Which cable/adaptor do I need....?

quadboi · 22 Jul 2006 at 19:09

Hello,

Well will be getting a new pc monitor (Viewsonic VA1912W)
(Has both DVI and VGA)

I want to connect both my PS2 and PC, so I can switch between them both.

The PS2 has 3 cables, the "Yellow,White and Red" wires... is there an adaptor for these 3 wires to connect into the VGA or DVI port in my monitor.

Thanks.

It is a PAL system, and will it have the normal clarity as I would have with a television?

Thanks very much

DaveyD · 22 Jul 2006 at 19:30

To put it simply, no, you can not connect a PS2 directly via composite to VGA.

What you do need is an extra bit of hardware to do so, such as an XGA box, but they're pretty poor usually. Best bet is usually using either a TV card or VIVO if your graphics card has it to get the best results:

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NokkonWud · 22 Jul 2006 at 20:07

What he DaveyD is trying to explain is that he's lazy and he's missing it from his FAQ's!

quadboi · 22 Jul 2006 at 20:34

Thanks VERRRY much, stick the the t.v. then

DaveyD · 22 Jul 2006 at 20:36

NokkonWud said:
What he DaveyD is trying to explain is that he's lazy and he's missing it from his FAQ's!

A PS2 FAQ! Never!

quadboi · 23 Jul 2006 at 00:48

DaveyD said:
A PS2 FAQ! Never!

Not all rich like you guys