Re: Video Converter

[andrew.s.kochera@gmail.com]

On Monday, July 16, 2012 1:02:29 PM UTC-5, andrew.s...@gmail.com wrote:
> I have tried two composite to vga converters.  
> 
> One is a generic that successfully converts to monochrome, but loses the color signal.  It's hard to describe here... if I get my act together, I will post some photos next weekend of how it looks and operates.  It does successfully give color on an Atari 2600 modern reproduction.
> 
> The other is the MyGica Gamebox HD.  I returned one and got another, but no improvement.  Tried all the settings -- no deal.  On NTSC setting the screen freezes, on other settings (what the heck) you get crazy shadowing and green bands across the screen.  It also did not work on a modern reproduction of the old Atari 2600.  It did work for a TV box though.
> 
> I have a third variety on order... I'm crazy determined.


Most recent order cancelled by seller.  He tested the unit for me before shipping, and found it didn't work.  Vexing.  The search continues.  In the meantime, I saw this (link came from an old usenet post):

http://user.xmission.com/~egan/vgatests/

... but haven't found this box for sale anywhere...