Can you hook a PS2 up to an HD Monitor via HDMI? - Blu-ray Forum

Groo The Perverted · 03-03-2010, 10:37 PM

I didn't know where to put this, because "gaming" doesn't have a PS2 section.

I'm considering getting a PS2 so I can play some of the old games that will probably never come to the PS3, such as Madden '05, Soul Calibur III, Gran Turismo 2 and the Onimusha games among others.

But is there an adapter or something that I can get that I can plug the ps2 into an HD Monitor?

I realize I won't get HD Graphics, but I don't have a TV with the AV inputs or anything.

My monitor has two HDMI inputs though.

gnash · 03-03-2010, 10:52 PM

I didn't think such a thing existed, but I found this:

http://www.pacificcable.com/More_Pag...Converter.html

Are you running your set through an AV receiver? I have my Wii cables running in through the receiver and to the TV via HDMI.

SoCalTiger · 03-03-2010, 10:53 PM

Yeah you could get an A/V to HDMI converter but it would be cheaper to get an A/V to VGA converter (I'm assuming monitors still have VGA ports) assuming such a converter exists.

gnash · 03-03-2010, 10:53 PM

...although this is pricey.

DIGITALBATH · 03-03-2010, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Groo The Perverted

I didn't know where to put this, because "gaming" doesn't have a PS2 section.

I'm considering getting a PS2 so I can play some of the old games that will probably never come to the PS3, such as Madden '05, Soul Calibur III, Gran Turismo 2 and the Onimusha games among others.

But is there an adapter or something that I can get that I can plug the ps2 into an HD Monitor?

I realize I won't get HD Graphics, but I don't have a TV with the AV inputs or anything.

My monitor has two HDMI inputs though.

I'm pretty sure you HDTV can take a component cable. If you like, you can also use optical for sound. Monster makes a set of component cables for PS2/or PS3 and you can find them on ebay for cheap.

Groo The Perverted · 03-03-2010, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DIGITALBATH

I'm pretty sure you HDTV can take a component cable. If you like, you can also use optical for sound. Monster makes a set of component cables for PS2/or PS3 and you can find them on ebay for cheap.

I don't have an HD"TV"

I have an Acer 22" HD Monitor.

Bizdady · 03-03-2010, 11:59 PM

Your easiest best is to use a VGA console adapter. Pelican had a Pelican Universal VGA Box for PS2, XBox, GameCube. Theyre hard to find now so you could try ebay.

DIGITALBATH · 03-04-2010, 01:01 AM

I'm not sure if money is a deciding factor, but personally I think you'd be better off using that money towards an HDTV and a backward compatible PS3. You're looking at spending $70+on a cable for 480i/480p vid playing-not worth it.

Groo The Perverted · 03-04-2010, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by DIGITALBATH

I'm not sure if money is a deciding factor, but personally I think you'd be better off using that money towards an HDTV and a backward compatible PS3. You're looking at spending $70+on a cable for 480i/480p vid playing-not worth it.

Well I'm DEFINITELY not spending 70 bucks on a freaking cable, unless it's gonna make me dinner and make me a man in the process.

I just want to be able to connect a PS2 to the monitor, whether via VGA or an HDMI.

The HDMI was just the first thought I had since there's two slots, and I have the PS3 already hooked up.

I suppose I could get a backwards compatible PS3 but I'm not paying the prices I've seen people selling them for.

pokefan · 03-04-2010, 01:45 AM

VGA box: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d.html?a=B000JCLLUW

don't know anything about but I saw a few reviews claiming they used it with a ps2

Xerios · 03-04-2010, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Groo The Perverted

Well I'm DEFINITELY not spending 70 bucks on a freaking cable, unless it's gonna make me dinner and make me a man in the process.

I just want to be able to connect a PS2 to the monitor, whether via VGA or an HDMI.

The HDMI was just the first thought I had since there's two slots, and I have the PS3 already hooked up.

I suppose I could get a backwards compatible PS3 but I'm not paying the prices I've seen people selling them for.

you make me laugh

Groo The Perverted · 03-04-2010, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by xerios

you make me laugh

:d

03-03-2010, 10:37 PM	#1
Groo The Perverted Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:109 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:272	Can you hook a PS2 up to an HD Monitor via HDMI? I didn't know where to put this, because "gaming" doesn't have a PS2 section. I'm considering getting a PS2 so I can play some of the old games that will probably never come to the PS3, such as Madden '05, Soul Calibur III, Gran Turismo 2 and the Onimusha games among others. But is there an adapter or something that I can get that I can plug the ps2 into an HD Monitor? I realize I won't get HD Graphics, but I don't have a TV with the AV inputs or anything. My monitor has two HDMI inputs though.

03-03-2010, 11:59 PM	#7
Bizdady Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2007 Location:8 1 8 Biatch!! L.A. Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:38	Your easiest best is to use a VGA console adapter. Pelican had a Pelican Universal VGA Box for PS2, XBox, GameCube. Theyre hard to find now so you could try ebay. Last edited by Bizdady; 03-04-2010 at 12:07 AM.

03-04-2010, 01:01 AM	#8
DIGITALBATH Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Seattle, WA Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:110 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Hey it's your money I'm not sure if money is a deciding factor, but personally I think you'd be better off using that money towards an HDTV and a backward compatible PS3. You're looking at spending $70+on a cable for 480i/480p vid playing-not worth it.

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03-03-2010, 10:52 PM	#2
gnash Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI	I didn't think such a thing existed, but I found this: http://www.pacificcable.com/More_Pag...Converter.html Are you running your set through an AV receiver? I have my Wii cables running in through the receiver and to the TV via HDMI.

03-03-2010, 10:53 PM	#3
SoCalTiger Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	Yeah you could get an A/V to HDMI converter but it would be cheaper to get an A/V to VGA converter (I'm assuming monitors still have VGA ports) assuming such a converter exists.

03-04-2010, 01:45 AM	#10
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