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I want to buy a RGB scart cable for my PS1 as I heard that's the best connection possible for a console. So what's the best brand and product name I can buy? Some companies make multiple RGB leads so I want the best one they do.
WickedWare wrote:
> So does that mean I can buy a RGB scart lead with gold connectors for
> the PS2 and it'll work with the PS One, too?
Yep. The cable I use with my PS2 is the cable I bought for my PS1 about 4 years ago.
> So does that mean I can buy a RGB scart lead with gold connectors for
> the PS2 and it'll work with the PS One, too?
Yep. The cable I use with my PS2 is the cable I bought for my PS1 about 4 years ago.
WòókieeMøn§†€® wrote:
> It doesn't matter whether you buy a PS1 or PS2 lead, as they are
> identical.
So does that mean I can buy a RGB scart lead with gold connectors for the PS2 and it'll work with the PS One, too?
> It doesn't matter whether you buy a PS1 or PS2 lead, as they are
> identical.
So does that mean I can buy a RGB scart lead with gold connectors for the PS2 and it'll work with the PS One, too?
I was thinking of going for a Blaze RGB scart. But Blase do a few makes so I'm not sure which one to go for. And when they advertise their RGB scart leads I hope they are just that, RGB.
WòókieeMøn§†€® wrote:
> it is quite possible to buy an RGB SCART cable which is not
> truly RGB, but only wired for the same composite signal you get
> through the cable that came with your PS2
I know - I've had one, and returned it.
> it is quite possible to buy an RGB SCART cable which is not
> truly RGB, but only wired for the same composite signal you get
> through the cable that came with your PS2
I know - I've had one, and returned it.
It doesn't matter whether you buy a PS1 or PS2 lead, as they are identical.
Beware though, as not all SCART leads are what htey claim to be!
You must make sure that you get a true RGB SCART lead, with all pins present in the connector. If all pins aren't present, don't buy it. Even if it does have all the pins, make sure that the packaging clearly states "RGB SCART" - it is possible to have all the pins present, but not all of them connected.
Before you put the new cable in place, check and remember the visual quality with your existing cable; then fit your new cable and check again. The picture should be much clearer, brighter and sharper. If it isn't (i.e. there are fuzzy edges, colours are dull etc.), your cable is NOT true RGB quality, and you should take it back for a refund; it is quite possible to buy an RGB SCART cable which is not truly RGB, but only wired for the same composite signal you get through the cable that came with your PS2; SCART can carry a number of different signals simultaneously.
Brand is largely irrelevant - I got a Game own-brand cable for £5.99 and it's perfect. Unless you have a very high-spec TV, you won't notice any difference between a cheap cable or an expensive one.
Beware though, as not all SCART leads are what htey claim to be!
You must make sure that you get a true RGB SCART lead, with all pins present in the connector. If all pins aren't present, don't buy it. Even if it does have all the pins, make sure that the packaging clearly states "RGB SCART" - it is possible to have all the pins present, but not all of them connected.
Before you put the new cable in place, check and remember the visual quality with your existing cable; then fit your new cable and check again. The picture should be much clearer, brighter and sharper. If it isn't (i.e. there are fuzzy edges, colours are dull etc.), your cable is NOT true RGB quality, and you should take it back for a refund; it is quite possible to buy an RGB SCART cable which is not truly RGB, but only wired for the same composite signal you get through the cable that came with your PS2; SCART can carry a number of different signals simultaneously.
Brand is largely irrelevant - I got a Game own-brand cable for £5.99 and it's perfect. Unless you have a very high-spec TV, you won't notice any difference between a cheap cable or an expensive one.
I want to buy a RGB scart cable for my PS1 as I heard that's the best connection possible for a console. So what's the best brand and product name I can buy? Some companies make multiple RGB leads so I want the best one they do.