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For the past few months since I purchased a PS2 I've been using the
stock A/V (RCA/composite) cables the Sony has provided with all PS2
models.
Today I switched from RCA to Component for the PS2 and it made a
drastric improvement. Before there was a slight fuzzy/blurly look to
everthing. The component video adds loads to the visible color depth
and detail. It's like playing PS2 on a giant computer monitor.
I'm rarely blown away, but with a difference this drastic it's hard not
to get excited and to spread the word. This is a very similar
difference I can see with VHS composite to DVD component. The PS2
hardware requires a internal system configuration change to output to
component, so I believe (although I'm not sure) the hardware is
actually outputing at a higher resolution. If not the illusion is very
good, it looks fantastic.
If you have a game system and an HDTV, do not hesitante to upgrade to
component cables for your connection it makes a world of difference! If
you need a reason to justify this small investment (Best Buy stocks a
3rd party PS2, Gamecube and XBox component cable for $10) just consider
the investment you've already made in your HDTV, it's worth it to get
the most out your set.
For the past few months since I purchased a PS2 I've been using the
stock A/V (RCA/composite) cables the Sony has provided with all PS2
models.
Today I switched from RCA to Component for the PS2 and it made a
drastric improvement. Before there was a slight fuzzy/blurly look to
everthing. The component video adds loads to the visible color depth
and detail. It's like playing PS2 on a giant computer monitor.
I'm rarely blown away, but with a difference this drastic it's hard not
to get excited and to spread the word. This is a very similar
difference I can see with VHS composite to DVD component. The PS2
hardware requires a internal system configuration change to output to
component, so I believe (although I'm not sure) the hardware is
actually outputing at a higher resolution. If not the illusion is very
good, it looks fantastic.
If you have a game system and an HDTV, do not hesitante to upgrade to
component cables for your connection it makes a world of difference! If
you need a reason to justify this small investment (Best Buy stocks a
3rd party PS2, Gamecube and XBox component cable for $10) just consider
the investment you've already made in your HDTV, it's worth it to get
the most out your set.