PS2 Component Cable Comparison - Cheap TNP vs HD Retrovision vs Offical - Which Should You Buy?

[@Orpheusftw]

Exactly the comparison I was looking for. I have been using the same cheap, braided component cables, and debating on trying the HD Retrovision. They'd be about 60 CAD shipped, and I'm not sure I see enough difference to order them.

[@Telenetic_Video]

Depends on your use case. If your using on a ps2 and/or a CRT you likely won’t be able to tell a difference. If you are using a PS3 to a 1080p or higher display you can absolutely tell the difference. Glad I was able to help out!

[@awhiy-1055]

​​@@Telenetic_Video@4:44 of your video what adapter/converter did you use? I need your help to buy one to HDMI Converter Upscaler (maybe not 4k but I'd like one if possible or atleast 1080) and I don't know who to ask 🙏 please help

[@MiBrCo4177]

holy crap just found this video due to wanting to buy the hd retro cables. seeing your TV and consoles underneath brought back a slew of memories lol. keep up the great work! subbed!!

[@israelgonzalezabrego3551]

The color looks a lot better on the OG cable. Thanks for this video now I know wich I need to buy

[@numbandnotvibingrn6641]

Really liked this vid, and I'd really like to see the No Console Left Behind idea come to fruition. Older consoles just have personallity that pc or newer consoles just can't replicate, and bringing back an old console to play if at least one more time is worthy of being saved.

[@Telenetic_Video]

I want to add an update. There is a very clear difference between using the HD Retrovision cable vs the $12 one. The clarity is MUCH better from the HD Retrovision on a 1080p monitor. While making a new video I used the cheap component cable to capture footage. Immediately I noticed it was more blurry than the hdmi cable. I switched to the HD Retrovision and it is near hdmi quality. If you can afford it the HD Retrovision is worth the extra $17.

[@nWoPorViDa]

I can't find any HD Retrovision component cables for my PS2. Would a Monster gold plated component cable be a good alternative?

[@zbf]

I just bought this Chinese noname cheap cable for 5$ from china. Wanna compare with my original PS scart RGB cable and s-video. But as u say that in 720/1080p picture has bad quality than it has.

[@Kai-O-Ken]

What cable would you recommend for a rear projector CRT? retrovusion cables are almost $100 plus shipping... and iv seen other cables for like $20... so I'm not sure what to do

[@LanceHayabusa]

0:53 glass loaded spring door😂

[@dkcas11]

I once tried to compare a cheap 3-in-1 cable with the HD Retrovision using an OSSC into an Elgato 4K Capture Card an I couldn't tell any differences. It was 99.9% identical down to the individual pixels as far as I could tell. I really expected the HD Retrovision to beat the crap out of the cheap one but there was no difference. Build quality is of course a different thing..

[@theneedforspeeder9575]

One thing to keep in mind is that you shouldn’t make a comparison video with a cheap switcher which is the core of the setup, a 150€ switcher makes the difference in maintaining the picture perfect. Same fo the cables that connect it to the tv

[@mitkoprakov1296]

I would still stick to original cables but as those arent nearly available its probably HD retro cables. I use the original PS2 component ones but those are a pain to find but i do find the quality amazing with them on PS2 itself. What device or model are you using to be able to switch signal between the component cables?

[@Kai-O-Ken]

What cable would you recommend for a rear projector CRT? RetroVusion cables are almost $100 plus shipping, but I’ve seen other cables for around $20. I’m unsure which option to go for.

[@jrudymorganclark2072]

I just own a 32 inch Trinitron CRT TV but I want to improve the resolution when playing PS2 games but it only has red yellow and white components available.

[@thedogatemyname9982]

Thats not component. Thats composite.

[@BcarvCreates]

Thanks man I still bought it both the cheap and the retro vision and I personally can’t tell the difference, wondering why I shout return the retro vision? Just for quality on the cable?

[@brandonbrsndon]

do you notice that dark areas are too dark? i’ve been playing ps2 with an HDMI converter and the color is too dark. I’m looking for a better option!

[@AnthonyJLopez]

I already got these HD Retrovision Component Cables for the PS2

[@awhiy-1055]

Okay I'm wondering did you have to buy an adapter for the red, blue, green, white, red to be able to connect it to an hdmi? If yes which one did you get for it 🙏

[@ilikehorror1974]

@@awhiy-1055yes,get a portaa ypbpr adapter if you don’t want to spend that much and still have a good picture but if you can afford a bit more look into retrotink converters

[@byjacobc1880]

@@awhiy-1055 i use retroscaler 2x and use component cables in retro 2x and hdmi from retro 2x to my tv.

[@victorromero8010]

I actually have the official Sony component cable. Besides the current price value, I didn’t understand the difference between that and HD Retrovision’s cable. Is the HD Retrovision really better quality than Sony’s?

[@jerkey]

Have you compared s video to component on the crt with ps2?

[@TheWaterMiners]

The two links in the description are the same

[@kyle52905]

I'd say avoid the TNP cables as I had mine for about 2 years and video quality noticeably degraded until it eventually stopped working.

[@L0tsen]

The tnp cables reminds me of monsters xbox component cables

[@SwishaMane420]

I cant find a single oem sony component cable anywhere. Need TWO! lol

[@superbn0va]

It seems that the Ps2 component cables are one of the few where there is no difference between cheap and expensive cables

[@fireoil]

Is great the hd vision is. I can't buy a cable that cost 80% of the console i just bought

[@lilmancc35]

Thats the way i was thinking too. Im pretty sure they are great for that being your main console though, since the ps2 can emulate a ton of older consoles as well. Not my main one, so it probably wont be what i get.

[@King_V2]

Do you recommend Rocketfish?

[@ramakrishnamishra8179]

nice big TV

[@King_V2]

Would you choose OEM or HD retrovision both at $30 each.

[@L0tsen]

Retrovision he said that at the end.

[@zangl2955]

I bought 6 dollar cables with a skinny unshielded wire and everything looks like ass

[@sfb119]

Thanks for the video. I wanted to play MGS 1 - 4 on my PS3 but the HDMI port seems to have died on me. I ended up getting a similar $12 cables since im not sure if the component cable port is alive or not. I will definitely consider picking up the HD Retrovision cable if the port is alive for long term use. Im reading that the HD Retrovision can go up to 1080p while the cheaper ones go up to 1080i. Is there a big difference in terms of video quality between them?

[@Telenetic_Video]

If your using the PS3 on a normal flat screen tv your probably going to want 1080p. 1080i is an interlaced signal and your tv will need to de-interlace the signal to display it. 1080p will look sharper. The HD retrovision is without a doubt worth the $30 if you want a quality cable in my opinion. Here’s an article about that explains it better than I can: blog.son-video.com/en/2019/09/1080i-and-1080p-resolutions-what-are-the-differences/#understanding-the-differences-between-1080p-and-1080i

[@sfb119]

@@Telenetic_Video Alright I understand Thanks for the reply.

[@sfb119]

@@Telenetic_Video Luckily my component port on the ps3 was still working. I ended up grabbing the HD retrovision as you suggested and you were right, it looks near identical to when I used hdmi. Thanks again.

[@Telenetic_Video]

@@sfb119 awesome glad to hear it!

[@lilmancc35]

If thats true, im glad i read your comment because my tv is capped at 1080i instead of 1080p and also doesnt do rgb signals, so i may just use the cheaper ones and use the extra money on controllers for the ps2 im nodding.

[@liberdelta]

Is it worth 60usd?

[@ProdriveGT]

dont buy retrovision, they looked even worst than my braided cables

[@rayyan0162]

Do you have any cheap cable recommendation?

[@zbf]

​@@rayyan0162I sell for 70$ 1$ scart rgb cable from 2000x.