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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: andy4851 on October 05, 2007, 03:15:30 PM

Title: Amiga 1200 novice!!!
Post by: andy4851 on October 05, 2007, 03:15:30 PM
Hi there,

I recently tried to recapture the feeling of being 13 years old playing sensible soccer so I bought an Amiga 1200.

I only got the keyboard unit, game and joystick. Can anyone please tell me what cables etc I may need to connect it to my television?

many thanks for your time and help

Kind regards

Andy
Title: Re: Amiga 1200 novice!!!
Post by: McVenco on October 05, 2007, 03:28:00 PM
If you don't mind about picture quality, you could just use a standard composite cable to connect it to your tv. If you want a slightly better picture, you'll want to have an RGB-Scart cable. They are pretty common so I'm sure someone here can sell/give you one for a few pennies.

You could also try to find a Commodore 1084 monitor. Even those are still pretty easy to find and shouldn't set you back for more than 10 Euros.
Title: Re: Amiga 1200 novice!!!
Post by: andy4851 on October 05, 2007, 03:31:38 PM
Thanks very much for your input.

Got offered a RGB cable for £12 (circa 18Euros). Is this ok or am I getting stung?

Thanks once more

Andy
Title: Re: Amiga 1200 novice!!!
Post by: BinoX on October 05, 2007, 04:38:15 PM
As long as it's definately an amiga->SCART cable..

If you're not sure, probably better off getting it from here:  http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=226&osCsid=dbf2d557f22e767dbdff93d1bfdecb25

(If only I could get commission :D)
Title: Re: Amiga 1200 novice!!!
Post by: swift240 on October 05, 2007, 05:04:28 PM
It was stated.

 "If you don't mind about picture quality, you could just use a standard composite cable to connect it to your tv. If you want a slightly better picture, you'll want to have an RGB-Scart cable"

I can tell you the picture will not be "slightly" better it will be far superior to any Video signal RGB is far better.

You will see a major difference for sure.

Mike.
Title: Re: Amiga 1200 novice!!!
Post by: andy4851 on October 08, 2007, 03:54:41 PM
Got my cable and am loving playing sensible soccer from back in the day.

Many thanks to all for your comments, the cable was well worth it!

Regards

Andy