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RGB->VGA Converters/Boxes

3 replies · 1,053 views · Started 30 January 2003

Yes, a bit. I tried to post a topic, but it f'ed up. Here it is:

Does anyone here use a VGA box/converter for their consoles?

I've got a crappy old TV and I'd like to be able to play games on my PC monitor, since I can't very well use the PC and play a console at the same time. That leaves a perfectly good 19" monitor to waste while I'm using this 10 year old pos tv.

Anyhow, since there aren't any official vga converters, can anyone recommend a decent one and give some pros/cons on them? Are they known to produce any graphical glitches or quality loss? Also, are they compatible with all games? I noticed the back of Metroid Prime says "Progressive scan compatible" while Sonic Adventure 2: Battle doesn't.

I've been looking at this one VGA box that has 4 Composite inputs, 1 VGA input, and 1 VGA output along with a sound output jack. (you can see it here )
Is this a decent model? If so, what's a good price on it?

FYI, the inputs on that are likely composite, not RGB. However, you are likely looking for composite instead of RGB so it balances out.