Reddit reviews AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable, 3 Feet, 1-Pack

Assuming you are talking about R-Pi, v3b.

All 32 bit and lower works flawlessly. This includes but is not limited to Genisis, GB, GBC, GBA, NES, SNES, PSX.

N64 is the most commonly discussed as it has a large library of great games that are also often 4x multiplayer. Most games work very well (e.g. Mario Kart), while some do not (in particular 007 Goldeneye).

Hardware:

• Raspberry Pi 3 - $36
  
• Samsung EVO 32GB Class 10 Micro SDHC - $11
  
• CanaKit 5V 2.5A Raspberry Pi 3 Power Supply - $10
  
• Addicore Raspberry Pi Heatsink Set - $5
  
• AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable - 3 Feet - $5
  
• Official Raspberry Pi 3 Case - $8
  
  
  Total cost so far, $75. You can get a less expensive case that also comes with the heat sinks bringing your cost down to ~$65.
  
  Cheap right? Well, the one thing that is going to cost you the most in any of these builds is the controllers.
  
  I like:
  
  
• 8BITDO NES30 Pro Wireless Bluetooth Controller - $49 (x4).
  
  When I first bought them, they were $36 each, and I love them. They work really well via the Pi's built in Bluetooth.
  
  Another great option that works really well are the XBOX-360 controllers. Wired ones run you $27 each brand new, and wireless are $34/each, plus one adapter for the set.
  
  
  In other words, four good controllers are going to run you $100-$200. Which is the bulk of most builds. In a childs-only build, I am considering either wired XBOX-360 controllers because of their awesome cord break-away feature, or going even less expensive with the $12 SNES clones, though that eliminates the ability to play N64 and PSX.

Any cable thats rated to the hdmi spec that is needed to push whatever resolution/refresh rate you desire. Big huge 'sheilded' HDMI cables are a con.

Using digital signals rather than analogue (think VGA), means the signal can take far more interference before it'll stop working. Generally speaking, only long runs (10m or so) should ever suffer from interference in 'normal' sized cables.

If you want to run 4k/60hz. HDMI 2.0 is what youre after.

This little crappy looking amazon cable will work as well as a £50 'super' cable.

This is one I ordered and works well enough to get 4K HDR on my TV.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014I8SIJY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I just helped a friend of mine build his own, it's very easy to put together yourself. Here's our component list, that you may find helpful.

Raspberry Pi 3B

Flirc Raspberry Pi Case Gen2

8Bitdo Sn30 Bluetooth Gamepad

SanDisk 32GB Micro SD

AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable

NorthPada RPi3 Power Supply

Of course, there are many different cases and controllers you can use, you don't need to buy these specifically but it'll give you a good idea what you need to get started and what it will cost you when all is said and done. This is also assuming you just want something to play on TV. If you are a building a handheld, that's a different beast.

I just got done building a new Kodi box and I have to tell you its the only thing I've ever built that's normie approved. And by that I mean my wife, kids, and a hoard of cousins.

I used a RPi 3 + LibreELEC and hats off to the LibreELEC team because the thing reboots in 17 seconds and I haven't had a single skip or buffer problem on 1080p video.

Part | Price | Link
-----|-------|-----
Raspberry Pi 3 | $41 | https://www.amazon.com/Raspberry-Pi-RASP-PI-3-Model-Motherboard/dp/B01CD5VC92
Power Adapter | $10 | https://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry-Supply-Adapter-Charger/dp/B00MARDJZ4
SD Card | $10 | https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Memory-SDSDU-032G-U46-Change-Version/dp/B00812K4V4
Case | $20 | https://flirc.tv/more/raspberry-pi-case-ke
Rii i8+ 2.4GHz Mini Wireless Keyboard | $22 | https://www.amazon.com/Rii-Wireless-Keyboard-Touchpad-Rechargable/dp/B00Z81U3YY
HDMI Cable | $06 | https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-High-Speed-HDMI-Cable-Standard/dp/B014I8SIJY
Ethernet Cable | $05 | https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-RJ45-Cat-6-Ethernet-Patch-Cable-10-Feet-3-Meters/dp/B00N2VISLW
OS | $00 | https://libreelec.tv
Total | $114 |

I think one of these should be on every TV.

£8 for a HDMI cable isn't bad?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics-High-Speed-HDMI-2-0-Cable/dp/B014I8SIJY/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics-accessories&ie=UTF8&qid=1493510444&sr=1-1&keywords=hdmi+cable

https://www.amazon.co.uk/REALMAX-Premium-Quality-supports-devices/dp/B017FH8KDE/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics-accessories&ie=UTF8&qid=1493510444&sr=1-3&keywords=hdmi+cable

Look at /r/retropie - it's more focused on these projects.

At minimum, you'll want: a [Raspberry Pi 3 ($35)](
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CD5VC92/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Sb.pzbAZKNASG), a case ($7-$20), a power supply ($10), an HDMI cable ($7), one or two controllers ($15-$30 each), and a micro SD card ($22 for a Class 10 64 GB). There are a lot of threads about which controllers are best - I'm a fan of the wireless 8bitdo SNES30 / SFC30 (usually cheaper on eBay).

You don't need any programming experience to set it up, though you may need to edit some configuration files to set certain things up properly. I've built 2 of these to date - they play anything up to and including PlayStation 1 consistently well. N64 is very hit and miss, though Mario Kart 64 and Kirby 64 work well.

I purchased a 7 inch unit with a 'Feelworld' sticker on it for $135 and it works surprisingly well. I also bought some batteries (Sony L series) and a charger as well as a magic arm and a carrying case. I am very pleased with it and the only gripe I have with it is that the power button is more like a standby button. I have to remember to pop the battery out so I don't end up with it being dead.

Here's some links:
Magic arm - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00QTIVL82/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8

Clamp - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01CM5SNY0/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Case - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0196JV89C/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Huge battery (one last all day about) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00M3P9YBQ/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Inexpensive HDMI cable - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B014I8SIJY/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Smaller batteries and charger - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CPYXQ2S/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And finally, the monitor - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00SV5K9WA/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Let me know ow if you have any questions!

Yes (see below), tested with a TV, both video and audio are transmitted.

Displayport to HDMI Adapter, Benfei Dp(Display Port) Male to Hdmi Female Converter with Audio for Lenovo, Dell, HP, Asus and other brand(Dp to Hdmi):

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Displayport-Adapter-Benfei-Display-Converter/dp/B017Q8ZVWK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1506631957&sr=8-3&keywords=displayport+to+hdmi


AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI 2.0 Cable - 0.9m / 3 Feet (Latest Standard) Supports Ethernet, 3D, Audio Return:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B014I8SIJY/ref=twister_B019OVZSUM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

What OP said above. Amazon basics are literally £3.99.

AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI 2.0 Cable - 0.9m / 3 Feet (Latest Standard) Supports Ethernet, 3D, Audio Return https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B014I8SIJY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_AChMzbRHPK3FF

im sure the one in the box is fine, if not i was guided to this one when i got my 4k tv

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics-High-Speed-HDMI-2-0-Cable/dp/B014I8SIJY/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1487209157&sr=1-1&keywords=AmazonBasics+High-Speed+HDMI+2.0+Cable

Here you go:

• AmazonBasics USB 3.1 Type-C to HDMI Adapter - $17
  
• AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable, 3 Feet - $6
  
  The USB-C to HDMI adapter has a female HDMI port, so it won't plug in directly to a PC/monitor, hence the need for a cable with a HDMI male plug at both ends. I use mine with my desktop monitor, which is why I went for only 3 feet.

I thought you were exagrating with the price, surely they can't be selling them for that much....

Fuck my life

This is why I forced my parents to make an Amazon account. I do hope they kept the receipt.

Update:

Using AmazonBasic cables as suggested and an HDMI-DisplayPort Adapter, still stuck at 60Hz.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ACWG11W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015OW3M1W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014I8SIJY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

So... any suggestions that don't involve me spending another $100?

No these ones
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B014I8SIJY/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1499712910&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=hdmi+cable&dpPl=1&dpID=41mJoLIiC7L&ref=plSrch

I'm in high school as well and I'm planning to do something like this but I don't want to buy stuff I don't necessary need. Basically the idea to have the Mac on a stand while next to the monitor (which is on a stand as well) is connected to it. There are also speakers, and I'll be using an old keyboard that I have (usb) as well as a bluetooth mouse.

So far this is what I'm thinking:

Laptop stand: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OOYECC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

USB Hub: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JX1ZS5O/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A29Y8OP2GPR7PE

Basic speakers: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GHY5F3K/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

HDMI Cable: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014I8SIJY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Thunderbolt to HDMI Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DRK2ZIK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1AMUYYA3CT6HJ

And finally, the monitor: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IA9FXAO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

I haven't decided nor found a good stand for the monitor so if anyone can help that'd be great. Also, anybody else can comment, I was just seeing if this was buying too much or is there an easier way. I have a nrMBP mid 2012 13'' for reference.

Meh hdmi is better than dvi but there is no need to spend much on one. Any hdmi will do. Oh look here's one for a whole £4.29! https://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics-High-Speed-HDMI-2-0-Cable/dp/B014I8SIJY/

Worse case, [this] (https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-High-Speed-HDMI-Cable-Standard/dp/B014I8SIJY/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1503348903&sr=8-5&keywords=hdmi+cord)

Hi,
Its easily solvable, I had the same issues, solved them in ten seconds.
Sonys cables (and MS X1 even if they look fancy) are uter crap.
I own PSVR, PSPRO and 4K OLED, so I had these blackouts, less than second each.
Well I got Amazon basic cables and it solved it.
BUT dont buy 2 identical length cables, if your PSVR is close to PSPRO, get 1foot or 1.5foot tiny HDMI cable (i dont think amazon has these, they have 3 minimum, but any HDMI 1.4 cable will do fine since there are no HDMi2.0 cables, thats advertising lie, HDMI consortium has only HDMI1.4 cables and they compatible with everything.)
So get one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Cable-Store-Foot-Plated/dp/B00474YRE0
And one of these: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-High-Speed-HDMI-Cable-Standard/dp/B014I8SIJY
No more blackouts guaranteed.

You may as well get a HDMI 2.0 as im pretty sure they are all similar prices.

Amazon even has this 2.0 going to £4 https://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics-High-Speed-HDMI-2-0-Cable/dp/B014I8SIJY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1501980022&sr=8-3&keywords=hdmi+2

Thanks. Really? I see them all over Amazon. I also read this which is why I was asking.

They need not be expensive. The Amazon Basics one will be perfectly adequate.

Wild, but it only goes to 75Hz anyways, so you're good to rock with HDMI.

Just get an amazon basics.

https://www.amazon.ca/AmazonBasics-High-Speed-HDMI-Cable-Standard/dp/B014I8SIJY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510940291&sr=8-1&keywords=3ft+hdmi&dpID=41mJoLIiC7L&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Not in any way. Here is an hdmi cable from amazon. That means you believe that plastic dock is worth ~$34 by itself.