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|'''Resolution'''
|'''Resolution'''
|480i, 480p, 1080i***
|480i, 480p, 1080i*
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|'''Resolution for Playstation 1 games'''
|'''Resolution for Playstation 1 games'''
|240, 480
|240, 480i
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|'''A/V Outputs'''
|'''A/V Outputs'''
|Composite, S-Video, Component, VGA, RGB**
|Composite, S-Video, Component, VGA**, RGB***
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|'''Models'''
|'''Models'''
|PS2, Slimline Playstation 2
|PS2, Slimline Playstation 2
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|'''Backwards Compatibility'''
|Sony Playstation with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_PlayStation_games_incompatible_with_PlayStation_2 exceptions]
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== A word of caution ==
'''Available resolutions for each cable connector'''
Playstation games can output in a variety of resolutions with between 240 and 480 horizontal lines. Not all capture devices can accept below 480 lines; please see our list of devices to see which devices can support capturing those resolutions.
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|Composite
|480i
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|S-Video
|480i
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|Component
|480i, 480p, 1080i*
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|VGA
|480p
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<nowiki>*</nowiki>Only a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_PlayStation_2_games_with_HD_support few games] have 1080i support and component cables must be plugged into the system<br />
<nowiki>**</nowiki>VGA output was available only for games that supported progressive scan and the connector uses standard RCA cables for audio.  Capture cards with VGA inputs are very uncommon.<br />
<nowiki>***</nowiki>RGB/SCART signals can be difficult to capture.  Please see our guide regarding RGB capture<br />


== Models ==
== Models ==


= Sony Playstation (PS2) =
= Sony Playstation (PS2) =
All video output of the Playstation 2 is handled by the console's Multi-Out connector.  Sony's Multi-Out has pins for Composite, S-Video, Component, SCART, and VGA connections, although the Multi-Out cables do not always feature all connectors.  Sony used the same Multi-Out connector for the Playstation 1, Playstation 2, and Playstation 3 models. 
All video output of the Playstation 2 is handled by the console's Multi-Out connector.  Sony's Multi-Out has pins for Composite, S-Video, Component, SCART, and VGA connections, although the Multi-Out cables do not always feature all connectors.  Sony used the same Multi-Out connector for the Playstation 1, Playstation 2, and Playstation 3 models.
 
=Backwards compatibility with Playstation 1 games=
The Playstation 2 is backwards compatible with most Playstation 1 games.  There are a few [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_PlayStation_games_incompatible_with_PlayStation_2 exceptions ].
 
PS2 consoles can also output RGB/SCART signals, but capturing them can be difficult. Please see our guide regarding RGB capture.

Latest revision as of 18:13, 27 May 2014

Console Information


Sony Playstation (PS1)
Resolution 480i, 480p, 1080i*
Resolution for Playstation 1 games 240, 480i
A/V Outputs Composite, S-Video, Component, VGA**, RGB***
Models PS2, Slimline Playstation 2
Backwards Compatibility Sony Playstation with exceptions


Available resolutions for each cable connector

Composite 480i
S-Video 480i
Component 480i, 480p, 1080i*
VGA 480p


*Only a few games have 1080i support and component cables must be plugged into the system
**VGA output was available only for games that supported progressive scan and the connector uses standard RCA cables for audio. Capture cards with VGA inputs are very uncommon.
***RGB/SCART signals can be difficult to capture. Please see our guide regarding RGB capture

Models

Sony Playstation (PS2)

All video output of the Playstation 2 is handled by the console's Multi-Out connector. Sony's Multi-Out has pins for Composite, S-Video, Component, SCART, and VGA connections, although the Multi-Out cables do not always feature all connectors. Sony used the same Multi-Out connector for the Playstation 1, Playstation 2, and Playstation 3 models.