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[Vieo]

KDS Xblaster

I found one cheap and I'm wondering if I should buy it. I'm planning on picking up a GCN with it's next price drop, but I'd also like an adapter that would be compatible with next-gen consoles as well. I've heard good things about this one already, but it's no longer being made and KDS has replaced it with a much more expensive model.

EDIT: The specs are below.

Video:

Three BNC-type color-coded input jacks (Y,Pb,Pr. 1V p-p @ 75 ohms, terminated One RGB output jack 0.7 V p-p @ 75 ohms terminated.

Sync:

H&V, 5V p-p, TTL supported, sync on G and H&V with game console use, syng on H&V only with PC use.

Sync Polarity:

Negative Sync (H&V, TTL) with video game console, native sync polarity (H&V) with PC source.
Compatible Input Video Signals:

480p/60, 576p/50, 540p,60, 720p/60, and 1080i/30

Maximum Output Resolution:

1280x1024 @ 70 Hz refresh

Bandwidth:

140 MHz @ -3dB

Mechanical:

Size: 2" x 4.75" x .75"

Weight: .5 lbs.

Enclosure Type: Metal

Power Requirement: 100-240 VAC, 0.4A

 

[Mandoric]

Judging from the specs, it'll do up to 720p 16:9 fine, but only support downscaled 1080i and choke on 1080p completely. So it definitely won't handle the PS3's best mode, and will have difficulty with the X360's, but in a way comparable to most HD monitors currently on the market.

 

[Vieo]

Judging from the specs, it'll do up to 720p 16:9 fine, but only support downscaled 1080i and choke on 1080p completely. So it definitely won't handle the PS3's best mode, and will have difficulty with the X360's, but in a way comparable to most HD monitors currently on the market.

Thanks. I don't really care about the higher resolution stuff all that much. Just as long as it'll show a picture on my monitor(19") that looks better than 480i. =)

 

[Taibhse]

for that price why not just get a Viewsonic Nextvision.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16815116003

 

[Vieo]

for that price why not just get a Viewsonic Nextvision.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16815116003

Too late. I just bought it for $41.

 

[Shogmaster]

You should skip that for X360, since it will have an official VGA cables for sale. It will look much better than taking component and transcoding it into VGA.

 

[Uncle Dukey]

Yeah, I bought a similar device last year thinking that I would use it with next-gen consoles too. Didn't occur to me that they would have VGA/DVI/HDMI cables already... Ah well, it works nicely with the progressive scan games of today.

 

[ChennehCis]

Too late. I just bought it for $41.

How!!!? =O

 

[Vieo]

How!!!? =O

eBay. =)

They're rare but there is currently only one for sale for the "Buy it Now" price of $40 with $5 for shipping. The one I snagged started with a $15, but some other jokers had the same idea I had of bidding on it during the last few seconds of the auction, but I still won during the last three seconds.

I'm pretty sure it's gonna go soon! I'm surprised the guys who bid on the one I was after yesterday didn't snag this.

 

[Ryck]

eBay. =)

They're rare but there is currently only one for sale for the "Buy it Now" price of $40 with $5 for shipping. The one I snagged started with a $15, but some other jokers had the same idea I had of bidding on it during the last few seconds of the auction, but I still won during the last three seconds.

I'm pretty sure it's gonna go soon! I'm surprised the guys who bid on the one I was after yesterday didn't snag this.

Thank you!!!!!! bought

 

[hooo]

for that price why not just get a Viewsonic Nextvision.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16815116003

The image quality of the NextVision isn't as good as the XBlaster (the xblaster is pixel perfect so I was sad when mine died). The NextVision does support 480i and does look decent enough, but there are certainly solutions with better IQ.

 

[Ryck]

The image quality of the NextVision isn't as good as the XBlaster (the xblaster is pixel perfect so I was sad when mine died). The NextVision does support 480i and does look decent enough, but there are certainly solutions with better IQ.

How did yours die?

 

[Vieo]

Another one was just listed today for the same price. Thought I would give a heads up since more than one person seemed interested.

KDS XBlaster

 

[Zaptruder]

Does that thing work with a PS2?

I want to hook up my PS2 to my comp monitor so I can get the 1080i mode working... can I do that with the one you listed Vieo?

 

[gamefan]

Zap-

Yes, it will work with your PS2 but remember only 480P and 1080i games only (and 720P games but there are none on the PS2)

 

[Fongul]

I have a spare KDS XBlaster that I don't use anymore (bought the Dell 2405 Widescreen with Component Inputs...that works like a charm for all my console systems now)

How does $35 shipped sound? I have the XBlaster and AC Adaptor only, but the instructions are online here Have any questions, PM me

Thanks!

 

[hooo]

Not to mention navigating the 480i menus without being able to see a thing is a challenge. I wouldn't reccommend the xblaster for the ps2. Xbox sure, GC why not, ps2 no.