Reddit reviews TNP PS3 Component AV Cable (6 Feet) Premium High Resolution HDTV Component RCA Audio Video Cable for Sony PlayStation 3 PS3 and PlayStation 2 PS2 Gaming Console [Playstation 3]

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This set of cables on Amazon might work well for you: https://www.amazon.com/Component-Premium-Resolution-PlayStation-Console-3/dp/B01B1BMH7A/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?keywords=ps2+component+cable&qid=1565651438&s=gateway&sprefix=PS2+&sr=8-7

I haven't done any side by side testing but I snagged these off Amazon and they are really good. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01B1BMH7A?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
I can't imagine any other cable could be noticeably better. I just couldn't justify spending more on cables than I did for the console.

Alright, I'll have to splurge alittle more into my cables then... I had a feeling it was the cables. I would love to have an official Sony component cable but for $30 I have to pass lol. Thank you for the help! I think I have another set in mind, I'll attach them to gather your thoughts:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01B1BMH7A/ref=ya_st_dp_summary

I just did the research for this exact thing. When I'm back in the US in a few weeks, I'll be getting this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ALUV61U

These seem to have practically no delay.

You'll also need a video cable with RGB component output:

https://www.amazon.com/Component-Premium-Resolution-PlayStation-Console-3/dp/B01B1BMH7A

You can also get McBoot memory card and ethernet/hdd adapter so you can play your games off a hard drive. Edit: assuming you have a fat ps2. If you have a slim ps2, you can still use an external USB hard drive without the ethernet adapter iirc.

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Weird, PS3 component cables should work fine then again I haven't messed with the limited PS2 video settings in years. If those don't work try these

https://www.amazon.com/Component-Premium-Resolution-PlayStation-Console-3/dp/B01B1BMH7A

I've used these with good success though your results may vary. PS3 component cables also work on the PS2. I've also heard good things about Monoprice. I'm running a fat PS2, but the slim should support component.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B1BMH7A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

>If your TV has component as well as RCA, you could buy one of these cables that you can plug into both the component and composite inputs (If both these inputs do not share a sound input, you'll need A 2-pack of these splitters to make it work)
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I have a component cable (one which has red, green and blue YPbPr connectors and the yellow analog video in too) . My new tv doesn't have a component (or composite or scart) in though, so i need an hdmi converter.

Maybe I shouldn't have made a tldr that leaves this out, because i said so above ;)

>Then, depending on if you're playing a PS1 or PS2 game, you can just change the input on your TV accordingly between component and AV. Afaik this is the most elegant solution that allows you to enjoy the clarity of component video in PS2 games.

I don't think think having to use yellow video in for psx games is satisfactory when they were working with composite before. I'll try the upscaler.

>EDIT: If you're just getting into PS1 games on the PS2 you should also know you need a PS1 memory card to save your game.

I'm not just getting into them. I've played them on my ps2 for 18 years. :) Most of the time through composite (YPbPr), which my old tv supported (and all psx games worked like that).


>PS2 memory cards inexplicably do not get recognized by the game.

They have a different data format so (though you could argue they could have made so you can put a 128KB psx save file onto a ps2 memory card).

But thanks anyway

I actually had this problem the other day! As you may know, the menus of most ps1 games are at 480p, but the game itself is at 240p, a resolution so unusual most TV's just ignore it. Over composite (also referred to as AV, RCA, and a million other names), it doesn't really care though.

If your TV has component as well as RCA, you could buy one of these cables that you can plug into both the component and composite inputs (If both these inputs do not share a sound input, you'll need A 2-pack of these splitters to make it work)

Then, depending on if you're playing a PS1 or PS2 game, you can just change the input on your TV accordingly between component and AV. Afaik this is the most elegant solution that allows you to enjoy the clarity of component video in PS2 games.

EDIT: If you're just getting into PS1 games on the PS2 you should also know you need a PS1 memory card to save your game. PS2 memory cards inexplicably do not get recognized by the game.

Sweet, thanks. I'll get a better a better cord, I should have known not to go with off brand. This is the one I purchased.

I wouldn't use the RCA cables for the PS2. It will be playing 480i on your monitor and text might be difficult or impossible to read. I remember trying to play PS2 on a 42" TV using RCA and I could hardly read anything. Switching to component allowed everything to be readable though.

I suggest getting a scart to component cable and then a component to HDMI adapter. Note that even though the scart to component cable is for the PS3, it will still work on the PS2.

Using component will allow you to play your games on 480p instead of 480i. That way, you will be able to read any text in games.

Does the PVM have a composite output port? Have you tried just connecting the Guncon to that instead of the using the split cable?

I found this cable has both component and composite leads, but I'm not sure if both video signals are sent at the same time. (Probably only in 240p/480i display modes, if at all)