PS2 goes 1080I!!! GT4 will be first game!

[TIPS List]

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The Sony engineers have found a way to make PS2 games in 1080i -
something nobody thought was possible due to a very small amount of
frame buffer memory. Gran Turismo 4 is the first game using 1080i, and
it requires that your component input be able to sync to 480i as well as
1080i, since the menus are in 480i. The reviews are fantastic, and this
opens the door for other new games for PS2 to use 1080i as well...

Jason

[akirby]

saw that option in the menu. I guess I'll have to spring for the component cables and find an extra input. S video over a 30' run of Cat 5 sucks on a 55" CRT.

[Richard]

Do you use a wheel? Which one? Did you or are you considering buying the Logitech $150 wheel for GT4?

I heard the wheel was to be promoted with the game for $180...

[akirby]

I bought a wheel for GT3 but never could get it to work right. I just use the dual shock controller.

I never could get comfortable using the pedals - I usually play from a recliner. They make seats that would make the wheel much more usable, including audio.

[Richard]

I have reviewed 4 wheels and will be posting those soon. Which one did you try?

I never could get comfortable using the pedals - I usually play from a recliner.

Ah... I guess the recliner tilts back when you push on the pedals?

[akirby]

It was the Logitech Formula Force GP (USB).

The bigger issue was trying to comfortably anchor the wheel so it didn't move in my lap.

I think you need a dedicated chair or desk/chair of some type to anchor the wheel and give you good access to the pedals.

I'll try it again if I still have all the parts.

[BlackHitachi]

----- HDTV Magazine Tips List -----

The Sony engineers have found a way to make PS2 games in 1080i -
something nobody thought was possible due to a very small amount of
frame buffer memory.

Is there a list of cables that do this?? I have a choice of madkats and sony componets??

[Richard]

All you need is a component cable for PS2 and you are set!

[BlackHitachi]

COOL!! Thank you very MUCH!!

[Yahtzeejimbob]

I have a new Samsung 61" DLP set with the T.I. II DLP chip. It appears all HD signals are being converted to 720P if I understand correctly. You mentioned that GT4 is utilizing 1080I or 480I. Could this be the reason why I seem to have gained very little picture quality when I changed my S-video connection to component? I am playing GT4 and went to the PS2 setup menu to make sure it was set properly to recognize the component hook-up, and to request 16:9 video. My Samsung now only will switch between WIDE-screen (stretched) mode, or 4:3 (non-stretched) when playing the game.
Am I doing something wrong?