Xploder HDTV Game Player for PlayStation 2

**luv_mist** · 08-02-2006, 10:32 PM

Re: Xploder HDTV Game Player for PlayStation 2

Thing I'm curious to know is how much it will improve the graphics in games. Like, I played NBA 2K5 on the PS2 & XBOX and the XBOX clearly was refined a whole lot more because of its sheer power over the PS2. Even though it's put out that much, will it be worth it? I don't know. I'm just a little loss. If this turns out to be wonderful, I might just have to scoop up a nice CRT sooner rather than later.......

**CaptainZombie** · 08-02-2006, 10:37 PM

Re: Xploder HDTV Game Player for PlayStation 2

Originally posted by luv_mist

Thing I'm curious to know is how much it will improve the graphics in games. Like, I played NBA 2K5 on the PS2 & XBOX and the XBOX clearly was refined a whole lot more because of its sheer power over the PS2. Even though it's put out that much, will it be worth it? I don't know. I'm just a little loss. If this turns out to be wonderful, I might just have to scoop up a nice CRT sooner rather than later.......

I'd pick this thing up in a heartbeat if it does the job.

**Jonesy** · 08-03-2006, 01:34 AM

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Wouldn't it just mean you would get high definition jaggies instead of SD ones? It's not making the ps2 anymore powerfull or so wouldn't the games just look more noticeably crap on a HD screen (particularly a big one)?

Please correct me if i'm wrong because i'm far from tech head.

**CaptainZombie** · 08-03-2006, 08:37 AM

Re: Xploder HDTV Game Player for PlayStation 2

Originally posted by Jonesy

Wouldn't it just mean you would get high definition jaggies instead of SD ones? It's not making the ps2 anymore powerfull or so wouldn't the games just look more noticeably crap on a HD screen (particularly a big one)?

Please correct me if i'm wrong because i'm far from tech head.

I don't know, but I think this software may kind of work like BLEEM did on the Dreamcast. I think it may help enhance the game's graphics to a certain degree, but no one really knows until this thing releases.

I'm also very skeptical, but excited if it is true.

**ExtremeGamer** · 08-03-2006, 08:50 AM

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It'll just upscale the picture, it's not like the games will all of a sudden be jaw dropping.

**CaptainZombie** · 08-03-2006, 09:16 AM

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Originally posted by ExtremeGamer

It'll just upscale the picture, it's not like the games will all of a sudden be jaw dropping.

I was thinking the same thing, that this will do what the upscale DVD players do and just enhance the picture a bit.

**ExtremeGamer** · 08-03-2006, 09:19 AM

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Originally posted by candyman56

I was thinking the same thing, that this will do what the upscale DVD players do and just enhance the picture a bit.

Except almost all DVD's are anamorhpic, where PS2 games aren't, which will lead to many jaggies.

**CaptainZombie** · 08-03-2006, 09:50 AM

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Originally posted by ExtremeGamer

Except almost all DVD's are anamorhpic, where PS2 games aren't, which will lead to many jaggies.

EG, do you have an upscale DVD player? If you do is it worth the upgrade?

**ExtremeGamer** · 08-03-2006, 09:53 AM

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Originally posted by candyman56

EG, do you have an upscale DVD player? If you do is it worth the upgrade?

Nope... The few I looked at didn't improve the picture enough to warrant the $150 for one. ($100 for the player at least and $30-50 for the HDMI cable)

**CaptainZombie** · 08-03-2006, 10:26 AM

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Originally posted by ExtremeGamer

Nope... The few I looked at didn't improve the picture enough to warrant the $150 for one. ($100 for the player at least and $30-50 for the HDMI cable)

Cool, thanks man. That's one thing that I was going to buy sometime back an upscale DVD player, but I decided against it since I never thought that it would help the picture quality.

**Seether4113** · 08-03-2006, 09:10 PM

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Originally posted by candyman56

Cool, thanks man. That's one thing that I was going to buy sometime back an upscale DVD player, but I decided against it since I never thought that it would help the picture quality.

I have the newest Sony upconverting DVD player. I see a slight difference with the HDMI. I would say if you are looking for a new dvd player, go ahead and get an upconverter. If you already have a good dvd player, just stick with it and save your money.

**CaptainZombie** · 08-04-2006, 07:50 PM

Re: Xploder HDTV Game Player for PlayStation 2

New Update over at IGN:

There is also a list of FAQS on the product.

http://gear.ign.com/articles/723/723551p1.html

"Xploder's recent announcement of a software solution that allows the PlayStation 2 to output High-Def resolutions, including 720p and 1080i, has stirred a great deal of interest and questions on the internet. The company released an update today, announcing European release dates and an FAQ on how the company has coaxed the PS2 to output massively higher resolutions than was previously possible.

According to the new release, the Xploder HDTV Game Player and HDTV Movie Player, previously announced as separate products, will now be combined into a single software package that shall be known as the HDTV Player for PS2. The product is currently scheduled for launch in the UK on September 1st with a suggested retail price of 29.99 Pounds, or 49.99 Euro."

**ExtremeGamer** · 08-04-2006, 08:07 PM

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I know you're buying this Candy, you can't resist.

**CaptainZombie** · 08-04-2006, 08:24 PM

Re: Xploder HDTV Game Player for PlayStation 2

Originally posted by ExtremeGamer

I know you're buying this Candy, you can't resist.

If it works as advertised, I am going to.

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