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Updating my retro gaming setup with a PS3 so I can play MGS4. Found a PS3 Super Slim for 60$ and currently watching a bid on MGS4 + Peggy back game guide for 20$. Im very satisfied with the PS3 purchase, here are some images:









So with the PS3 in the family my retro setup for MGS will be like this: 
[*]MGS1 = PS2 + CRT TV
[*]MGS2: Substance = PS2 + CRT TV
[*]MGS3: Subsistence = PS2 + CRT TV
[*]Portable Ops = PSP 
[*]Peace Walker = PSP ( only missing PW in this list )
[*]MGS4 = PS3

Do you guys have a simliar setup or do you guys go the HD collection way?

My last few playthroughs have been everything on my Vita (MGS1 download + Vita HD collection) and then MGS4 on PS3. But I usually play MGS1 disc version on PS3. I'm setting up my PS2 soon for a few games as well once I get a SCART to HDMI converter so I'll probably play Substance on it whenever I do it.

(19-04-2026, 10:20 AM)NateDog Wrote: [ -> ]My last few playthroughs have been everything on my Vita (MGS1 download + Vita HD collection) and then MGS4 on PS3. But I usually play MGS1 disc version on PS3. I'm setting up my PS2 soon for a few games as well once I get a SCART to HDMI converter so I'll probably play Substance on it whenever I do it.

Is it hard to find one of those converters where you live? U were from the US right?

(19-04-2026, 10:27 AM)DANMATUS Wrote: [ -> ]

(19-04-2026, 10:20 AM)NateDog Wrote: [ -> ]My last few playthroughs have been everything on my Vita (MGS1 download + Vita HD collection) and then MGS4 on PS3. But I usually play MGS1 disc version on PS3. I'm setting up my PS2 soon for a few games as well once I get a SCART to HDMI converter so I'll probably play Substance on it whenever I do it.

Is it hard to find one of those converters where you live? U were from the US right?

Nah I'm in Europe, Amazon seem to have a good few although I'd rather go with something branded that I can trust which is a bit harder to find. Always wary of cheaping out on electronics for the sake of saving a few quid.

(19-04-2026, 10:39 AM)NateDog Wrote: [ -> ]

(19-04-2026, 10:27 AM)DANMATUS Wrote: [ -> ]

(19-04-2026, 10:20 AM)NateDog Wrote: [ -> ]My last few playthroughs have been everything on my Vita (MGS1 download + Vita HD collection) and then MGS4 on PS3. But I usually play MGS1 disc version on PS3. I'm setting up my PS2 soon for a few games as well once I get a SCART to HDMI converter so I'll probably play Substance on it whenever I do it.

Is it hard to find one of those converters where you live? U were from the US right?

Nah I'm in Europe, Amazon seem to have a good few although I'd rather go with something branded that I can trust which is a bit harder to find. Always wary of cheaping out on electronics for the sake of saving a few quid.

I have an hdmi converter but my ps2 fat has the red yellow and white cable, not a scart. Or are u maybe playing on a CRT tv that only takes scart?

Nah I'm on an OLED, couldn't remember if the PS2 was SCART or not.

(19-04-2026, 12:29 PM)NateDog Wrote: [ -> ]Nah I'm on an OLED, couldn't remember if the PS2 was SCART or not.

PS2 uses SCART; I've got a converter hooked up to mine. Displays okay. Depending on how you are for space, charity/thrift shops for old TVs that still have RGB/SCART inputs might be the ideal. CRTs are tricky to find and ancient; but TVs from like...2007/2014 should be relatively cheap and have the right inputs.

Just picked up a 32" Sony Bravia from a charity shop for £25 on Friday,has multiple SCART inputs so it's perfect for old consoles. TV's from that era should also have an HDMI port or two, so if you're wanting to hook up a newer console that remains an option.

I'm beginning to think retro gaming is looking positively cheap by comparison. $1000 for a digital only console and "licenses" to games? Yoooo....in the words of Charlie Day, Go Fuck Yourself.

Can neither confirm nor deny this is to try make myself feel better after buying Skies Of Arcadia on Dreamcast and Folklore on PS3.