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Playstation 2 on 42 Inch High Definition TeleVision?

i know i already asked this, but i really have to clarify. I have a 42 inch LCD Samsung HDTV, and im looking to buy a ps2 slimline for christmas for the great ps2 originals. here are some answers i'd like to know, and dont mention newer HD games such as GT4. I'm NOT gonna get a ps3, and before you ask, i have a HDTV because i have an xbox 360. 1. How will the ps2 look overall on my hdtv? i can always set it back to 4:3 or any kind of adjustments. 2. Im looking to buy some older games, like Final Fantasy 10, and games that old, how will Final Fantasy 10 specifically look? 3. Taking in considering that i sit 2meters away from the screen? 4. I played Resident Evil 4 for Gamecube on my tv, how will the ps2 games look compared to it? 5. How about if i used my PS2 with my 10"x8" widescreen(sorta :p) computer monitor? 6. I heard i need some extra cables for better visuals, which ones will i need? 7. Is there a way to temporarily change my TV's native resolution, or just change its resolution to 480p or something like that? and lastly, ive heard some bad things about ps2 slimline, should i get phat or slim (supposing i can find a phat somewhere) and what the prices will be? thank you Details I can sit up to 3 meters further, but i am afraid that i won't be able to see the details well enough Haha how can I NOT want a ps3? Of course i want one but i can't afford it. Besides not many ps3 games i really want to play, just some PS2 Originals when you say it will look ok, bad, etc. put if you mean my hdtv or computer monitor Oh right READ HERE HDTV or Computer Monitor

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1. Everything should look pretty good on a 42" HDTV, although you may wanna consider sitting a bit further back. I have the slim PS2 (my fat PS2 had some disc reading malfunction). Nowadays, I think the slim ones are about $130, although you could probably find them cheaper online.
2. it would look alright, not so great, on your tv... dont get the fat PS2, they were the ones with the problems. so just buy yourself a PS2 slim just a quick question, how can you not want the PS3?? i have a PS3 and 360, PS3 blows away 360 in terms of hardware and graphics...
3. 1. I have also tried this, it looks fine-an upgrade from the smaller 480p TV's but nothing close to 1080p. 2. They will look fine, but in my opinion, those types of games may be a bit "weird" playing on an HDTV, not the graphics, but the overall feel of it... It should be fine though. 3. Much better than Gamecube, but not like the textures are going to be more realistic, but something like certain things will look better than a 480p standard def tv. 5. It would like fine, but be careful: you much need an RFU adapter, unless your monitor already has standard A/V components. 6. I'm not completely sure. Check http:us.playstation.com/ then go to PS2-->accessories and they should be there. 7. From what I know (and again, I'm not completely sure) but I think it auto-adjusts. Check your TV and PS2 manual. Hope this helps! Cheers!
4. 1. it won't look that bad because i always play my ps2 on my 42 inch hdtv and it still has good graphics just not the best 2 and 3. they will look good and i usually play old games like need for speed hot pursuit 2 and tony hawk pro skater 2 and they look good from close distance 4. It will look a little better than the gamecube because ps2 has better graphics 5. I've never tried a computer monitor but im guessing it will be the same 6. You can probably get a component cable which is better resolution than an a/v cable 7. It will change automatically because it won't but hd to play games that don't support that. i have a ps2 fat version and it is better protected and has fans inside to the dust won't get in and it will cool down the system and the slot to put in disks is a lot safer from dust than the ps2 slim because the slimline leaves the disk reading lenses unprotected. A new slimline will cost around $120 and the fat version you will find only at gamestop or online where they sell used systems for cheaper prices