VGA box

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This article does not cite any references or sources. (March 2007) Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unverifiable material may be challenged and removed.

A VGA box is a video converter that allows the display of common analog video standards on a VGA computer monitor. Video signals converted on this kind of unit range from S-Video to component video signals. Some VGA boxes have audio outputs on them so that they can also act as plug adapters for RCA audio inputs to use computer speakers. Some models of VGA boxes allow a computer with a multi pin high-resolution port to use them on other occasions. Others models include devices that convert VGA signals to composite, S-video or component video, as well as SCART in Europe.

People have used this type of device so they can use their game consoles, VCRs and DVD players on their computer monitor.

[edit] Alternatives to VGA boxes

• Because game consoles are popularly used with television sets or monitors with composite inputs. Software solutions for these purposes include console emulators as console emulators make use of a computer monitor with VGA input anyway; therefore defeating the purpose of a VGA box.