non PS2 owner, has some questions for you guys

I\'ve been a die hard computer gamer, and I\'ll admit it that computer gaming is on the verge of dying (in my own opinion), I
\'ve owned a few consoles and never played them much, because at the time computer games had more to offer for my needs. So now I\'m thinking of getting a PS2, here are some questions.

1.  Is there any way to hook a PS2 to a Sony 19" monitor?  That would be sweet because besides my big screen tv, I have an old junk tv, so if it wouldn\'t work, I\'d have to go out and buy a new tv.

2.  Is Sony planning on any price cut on the system when the Xbox comes out?  I think retail price on one is $299 right?

3.  If no monitor support is available, what kind of TV do you guys recommend for playing on?

Thanks for any responses
Wheeler

Yes there is an adapter you can purchase that allows a PS2 to be hooked to a monitor


Price cut should happen this Holiday Season expect $250.00


ANy higer end TV will do SOny Wega\'s are recommended, but its also recommended that you use component or S-Video cables for these TVs for better pic quality

What is the Brand name of this adapter, exactly...so I can order one.

I\'m pretty much sold on one now, because I\'m 100% sure that a PS2 game would look better on my monitor than tv, and Sony Wega tv\'s are pretty expensive last time I checked.

I believe its called a VGA adapter but official brand name I can\'t help you with

others here will know, check back tommorow and someone should have an answer for you

If I\'m not mistaken there are NO VGA adapters available for the PS2 at the moment.

I dont think there is a proper VGA box,but there is a product that acts like one,it adds more lines to the image or something i am not sure,but i think there will be one in a couple of months.

Sorry guys, but there are VGA Boxes for PS2 !
I don´t know where you life jwheeler, but there is a very good Game and Hardwarestore here in Germany: http://www.gamefreax.de ... they do have an english spoken page, where you can find this one (about 50$) ! But there must be other pages who have VGA Boxes... ask MIKE@Gamefreax for some information, or visit the Forum !

[Bladez]

All I can say is buy any tv but don\'t buy a projection screen, it will screw it up.  Otherwise follow the guys advice above.:rolleyes:

I think it would be neat to play my ps2 games on a monitor..... I should take a look at this..... instead of buying a TV for my room I can just use this monitor!:)

i dont think its a good idea to play PS2 games on a monitor..Metropolis Street Racer for DC had jaggie..and on a monitor is showed even more..
since ALOT of Ps2 games have jaggies i wouldnt suggest playing it on a monitor...

Ive got a sony tirnitron monitor. dont have my ps2 hooked up to it though. maybe u should get on eof those or just buy a sony 32 in or 36 incher.

Don\'t buy Sony WEGA tvs.  They\'re overpriced.  I repeat overpriced.  Just because the tube is flat, doesn\'t mean it should double the price of a curved tube tvs.  No HDTV support if it around 21 - 27 inches, no digital.  And some doesn\'t include component cables.  If I were you, I would go for Toshiba flat screen or Panasonic flat tube.  They\'re cheaper and they give equally same quality and even includes component video input.  If you are going for 32" and higher, don\'t buy projection tv because it would likely burn the projector.  Go for HDTV widescreen or high definition tv.  A 34" panasonic flat and widescreen cost about $3500 which is kinda of expensive.  The quality is as good as a computer monitors.

But for a cheaper way, I recommend you wait till sony ship their first party VGA adapter or you can buy 3rd parties but it wouldn\'t be a true VGA port but rather line doublers $30.