How can i stop that Green macrovision filter the PS2 does when playing DVDs on RGB?

[Marcos]

PS2 was my first DVD player but after getting a standalone I would never look back. Happy with my Pioneer 575A now, amazing quality and features for the price.

Don't get me wrong , i know proper DVD players are better quality. But i value the character of products almost as much as features.

Anyway, i would like to watch DVDs on my PS2 through RGB

[Grey M@a]

I'd have to disagree with that, I got mine on launch day and I get a green screen on RGB DVD playback, bit of wiggling the scart thogh and it comes out in full colour funkeh.

You must of had a duff PS2 as my own, my brothers a few mates and my uncles all off the bat out the box played any region DVD without fail. If you want the scart cables with the switches I am sure the bouncer site had them. I won't link the site as the post will get deleted as it also sells chips.

[Oakey]

You must of had a duff PS2 as my own, my brothers a few mates and my uncles all off the bat out the box played any region DVD without fail. If you want the scart cables with the switches I am sure the bouncer site had them. I won't link the site as the post will get deleted as it also sells chips.

Erm, the PS2 only plays Region 2 DVD's unless you have the multi region disc.

[Marcos]

Erm, the PS2 only plays Region 2 DVD's unless you have the multi region disc.

This is true

Maybe they ordered pre-chipped models and didnt know it

[autopilot]

You can buy some commercial software disk that you put in your PS2, then remove (without rebooting) then put the DVD in. Removes the green screen. I forget what its called now though. You can also buy auto-switching cables too.

[Marcos]

Region X is the software that comes to mind, i suppose it wouldn't be a bad way to go.

I'll see if i can find it cheap enough

[autopilot]

Thats the one. They gave it away free once on one of the PS2 mags. Pick a copy up on the bay for around £2.

[autopilot]

I think there is one that comes with a memory card 'key' so you don't have to keep using the disk too.

Personally, i would use an auto-swithing cable, but then the PS2 DVD playback is pretty poor and I would rather use a £19.99 DVD playe anyway. But as you say, you don't want that.

[Marcos]

I have a £40 dvd player downstairs but i still prefer watching it on the PS2, the menus are better and since i've always navigated DVDs with the dualshock anything else feels strange

And one less box under the tv is always good

[Marcos]

Are you sure the DVD region X software actually removes the green screen properly? Or does it just switch ouput to Scart through an RGB cable?

[autopilot]

Not sure, but think it does.

There are two i know of - Blaze Region X and Datel Region X, check thier sites.