The Best way to get HDMI on your PS1 or PS2

The Best way to get HDMI on your PS1 or PS2 | Gears and Tech

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The Playstation 1 and 2 does not come with an HDMI port. We hooked it up with one ANYWAY!
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@GearsAndTech 9 ай бұрын

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@nickbarrett7639 3 ай бұрын

your link for HDMI Adapters brings you to a hyper link adapter and not a levelhike. Are they the same quality?

@mellyk13 Ай бұрын

Feel like I’ve been searching for this video for hours now!! You explained everything so well and gave outcomes of every situation. This has really helped and now I know how to sort my issue, Top man!

@GearsAndTech Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@TheSoulmarine Жыл бұрын

I gave up on cables, got classic 32" Samsung 1080i wide flat CRT Tv in almost mint condition for 20€ with component, composit, rgb, scart, svideo inputs. All retro consoles look great on it. One of the best investments you can do for your retro consoles.

@GearsAndTech Жыл бұрын

Totally agree I just don't have the space for that

@isaacgonzalez3330 10 ай бұрын

What model is the tv bro?

@TheSoulmarine 10 ай бұрын

@@isaacgonzalez3330 Samsung 32" WS-32Z308P

@FrontPorch 8 ай бұрын

hey thanks! this was a great help. there were just so many different cables out there and I didn't wanna gun for something that was a bust

@GearsAndTech 8 ай бұрын

I tried a lot of them before I ended up with this one

@ypesh 4 ай бұрын

Really helpful video!! Thanks and Subbed! 🎉

@GearsAndTech 4 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@boberkurick6375 Жыл бұрын

Thx for this video bro!) Благодарю!

@GearsAndTech Жыл бұрын

No problem

@miketendopower 9 ай бұрын

Hi, just subbed. I was looking for reviews on this topic. Just got a ps2 today from a contest. Now i need a cable. I think levelhike should work fine. Thanks for the info. 🎉

@GearsAndTech 9 ай бұрын

Glad I could help

@jeremyertel3409 7 ай бұрын

your a life saver dude

@GearsAndTech 7 ай бұрын

Glad to help

@szyslay 2 ай бұрын

Great video! :D the only mod from kaico that I need for my PS1 and 2! I am not interested in hdmi invasive mods. Will try to combine with my retrotink 4k

@GearsAndTech 2 ай бұрын

Go for it!

@waynetemplar2183 Жыл бұрын

I connect PS1 via RGB SCART to Retrotink5x and PS2 via component to Retrotink5x and use the 1080p HDMI output on my flat panel LCD TV. However, my TV is old enough to have inputs for composite, RGB SCART and component as well as a couple of HDMI ports. I've connected both the PS1 and PS2 directly to the TV and the picture is great that way too. However, no way I'd called the Retrotink5x a 'budget' option

@JoseAngel-fj3bq 6 ай бұрын

Hi! I am very confused about this topic... What would you choose to Connect ps1 to a LCD/LED TV? RGB SCART, RCA, or one of those ps1 HDMI cables? ( I am not considering retrotink or that cheap HDMI adapter)

@Darodrian 11 ай бұрын

Great video! , just got my hands on a ps2 adapter and was thinking about getting one for my ps1 :D. Cheers!

@GearsAndTech 11 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@MadChristoph 6 ай бұрын

I used the Hyperkin cable, works on both consoles and has great quality

@GearsAndTech 6 ай бұрын

Yes. Agreed

@jellord Жыл бұрын

On a side note, I have used that converter and it's great, but don't use a generic power supply for your PS2 because it will cause interference in the form of horizontal bands on the screen. Took me forever to realize this was the problem. Hope that saves someone some time.

@GearsAndTech 11 ай бұрын

I'll keep that in mind

@majorgear1021 10 ай бұрын

I’d get a component cable and a retrotink 2x pro or 5x. However, seeing a mClassic combined with a passthrough adapter would be interesting.

@GearsAndTech 10 ай бұрын

I did mclassic review in a different video

@emptyroomd9567 Жыл бұрын

I still have a decent flat screen with av ports

@robertbell1804 3 ай бұрын

I'm using a ps2 to hdmi adapter on my 4k tv for my ps2 and it looks so much better than the garbage component cables I was using

@GearsAndTech 3 ай бұрын

True. Glad it's working good

@divaofdecobling8040 3 ай бұрын

I as well have the ps2 to hdmi. It's ok but it's what I could afford it the moment. Just 1 question, I can not get my ps2 memory cards to work. Even the ps2 256mb that I have. Is it bcuz of the device or do you think its the console?

@jaymore9179 9 ай бұрын

Great test thank you ! It reminds me to keep my SCART TV in a safe place ! I do not understand why adapters need an extra 5v power supply. The video out of the PS1 have a 5v output, HDMI 2.1b support also 5v pin (dont know if the monitor would be able to supply power to the adapter).

@GearsAndTech 9 ай бұрын

Very true. I think it's a current draw thing. They don't want to overload the 5v bus

@TimelordUK 10 ай бұрын

So what is that unit like hooked up to a ps2 onto an HDTV? My TV is only 720p. Will it display ps2 and ps1 games properly on a ps2? How does it handle swapping from menu and in game inventory screens like the map in Silent Hill or your inventory in Res evil 1 and 2 and Dino Crisis??

@GearsAndTech 10 ай бұрын

If you grab the cable in the description it will switch between the menus and resolution with no issue Depending on your tv you may get a flicker as it changes between the different outputs

@aussiedrumnerd 7 ай бұрын

Rad2x plug n play cables made by retrotink. No lag and outputs RGB. The best plug n play solution.

@GearsAndTech 7 ай бұрын

Slightly on the more expensive side. Plus I want hdmi to connect through my stereo. One way or another all my consoles have to end up on hdmi

@mnlyt2942 11 ай бұрын

All I want to do is play WWF Know Your Role and Crash Bandicoot, which do you guys recommend? Man I miss square tvs

@jmadz9054 3 ай бұрын

Retrotink

@systemmonitor5295 6 ай бұрын

You're completely wrong about the PS2 To HDMI not working for PS1 games ON PS2. The issue is that the PS1 games switch outputs depending on what's being displayed, for example cutscenes or the inventory menu in Silent Hill. The device still works fine, but those resolution changes freak HDTVs out and cause a black screen or a signal loss for a few seconds, which makes something like Silent Hill impossible to play. A way around this is to use Free McBoot to force PAL or NTSC in the GSM settings.

@GearsAndTech 6 ай бұрын

You're mostly right yes.

@YoungStevieBeats 7 ай бұрын

Do you need the rbg signal to be upgraded if you’re just using ps2?

@ElectroBlastLuigi 9 ай бұрын

3:19 Apparently, PS1 games were showing up (and are playable) when using that adapter but probably because I was using a widescreen/flatscreen TV that supports the adapter and 240p? I have other widescreen tvs in the house and none of the others work besides that one.

@GearsAndTech 9 ай бұрын

Try flipping the widescreen switch over and back. I bet it works again Some tv's don't auto switch the display resolution, and the ps1 switches the output all the time when in menu or in game

@ElectroBlastLuigi 9 ай бұрын

@@GearsAndTech Are you talking about the PS2 to HDMI adapter? It doesn't have a switch like the other adapter you've showed after the first one, if that's what you're referring to which I don't have sadly.

@Strider-Ragnarok 3 ай бұрын

I got Level Hike adapter, which is same form factor as your recommended adapter. I got a Samsung QLED 75 (is the only TV I have) and the adapter is no good. It is very pixelated regardless of the settings I use, and it gets worse during gameplay. Now, I must consider that perhaps the adapter may have a size limit for the screen.

@GearsAndTech 3 ай бұрын

75 is pretty big. You can only do so much with a low res image.

@coolhairmikey Жыл бұрын

do those also work on the HDMI outputs on Roku TVs? or do we need something different for that? got a PS1 recently and me and my buddy saw we can't hook it up to the Roku TV with the AV cords

@GearsAndTech Жыл бұрын

Yes. This will give you an hdmi signal and will connect to anything that has hdmi input. Including your smart tv

@TheShowgirl25 10 ай бұрын

On a side note, to connect a N64 to your digital tv, you need a VHS recorder/player and also a RGB lead from a Gamecube.. Voila!

@GearsAndTech 10 ай бұрын

That does work, but the cable I show in a different video skips the vcr and goes from n64 right into hdmi of tv

@AndyConwaySinger 3 ай бұрын

The one you recommended (Level Hike) is different than the Amazon link. Is the one in the link as good???

@GearsAndTech 3 ай бұрын

Yes

@ArcZeroRed Ай бұрын

Can you do a part 2 to this video compared different brands of cables only the ones that are for PS1 and PS2 only the best quality like level hike and kaico Y.D.F and pound only the $30 to $39 I see all these on Amazon

@GearsAndTech 29 күн бұрын

I would love to. With such a limited budget I would need companies to donate the items for me to review

@Kryspa7 6 ай бұрын

Hi! How does look the situation with the input lag, was it noticeable on the levelhike adapter? I'm currently playing Gran Turismo 1 & 2 on my old led tv which has RGB/Scart port and i'm using it for playing. Although depending if I set up 4:3 or 16:9 there is a significant change in the reactions I get from my inputs so from 16:9 I have to go to 4:3. And now because i'm planning to use a HDMI Adapter on my display instead of the TV which is also in my room where I got my PC, PS4 and any other things I would like to use it having good quality but also no input lag. My question is does the upscaling to 720p have a bad influence on the lag and does it also vary if I choose either 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio because I could see myself playing full screen or 16:9 "maybe" but i'm also a little unsure if on 4:3 actually there would be still bigger lag than on the TV with 4:3 set on a RGB/Scart cable. I have a bit of dilemma because Kaico PS1/PS2 Adapter uses the RGB/Component switch and I think in case of at least PS1 it doesn't upscale, just clear and improve the image quality so it should not increase the lag with adding resolution. While the Levelhike the seller and some peoples reviews says that even with 720p upscale or the aspect ratios switch there is unnoticeable lag. Which of those HDMI Adapter should I use to have "not saying the best like on retrotink" but acceptable quality on both PS1/PS2 consoles while also not having any input lag. Could it be Levelhike, or maybe something like Kaico, Hyperkin would be a better option. Answer and help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance and nice video btw. 👍

@GearsAndTech 6 ай бұрын

I didn't notice input lag. I played on 4:3 since that's true to format

@Kryspa7 6 ай бұрын

@@GearsAndTech Thanks for answer. I consider buying the levelhike as I was thinking about it anyway 🙂👍 Happy New Year btw. 🎆

@70CIUCCIO 4 ай бұрын

only for ps1 what's the best adapter for exit on hdmi ?

@jamesscarborough77 5 ай бұрын

What are your thoughts on the Pound Link cable vs the LevelHike on a HDTV?

@GearsAndTech 5 ай бұрын

I haven't done a lot of in depth testing of those two

@forest3064 Жыл бұрын

Is there no adaptor that doesn't need external power? I have a Wii adaptor that does not require this, would be nice to have one for the PS1.

@GearsAndTech Жыл бұрын

None for the playstation that I have found. It depends if there is power built into the port on the system. In the case of ps1 there is no available power to use

@forest3064 Жыл бұрын

@@GearsAndTech Ah I see, thanks for the quick reply! Is this the case for the PS one (the smaller PlayStation 1) as well?

@jaymore9179 9 ай бұрын

@@GearsAndTech Very strange because various sources indicate pin 10 is +5v. Maybe not enough power.

@jeffreydeclaro6845 Жыл бұрын

Wow! The Level Hike PSone to HDMI converter works great! I immediately bought one after watching your video. Thanks so much! 😊

@GearsAndTech Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@QA_T 8 ай бұрын

@@GearsAndTech me pueden compartir el link para comprarlo

@BrittanyShatto 7 ай бұрын

Have a 4k Sony Bravia TV and it can't handle the ratio switching from the hyperkin. Quite annoying for Silent Hill because opening and closing either the inventory or the map means I have to hit the switch. I can do the soldiering it takes for the more expensive luxury mods but I was hoping to not have to go that route

@GearsAndTech 7 ай бұрын

I had a similar problem with my monitor Throw an mclassic on that and it'll solve the problem.

@Abusinessman_ Ай бұрын

4:45 it can work only if you use gsm

@F1reTiger 2 ай бұрын

Is levelhike cable only for ntsc ps2 consoles? My cable dont show all the picture on screen cutting out half. Under

@GearsAndTech 2 ай бұрын

I only tried ntsc

@Morew_92 3 ай бұрын

So is it possible to play PS1 games on my PS2 without a PS1? HDMI adapter works fine on PS2 games. What cable/adapter should I buy so my TV can show 28Op?

@GearsAndTech 3 ай бұрын

I was able to play my ps1 games on ps2

@ArcZeroRed 4 ай бұрын

Is there any of these adapters that work for PlayStation 1 and Playstation 2 that has the best image quality you can get even if you have to spend 20 or 30 bucks on one of these adapters what's the best for PS1 and PS2 in a all-in-one adapter please do a video on it which one is the best quality

@GearsAndTech 4 ай бұрын

Hyperkin linked in the description is best bang for your buck and works on both. There are better ones but they cost 3x more

@kipper2k 26 күн бұрын

get the Retrotink 5X pro, it will be all you need for all!!

@GearsAndTech 26 күн бұрын

If money was no object then for sure

@kipper2k 26 күн бұрын

based on cost of all the HDMI mods doing 2 consoles equal cost of a retrotink and more user friendly. I got peed off at cost of all these cables so i decided to do my own mod... i will paste a previous post.. (So i have created SCART adapters for SNES (NTSC), PS1, PS2, and Dreamcast so far, you will just need a good quality HDMI cable to sit in the middle (Spend as much as you want for the HDMI quality) Just because it may be expensive doesn't mean that it is good. I will release the files once all tested. Adapters are not to be sold commercially without permission.@@GearsAndTech

@Brick_Soup 11 ай бұрын

If my flatscreen has an AV port does it matter if i connect my playstation to HDMI or should i just use the AV port?

@GearsAndTech 11 ай бұрын

A port will be low quality, but it'll work

@Brick_Soup 11 ай бұрын

@@GearsAndTech good to know, thanks 👍

@marcretro 3 ай бұрын

try component and play some games in 480p

@user-fp6rn2km4i 7 ай бұрын

Did you test the "mini AVtoHDMI" converter?

@GearsAndTech 7 ай бұрын

I have one of those for my nes That will never compare in quality to this one due to the difference in input signal

@lindsaywilmoth3747 9 ай бұрын

How is the input lag while using those adapters?

@GearsAndTech 9 ай бұрын

I presume there would be some, but it's been largely not noticeable or causing issues with gameplay

@christurner4878 20 күн бұрын

Try the RAD2x cables

@GearsAndTech 20 күн бұрын

I would love to. They are so expensive though

@danaondrackova3431 5 ай бұрын

OOhhhhhh so even tho I have PS2 slim version, my monitor is not working, saying "no signal detected" so maybe I still need this bigger connector to make my monitor like the input. Thank you for help, I was at loss on why is it not working

@GearsAndTech 5 ай бұрын

Let me know if it works

@AnarickTheDevil Ай бұрын

I gave up on adapters and just make a backup of anything lower than ps3/xbox 360 and play upscaled on my pc.

@GearsAndTech Ай бұрын

Something about original hardware though

@fearlesslegend2073 7 ай бұрын

Help me plz i need something to make my ps2 looks better on my c1 tv ! I don't care about anything else but the graphics

@sidneysiquara8961 3 ай бұрын

Nothing worked on my ps2 slim. If anyone here got that working on your new tv let me know what product you use.

@GearsAndTech 3 ай бұрын

Make sure the settings in ps2 are correct.

@Wicked_He_Bad 7 ай бұрын

This is good idea but for folks with pc I would just get ps2 ps1 emulator and control all the settings and play every game in any resolution and aspect ratio all power by ur PC!!! Even play 8 bit games and older and also u cn mod and use cheats on games so much more u cn do with all these old games

@GearsAndTech 7 ай бұрын

Emulation is great and makes everything more excesible. I like having the correct form factor. For me it's about opening that lid and putting the game in. Then hearing it spin up and have the correct controller in my hand.

@marcretro 3 ай бұрын

emulation can have issues..@@GearsAndTech

@ezydenias8505 6 ай бұрын

oh nice multiple devices that did not work for my playing ps1 games on my ps2, or just using my ps2 in generall. All devices of this kind I tried, and I tried many, broke after 10 minutes and just destroyed the picture quality. And I had it on the fat and the slim one!.

@GearsAndTech 6 ай бұрын

This one worked good for me

@larrykelbaughjr.1831 6 ай бұрын

Is there a simple setup, that doesn't require a PC? Just a straight-up plug-&-play!? For both consoles!

@GearsAndTech 6 ай бұрын

Yes, the method shown does not require pc. I'm outputting to a pc monitor here, not connecting through a pc. You can plug this into your system and right into any hdmi display or TV

@larrykelbaughjr.1831 5 ай бұрын

@@GearsAndTech Thank you very much!

@larrykelbaughjr.1831 5 ай бұрын

@GearsAndTech I subscribed to your channel, by the way! & it was worth it!

@rickalbuquerque1205 Жыл бұрын

So the level hike is the best one?

@GearsAndTech Жыл бұрын

Price for dollars spent. There are better ones. But this is about as good as you'll get in the budget catagory I am enjoying the hyperkin one as well. Which is only a little more

@ultraspinalki11 Жыл бұрын

I've heard very good things on PS1 adapter from RAD2X. Check that out as a potential alternative.

@nelsonemanuelxa Жыл бұрын

@gearsandtech please share the purchase link for the level hike adapter

@derrickshowproductions3010 8 ай бұрын

@@GearsAndTechI've been having a ton of problems with the hyperkin adapter Sometimes it wont show up on my TV at all and I just tried a PS1 game with my PS2 And there is no audio

@jamesgross4464 6 ай бұрын

The rad2x is a great option.

@GearsAndTech 6 ай бұрын

I've been meaning to try it out

@85fabricio 7 ай бұрын

Retrotink 4k scart or/and component

@GearsAndTech 7 ай бұрын

Not exactly cheap though

@BrunoReis-pw9op 6 ай бұрын

with this HD cable, can i play PS1 games on PS2 in HDMI?

@GearsAndTech 6 ай бұрын

it should work, yes

@BrunoReis-pw9op 6 ай бұрын

@@GearsAndTech can you try? please?

@blkncutvibe1970 8 ай бұрын

Still getting that GREEN-ISH TINT on my Playstation 1 the first one classic with the audio /video ouputs on back! :( smh The game works/plays...I don`t know what to do??? .. And Ms PACMAN DOES NOT LOOK RIGHT GREEN!!! Grrrrr .... This SUCKS!!!

@GearsAndTech 8 ай бұрын

One of your video lines are bad.

@blkncutvibe1970 8 ай бұрын

@@GearsAndTech Found a video on youtube and fixed it,, Needed to change my RGB settings on Tv and Game ... now it works AWESOME with the LevelHike ! And Ms Pacman once again BEAUTIFUL and YELLOW! 😂 Lol

@jamesconlin5099 5 ай бұрын

How do i get the ps1 to turn on

@GearsAndTech 5 ай бұрын

Plug it in and press the power button

@mrsacky 8 ай бұрын

I feel like this video is like 10 years behind, there has been so many advances in retro gaming to HDMI solutions that I wouldn’t even recommend anything in this video.

@GearsAndTech 8 ай бұрын

There are better products, but most are not an easy plug and play solution

@patxs 5 ай бұрын

at least this video doesn't exclusively recommend items that cost $200, there's already enough of those videos out there but i just want something cheap

@iris089 3 ай бұрын

Like what?

@mrsacky 3 ай бұрын

@@iris089 the retrotinks, ps1digital/pixelfx retrogem, morph in a few months and even an ossc.

@elwinroyale 2 ай бұрын

Could give examples

@qrsimon 5 ай бұрын

Any eu solutions?

@GearsAndTech 5 ай бұрын

I don't have one of them so hard to make a recomendation. Sorry

@Oliverbutapplebest 3 ай бұрын

Get a convert box

@GearsAndTech 3 ай бұрын

Those work too

@GalacticAnderson Жыл бұрын

The hyperlink and levelhike seem very similar for a similar price. Is one preferable over the other?

@GearsAndTech Жыл бұрын

I'm currently using the hyperkin. It's been more stable

@TheRealMrPeach 18 күн бұрын

If your best solution involves a mClassic, it sucks.

@GearsAndTech 18 күн бұрын

I agree

@DaveDoc1984 9 ай бұрын

Oh HELL no... Kaico Adapter is NOT the way to go! It produces a soft video output as it doesn't know how to "Process" the signal it receives from either Console correctly. The Pound PS2 HDMI Cable is the same junk as this! They use Cheap RGB to HDMI converter boards in them! Just use good quality RGB Scart Cables and an OSSC.... That is the best way if you don't want to buy and install a PS1Digital (or equivalent Device).....

@GearsAndTech 9 ай бұрын

Great feedback.

@williamfranklin860 10 ай бұрын

My Xstation PS1 with Memcardpro is on a CRT (and looks amazing,) but that TV will probably die, at some point. I think I will need to add HDMI to my PS1, eventually. Currently, I am on disc 2 of FF7.

@GearsAndTech 10 ай бұрын

I made it to disk 2 then got lost driving around in a submarine trying to figure out what to do next