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Can't connect my PS2 to the TV

  • 22-01-2006 9:46pm
    #1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,746 ✭✭✭


    I've got a PS2 and I've recently got a TV as well.

    The problem is that I can't connect the two! The cable on the PS2 looks like this:

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    That was fine when I was using it on a TV that accepted those inputs but unfortunately the only input on the TV looks like this:

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    I'm sure it's quite simple to fix but I just don't know what cable/connector I should be looking for or where to get it.

    Anyone got advice? (Apologies for the crappiness of the photos.)


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,937 ✭✭✭dingding


    You should be able to get in any TV shop. or even PC World or similar. What you need is a scart plug that plugs onto the socket on the television and 3 coloured sockets for the cable. :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,156 ✭✭✭Zhane


    dingding wrote:
    You should be able to get in any TV shop. or even PC World or similar. What you need is a scart plug that plugs onto the socket on the television and 3 coloured sockets for the cable. :)
    He actually should have got an adaptor with the console.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,131 ✭✭✭subway


    Zhane wrote:
    He actually should have got an adaptor with the console.
    yep,

    if yopu bought it new the adaptor is probably in the box somewhere.
    if not,
    go to any electrical store - the part should be about 3 - 7 euro depeendign on the shop,
    composite to scart is what you need


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,746 ✭✭✭0utshined


    Thanks guys.

    Now I know what I'm looking for it should be handy enough. I do seem to recall getting something when I got the console now you mention it, but that was a few years ago. I haven't had a TV for a while and it must have got lost along the way.

    Thanks again.

    **Edit : Thanks Subway, I'll try and pick one up tomorrow but it's usefull to know how much it's going to cost.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,063 ✭✭✭MontgomeryClift


    Get a proper SCART cable instead of a SCART adaptor for the 3 plugs. The picture quality will be better.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,753 ✭✭✭qz


    Get a proper SCART cable instead of a SCART adaptor for the 3 plugs. The picture quality will be better.

    A scart-scart cable won't work with the PS2, the adaptor is the only option.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,225 ✭✭✭Ciaran500


    He's talking about a RGB lead, which will give a better picture.

    e.g:
    dsc002401hn.jpg


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,746 ✭✭✭0utshined


    Cheers lads,

    I picked up Composite to Scart connection earlier today, they didn't have any RGB leads and I was anxious to get back gaming on it. It worked a treat and I've got it up and running.

    Thanks again,
    0.


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