Synbios459
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If so, where can I find them, and what are the best?
Has anyone released VGA boxes for the GC/Xbox?
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Naked Snake
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GC VGA cable www.goldenshop.com
http://www.x2vga.com/
this is the one I have for Xbox. It works great but I dont actually use it much. Ill sell you mine cheap if your interested.
this is the one I have for Xbox. It works great but I dont actually use it much. Ill sell you mine cheap if your interested.
i have an xblaster (from KDS.)
what's nice about it, is that it converts any progressive input to vga. so it works with my xbox and gamecube. even progessive ps2 games and my standalone dvd player. i've compared them, and the visual quality of the xblaster is exactly the same as the dedicated adapters. it's also cheaper.
now, the xblaster has been discontinued, but there's another, similar but better, product that ign did a very favorable review on. i'd post a link, but i can't seem to find it anymore. i'm just letting you know that there's a more versitile solution available..
what's nice about it, is that it converts any progressive input to vga. so it works with my xbox and gamecube. even progessive ps2 games and my standalone dvd player. i've compared them, and the visual quality of the xblaster is exactly the same as the dedicated adapters. it's also cheaper.
now, the xblaster has been discontinued, but there's another, similar but better, product that ign did a very favorable review on. i'd post a link, but i can't seem to find it anymore. i'm just letting you know that there's a more versitile solution available..
I have an All-In-Wonder Radeon with one of those purple box's with S-video inputs on it. I've hooked my GC up to my monitor that way using S-Video, but certain games look ugly (Rebel Strike and Metroid Prime for example). Is there any kind of converter that I can use to put component through the S-video input, while retaining progressive scan, or is a VGA box the only option?
Uncle Dukey
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XBlaster
http://www.copperbox.com/lite/popinfo.php?lc_code=kd-xb
Enhanced VD-Z3
http://www.vdigi.com
(accepting orders for enhanced version July 5th, old version no longer available)
Note that games that do not support progressive scan will not work in these devices.
http://www.copperbox.com/lite/popinfo.php?lc_code=kd-xb
Enhanced VD-Z3
http://www.vdigi.com
(accepting orders for enhanced version July 5th, old version no longer available)
Note that games that do not support progressive scan will not work in these devices.
The Faceless Master
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the VD-Z3 is top tier all the way... i love mine!Uncle Dukey said:
the enhanced one sounds even better, coming with an optical cable for xbox and higher passthru...
Suikoguy
I whinny my fervor lowly, for his length is not as great as those of the Hylian war stallions
I'm ordering the VDigi adaptor ASAP
Do keep in mind its only for 480p, 720p or 1080i games
It will not work on 480i.
For me its great for non-widescreen games. I love my 100inch Widescreen Projector, but its raped by 4:3 material.. darn black bars. Not to mention it makes some games fugly. For movies it OWNS though
So I prefer to use 4:3 games on a Monitor. Should work out great.
Do keep in mind its only for 480p, 720p or 1080i games
It will not work on 480i.
For me its great for non-widescreen games. I love my 100inch Widescreen Projector, but its raped by 4:3 material.. darn black bars. Not to mention it makes some games fugly. For movies it OWNS though
So I prefer to use 4:3 games on a Monitor. Should work out great.
DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
The XBlaster is the only multi-platform solution for VGA on the current consoles. Great product and cost effective unlike other solutions.
The Faceless Master
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DaCocoBrova said:The XBlaster is the only multi-platform solution for VGA on the current consoles. Great product and cost effective unlike other solutions.
did you not check the rest of the thread?
the VDigi VD-Z3 does exactly what the KD-XB does
Oh! My Car!
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Speaking of VGA boxes, are there any decent ones still available for Dreamcast?
Oh! My Car!
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No joke, I recently bought a DC and have been looking for a VGA adaptor over the past few days.Yusaku said:
Templar Wizard
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any chance of you owners whom have the Vd-Z3 would be able to provide us with more info?
like a mini-review.
i am using a Tv-in card, the s-video input and http://www.dscaler.com/.
dscaler is a great program, loads of options, the blended deinterlace gives a superb image.
but i want more. that enhanced VD-Z3 sounds like what i want.
like a mini-review.
i am using a Tv-in card, the s-video input and http://www.dscaler.com/.
dscaler is a great program, loads of options, the blended deinterlace gives a superb image.
but i want more. that enhanced VD-Z3 sounds like what i want.
DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
Without a price, how could I even compare the two? The X-Blaster is cheap for what it does.
I've been fiddling w/ Descaler lately.
What settings do you use?
Too bad they don't exist. LCD TVs come in 16:9, but I have to come across any (good) monitors at that aspect ratio.
Suikoguy
I whinny my fervor lowly, for his length is not as great as those of the Hylian war stallions
Templar Wizard said:
The VD-Z3 avoids the issue of deinterlacing all together. Beacuse of this, like I mentioned, it does not support interlaced material like the xbox DVD player, or the majority of ps2 games, or some GC games and a select few Xbox games. Only progressive or HD Material is supported.
From the reviews i've read the VD-Z3 is the best choice. The newer version looks to make an already good product even better. The VD-Z3 was $50 + shipping. I'm not sure what the new price will be.
I'd wait till July 5th and see what the new price is before ordering. If its less then $65 i'll be ordering one.
DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
The X-Blaster does the exact same thing. Interlaced games don't work on it, only progressive.
I still don't see any advantages to this over the X-Blaster. Not that I have a preference. I just want to know if they're the same or not.
Suikoguy
I whinny my fervor lowly, for his length is not as great as those of the Hylian war stallions
DaCocoBrova said:
From what I can tell they are the same.
I take it you have the xblaster?
If you have happened to see the xbox on a comparable HDTV, and on a VGA Monitor (CRT). How would you compare them?
I consider myself a minor videonut, so i'm probably more picky then the average consumer.
DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
I've played my XBOX and Gamecube on the following...
NEC MP42 Plasma
NEC Nighthawk CRT projector
Samsung Syncmaster 763MB
The plasma was via component (progressive)
CRT projector was via X-Blaster (progressive)
CRT monitor was via X-Blaster (progressive)
Due to size coupled w/ gorgeous IQ, the CRT projector looked best. F-Zero left quite the impression. Man.
NEC MP42 Plasma
NEC Nighthawk CRT projector
Samsung Syncmaster 763MB
The plasma was via component (progressive)
CRT projector was via X-Blaster (progressive)
CRT monitor was via X-Blaster (progressive)
Due to size coupled w/ gorgeous IQ, the CRT projector looked best. F-Zero left quite the impression. Man.
The Faceless Master
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the advantages with the VD-Z3 were that it wasn't a discontinued product, came with xbox component cables, and also a free USB->Xbox controller adapter for PC, all at a lower price than the KD-XB...
though now, the KD-XB's price has dropped $20 and there is no official price for the 'enhanced' VD-Z3, but it now comes with xbox component cables that have optical audio out...
functionally, they're the same... too bad that old thread on the old forum is gone...
though now, the KD-XB's price has dropped $20 and there is no official price for the 'enhanced' VD-Z3, but it now comes with xbox component cables that have optical audio out...
functionally, they're the same... too bad that old thread on the old forum is gone...