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[tacoguy64]

xbox component cables?
why not just use scart?

I thought that you needed a device like the extron rgb in order to down scale the xbox 360 output resolution?

This guy is using an arcade monitor and the extron 580.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bryi0mkfniA

And then this guy uses the extron emotia for his bvm monitor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzNWRVMjDEc

[kamiboy]

A BVM D is multisync and can handle signals up to 1080i so it can display native res from said console via component. Of course if you want to down scale that is a whole other matter entirely.

[BazookaBen]

It would go: xbox component cables -> BVM monitor. You will need some bnc adapters on back of your BVM hough.

Yeah, this. Or he could use a VGA cable with a VGA female>BNC male breakout at the end. You can't get 480i with VGA but with a multiformat BVM you wouldn't be using 480i in the first place.

EDIT: But if you wanted fake 240p from an Extron RGB, then the simplest way is to just run component into the Extron and set it to sync-on-green.

[Einzelherz]

What kamiboy means is that any system that outputs component doesn't really need to jump through hoops to connect to a PVM/BVM. So PS2 and newer can just use component.

[tacoguy64]

The only reason i wanted to fake output to 240p was to get scanlines. I thought that the 360 couldnt output video below 480p.

[BazookaBen]

The only reason i wanted to fake output to 240p was to get scanlines. I thought that the 360 couldnt output video below 480p.

It can do 480i. With an extron RGB, component cables, and a low-res game you can turn that into 240p.

[tacoguy64]

So the connection chain to get fake 240p would go something like this...

xbox 360 component cable w/bnc converter > extron rgb > vga to bnc cable > bvm d monitor?

Why not just use the xbox scart cable instead?

[kamiboy]

If you are only interested in playing down scaled games on your BVM via that system you might as well use SCART. But with component you could also play games in HD, which you cannot using SCART.

[BazookaBen]

So the connection chain to get fake 240p would go something like this...

xbox 360 component cable w/bnc converter > extron rgb > vga to bnc cable > bvm d monitor?

You got that somewhat backwards, since most Extrons have VGA on the input side and BNC on the output. Just copy this pic, except you would use straight BNC cables for the output (in the pic I'm outputting to RCA cables because it's going to a standard TV):

Why not just use the xbox scart cable instead?

Because the Xbox 360 uses composite video for sync, which the Extron can't use, so you would need to add a sync stripper.

[ckong]

No, are you out of your mind?

It would go: xbox component cables -> BVM monitor. You will need some bnc adapters on back of your BVM hough.

Not if you are ami g for 'fake 240p instead of 480i

[tacoguy64]

That is exactly what i wanted to look at.
Thanks for showing my noob ass how to do hook all this up.

And yes, like i said before I am aiming for that fake 240p look for games that are in 2d.
I think the picture quality looks pretty good when the video gets scaled down on the 360.
Not perfect but close enough to arcade replication.

[Einzelherz]

With the power base converter attached to a model 1 Genesis, does the mono audio come out of the headphone jack as two channel mono or even at all? It's been so long since mine has worked and I can't remember.

[kamiboy]

It does come out, and as dual mono.

[Fudoh]

Another SMS/MD question while we're at it: I got a SMS converter with FM sound support by db electronics. While it's great, I was wondering if there's any FM add on board that can be used or built into the original Power Base converter ?

[Einzelherz]

Now I really wish I could figure out why my power base converter isn't working

[ZellSF]

Considering importing a US PS3 to EU. Are all US PS3 PSUs universal? Any easy things to remember to spot the ones that are?

[Xan]

Why do you need this? With PS3 games not having regional lockout...

According to this site any slim or super slim model should be safe.

[kamiboy]

The fat models are multi voltage as well.

[sodo_san]

just bought XRGB-MINI ,what is the best way to get the best picture for PS1 and PS2 to play on an LCD Samsung TV?

[Xan]

An RGB cable, preferably with sync on luma and the appropriate pinout for the mini-DIN adapter you are using.

[bobrocks95]

On that topic I'm curious if anybody knows of another current source for PS1/2 SCART other than retrogamingcables.

[eightbitminiboss]

On that topic I'm curious if anybody knows of another current source for PS1/2 SCART other than retrogamingcables.

Retro Console Accessories does when she has them in stock: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_saslop= ... es&_sop=10

[sodo_san]

appropriate pinout for the mini-DIN adapter you are using.

what do you mean by that? I am new here.

[beatsgo]

appropriate pinout for the mini-DIN adapter you are using.

what do you mean by that? I am new here.

http://www.gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id= ... amemeister
http://www.gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=av:playstationav

First option: PS2 to RGB 8-pin DIN Cable
Second option: RGB 8-pin DIN breakout cable with RCA input ports (you just need component cables with composite video for the PS1/PS2 AV cables). Shouldn't XRGB-mini comes standard with a RGB 8-pin DIN breakout cable?

[Xan]

appropriate pinout for the mini-DIN adapter you are using.

what do you mean by that? I am new here.

The mini should come with a JP-21 pinout adapter normally, but most cables you can buy have European SCART pinout. Looks the same but is incompatible.

[JBC]

Question:

I just hooked my PS3 up to my CRT with component cables. If I buy Raiden IV Overkill from PSN can I fullscreen tate?

[Voliko]

Here's a question: I have a small Sony CRT with a slight tilt, I'd say its about a 7-8 millimeters off. I always thought there was something wrong with the geometry somehow but upon closer inspection it seems the actual screen is tilted, as evidenced by the black, un-viewable portion on the sides of the screen being higher up on one side than the other at the bottom. Now, is there any way to go about fixing this? Is it possible to physically set it in a straight position after cracking open the monitor? A jank solution would be to prop up one side a bit, but that wouldn't address the picture being cut off at the top.

[Xan]

Some possible causes for that problem are listed here. #6 or #7 sound most plausible if your set was recently shipped or handled roughly. I have this same issue on one set and need to look into it, so do report back if you have luck with solving it...

[Immryr]

To get rgb from a super famicom do you just need the correct cable, or is there some modification which needs to be done?

[ZellSF]

Why do you need this? With PS3 games not having regional lockout...

According to this site any slim or super slim model should be safe.

Thanks, I read something else that confused me.

Reason is I need a secondary PS3 and I need a secondary US bluray player. Might as well get both in one device.