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PS2 hooked up to LCD arcade monitor
gman314:
I am using an HP L1506 LCD monitor in my arcade cab, and was wondering both if and how it is possible to hook up a PS2 (as well as others such a Dreamcast, Saturn, etc.) to this monitor. Since I already have a bunch of actual games for these systems, this idea would be more feasible than trying to emulate them. Thanks.
Generic Eric:
You'd be looking for an up-converter with a VGA port. It doesn't look like that monitor has RGB or RCA ports.
opt2not:
http://www.mayflash.com/psps2/ps2013/ps2013.htm
Use a VGA Box if you can find one. The Dreamcast has one as well. Great little units.
gman314:
Sounds like a good idea. However, I notice that some are far more expensive than others. Is there a specific one that anyone recommends at a reasonable price?
One question though. Let's say I have a console or two hooked up to one of these VGA box/converters. Will the monitor automatically turn on regardless of what input I start up (i.e. the arcade itself, the PS2, etc.)? I need everything to be entirely seemless. If I turn my cab on to play an arcade game, I need my monitor to automatically turn on just as it does now. The same thing would be nice when I flip on the switch located on the back of the PS2. :)
gman314:
Any advice on this? And what was that about the Dreamcast having a VGA box? I have a Dreamcast. Does this mean that I can hook up the Dreamcast to my monitor as is? Thanks.