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=Backwards compatibility with Playstation 1 games=
 
=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 ].
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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.
 
PS2 consoles can also output RGB/SCART signals, but capturing them can be difficult. Please see our guide regarding RGB capture.

Revision as of 12:23, 25 May 2014

Console Information

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

A word of caution

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.

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.

Backwards compatibility with Playstation 1 games

The Playstation 2 is backwards compatible with most Playstation 1 games. There are a few exceptions

PS2 consoles can also output RGB/SCART signals, but capturing them can be difficult. Please see our guide regarding RGB capture.

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