It's nice that you love PS2. And you will surely love this XCM Mega Cool VGA box too.
I can only say that PS2 is playing like never before. I had never imagined that I would be able to play all my PS2 games with such richness in color and enhanced picture quality.
The colors are truly beautiful through this amazingly Mega Cool VGA box. It is worth every penny I must tell you.
There is no lag whatsoever. You won't see any pixels like you see on SDTV. The picture is perfectly clear and the most important thing is the TEXT appears so clear that I jumped off my chair once the display appeared on my monitor for the first time. Every single character is crisp and clear, which was not the case on SDTV.
In the beginning before placing an order I was afraid about the quality and reliability of this product and the internet didn't help with any good reviews for this. But then I researched a lot, asked the experts and finally made a decision to go for it. And I don't regret a bit.
I was afraid because no one had reviewed this Mega cool thing for a ps2. There are lots of reviews for PS3, XBOX 360, Wii with videos. And they all look fabulous with this box no doubt. But the question was about PS2. Many said that I would be able to play only the games with Progressive Scan option with this box, which really scared me coz I was investing so much into this. That's almost the cost of the PS2. But I am very very happy to be lucky to find the best product.
I will surely create a video and put some images, once I get my cousin's 5 MP camera phone...lol!
But if anyone out there has a ps2 and wants to play all those titles in full glory, this is the cheapest solution with the best results for sure.(Unless off course you have all the money to get an HDTV)
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Uh oh, looks like I might have been better off getting this:
http://www.iso420.org/general/xcm_hdmi_blaster/index.htm
The XCM HDMI blaster, two people have got it and says it makes a big difference. Shit, guy is even using a 42" Regza TV like mine.
"The Nintendo Wii is limited to outputting a 480p signal which you can purchase component cables for. While this will get the most out of what the Wii can handle using the HDMI Blaster to upgrade the signal to 720p did make a difference. The clarity of the signal was amazing and surpasses the component only signal. Just make sure to set your Wii to display 480p and wide screen in it's setup menu."
"If you're looking for a way to get your older video gaming consoles hooked up to your HDTV in the best possible quality then this product will allow you to do just that. Any console that can output through a component cable will look much more crisp when using the HDMI Blaster."
Edited: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:53:48
Holy shit, this product is a 1080p scaler, it takes you components and turns it into 1080p and outputs via a VGA cable (most HDTVs have VGA inputs)
http://www.iso420.org/general/xcm_1080p_mega_cool_vga/index.htm
XCM 1080p Mega Cool VGA Box
"So how does it look? It looks freaking amazing! I tested out a XBOX 360, Nintendo Wii, XBOX™ and Playstation 2 and the picture quality was out of this world. Even more impressive was the XCM 1080p Mega Cool VGA box’s ability to upgrade the video signal to higher resolutions. You’d think switching from you’re old PS2’s™ old 620x480 resolution to 1080p (1920x1080) would make it look distorted or blurry, but it didn’t. The video signal retained its original quality and the result was stunning imagery.
What even impressed me more was the fact when using the XCM 1080p Mega Cool VGA box with the Nintendo Wii you could get rid of the nasty jagged polygon edges that bother a lot of people. Yeah, once you upgrade the 480i resolution to a higher one the jaggies (as they call them) disappear leaving you with a crystal clear picture."
Testing Displays
I wanted to test the XCM 1080p Mega Cool VGA box on various displays and ended up hooking it up to a normal CRT monitor, a LCD monitor and a HDTV. The CRT monitor displays 480i, 480p and 720p just fine, but couldn't display 1080i or 1080p as it was cropped off the screen.
The HDTV had no issues displaying at any resolution. However, it is kind of pointless to use the VGA input on a HDTV as they already have Component and HDMi inputs. Although, when using 480p and the Nintendo Wii the "jaggies" vanished whereas when using the component connection they were still there and the display when enlarged by the television looked aweful compared to the XCM 1080p Mega Cool VGA box's 1080p upscanning. So I guess there is one advantage of using the XCM 1080p Mega Cool VGA box on a HDTV with VGA input - the Nintendo Wii."
Edited: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:33:42
Damnit the mega cool VGA box looks slick.
£76 though, with free postage. It's USB powered too so you can plug the end into your Wii USB port.
Just buy all of these converters, GG, and write up detailed reviews for each. Then write a top 5 list, so we know which one is the best. Do it, GG. Take several big ones for the team.
DO IT.
DO IT.
Ravenprose said:Just buy all of these converters, GG, and write up detailed reviews for each. Then write a top 5 list, so we know which one is the best. Do it, GG. Take several big ones for the team.
DO IT.
DO IT.
You know how hard it was just hunting down these products and reviews already?
I posted reviews. I bought the Coosis one. It's up to you bastards to buy the others and test them.
Suckers, I don't have an HDTV.
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Tell me to get back to rewriting this site so it's not horrible on mobileYodariquo said:Suckers, I don't have an HDTV.
Neither do I. Toshiba 20" SDTV, FTW! 
Well, it's obvious the Mega Cool VGA from XCM is the best.
It renders up to 1080p, it accepts interlaced and progressive inputs at any standard resolution. It works in any region NTSC and PAL, its USB powered it looks slick, it delivers a crystal clear picture and completely eliminates jaggies on an HDTV with Wii.
Also it will work with any device with a component output - PS2, Xbox etc.
(All according to the review of course.)
gamingeek said:You know how hard it was just hunting down these products and reviews already?
I posted reviews. I bought the Coosis one. It's up to you bastards to buy the others and test them.
Can do! If you buy me a Sony Bravia 32"! 
Bricks.... raining down on your face.
gamingeek said:Bricks.... raining down on your face.
Well if that's the way you feel. 
Make it a 3d TV instead!
Sa'll good as long as the bricks don't rain donw on the TV.
Edited: Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:24:13
Foolz said:gamingeek said:Bricks.... raining down on your face.Well if that's the way you feel.
Sa'll good as long as the bricks don't rain donw on the TV.
This will not protect you.
Oh shoot, some searching around has yieled results. The Mega Cool 1080p VGA box is only £56 here as opposed to £75-90 in other places.
http://discoazul.co.uk/xcm-1080p-mega-cool-vga-box-ps2-ps3-xbox360-wii-psp-slim-gc.html
EDIT:
With postage, £69 pffft.
Edited: Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:08:47
Well I did some more digging, seems that the mega cool might not be perfect for everyone, some said that it doesn't fit the weirdo resolution of their monitors. Some say it had vertical artifacts, others say that changing the resolution fixes that.
A few said that PS2 and PSP doesn't display well.
One dude said that it had green faded lines behind his PS2 picture.
No real complaints about wii output so far.
I found another source which is only £58 inc. shipping. They only have one item in stock though so I'm not going to say where.
Uh, researching more, came across one guy who said it worked flawlessly and now this guy said about the Mega Cool VGA box:
Steel hard on confirmed? I dont know, some of these positive impressions almost sound like the maker of the damn thing faking impressions.
Kay I dug up customer reviews of the Mega Cool VGA, all scores are out of 5 stars
Works but PS2 & PSP disappointing
I bought this so that i could connect my PS2 through my new LCD monitor. It does the job i can play the PS2 on my monitor but the graphics look grainy and lower quality than what it does on my TV. Tried my PSP with it as well with again disappointing results. Going to fiddle with it more to see if i can get it to produce better quality video, otherwise will stick with PS2 on my TV.
3
Not Bad
I guess this is an optional choice to buy it or not, it is still a good thing though.
5
Can be better
Make what´s say but don´t 720 resolution what make no usable in some tv´s
4
Poor image quality with PS2
I used the XCM Box to connect my PlayStation 2 to a Samsung 20" 1680 x 1050 LCD display. It did the job, but produced an annoying background pattern of dark green horizontal lines. This isn't noticeable during bright scenes but is quite distracting during dark ones.
2
chinkai!chinkai! yeah! lol
chinkai this product only comes with the vga box, no cables. you have to buy your own!
5
No title
i#m using it with my ps3 and wiii and have no problems. excellent video quality for that small and chep box! (games, bluerays, ...)
i', using that with the xcm cable v3
5
do not have component cable inside package ?
I've just bought this VGAbox today.Inside the package,I have a VGAbox , usb and usage instruction.It doesn't have component cable inside the package ?
someone please let me know.
thank
5
Horrible...
Do not even bother wasting your money on this one. It has horrible ghosting issues when converting component signals to VGA. Even on the highest resolution, games are rendered virtually unplayable, the colours are atrocious and it is extremely pixellated. Tested using Xbox 360 & PS2.
1
Great quality!!
I bought this device approximately 2 months ago for my PS3 and I am very satisfied with it!! It is even possible to put to it its PS2!! A lot choice of resolutions! For my part I turn(shoot) on 1600*1200 on 1 cathode-ray screen!! It is the must in YUV especially if you possess 1 PS3!!
5
Nice VGA Box
I've bought this vga box two months ago, image quality is verry nice with Xbox (1080p) but it isn't necessary for Wii because the output resolution is only 640*480.
Only problem, i have a pixel line of 1 cm like a mirror on the right but it isn't verry embarrassing...
3
Amazingly Mega Cool VGA Box!
I hooked up my PS2 to my 18.5 inch lcd monitor using this XCM Mega Cool VGA box and wow what a sight to witness it was! I have the normal third party component av cables, but now I am planning to get the official sony component av cable to get even better picture quality. It shows picture without any lag. The text is way much clearer and sharper. This is the best VGA box you want for any console out there today in the market. I have seen other videos showing this box working with Wii, XBOX360, PS3 and they all were superb. But I never found a good video for PS2, still I risked buying it, and I am not regretting. It's worth every penny. But I had to shell out extra 32 dollars for the custom duty and octroi crap. If only play-asia had mentioned lower price on the package, I would have escaped paying that. But anyways, I am loving this thing and it's beautiful indeed!
5
Great for PS3 / 360, bad for Wii / PS2
I bought this comverter box so I could use my Wii with my Dell 23" full-HD 1080p monitor. The results were lacking - while the image was *definitely* sharper and up-converted, the colors were washed out, and blocky scan lines were easy to spot. However, when I hooked up a Playstation 3 and set the video output to 1080i, it looked superb, with great color balance and no noticeable scan lines.
This VGA box is lag-free, and great for hooking your HD console up to your monitor. However, if you aim to use an SD or ED console, such as the PS2 or Wii, don't bother, as you're better off with a good pair of component cables and a TV that supports 480p.
3
good
you get what ur paying for i suggest people with monitor res 1680x1050 pass this product, cus the quaility is not that great for it, but if your res is 1600x1200 then get this for sure^^
4
Great quality!!!
Although the PS2's picture quality becomes quite ugly, the PS3's is amped alot higher. You can see more detailed stuff on your screen as opposed to a composite cable.
screen size is adjustable which is good, coz you can choose your own size. Switching between PS3/PS2 and PC is quick and easy.
Tested with PS2, PS3 and PC on my 19inch Samsung SyncMaster 930B monitor.
5
Beautiful
I plugged in everything turned on my Ps3 and wow this VGA box is incredible. The video quality is superb. Perfect for the PS3 and the Xbox 360. I have no idea why the other viewers dont like it.
5
Perfecto
I dont know what the pother reviewers are talking about. this box was shipped to me rather fast. It works perfectly. clear no lag. I'm using a 22" Samsung dvi/vga. 1680 x 1050. This product is great as far as im concerned.
5
Well this VGA box has lots of problems ... first of all it only ships with USB cable . Second is you have to get a gender converter to convert VGA input.. Third you have to get audio link cables and extra VGA cable... Fourth it was failed to pass 100% correct signals either from PC or any console...
You have to use original VGA cables (gold plated) to get best result .. but it can help you to get 98% of actual signal..
If you put a blank dark light plane color on your LCD screen. You can able to find some diagonal lines which was disturbing your actual display quality and you can also see slightly blur on some places on your screen....
But if you can compromise those problems that is for you and it pass approx 98% of actual signals form PC and Console....
So best deal is that .... Go to the market and buy a new LCD for your console .. that is the best investment of your money...
Don't waste money .. it is hard earned...
2
Best VGA box for the Wii
Finally a VGA box that can handle the PAL 576i.
Now I can launch my old NGC games on my VGA screen.
I was using the Vdigi and the XCM 1080P but now this one is the ONLY one to acquire if you want the best VGA box for your Wii.
The only issue is about the image quality, not as good as the Vdigi or the XCM 1080P.
4
It's not really cool!
Thank you first the team for the fast service!
But the quality from this VGA box is not good! the picture is not good too compare the vga box xcm 1080p!
I have tested a lot vga box( Vdigi, X2vga2, xrgb2+, xcm)
2
It looks like for every bad review, someone hurries to post a good one, to even out things a bit. 
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Doesn't help that this guy is a 2D retro whore. I wanted to see 3D shots, but yeah, resized (thanks Raven) I can see the difference.
With any luck I will have mine by Wed/Thurs. But the snow might slow down delivery. I dont have a camera here at the moment so I wont be able to get pics.
The good thing is that unlike the GAF guy suggested it wont be my TV scaler vs the HD universal converters scaler. I hooked up my upscaling 1080p dvd player via HDMI and the TV let me apply its Resolution + on top of that.