I was planning to buy a portable DVD player to watch movies and make time go by faster at work, when the light bulb turned on in my head. I said to myself, "Why pay $400 for a portable DVD player, when I have a perfect PS2 at home that plays DVD's. I can save me $300 by getting this Game Screen instead."
So I bought the Game Screen. I took it to work, and "wha-la", worked like a charm. It was fast and easy to hook up, and just as fast and easy to put away. The video was nice and clear with plenty of color resolution. As for the sound, well...it has sound, and does the job of providing it, just don't expect Dolby Digital or anything fancy like that.
As for playing video games. I played NCAA 2003 Football, which took a while for my eyes to adjust to the small players and tiny ball. DVD movies are much better to watch. Another thing that was helpful was that I also purchased a "PS2 DVD Remote Control", which made watching DVD's easier at the touch of a button.
I am very pleased with my new "toy" addition to my PS2.
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I bought this monitor more for the ability to watch DVDs on the road than the ability to play video games. The device slides easily onto the PS2 casing and doesn't show any signs of slipping off so far. The sound from the stereo speakers (and the convenient headphone jack) is loud and clear. The monitor itself can be turned off with the speakers left on, which I think is a good idea.The main drawback is that the screen's brightness control doesn't go as bright as you could want or need. Normally-bright games like "Spyro the Dragon" or "Ico" are very playable. Games with a darker color scheme (like "Metal Gear Solid 2," "Resident Evil" or "Silent Hill") are going to much harder to make out if not impossible.
The slim power converter shown on the box is not the anaconda-choking-on-a-rabbit monstrosity actually packaged inside, but what's an extra pound of weight? Also, take a piece of gaffer's tape and cover up the bright blue light on the front of the monitor; it's very distracting.
Again, a great idea for portable movies. A dubious one for serious gaming.
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I took the advice from A Gamer in Grand Rapids, MI and located the 5 inch screen version. I can't compare since I've never used the 5.6 inch version but I can say the 5 inch version is an excellent product. There is now a 5.4 inch version available and I have to wonder if it is shoddy like the 5.6 or good like the 5.0.Regardless, if you want a self contained screen and sound system that will stay attached to the PS2 unit this is pretty much your only choice. I found that darker games can be viewed better by turning the brightness way up and tilting the screen away from me slightly to improve the brightness. The contrast, screen speed and sound quality of the unit is outstanding. The sound is even more impressive when using headphones. I've had no trouble playing sports games or action games in which some of the screen objects are quite small.
It would be nice to have a battery pack and car adapter for this set up but if and when I need such a device I'll put something together. As is, this makes my PS2 a great lunchtime diversion tool at work.
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This screen is so sweet i never thought i would be able to watch movies in the car! All you need to do to hook it up to your car is go to like Radio Shack and pick up a power inverter so u can plug your PS2 and screen into it. Anyway...I got a 5.4 inch screen DO NOT GET THIS KIND.They get distorted and get lines across it,so I exchanged it for a regular 5 inch screen.So now this works awesome.It is better to watch movies then play games on it.Great for the car!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for PlayStation 2 Game Screen
It's pretty cool! Great sound and picture. Don't listin to anyone else, the brightness is fine. It comes with the A/C power pac, A/V cable, and 2 way A/V cable. It has an Svideo input. Only thing is.... I can't get my Monster S-video cable, Left/right audio to fit.... got to be able to fit in insted of out. :/ It's alright tho. :) You plug and play! It's tight! It's light too! :> stays on the ps2 nicely! :> I like it and I know you will too!...
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