Best display connection for Sony PS2

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I'm assuming most on here are running component connections with their PS2s and HDTVs, but is anyone running RGB sync on green (RGBsB) and if so, do they feel it's worth the effort?

I've been reading about this stuff for days and watching the guides on YouTube, but im still unclear if there is a clear improvement for the effort involved. My gaming TV is a 4k 58" Panasonic so ideally I want to get the best picture quality from the PS2. I realise much of this is subjective.

The way I see it, I have two options:

1. Use a good component cable and directly connect to the Tv's component inputs

2. Get an RGB SCART cable and a framemeister or OSSC and use RGBsB.

I'm not scared to spend money, but I don't want to if there is no appreciable gain. Having spent a lot of time in the past trying to get better quality pictures from old consoles, I feel I can notice even small improvements, so to me it is worth the hassle.

Please furnish me with your experiences
 
Stew, you are quite right... to experience the PS2 as intended, I should connect it to a CRT. In hindsight I made a mistake with my PS2 purchase, confusing it with my old PS3 which had an HDMI connection.

At the moment all my consoles are connected to my 4k TV. These all use HDMI, so not an issue. Getting a CRT speciffically for the PS2 would not be convenient space-wise atm, so i need to get the best overall experience with what I have.

I understand I'm not going to get 1080p with the PS2, but if there is noticeable improvement to be had, with a little extra kit (OSSC etc) them I'm happy to go down that route.
 
Thanks, interesting watch. Not as simple as one would expect; however I'm no longer a noob when it comes to Sync on Luma/CSYNC, Sync on green etc. My head does hurt a bit though.

Ok, I'm going to either try the OSSC or fat PS3 route. Costs about the same either way.
 
Thanks, well that's cemented my decision. I'm going to checkout the Free McBoot option to take pressure off the dvd drive.

Glad I came on here to check these things out, I thought I knew the score, but everyday's a school day.

Still undecided on the framemeister vs OSSC, so I'll need to do some more research there. I am however getting some much wanted retro enjoyment, with my old consoles... technology and graphics move on, but a good game is still a good game.
 
Well after lots of reading I've opted for an OSSC and an RGB SCART cable. Got the cable, OSSC should be here any day now. Figure i can use it with my Amiga 1200 also. That's how I'm justifying it anyway.
 
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