PS2 RGB connected to PC monitor?

Includes PS2, Xbox 1, GameCube (but not the Phantom Game Console)

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PS2 RGB connected to PC monitor?

Post by bicostp »

I know there's a few boxes out there for console-to-VGA monitor connection, but are there any easier hacks? (Just a simple cable)

because IIRC, VGA connectors are basically RGB connections with a latch (I guess) lead which tells the screen when to "wake up" and display the image.

I'm asking because in my room I have my PS2 hooked up to my VCR, which sends the channel 3 signal to my RF-only TV. I've got a couple Dell Trinitron screens in the garage, and I think the 21" one has RGB. (not too sure though, I'll look later.) And I can only imagine how kickarse the PS2 games must look in RGB. 8)

I'm thinking I might be able to connect the proper plugs onto the PS2 RGB cable and hook them up to the computer screen's RGB input. However, I'm not entirely sure they both have RGB, so I'll give it the benefit of the doubt and say they both only have VGA connectors.

Any ideas?
EDIT(s): VGA pinouts- http://pinouts.ru/data/VGA15_pinout.shtml

EDIT2: YES! The 21" screen has RGB! :D (but I can't lift the dang thing... :()

I still want to use the 17" screen in my bedroom, because the 21 incher is basically stuck there.

EDIT 3: OK, I did some research, and if you send a standard RGB signal into a VGA connector the screen gives an error or, inthe worst-case scenario, dies. I don't want that to happen, so I'm guessing plugging the RGB lines for the PS2 into the RGB lines on the screen should work? Is it a standard signal? If you need any additional info, I'll tell you.


EDIT 4: This is the screen with RGB connectors: http://www.sell.com/2TZ9G (the one I have)


C'mon, people, I need help please! :( Even just a couple definite "yes it will work"'s will be a help!
(hey I coulda bumped. :P)
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Post by tom61 »

Unless your monitor accepts 15kHz (most will not), standard PS2 RGB will not work. You likely won't damage the monitor by trying, unless you leave on for several minutes. The high-pitched whine a mis-sync produces is far too annoying to leave on that long anyway.

Seems like you have a fair number of monitors laying around, see if you can find an NEC MultiSync II, as that monitor is known for supporting 15kHz horizontal refresh rate.
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Post by bicostp »

Aaw crud, I checked the manual on dell.com, and it only goes down to 30khz H and 45khz V. :(

Oh well. Lockify please. :)
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Post by Gamelver »

yes sir!

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