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[Baron]

I posted this in another thread, but it apparently wasn't the place for it, so I wanted to give it an entire, brand-new shiny thread to call its own.

I'm looking for a good video output solution for a PS One. Do the PS2 component cables work with the PS One? For the longest time, I figured they didn't, but...the Playstation outputs RGB, though, correct? So why wouldn't the component cables work? I was under the impression that component is just another way to output RGB.

I'd be happy to just settle for S-Video, but I've been to every electronics/game store near me this week with no luck finding an S-Video cable, but lots of PS2 component jobs.

 

[Argyle]

They don't, PSOne only outputs RGB.

Component != RGB (the signals are significantly different)

 

[Baron]

Is that so? Well, I'm somewhat relieved, then. The component cables are $30...the system itself is $50...I would just feel dirty spending 3/5 the price of a system for a set of cables. That's just silly.

But I will see if I can track down an inexpensive S-Video cable for PS One on this webnet thing we are all on.

Thanks.

 

[Vark]

Actually the component cables will output RGB just fine. The PS2 just uses the RGB pinouts but changes the signal (hence why you have to do it in the bios).

The problem is finding something that accepts that style connector. Most RGB devices are going to be D-sub or Peritel (SCART), or in some cases BNC.

What type of inputs does your display have?

 

[Baron]

Actually the component cables will output RGB just fine. The PS2 just uses the RGB pinouts but changes the signal (hence why you have to do it in the bios).

The problem is finding something that accepts that style connector. Most RGB devices are going to be D-sub or Peritel (SCART), or in some cases BNC.

What type of inputs does your display have?

Actually, I've just recently bought a new (NTSC) TV with component video inputs, the kind of plugs that resemble standard RCA video. Sorry if my wording implied I had something more esoteric.

So...the component cable, when plugged into a PS One, will output RGB, but not a viable 'component" video signal? Is there any way to modify the cable or the pinout?

 

[Vark]

Nope.

You could technically get an RGB to component converter for a couple hundred dollars but for that price range you may as well just buy a PS2 and play your PSOne games on that in Component.

If you're dead set on using the PSOne console then just go S-Video, thats the best you'll get with that unit / display without spending a ton of cash.

 

[Baron]

Nope.

You could technically get an RGB to component converter for a couple hundred dollars but for that price range you may as well just buy a PS2 and play your PSOne games on that in Component.

If you're dead set on using the PSOne console then just go S-Video, thats the best you'll get with that unit / display without spending a ton of cash.

Heh, well that is grim.

Your advice is much appreciated. I think I'll just go the S-Video route for now, then.

 

[Ryck]

I picked up some madcats component cables for my ps2 (14.99) they look great (keep in mind my xbox uses component monster cables, and I was still impressed) I can plug my psone using the component cables and let you know if they work. I go home on my lunch break but it won't be for a couple of hours.

 

[Baron]

Thanks, that'd be cool - I'm not so sure it will work, though, considering the certainty with which the above posters have stated their case.

But this is the internet.

 

[Ryck]

Cool, Ill let you know in a few.....

 

[Vark]

Factually speaking it won't work.

RGB is set up like this:
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Cable one - Red Signal

Cable two - Green Signal

Cable three - Blue signal.

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Component is set up like this:

Cable one - Y Luminance (black and white)

Cable two - Blue minus Luminance

Cable three - Red minus Luminance


The Component signal is a compressed version of RGB, by supplying the tv with the brightness, blue part, and red part, it infers that the remaining visual information must be green. Supply it an RGB image will give it a signal, but not one thats in any way shape or form correct.

Plus RGB needs a dedicated sync signal, wihtout that the image will just roll across the screen. Component supplies its own sync signal (I believe with the Y value).

 

[Ryck]

Vark is correct ....... sound only no video, it's a damn shame too , out of curiousity I popped SOTN into my ps2 *drool*

 

[Baron]

Vark is correct ....... sound only no video, it's a damn shame too , out of curiousity I popped SOTN into my ps2 *drool*

Ah - thanks for verifying that, Ryck. In the meantime I've picked up an S-Video cable that works great. Looks like if I want component I'll have to get a PS2 again.