Blig Merk
2006-10-19 00:02:28 UTC
This is more than just up-scaling, it enables progressive scan then
up-scaling to 720p and 1080i over component cable. The PS2 always had
this capability built-in, it just wasn't used much since most TV sets
were SDTV and this is only a benefit on HDTV and VGA monitors. No
doubt, the PS3 will also have this capability, so PS2 games will be
upconverted in the same way. Now, even the PS2 will continue to outsell
the xflop 3-shitty for years to come.
http://www.superufo.com/pp/news_content.asp?news_id=131
Play PS2 Games in High Definition through your HDTV.
Benefit from the capabilities of your HDTV, experience PS2 games in
High Definition (HD) via your PS2 console.
Select from High Definition (720p & 1080i) Enhanced Definition (480p)
or VGA* modes to give a clearer, more crisp picture quality for your
PS2 games.
Simply load the Xploder HDTV Player software disc, select your required
settings, (480p, 720p, 1080i and numerous VGA modes) position the
screen image in the required location and experience games as they were
meant to be viewed.
Pack includes: High quality Component RGB Cable (with composite video
adaptor) to link your PlayStation 2 to the HDTV.
*VGA cable will be available separately from www.superufo.com
FAQs
*Is the HDTV Player changing the code within games so that they display
in HD?
No, the Xploder HDTV Player does not change the code within games. It
enables progressive scan, so instead of outputting odd/even fields it
outputs 448/512 lines to the CRT output.
*Does the HDTV player use additional hardware?
The Xploder HDTV Player does not use any additional hardware in
converting the signal; it is purely a software product. The disc does
comes bundled with a PS2 component cable for the HDTV output, and a VGA
Adaptor cable is available separately for those who wish to use a VGA
connection.
*Does using the software slow games down?
Games render at their native resolution - therefore Xploder HDTV Player
does not take-up any additional processing power. The PS2 hardware
isn't capable of outputting 720p and 1080i but contrary to popular
belief, the PlayStation 2 can output 480p, 720p, 1080i modes via a
Component cable. In addition the PS2 supports the following VESA modes
(via VGA adaptor):
* 640 x 480 (60,72, 75, 85hz)
* 800 x 600 (56, 60, 72, 75,85hz)
* 1024 x 768 (60, 70, 75, 85hz)
* 1280 x 1024 (60, 75hz)
*Will games suffer from stretching and distortion?
The 480p mode is recommended for optimum performance on most PS2 games.
Some games may experience distortion in the higher resolution modes.
*Doesn't my HDTV already up-convert lower resolution signals to High
Definition, regardless of the source?
Displaying interlaced video on progressive displays (LCD, Plasma)
results in motion artefacts called "combing", the Xploder HDTV avoids
this by sending video frames in progressive mode (where possible).
*Do the games have to be formatted in HD?
No, the games do not have to be formatted in HD to be used with the
Xploder HDTV Player.
*You can't increase the quality of the source.
Progressive mode sends twice the number of lines per frame (game
permitting), so the resolution is increased vertically (interlaces
games need 2 screen updates, or twice the amount of time to send the
same video data).
*There has been a lot of reference to up-converting/up-scaling and
de-interlacing. Which of these best describes the HDTV Player?
Progressive mode and up-scaling best describe the method used by the
Xploder HDTV Player.
*Does the device interpolate (or add pixels).
The Xploder HDTV Player does not interpolate. It works by enabling
progressive scan output, so instead of sending half the lines per frame
it sends all of them. This has noticeable improvements in movement,
especially on HDTV sets; artefacts such as combing are no long present.
The software does not create extra lines (or interpolate).
*Will this work with all PS2 games?
We have already successfully tested Xploder HDTV Player with hundreds
of games, however there may ultimately be a small number of games that
the Xploder HDTV is not compatible with due to circumstances outside of
our control. Our comprehensive testing programme will continue as new
games are released. Compatibility is around 95% of all PS titles.
up-scaling to 720p and 1080i over component cable. The PS2 always had
this capability built-in, it just wasn't used much since most TV sets
were SDTV and this is only a benefit on HDTV and VGA monitors. No
doubt, the PS3 will also have this capability, so PS2 games will be
upconverted in the same way. Now, even the PS2 will continue to outsell
the xflop 3-shitty for years to come.
http://www.superufo.com/pp/news_content.asp?news_id=131
Play PS2 Games in High Definition through your HDTV.
Benefit from the capabilities of your HDTV, experience PS2 games in
High Definition (HD) via your PS2 console.
Select from High Definition (720p & 1080i) Enhanced Definition (480p)
or VGA* modes to give a clearer, more crisp picture quality for your
PS2 games.
Simply load the Xploder HDTV Player software disc, select your required
settings, (480p, 720p, 1080i and numerous VGA modes) position the
screen image in the required location and experience games as they were
meant to be viewed.
Pack includes: High quality Component RGB Cable (with composite video
adaptor) to link your PlayStation 2 to the HDTV.
*VGA cable will be available separately from www.superufo.com
FAQs
*Is the HDTV Player changing the code within games so that they display
in HD?
No, the Xploder HDTV Player does not change the code within games. It
enables progressive scan, so instead of outputting odd/even fields it
outputs 448/512 lines to the CRT output.
*Does the HDTV player use additional hardware?
The Xploder HDTV Player does not use any additional hardware in
converting the signal; it is purely a software product. The disc does
comes bundled with a PS2 component cable for the HDTV output, and a VGA
Adaptor cable is available separately for those who wish to use a VGA
connection.
*Does using the software slow games down?
Games render at their native resolution - therefore Xploder HDTV Player
does not take-up any additional processing power. The PS2 hardware
isn't capable of outputting 720p and 1080i but contrary to popular
belief, the PlayStation 2 can output 480p, 720p, 1080i modes via a
Component cable. In addition the PS2 supports the following VESA modes
(via VGA adaptor):
* 640 x 480 (60,72, 75, 85hz)
* 800 x 600 (56, 60, 72, 75,85hz)
* 1024 x 768 (60, 70, 75, 85hz)
* 1280 x 1024 (60, 75hz)
*Will games suffer from stretching and distortion?
The 480p mode is recommended for optimum performance on most PS2 games.
Some games may experience distortion in the higher resolution modes.
*Doesn't my HDTV already up-convert lower resolution signals to High
Definition, regardless of the source?
Displaying interlaced video on progressive displays (LCD, Plasma)
results in motion artefacts called "combing", the Xploder HDTV avoids
this by sending video frames in progressive mode (where possible).
*Do the games have to be formatted in HD?
No, the games do not have to be formatted in HD to be used with the
Xploder HDTV Player.
*You can't increase the quality of the source.
Progressive mode sends twice the number of lines per frame (game
permitting), so the resolution is increased vertically (interlaces
games need 2 screen updates, or twice the amount of time to send the
same video data).
*There has been a lot of reference to up-converting/up-scaling and
de-interlacing. Which of these best describes the HDTV Player?
Progressive mode and up-scaling best describe the method used by the
Xploder HDTV Player.
*Does the device interpolate (or add pixels).
The Xploder HDTV Player does not interpolate. It works by enabling
progressive scan output, so instead of sending half the lines per frame
it sends all of them. This has noticeable improvements in movement,
especially on HDTV sets; artefacts such as combing are no long present.
The software does not create extra lines (or interpolate).
*Will this work with all PS2 games?
We have already successfully tested Xploder HDTV Player with hundreds
of games, however there may ultimately be a small number of games that
the Xploder HDTV is not compatible with due to circumstances outside of
our control. Our comprehensive testing programme will continue as new
games are released. Compatibility is around 95% of all PS titles.