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Version 2 of the X2VGA

X2VGA is releasing a new version of their HDTV to VGA transcoder. The first version only worked with the XBox, but the new device takes 2 standard component inputs and a VGA input letting you switch between all 3 inputs to decide what is shown on your VGA monitor. At $65, this thing is a huge bargain.

I’ve been using version 1 for a long time now to play XBox games with my VGA monitor - it works like a charm. I don’t have any immediate need for version 2, but I’m considering getting a second Comcast DVR for my desk and hooking it up to my monitor with this device. Now, if it only supported picture-in-picture….

Posted in Games, Microsoft.

By John Tokash
March 26, 2006

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  1. treach said
    on August 21, 2006

    where can i find one of the x2vga 2 i really need to buy one

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  1. Chris Foley » Blog Archive » Tuesday Tech Note (device): Neoya X2VGA+ High Definition VGA Pack linked to this post on April 4, 2006

    [...] Now that I’ve piqued your interest, there is a bit of bad news. Neoya is not producing this popular device anymore. They have moved onto the X2VGA 2 - a larger device that acts as a hub for a number of input technologies and no longer limited to the XBOX. You can still find the X2VGA+ if you look around. There are always a couple on eBay however expect to pay a little more due to the rarity and the popularity of the device. [...]

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