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Component-to-VGA Transcoder(is it possible)
SNAAAKE:
hello everyone,
okay i have been reading dave-k's console section here.
and i need to know more about the component to vga transcoder.
how does this work(i red the faq)?
it converts component output the vga right.
now question is,will this work on 640x480 vga monitor?
any clue on the qualitly?
does it work with all ps2,x-box,gamecube games?
is the quality as good as dreamcast native vga quality?
i am expecting answers from either dave-k or tom 61.
anyone has any other clue,please post.
also where can i get this cheap?
also,does ps2 output 480p progressive signal that can be converted to 640x480 VGA?
heeeeeeelp...i want ps2 games to look as good as dreamcast games on vga monitors.
also,i hear ps2 only outputs 480 interlaced.
now how bad is it compared to progressive?
??? ??? ???
i am very very confused,could someone please make this little bit clear for me...lots of thanks in advance ;D
Dave_K.:
Transcoding a Component 480P signal to VGA is going to be identical in quality. Its true progessive output converted to VGA.
Only the Xbox can output all games in 480p. The GameCube only has certain titles with 480p progressive out (it may be indicated on the box). The PS2 unfortunally only outputs 480i (with a notable exception of the PS2 Linux kit and the upcoming Tekken 4). Now supposedly Tekken 4 takes advantage of a PS2 developer's kit upgrade, so there is the possibility the future titles will be 480p enabled. But all games up till now only output at 480i.
The best output of the PS2 is pure RGB via the scart cables running into a scart TV or an arcade monitor. If you wish to play on a VGA monitor, you have to upscan the picture (which gets into a tricky area). Depending upon the upscanner you use, will result in poor to good quality. However the quality of ANY upscanned picture is NOT going to look as good as native 480P/VGA.
My suggestion for upscanning is the X-RGB2 as it takes RGB as input and results in a professional quality upscanned picture. Other than that, play it on an Arcade monitor and you will have the same (if not better) quality.
-Dave
SNAAAKE:
but how about 640 interlaced for ps2..
if i get the thingy that ken gasper(i am not sure about his name).
how bad is 640 interlaced...at the time,i am running though rage fury rca input.
will the 640 interlaced mode be any better then composite.
thanks for the answers :)
if i not clear enough here,pm me..i will try to explain what i am trying to do.thanks :)
Dave_K.:
Its actually called "480i" (interlaced 640x480). Ken's adapter will transcode a component 480i signal to RGB (which can display on a 15khz arcade monitor). This will look better than composite or s-video. But its a lot cheaper to hack a SCART cable to get RGB (same quality as the transcoder, although more difficult as you may have to split the sync with an LM1881 circuit depending upon the monitor).
If this doesn't answer your question, post what you are trying to do.
-Dave
SNAAAKE:
oh
i only got a svga hybrid arcade monitor....
so the guy is selling somethin that will convert to 15khz NOT 31 khz? ???
take another minute and please clear the thing for me..thanks.. :)