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Old 04-10-01 | 09:09 PM
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I just read in Gamepro about how great Dreamcast games look when you play them on a VGA monitor. Does anyone know exactly how to do this and what parts to buy?
Old 04-10-01 | 09:47 PM
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You need to get a VGA adapter, which you can get at some stores that sell Dreamcast games. Then you just plug that in where you usually plug the composite plugs in, with the other end going to the back of the monitor. You also need a sound input to get sound.
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I have it hooked up to my Hi Def ready TV with the VGA input. It looks amazing. I wish that the PS2 would come out with an adapter.
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we talked about this about a month ago - I got a VGA box and it was really worth it. I'd say the difference is almost as dramatic as VHS vs. DVD.
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I have it hooked up to my Hi Def ready TV with the VGA input. It looks amazing. I wish that the PS2 would come out with an adapter.
I did the same thing. It looks awesome!
Old 04-17-01 | 02:43 PM
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Has anyone compared the DC VGA graphics to a PS2 using the Component video cables?
Old 04-17-01 | 03:10 PM
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I have my PS2 using the svideo have not tried component. The DC looks a whole lot better than the PS2.

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