PS2 capture
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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 |
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.
Backwards compatibility with Playstation 1 games
The Playstation 2 is backwards compatible with most Playstation 1 games. There are a few exceptions
Note: The Playstation 2 will run older Playstation 1 games at their native resolution. This means that most Playstation games will be running at 240 lines of resolution. Please make sure that your capture card supports 240 lines of resolution.
