There aren't many problems with HDTVs, generally speaking it's a good direction to go in. A current drawback for PlayStation gamers though is the way high-end televisions present PlayStation 2 games. U, g, l, y, it ain't got no alibi. Drum roll please... presenting the Xploder HDTV Player, an all-new remarkable device that makes 90 per cent of PS2 games suitable for high-definition TVs. Simply stick the Xploder software in the PS2, load up your settings, take it out, and stick your game in and watch as your PlayStation 2 title is revealed in all its glory. Depending on the game, it can be really quite stunning. We tested it with OutRun 2006 running on two Bravias simultaneously, one with Xploder's gizmo and one without. The difference was honestly astounding and we can only assume that Xploder has employed dark magic to make it work.Simply put, if you have an HDTV and a PS2, then you really do need this. The Xploder HDTV Player is out now and is compatible with 480p, 576p, 720p and 1080i. The device is set to retail at £29.99 and will unbelievably come packed with component RGB cables.

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