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ycbs · 06-24-2004, 11:53 AM

I read somewhere (not here at OS) a few weeks back about using an S-video cable for the PS2. Someone said it really improved the visuals. I found one at Best Buy for less than $10 that is compatible with all four current consoles and decided to see if this was legit or not.

Let me tell you, it was amazing the difference it made for the PS2. I could tell a huge difference in NHL 2004 for the PS2. No joke, with the S-video cable it looks like it is an X-Box game. The color, contrast, sharpness and overall graphics were all easily noticeably better.

I tried using the S-video for the X-Box with MVP 2004, but only noticed a very slight improvement in picture quality. I have a regular old JVC picture-tube TV, by the way.

Anyways, it won't help with NCAA's slow load or sim times for the PS2, but it definitely reduces the gap when it comes to visuals between the two systems, at least on EA games it seems. I only hate I just got around to getting one.

horsemen · 06-24-2004, 12:11 PM

S-video is nice if it is the best your TV supports but if you can go component, make the leap to that. It will help your visuals even more.

BleedPurple · 06-24-2004, 12:20 PM

Many, many PS2 cables on eBay, both S-video (better) and component (best). Prices around $5-10, no reason not to have one. You will not regret it.

Wsv771 · 06-24-2004, 12:36 PM

I have component cables now, but the jump in visuals was WAY more noticable when I went from composite to S-Video. When I went component, it was a boost, but not as big IMO.

radoslaw77 · 06-24-2004, 12:38 PM

Can someone post a link to an s-video and to a component cable? I am such an idiot that I couldn't find either.

Thanks.

APD0290 · 06-24-2004, 12:42 PM

Which one is the ones with the white, yellow, and red wires that you plug into your TV?

gobucks · 06-24-2004, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Wsv771 said:
I have component cables now, but the jump in visuals was WAY more noticable when I went from composite to S-Video. When I went component, it was a boost, but not as big IMO.

But the jump fron composite to component is even greater.

horsemen · 06-24-2004, 01:42 PM

Quote:

APD0290 said:
Which one is the ones with the white, yellow, and red wires that you plug into your TV?

That is you basic composite cable, which is the norm and below S-Video and component in terms of picture quality.

06-24-2004, 11:53 AM	#1
ycbs MVP OVR: 7 Join Date: Jan 2004	Tip for people with PS2 version of NCAA Football I read somewhere (not here at OS) a few weeks back about using an S-video cable for the PS2. Someone said it really improved the visuals. I found one at Best Buy for less than $10 that is compatible with all four current consoles and decided to see if this was legit or not. Let me tell you, it was amazing the difference it made for the PS2. I could tell a huge difference in NHL 2004 for the PS2. No joke, with the S-video cable it looks like it is an X-Box game. The color, contrast, sharpness and overall graphics were all easily noticeably better. I tried using the S-video for the X-Box with MVP 2004, but only noticed a very slight improvement in picture quality. I have a regular old JVC picture-tube TV, by the way. Anyways, it won't help with NCAA's slow load or sim times for the PS2, but it definitely reduces the gap when it comes to visuals between the two systems, at least on EA games it seems. I only hate I just got around to getting one.

06-24-2004, 12:11 PM	#2
horsemen Pro OVR: 5 Join Date: Jun 2003	Re: Tip for people with PS2 version of NCAA Football S-video is nice if it is the best your TV supports but if you can go component, make the leap to that. It will help your visuals even more.

06-24-2004, 12:20 PM	#3
BleedPurple Rookie OVR: 1 Join Date: Jul 2003	Re: Tip for people with PS2 version of NCAA Football Many, many PS2 cables on eBay, both S-video (better) and component (best). Prices around $5-10, no reason not to have one. You will not regret it.

06-24-2004, 12:36 PM	#4
Wsv771 Pro OVR: 6 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina	Re: Tip for people with PS2 version of NCAA Football I have component cables now, but the jump in visuals was WAY more noticable when I went from composite to S-Video. When I went component, it was a boost, but not as big IMO.

06-24-2004, 12:38 PM	#5
radoslaw77 Rookie OVR: 2 Join Date: Jun 2004	Re: Tip for people with PS2 version of NCAA Football Can someone post a link to an s-video and to a component cable? I am such an idiot that I couldn't find either. Thanks.

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06-24-2004, 12:42 PM	#6
APD0290 Pro OVR: 7 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Massachusetts	Re: Tip for people with PS2 version of NCAA Football Which one is the ones with the white, yellow, and red wires that you plug into your TV?

06-24-2004, 12:49 PM	#7
gobucks Pro OVR: 6 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cleveland, OH	Re: Tip for people with PS2 version of NCAA Football Quote: *Wsv771 said:* I have component cables now, but the jump in visuals was WAY more noticable when I went from composite to S-Video. When I went component, it was a boost, but not as big IMO. But the jump fron composite to component is even greater.

06-24-2004, 01:42 PM	#8
horsemen Pro OVR: 5 Join Date: Jun 2003	Re: Tip for people with PS2 version of NCAA Football Quote: *APD0290 said:* Which one is the ones with the white, yellow, and red wires that you plug into your TV? That is you basic composite cable, which is the norm and below S-Video and component in terms of picture quality.

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