PS3 BC works better when choosing 480p option in games - Blu-ray Forum

richieb1971 · 06-26-2008, 12:50 PM

The 1080p upscaling of ps2 games seems to be worse on my setup than actually selecting the 480p option within the game. My TV does the rest, upscaling the 480p to the native resolution of my TV. The graphical detail is like 2x better than the 1080p upscale I get from the PS3.

Anyone else notice this. I tried Shadow of the Colossus.

dpomp · 06-26-2008, 12:53 PM

i haven't tried this but i will when i get home.

that game shadow of colossus reminds me of reign over me

MOONPHASE · 06-26-2008, 12:56 PM

if you think the ps2 games look bad in 1080 just look at the PS1 games

dpomp · 06-26-2008, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MOONPHASE

if you think the ps2 games look bad in 1080 just look at the PS1 games

after playing MGS4 i switch to MGS1 i can't tell what the hell i'm doing haha! especially when crawling thought the vents on the first level. i can't tell if i'm running into a wall or not.

dereksworl · 06-26-2008, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by richieb1971

The 1080p upscaling of ps2 games seems to be worse on my setup than actually selecting the 480p option within the game. My TV does the rest, upscaling the 480p to the native resolution of my TV. The graphical detail is like 2x better than the 1080p upscale I get from the PS3.

Anyone else notice this. I tried Shadow of the Colossus.

I found out the games actually look better running on an actual PS2(via component cables) in 480i, than any upscaled res on the PS3.

M · 06-26-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dpompeo

that game shadow of colossus reminds me of reign over me

Me too!

If they ever release a firmware update which includes a PS2 emulator for 40gb PS3's then I'll test this out.

MOONPHASE · 06-26-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by M

Me too!

If they ever release a firmware update which includes a PS2 emulator for 40gb PS3's then I'll test this out.

well then just wait till this fall

richieb1971 · 06-26-2008, 02:37 PM

A death note fan I see

The PS3 (as I have found out) upscales 480i. Selecting 480p doubles the resolution natively, so you should (as I did) get a much better pic from actually choosing 480p.

U4K61 · 06-26-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by richieb1971

The 1080p upscaling of ps2 games seems to be worse on my setup than actually selecting the 480p option within the game. My TV does the rest, upscaling the 480p to the native resolution of my TV. The graphical detail is like 2x better than the 1080p upscale I get from the PS3.

Anyone else notice this. I tried Shadow of the Colossus.

Yes, I see it too. So much for all the hype on 1080p upscale always providing better PQ. I also notice lower PQ with 720p games up-scaled to 1080p. 720p games look best on a 720p set because of a closer 1:1 pixel mapping. Too bad there is not a 960p (480x2) window box setting to get the most out of 480p PS2 games and DVD on a 1080p TV.

Not likely to happen though, as many are confused by black bars on the top and bottom on their screen when a movie is presented in it's OAR. Bars on all four sides would be a killer for some.

Rapstah · 06-26-2008, 03:23 PM

Shadow Of The Colossus is probably the most hardware intensive PS2 game ever.

Shin-Ra · 06-26-2008, 03:27 PM

And runs flawlessly on my Euro 60gig.

richieb1971 · 06-26-2008, 03:34 PM

I am playing GOW2 at the moment using the special high resolution trick and it looks so colorful and vibrant. Its like at least 3x better than just 1080p.

Its L1/2 and 3 pressed down, with circle and square when its booting up. If the writing is purple you done it correctly. Make sure to select 480p in the options as well. To be honest, its quite remarkable what the PS2 is doing bar some ripping.

Chris60119 · 06-26-2008, 03:41 PM

My Tricky keeps freezing on my PS3

dereksworl · 06-26-2008, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by frettless5

My Tricky keeps freezing on my PS3

SSX?

caliblue15 · 06-26-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by richieb1971

I am playing GOW2 at the moment using the special high resolution trick and it looks so colorful and vibrant. Its like at least 3x better than just 1080p.

Its L1/2 and 3 pressed down, with circle and square when its booting up. If the writing is purple you done it correctly. Make sure to select 480p in the options as well. To be honest, its quite remarkable what the PS2 is doing bar some ripping.

where did you hear this, im playing gow2 right now too.

richieb1971 · 06-26-2008, 10:31 PM

Just google high resolution god of war 2.

It was a last minute addition to GOW2 and works on PS3 and PS2. It does make colours a bit more vibrant.

06-26-2008, 12:50 PM	#1
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	PS3 BC works better when choosing 480p option in games The 1080p upscaling of ps2 games seems to be worse on my setup than actually selecting the 480p option within the game. My TV does the rest, upscaling the 480p to the native resolution of my TV. The graphical detail is like 2x better than the 1080p upscale I get from the PS3. Anyone else notice this. I tried Shadow of the Colossus.

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06-26-2008, 12:53 PM	#2
dpomp ₯ Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Texas PSN: dpomp131 Blu-ray collection:231 Trading Score:19	i haven't tried this but i will when i get home. that game shadow of colossus reminds me of reign over me

06-26-2008, 12:56 PM	#3
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	if you think the ps2 games look bad in 1080 just look at the PS1 games

06-26-2008, 02:37 PM	#8
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	A death note fan I see The PS3 (as I have found out) upscales 480i. Selecting 480p doubles the resolution natively, so you should (as I did) get a much better pic from actually choosing 480p.

06-26-2008, 03:23 PM	#10
Rapstah Active Member Member since:Mar 2008	Shadow Of The Colossus is probably the most hardware intensive PS2 game ever.

06-26-2008, 03:27 PM	#11
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	And runs flawlessly on my Euro 60gig.

06-26-2008, 03:34 PM	#12
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	I am playing GOW2 at the moment using the special high resolution trick and it looks so colorful and vibrant. Its like at least 3x better than just 1080p. Its L1/2 and 3 pressed down, with circle and square when its booting up. If the writing is purple you done it correctly. Make sure to select 480p in the options as well. To be honest, its quite remarkable what the PS2 is doing bar some ripping.

06-26-2008, 03:41 PM	#13
Chris60119 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2008 Location:Savannah GA Blu-ray collection:850 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 35	My Tricky keeps freezing on my PS3

06-26-2008, 10:31 PM	#16
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	Just google high resolution god of war 2. It was a last minute addition to GOW2 and works on PS3 and PS2. It does make colours a bit more vibrant.

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