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|'''Resolution for Playstation 1 games'''
 
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|'''Models'''
 
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|Sony Playstation with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_PlayStation_games_incompatible_with_PlayStation_2 exceptions]
 
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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<br />
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<nowiki>**</nowiki>VGA output was available only for games that supported progressive scan and the connector uses standard RCA cables for audio<br />
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'''Available resolutions for each cable connector'''
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|Composite
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|480i
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|S-Video
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|480i
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|Component
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|480i, 480p, 1080i*
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|VGA
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|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 />
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<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 />
 
<nowiki>***</nowiki>RGB/SCART signals can be difficult to capture.  Please see our guide regarding RGB capture<br />
== 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 ==
 
== 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.
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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.
 
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=Backwards compatibility with Playstation 1 games=
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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 ]
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Latest revision as of 13:13, 27 May 2014

Console Information

Ps2.jpg

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.

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