_Playing PS2 on widescreen monitor

[sirshafty]

I'm trying to find a way to play my PS2 on my LCD monitor since I got rid of the tv in my room. Obviously, I can't just use an adaptor, because the monitor is not NTSC, among other reasons. So what do I need in order to hook it up? Would a video capture card suffice? And in that case, since all I want the card to do is route my PS2 signal to the monitor, could I use a really cheap one for this? Or will a cheap card show low quality? Finally, the monitor is widescreen, so how will that affect my ability to play? Thanks in advance.

Monitor: LG L204WT

Also, I thought of using a converter similar to this link, though I can't seem to find one that will convert NTSC to 1680x1050, or any other 1.6:1 ratio.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/...8335&CatId=1430

[bigstusexy]

That link didn't work and you don't want to use a capture card. They typically have a delay in what you see. What you want is a signal converter there are a few around but onone of them really good, just expect to see slightly blury video on your sharp monitor. I don't have any suggestions on which ones to get but if I see on (and I don't loose this thread) I'll point it out.

[sirshafty]

K, thanks for looking into it for me. From what I've read in the mutlitude of forums I've looked at regarding this issue, there really is no good way of attaching a PS2 or similar console to a 16:10 monitor. No matter what, the quality will be lacking. Ah well, guess I'll have to upgrade and get a new tv.

[Vroshnak]

I'm also interested in playing PS2, PS3, Xbox360, etc. on my 1680x1050 computer monitor.

http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/1066/compro_videomate_v600_external_tv_tuner_hdtv_up_...050/index.html

Would this thing work for PS2? Would it also support PS3 and Xbox360? Am I getting the full graphics capability of the consoles that way? Am I losing something?

I have a TripleHead2Go and three 22" widescreen 1680x1050 monitors, and this is the area I want to do all my gaming. I want to be able to play console games or watch TV on one of the side monitors by flicking a switch or whatever.

[RedFarmer]

This is probably what you are looking for:
http://www.psxcare.com/product.php?xProd=73&xSec=28

And here's another:
http://www.psxcare.com/product.php?xProd=125

The page is in swedish though.