PS2 and widescreen games? - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

trellaine · 2005-12-19, 08:26 PM

I have an xbox but currently on the hunt for ps2 console. I notice the ps2 has component outputs. Does ps2 currently have any widescreen games available and if not, why use component? will this make much of a difference compared to using RCA cables?

Thanks

Skidz · 2005-12-19, 09:14 PM

On the PS2 dashboard you can set it to 16:9 but i cant remember if it actually made all the games widescreen,as for the components you'll need that to play GT4 in 1080i.My friend was playing GTA: san andreas on a 50 inch screen and couldn't see the mini map very well in the corner( was using the standard cable) he bought a s-video ps cable and said it cleared up.I think components are overkill for a ps2 it will cost too much and there are not enough games that will use it.You can get a 3rd party s-video cable for $10

maddogmaulucci · 2005-12-19, 10:19 PM

here is a good list of games that are widescreen or at least progressive scan

http://www.hdtvarcade.com/ps2list.htm

trellaine · 2005-12-20, 12:22 AM

Thanks a lot for the information. Much appreciated and I think I agree with the posting about the component probably overkill for ps2.

And I will be sure to check the link out for games.

recycleman02 · 2005-12-20, 01:58 PM

how does one get the games to go into 480 p?? I have the burnout sieres and never knew they were 480 p.

Harps77 · 2005-12-20, 02:06 PM

Some games will have the ability to change to 480p in the options menu, while others will ask you when the game loads, like Smash Court Tennis 2. Some games you have to enable it manually. To do this, after the Playstation 2 logo appears on your screen, hold X and Triangle on the first controller and continue to hold it. Some games will automatically load 480p, others will ask you to confirm, like SSX 3.

MarshallFaulk28 · 2005-12-20, 03:47 PM

Wow, I just found out about this 480p trick a few days ago myself. I can't believe I played Burnout 3 for over 40 hours without knowing this trick.

It would be nice if the setting was included in the in-game options (or at least in the manual how to change it). Heck, even just widescreen would have been nice compared to the 4:3. What a nice difference it makes!

trellaine · 2005-12-20, 04:17 PM

isn't 480 standard viewing? what am i missing here?

maddogmaulucci · 2005-12-20, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trellaine

isn't 480 standard viewing? what am i missing here?

480i is standard viewing but 480p or progressive scan is not.

trellaine · 2005-12-20, 04:43 PM

Oops hehe right. I sometimes get all confused by technology as you can see.

Thanks

eimaj · 2005-12-20, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trellaine

Thanks a lot for the information. Much appreciated and I think I agree with the posting about the component probably overkill for ps2.

And I will be sure to check the link out for games.

component is definitely not overkill. if you have a hdtv and want to get the best resolution, get components. i picked up a 3rd party set set from fs for 15 bucks.

trellaine · 2005-12-20, 06:05 PM

Ok these component cables are specific to PS2 correct? I am searching FS website now to see if I can find some.

Thanks

JesseJ · 2005-12-20, 07:19 PM

My component cable is made for both XBOX and PS2. I got it at BB. $15.

trellaine · 2005-12-20, 07:39 PM

Thats interesting. Perhaps my Xbox components will work on a PS2?

I thought for sure they would make these specific to each console. Can anyone provide a link to this $15 component cable for ps2 and xbox?
thanks

JesseJ · 2005-12-20, 07:52 PM

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...63&catid=20168
Its listed for $30. Maybe that is what I paid. I know mine's a MadCatz though, same thing.

2005-12-19, 08:26 PM	#1
trellaine Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 960	PS2 and widescreen games? I have an xbox but currently on the hunt for ps2 console. I notice the ps2 has component outputs. Does ps2 currently have any widescreen games available and if not, why use component? will this make much of a difference compared to using RCA cables? Thanks

2005-12-19, 09:14 PM	#2
Skidz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: 6o4 Posts: 452	On the PS2 dashboard you can set it to 16:9 but i cant remember if it actually made all the games widescreen,as for the components you'll need that to play GT4 in 1080i.My friend was playing GTA: san andreas on a 50 inch screen and couldn't see the mini map very well in the corner( was using the standard cable) he bought a s-video ps cable and said it cleared up.I think components are overkill for a ps2 it will cost too much and there are not enough games that will use it.You can get a 3rd party s-video cable for $10 __________________ The Older I Get,The Better I Was My GamerCard My DvD Collection

2005-12-20, 12:22 AM	#4
trellaine Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 960	Agree Thanks a lot for the information. Much appreciated and I think I agree with the posting about the component probably overkill for ps2. And I will be sure to check the link out for games.

2005-12-20, 04:17 PM	#8
trellaine Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 960	480? isn't 480 standard viewing? what am i missing here?

2005-12-20, 04:43 PM	#10
trellaine Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 960	480p Oops hehe right. I sometimes get all confused by technology as you can see. Thanks

2005-12-19, 10:19 PM	#3
maddogmaulucci Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 125	here is a good list of games that are widescreen or at least progressive scan http://www.hdtvarcade.com/ps2list.htm

2005-12-20, 01:58 PM	#5
recycleman02 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Edmonton, Ab Posts: 140	how does one get the games to go into 480 p?? I have the burnout sieres and never knew they were 480 p.

2005-12-20, 02:06 PM	#6
Harps77 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bradford, Ontario Posts: 60	Some games will have the ability to change to 480p in the options menu, while others will ask you when the game loads, like Smash Court Tennis 2. Some games you have to enable it manually. To do this, after the Playstation 2 logo appears on your screen, hold X and Triangle on the first controller and continue to hold it. Some games will automatically load 480p, others will ask you to confirm, like SSX 3.

2005-12-20, 03:47 PM	#7
MarshallFaulk28 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 117	Wow, I just found out about this 480p trick a few days ago myself. I can't believe I played Burnout 3 for over 40 hours without knowing this trick. It would be nice if the setting was included in the in-game options (or at least in the manual how to change it). Heck, even just widescreen would have been nice compared to the 4:3. What a nice difference it makes!

2005-12-20, 06:05 PM	#12
trellaine Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 960	Cable? Ok these component cables are specific to PS2 correct? I am searching FS website now to see if I can find some. Thanks

2005-12-20, 07:19 PM	#13
JesseJ Veteran Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Shaw Digital HD Plus, 3416 & Expander Posts: 6,313	My component cable is made for both XBOX and PS2. I got it at BB. $15. __________________ SHAW 2012 HD Count: +8 (51 Total not counting SC or SNETWorld)

2005-12-20, 07:39 PM	#14
trellaine Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 960	Same Thats interesting. Perhaps my Xbox components will work on a PS2? I thought for sure they would make these specific to each console. Can anyone provide a link to this $15 component cable for ps2 and xbox? thanks Last edited by trellaine; 2005-12-20 at 07:49 PM.

2005-12-20, 07:52 PM	#15
JesseJ Veteran Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Shaw Digital HD Plus, 3416 & Expander Posts: 6,313	http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...63&catid=20168 Its listed for $30. Maybe that is what I paid. I know mine's a MadCatz though, same thing. __________________ SHAW 2012 HD Count: +8 (51 Total not counting SC or SNETWorld)

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