How Can I Make My PS2 Look Better on My Monitor.

[SMURFATAR]

I have my PS2 Slim connected to my PC monitor via an HDMI with a converter. Everything works fine, but the picture quality is not the greatest. Everything just looks fuzzy and unclear. I understand the graphics are not the best, but if my memory serves me correctly, the picture quality used to be a lot better when I played it as a child. So, on to my question: is there anyway to improve the console's picture quality at all while still using my current monitor??

 

[Mark RM]

https://www.amazon.com/Portta-YPbPr-Component-Converter-support/dp/B003VJ9RP6
Is one idea, using the better output from your PS/2.

But that won't fix the blurry problem of playing a 480i or 480p game on a 1080p monitor. It's just not a native resolution so it's going to look like crap.

One way to make it look less like you've eight beers is to hook it up to a 720p monitor and give that a shot.

 

[chris4super_dawg]

it is possible that the adapter is making it look that way or the ps2 is not really compatible for newer monitors like what we have today try possibly getting a new and better hdmi cable or try different adapters

 

[SMURFATAR]

https://www.amazon.com/Portta-YPbPr-Component-Converter-support/dp/B003VJ9RP6
Is one idea, using the better output from your PS/2.

But that won't fix the blurry problem of playing a 480i or 480p game on a 1080p monitor. It's just not a native resolution so it's going to look like crap.

One way to make it look less like you've eight beers is to hook it up to a 720p monitor and give that a shot.

I did more research and found that an "upscaler" is the way to go, but this article makes it seem like I need a SCART connection, but isn't that a European thing?

 

[chris4super_dawg]

Scart is part of old technology if it works with the ps2 then I would consider getting it even if it is European. If it doesn’t fit or match with possible adapters or the console itself I would consider trying my suggestion with new adapters or maybe a new monitor

 

[SMURFATAR]

Scart is part of old technology if it works with the ps2 then I would consider getting it even if it is European. If it doesn’t fit or match with possible adapters or the console itself I would consider trying my suggestion with new adapters or maybe a new monitor

It seems like ditching the composite cables and just using a SCART cable like this, along with an upscaler such as this one, is the way to go.

 

[Mark RM]

It's definitely better but it will still look a little chunky, there's only so much you can do with a low res image. Think of what it look like when you really zoom in on a photo.

But overall a good plan.

 

[SMURFATAR]

It's definitely better but it will still look a little chunky, there's only so much you can do with a low res image. Think of what it look like when you really zoom in on a photo.

But overall a good plan.

Ill give that a shot and will report back once I see the results.

 

[SMURFATAR]

I can definitely say that a SCART cable and an upscaler are much better than a component cable, but emulation still looks better. I'm unable to force my monitor into a 4:30 aspect ratio, because it's a PC monitor and not a TV. I have a feeling that a 4:3 aspect ratio would improve things, but emulation is still the best option.

 

[Mark RM]

Thanks for letting us know.