PS1 unnecessary?

[Xelyx]

The PS2 is by no means a 'better' PS1 in terms of compatability, but it handles the vast majority of PS1 stuff OK.

The PS2 is most certainly a better PS1. Sure, compatibility isn't 100%, but it's close to it. And the games that do work, work better than OK. The PS2 will load PS1 games faster than an actual PS1 (especially those PS1s whose drives are on their way out). The PS2 will also output component video (PS1 only did RGB) as well as digital audio.

When I was playing through Final Fantasy VII, I started on my PS1. My PS1 wouldn't load the second disc, so I had to switch to using my PS2 to finish the game.

Maybe I'm doing something wrong, but the component cable I bought for my PS2 doesn't seem to work when I try to play PS1 games. I get audio but no video?

[Ziggy]

The PS2 is by no means a 'better' PS1 in terms of compatability, but it handles the vast majority of PS1 stuff OK.

The PS2 is most certainly a better PS1. Sure, compatibility isn't 100%, but it's close to it. And the games that do work, work better than OK. The PS2 will load PS1 games faster than an actual PS1 (especially those PS1s whose drives are on their way out). The PS2 will also output component video (PS1 only did RGB) as well as digital audio.

When I was playing through Final Fantasy VII, I started on my PS1. My PS1 wouldn't load the second disc, so I had to switch to using my PS2 to finish the game.

Maybe I'm doing something wrong, but the component cable I bought for my PS2 doesn't seem to work when I try to play PS1 games. I get audio but no video?

Are you using an HDTV? That could be why. Some PS1 games are 240p, which was never really intended to be used over component cables. Some HDTVs will not accept a 240p signal on the component video input, but some will.

[Xelyx]

Are you using an HDTV? That could be why. Some PS1 games are 240p, which was never really intended to be used over component cables. Some HDTVs will not accept a 240p signal on the component video input, but some will.

That's probably the reason. I'll have to keep an eye out for an HD Trinitron.

[Ziggy]

Are you using an HDTV? That could be why. Some PS1 games are 240p, which was never really intended to be used over component cables. Some HDTVs will not accept a 240p signal on the component video input, but some will.

That's probably the reason. I'll have to keep an eye out for an HD Trinitron.

Or an HDTV that can do 240p over component... They're not uncommon. By pure luck, my last two (and only two) HDTVs could both do 240p over component.

[Xelyx]

Are you using an HDTV? That could be why. Some PS1 games are 240p, which was never really intended to be used over component cables. Some HDTVs will not accept a 240p signal on the component video input, but some will.

That's probably the reason. I'll have to keep an eye out for an HD Trinitron.

Or an HDTV that can do 240p over component... They're not uncommon. By pure luck, my last two (and only two) HDTVs could both do 240p over component.

Is there any way to tell before purchasing one? Other than doing a Google search on the model, I mean.

[Ziggy]

Is there any way to tell before purchasing one? Other than doing a Google search on the model, I mean.

Well if you're buying one in a store, a PS2 is actually what a lot of people recommend. It's the quickest and easiest way to test. Most stores wont have a problem with you doing this. Bring a PS2 with component cables and a PS1 game that does 240p. Test it on the TV you're looking to buy.

If you're buying online, then yeah, you're gonna have to Google it. It's worth checking some things online anyway. There's a website dedicated to lag times...

http://www.displaylag.com/display-database/

Worth checking a TV before you buy one, just in case it has horrible lag.

[mas]

I would rather play ps1 games on a ps1. Nothing like hearing that start up screen. Almost as close as the dream cast boot up screen. Both wonderful to hear

[samsonlonghair]

A few of my favorite PS1 games don't play on PS2. Namely nuclear strike and Mortal Kombat Trilogy.

[Ziggy]

A few of my favorite PS1 games don't play on PS2. Namely nuclear strike and Mortal Kombat Trilogy.

From what I've read, Nuclear Strike works on PS2 with the exception of the SCPH-75001 Slim model. This specific model PS2 has the longest list of incompatible PS1 games. It's also the only PS2 to have a list of incompatible PS2 games!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_P ... yStation_2

Also, in regards to MK Trilogy, that page says, "The game will only freeze on a PlayStation 2 if the "BUY IN SCREEN" option is set to OFF."

[Xelyx]

Is there any way to tell before purchasing one? Other than doing a Google search on the model, I mean.

Well if you're buying one in a store, a PS2 is actually what a lot of people recommend. It's the quickest and easiest way to test. Most stores wont have a problem with you doing this. Bring a PS2 with component cables and a PS1 game that does 240p. Test it on the TV you're looking to buy.

If you're buying online, then yeah, you're gonna have to Google it. It's worth checking some things online anyway. There's a website dedicated to lag times...

http://www.displaylag.com/display-database/

Worth checking a TV before you buy one, just in case it has horrible lag.

That's probably what I'll do. A good friend of mine works in the Electronics department of the local Walmart, so it definitely won't be an issue.