console rpg ever. It was like playing a well written anime movie. It has two sequels on the ps2 and I want to finish the series, plus a few other rpg's.

I can't do an all in one card because I only have a macbook and a dell laptop.

Anyone?

For the MacBook, get the EyeTV 250. The new version is specifically designed for zero lag for playing games on:

http://www.elgato.com/index.php?file=products_eyetv250

 

[preslove]

Originally posted by: Kaido

Originally posted by: preslove

Originally posted by: XZeroII

Originally posted by: Kelvrick
Iono, s-video?

My monitor has component and composites so never really a problem.

EDIT: You can probably pick up an all-in-wonder with inputs for less then 60.

Bad idea. There is too much delay. The AIW or other tuner cards tend to have a half second delay or so and it screws everything up. At least that has been my experience.

The 360 has a VGA adapter you can buy. Works awesome to get high resolutions.

Yeah, I know, but the ps2 is much cheaper and has a bunch of exclusive rpg's. I played through the first xenosaga and it was my favorite console rpg ever. It was like playing a well written anime movie. It has two sequels on the ps2 and I want to finish the series, plus a few other rpg's.

I can't do an all in one card because I only have a macbook and a dell laptop.

Anyone?

For the MacBook, get the EyeTV 250. The new version is specifically designed for zero lag for playing games on:

http://www.elgato.com/index.php?file=products_eyetv250

Wow, that would be perfect if it wasn't $150

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: preslove

Originally posted by: mugs
For about $50 on NewEgg you can get a device that is a TV tuner + A/V inputs and has a VGA output.

Something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16815100114

Just search for VGA TV Tuner.

I plan to get something like that so I can use a 19" LCD as a TV in my study.

Edit: one reviewer complained about the video inputs on that one

Yeah, that's the connectivity I'm looking for. It's weird, the first few reviews love that device and mention the ps2, but then it gets pretty grim.

There are other options that got better reviews, but they're more expensive. I've only looked on Newegg.

Let me know if you find something good... I don't really need a TV tuner per se, I just need to go from composite video to VGA like you, because I can use the tuner in my Tivo.

 

[preslove]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: preslove

Originally posted by: mugs
For about $50 on NewEgg you can get a device that is a TV tuner + A/V inputs and has a VGA output.

Something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16815100114

Just search for VGA TV Tuner.

I plan to get something like that so I can use a 19" LCD as a TV in my study.

Edit: one reviewer complained about the video inputs on that one

Yeah, that's the connectivity I'm looking for. It's weird, the first few reviews love that device and mention the ps2, but then it gets pretty grim.

There are other options that got better reviews, but they're more expensive. I've only looked on Newegg.

Let me know if you find something good... I don't really need a TV tuner per se, I just need to go from composite video to VGA like you, because I can use the tuner in my Tivo.

I'm thinking about getting this. The few reviews I've seen so far look good. It doesn't have a remote, so it might not fit your needs.

edit: whoops, amazon has some bad reviews

 

[preslove]

Does anyone know of some good ps2 forums that would be able to help me?

 

[Rangoric]

Originally posted by: preslove
Does anyone know of some good ps2 forums that would be able to help me?

Is Xenosaga Real Time? If not the AIW or other Tuner card will be fine. Otherwise once you have a Tuner Card Dscaler helps reduce the lag but it will still be there.

My ATI Tuner was fine for Final Fantasy and Front Mission and a couple others but irked the heck outta me for Soul Calibur and Shadow Hearts. Espescially Shadow Hearts.

Damn Rings.

 

[dighn]

I use a WinTV-Go Plus, chosen specifically for its lack of hardware MPEG2 encoding. there is no perceivable delay on it.

on a related note, If you like Xenosaga, you should try Xenogears . I'm still in the process of finishing Xenosaga I so I can go on to II and III!

 

[mb]

You might be better off searching for the cheapest color TV you can find. I've tried hooking up my PS2 to my LCD through a variety of connections and it always looks like crap.

 

[preslove]

Originally posted by: Rangoric

Originally posted by: preslove
Does anyone know of some good ps2 forums that would be able to help me?

Is Xenosaga Real Time? If not the AIW or other Tuner card will be fine. Otherwise once you have a Tuner Card Dscaler helps reduce the lag but it will still be there.

My ATI Tuner was fine for Final Fantasy and Front Mission and a couple others but irked the heck outta me for Soul Calibur and Shadow Hearts. Espescially Shadow Hearts.

Damn Rings.

No, it is pretty close to ff in its gameplay mechanics, but I also want to play the x-men legends series, which is action and would probably suck with lag.

Originally posted by: dighn
I use a WinTV-Go Plus, chosen specifically for its lack of hardware MPEG2 encoding. there is no perceivable delay on it.

on a related note, If you like Xenosaga, you should try Xenogears . I'm still in the process of finishing Xenosaga I so I can go on to II and III!

I don't have a desktop, so that card isn't an option. I've heard of xenogears. How does it compare to xenosaga?

 

[preslove]

Originally posted by: supafly
You might be better off searching for the cheapest color TV you can find. I've tried hooking up my PS2 to my LCD through a variety of connections and it always looks like crap.

Yeah, I've worried about that possibility. I do have a 17" crt lying around, and it would be a better fit for my room than a 19" or higher color tv. :/

 

[DaWhim]

my lcd has a s-vdeio input.

 

[dighn]

Originally posted by: preslove
I've heard of xenogears. How does it compare to xenosaga?

If I were to pick a favorite RPG, that would probably be it. I would say it's better than Xenosaga (of what I've seen so far anyway) except for the outdated graphics. Of course XS II+III may change my mind.

anyway I believe the same people created both Xenogears and Xenosaga

 

[preslove]

Originally posted by: DaWhim
my lcd has a s-vdeio input.

Well, I wish I didn't have any plans on getting a ps2 when i bought this.

 

[masterxfob]

Originally posted by: supafly
You might be better off searching for the cheapest color TV you can find. I've tried hooking up my PS2 to my LCD through a variety of connections and it always looks like crap.

why oh why can't there be a vga box for the ps2? i have one for my dc!?!?!?!?!!

 

[Evadman]

I can hook my deamcast up with a DVI connnector. I sure hope that the PS2 has the same ability concidering it was made like 7 years later.

 

[intogamer]

Direct Connection to monitor

Hardware lag sucks because they have to process the frames

 

[Tiamat]

I sold my old Samsung 213T and bought a used Dell 2405.

 

[GoingUp]

I hooked mine up to a 50" plasma and I think it looks like crap. Screen rez is too high.

 

[masterxfob]