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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.

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