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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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|PS2, Slimline Playstation 2 | |PS2, Slimline Playstation 2 | ||
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*Only a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_PlayStation_2_games_with_HD_support few games] have 1080i support<br /> | |||
*VGA output was available only for games that supported progressive scan and the connector uses standard RCA cables for audio<br /> | |||
***RGB/SCART signals can be difficult to capture. Please see our guide regarding RGB capture<br /> | |||
== A word of caution == | == 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. | 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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=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 ] | 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 ] | ||
Revision as of 17:28, 25 May 2014
Console Information
| 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 |
- Only a few games have 1080i support
- VGA output was available only for games that supported progressive scan and the connector uses standard RCA cables for audio
- RGB/SCART signals can be difficult to capture. Please see our guide regarding RGB capture
- RGB/SCART signals can be difficult to capture. Please see our guide regarding RGB capture
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