Will an S-video cable really make a difference with my PS2?

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#1 cyn0sure
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The other day, I discovered that my TV has an S-video input in the back. So, I'm thinking about buying and installing an S-video cable for my PS2. Now, I already know that a true component video cable in conjunction with a HDTV will greatly improve the graphics of a PS2 game (provided, that game has progressive scan graphics mode). But what about an S-video cable with a standard TV, with a PS2 game in its default graphics mode? Will that improve the graphics at least a little bit? (I'm thinking - hoping - it will improve the image sharpness and/or clarity, at least alittle bit.) Or will an S-video cable really make no difference at all, compared to the standard RCA cable?

I would appreciate some informed opinions here.

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#2 mohmaaytah
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I use SCART which is the S-Video equivalent here in Europe and the difference is quite noticeable. To me it seems the colors are richer and more vivid. Overall I think it is a good purchase as the cables arent all that expensive.
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#3 tomarlyn
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I have RGB Scart which is similar, but yes it will make the image sharper (especially noticeable on an LCD TV).

Standard:

With S-Video:

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#4 cyn0sure
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Overall I think it is a good purchase as the cables arent all that expensive.mohmaaytah

An S-cable will cost me only $15. It's handling my humongous TV,seated in our living room's entertainment center, and messing with the labyrinth of wires behind that, that makes me hesitate to try this out. (See, I discovered my TV has an S-cable input in the back because I happened across the owner's manual, the other day.)

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#5 cyn0sure
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Overall I think it is a good purchase as the cables arent all that expensive.mohmaaytah

An S-cable will cost me only $15. It's handling my humongous TV,seated in our living room's entertainment center, and messing with the labyrinth of wires behind that, that makes me hesitate to try this out. (See, I discovered my TV has an S-cable input in the back because I happened across the owner's manual, the other day.)

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I say test it out, if you get it from wal-mart and you don't see a difference just return it for your money back.
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#7 mohmaaytah
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Just look at those pictures up there. That will be $15 well spent.
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#8 Codename33
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Can the ps2 support Component cables, or is S-video the best cable for the ps2?
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I bought Monster Cable S-video with my PS2 on 4 years ago. Two up thumb!
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how do you know if your tv can support it
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#11 Kage1
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I use S-Video on my PS2 and I see a difference from component on my SDTV. Sharper picture.
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Can the ps2 support Component cables, or is S-video the best cable for the ps2?Codename33
No, you can get component. I use it.
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#13 Coldmace
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Get an S-Video cable as soon as possible. It makes quite a difference. You might not think so at first, but try going back to the standard AV after a few hours playing, and you will see that your money was well spent.