Best playstation 3 cables according to redditors

Something like this?
http://www.amazon.com/PS2-Playstation-Controller-Adapter-Converter-3/dp/B000NJBD90

Yes.

Cheap

Less cheap

Moderate

Expensive

More expensive

Why not use a PS2 usb adapter?

On a budget, get the Retrotink 2x to upscale nicely and convert to HDMI. To plug those consoles into the Retrotink and get a good image:

For SNES and N64, you can solve together by getting this exact S-video cable as it’s commonly known for quality.

For PS2, get Sony’s official component cables or get HDRetrovision’s PS2 component cables found here .

I know OG Xbox component cables can be found from Microsoft, and I’ve read the cheap knockoffs are good.

I don’t know what you can do for Dreamcast.

Just get yourself this HDE PS2 to USB adapter and it'll work great for Clone Hero!

At most, all you'll have to do is bind the buttons in the main menu by pressing SPACEBAR. Then you should be all set to rock and roll.

If you still want HD (up to 1080i), then first get a set of component cables: http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Resolution-Component-Cable-Playstation-3/dp/B0013OM528/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410981734&sr=8-1&keywords=ps3+component

If your TV has component input, then just use those. If not, you can easily convert component into HDMI. I have one of these and it works great: http://www.amazon.com/Etekcity%C2%AE-Component-YPbPr-Converter-Adapter/dp/B00BNHSQPK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1410981788&sr=8-4&keywords=component+to+hdmi

This one :

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0096PSFBG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_5YUtJXBQePz8Z

It seems to get the job done, but everyone on the subreddit has an opinion on what controller/adaptor is best, so your mileage may vary. The best part is it was only abkut $10.

> ... the TV has Component(?) hookups (Red, Green, Blue, Red, White) but they’re essentially useless for most things since any system that uses Component can also use HDMI ...

You'll be happy to hear that this isn't true: The PlayStation, Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, GameCube, and Xbox 1 all use Component video, but can't use HDMI.

So you should get a component cable for your PlayStation 2, your GameCube, and anything else that uses them: https://www.amazon.com/Component-AV-Cable-Set-PlayStation-PS/dp/B002MRLDPA

Also, many televisions use the Green component input to receive standard composite video. So try plugging in your PlayStation's standard Yellow composite video cable into the Green component input on your television.

HD Retrovision PS2 cables are $30 if you want to spend a little more

https://www.amazon.com/HD-Retrovision-PlayStation-Premium-Component/dp/B07H3F94ZN

Get an s-video cable branded for PS3

PS3 S Video Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N5JS5A/

Only 10$

That's composite, not component. Component cables have five RCA plugs (typically green, blue, and red for video, plus red and white for audio).

Yes, cheap unshielded composite cables often have a lot of audio buzz. Those cheap converter boxes are also garbage and it wouldn't surprise me at all if it was causing problems as well.

The best solution would be to get a high quality component cable such as HD Retrovision's and a good component-to-HDMI converter like the RetroTINK-2X (supports 240p and 480i only), OSSC (supports all of the PS2's video modes), or Framemeister (supports all modes and has a really good deinterlacer for 480i). Cheaper converters will probably work, but won't process 240p games correctly and may have input latency or other issues.

> since estimated 1995/96

The PS2 came out in 2000, I think you're thinking of the PS1. Anyway, for a TV, you'll want to look for a PS3 Component video cable. Something like this. Monitors are iffy with old consoles.

One of these, Xbox360 CE is a must if you're going to use a DS2 on PC.

Those are composite. Component are these bad boys - http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Resolution-Component-Cable-Playstation-3/dp/B0013OM528/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=1-1&keywords=ps2+component+cable

They make the picture about 10x better.

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

Can't help myself, sorry. For your troubles. Looks like you can get the whole setup for under $50 this way.

Just like with TV's, there are higher grades of computer monitors as well. Look for "graphics design" monitors. Some of these monitors will actually have BNC inputs as they are designed for industry use but do not be fooled, These monitors do NOT accept 15khz rgb ( aka 240p)

I have an "NEC MultiSync FP2141sb" which I love. It has dual inputs, full geometry controls, a "super bright" function I really enjoy and a built in usb hub that I use to power my component - vga adapter.

I belive this Sony FW900 is the holy grail of vga crt monitors.

edit: I grabbed a this Wii VGA cable and gutted the chip. I made my own little box with component inputs and VGA out. The chip they used is highly regarded and does a straight 1:1 conversion of component-VGA @ 480p and 720p.

https://www.amazon.ca/Hyperkin-813048010715-PS3-Wii-Cable/dp/B003YDJ0F6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486320180&sr=8-1&keywords=wii+vga+cable

With your n64 the best it can do without a mod is Svideo. Nintendo branded cables are priced more as a collectors item. Thefoo sells an excellent version

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F173606272632

You can step it up and rgb mod your n64. The hottest board even has a deblur function that helps clean up the image. The n64 in my experience does not scale nearly as well as other systems. Stick to Svideo unless you really love the system and will be putting a lot of time into it.

Psx and ps2 are much more simple. They both support rgb without a mod. Stick to YPbPr (component) on the ps2. It's nearly as good as rgb and much easier to get working. Get hd retrovisions ps2 cable. It's new and as good or better than the official cables. Official will run you as much or more and be used.

HD Retrovision PlayStation 2 (PS2) PlayStation 3 (PS3) Premium YPbPr Component Video Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H3F94ZN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_c7L1BbSF0NXZ0

As for the psx there are several sites making that cable. Get a psx rgb scart cable. Make sure you get euro scart and the proper adapter to plug into your framemeister.

Good luck! Feel free to ask questions

Personally speaking I'd recommend getting a component to HDMI converter (I use this one and it works great but there are plenty of other models to choose from if you want something else) paired with some nice quality component cables (either the official Sony PlayStation 3 ones since they work on the PS2, or the PS2 component cables sold by HDRetrovision), I went a couple of low quality third party ones before spending the extra money on the nicer cables, it's well worth it.

Best option are these for the price.

https://www.amazon.com/HD-Retrovision-PlayStation-YPbPr-Component/dp/B07H3F94ZN/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1538686543&sr=8-1&keywords=hd+retrovision

Easiest way would be ignore that adapter, get a decent quality PS2 component cable like this, https://www.amazon.com/HD-Retrovision-PlayStation-Premium-Component/dp/B07H3F94ZN, use RCA-BNC adapters to plug in directly.

What I am thinking is if its an older TV and you have tried all the L/R RCA connections, the TV might not be able to convert the digital signal into an analog audio out.

Next step would be to run audio outs from the PS3 to the amp. I haven't tried this in a while but you might be able to use the PS3 analog cords along with the HDMI. Multi AV out just has to be set on in the PS3 systems settings. If that's doesn't work you would need an optical cord to a digital to analog converter.

If your TV doesn't have the traditional yellow/red/white composite input, you can buy a component cable for the PS3 (still on Amazon for now) and use that. The PS2 and PS3 use the same analog outputs. I can't imagine a modern TV not having at least component inputs.

Use this adapter then map the buttons HDE PlayStation 2 Controller to USB Adapter for PC or Playstation 3 Converter Cable for Sony DualShock PS2 PS3 Controllers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NJBD90/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_MP8FAbY5RB2CB

I would try cleaning the port on the PS2 then. I'd suggest picking up another cable if that doesn't clear it up.

I use these, and they haven't given me any problems.

What you need is a high quality component cable, that alone will drastically improve the quality. The supreme solution is to combine a high quality component cable with a converter such as the OSSC to get a hdmi output. But these are on the pricey side but are amazing. So I'd get the cable first see if that's enough for you then go from there if you want to go the whole way.


I can strongly recommend this cable, its very thicckkk:
HD Retrovision PlayStation 2/3 (PS2/PS3) Premium YPbPr Component Video Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H3F94ZN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_HrZrDb1N4DPB3

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

Here's an Amazon link for a PS2 to USB adapter. This doesn't answer your question (I'm not sure if soldering alone could produce the same effect), but it's an easy and cheap option.

For the controller I would recommend getting one of these bad boys. For the slow laptop problem I really can't say anything. You might be able to do some testing with the emulator and see what you can run. If you really like playing all the old games it might be better to invest in a gaming computer so you can run all the amazing emulators out there.
Here is a list of the emulators they have and yes they even go as far as the last gen consoles and current gen nintendo console (x360, ps3 and wiiU). If you want any help with getting started just toss me a message or comment reply(either for emulators you might be able to run or building a pc I'm down for either.
Also on another note I got my install of Ubuntu done up all nice and pretty :D

PS3 uses wireless controllers, so no compatibility unless you buy a 3rd party converter

Pretty much any PS3 made recently has no PS2 game compatibility.

You would have to find out of the early fat PS3s and check the model #.

Most usb/wireless keyboards/mice work with it. Also, bluetooth keyboards. There is an official remote which you can easily find online.

Well, the setup is basically two pieces...

• Sony DualShock 2 controller (I have plenty of my old ones from PS2, still mint condition, that I use. Probably hard to find these new, but possible with eBay and Amazon. If you have some of your own of these, you're halfway there.)
  
  
• DualShock2-to-USB Adapter (Amazon Examples: [1], [2], [3].. these create a DirectInput gamepad on your PC, not Xinput (Xbox 360/One gamepad), so while great for emulators and PC games that have customizable controls, they won't work for newer PC/Steam games that assume you're using a 360 gamepad.
  
  The adapter will also work with the Sony PlayStation 1 original gamepad and DualShock 1.
  
  Also... if you have a SNES gamepad, here's an adapter for that. (But I find the extra L2/R2, analog sticks and their L3/R3 buttons are useful for other emulation buttons such as speed-up, save state, load state, etc).

1. thpsx.com or thmods.com
   
2. No, we don't know. Rumor has it they're working on THAW at the moment, but I can't confirm.
   
3. Pick up an adapter. Here's one I found. Then download a mapping tool, like Xpadder and set it up to how you want it to be.

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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Can you not use RCA? https://www.amazon.com/Playstation-PS2-PSX-RCA-Cable-2/dp/B002BCAM76

HDE PlayStation 2 Controller to... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NJBD90?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
This is the one I’ve been using for almost a year ~$8

I have this one, this one, this one, and this one.

The SG is about 25-30ms behind every other guitar I have, which is a lot.

It's playable, but fiddling with the calibration setting in between hitting the notes too early so they break on the strikeline, and hitting them at the correct time where they don't go past the hit window is annoying, and there's no reason to deal with that.

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None of those cables will work. The right white thing isn't even for video; that's some kind of tip for a power adapter. The black thing is for Xbox, and the top thing looks like an adapter for an old camera.

You need one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Tomee-S-Video-Cable-PS3-Playstation-3/dp/B010CAZVBA

These are the sort of cables I was talking about it:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015MISAG

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YDJ0F6/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JOBW12K

Just direct from the console to the monitor, nothing between.

They aren't of the highest quality, but are dead simple and cheap.

A dedicated transcoder as described by /u/syboxez would be better solution, especially if you think you'll want to possibly use other 480p+ Component sources on the monitor, but if you're just looking to use the Wii on it, the cable -should- be good enough for your purposes.

Not capable of hitting quite as high of resolution as the Garo, but I can personally recommend the Key Digital transcoders as being quality: For your situation specifically, the KD-CTCA line, for Component to RGB:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/282489751132

http://www.ebay.com/itm/142394232769

Are you trying to get it to work on your ASUS or a different monitor now?

If a different one see the hard answer.

 

Easy Answer:

Plug it into your ASUS and hold the power button down on the PS3 while powering up until it beeps for a second time(While the monitor is on of course). If you get flickering and no screen then it is time to fix the ASUS or get a new monitor.

 

Hard Answer 1; New Monitor:

HDMI to DVI conversion cable. Make sure your monitor is HDCP compatible otherwise it may not work. Also get yourself a composite cable for your PS3 as well because most monitors do not output sound through DVI.

That is if you get a monitor with no HDMI input, otherwise just do the same thing you did with your ASUS and the Easy Answer.

 

Hard Answer 2; Fix the ASUS:

99% of the time when a monitor fails like you say, it is because of blown capacitors. That other 1% is factory defects and user stupidity. But from what you describe it sounds like one or a few of the secondary smoothing capacitors have failed.

If you feel comfortable about it you can take the back off the monitor and check the power supply unit for any inflated capacitors. They look like this when blown(the green ones in the pictures).

I used that guide for that exact monitor so I would suggest that you look up your model and seeing if there have been the same issues with other people.

Or just take it to a repair shop.

 

I hope this helps in any way.

I know it's already solved but I want to share my setup with you guys!

I use these to plug both my PS2 and PS1 on a SAMSUNG 20" Monitor Screen:

https://www.amazon.com/Tomee-S-Video-Cable-PS3-PlayStation-3/dp/B010CAZVBA

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009OMYHJU

And I use an RCA to P2 adapter to plug it on a JBL sound box.

For a supreme image, I only use the S-Video cable.

The PS3 has component cables that are backward compatible with the PS2. I found some official ones here:

HD Component Cable Compatible With PS3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017O5K0I/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_uiOSAbHWA2C77

if you don't mind using the "5 RCA connectors" component cable, you can still play in HD. here is a knock-off for $5.50.

short of that, you can trade it in to gamestop for store credit. they won't check the HDMI, just the AV cable output. use the credit towards a new PS3.

https://www.amazon.com/HD-Retrovision-PlayStation-Premium-Component/dp/B07H3F94ZN

These are really good.

HDRV PS2 cable would be the cheaper option of the 2: $76.23 off amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/HD-Retrovision-PlayStation-Premium-Component/dp/B07H3F94ZN

or $45 elsewhere: https://retrostuff.ca/collections/hd-retrovision-cables/products/playstation-2-3-ypbpr-component-cable

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for Genesis cable with Playstation adapter, it would be $90 & currently sold out for the cable: https://retrostuff.ca/collections/hd-retrovision-cables/products/genesis-ypbpr-component-cable?variant=15839981535322

the Playstation adapter would be $22: https://retrostuff.ca/collections/hd-retrovision-cables/products/playstation-a-v-port-adapter

These are the best component cables:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07H3F94ZN/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

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

There's a S-Video input right on the back of that monitor. One side plugs directly into your console, the other into the monitor itself - super simple:

PS1/PS2/PS3 (official Sony brand and excellent quality, FYI)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000N5JS5A/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

SNES:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LE3EAIK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For NES, you'll also want to get a pack of these BNC to RCA connectors to use a regular RCA Composite cable off your NES: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005B4O4GG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I should add that I forgot to mention that Sega Genesis needs to be modded for S-Video - if your friend can help you mod the monitor for RGB it'll be a breeze for him (it's soldering like 5 single wires and a couple resistors - pretty darn easy). ---OR at that point, if you are actually modding the monitor for RGB, you'll probably forget about the S-Video and just use a regular SCART RGB cable or whatnot.

Also, if it makes your choice easier, S-Video really is excellent quality. You really have to see both side-by-side to notice any difference compared to RGB (especially if you're still new to all this - it's really just the finer smaller differences you can notice between the two connection types).

Here is an amazon listing for a product that does that. You may to read the reviews and look at similar products to find the best one. I have no personal experience using these.

Found this on amazon.

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.

In the future, when you get better speakers, you can use a A/V receiver with HDMI.

You don't need a DAC, the PS3 has a DAC inside it, which is why you can have RCA outputs.

For now, with these speakers, just use one of these: http://amzn.com/B003U7WCEM Connect that to the RCA/3.5 adapter, to the speakers.

I'm 90% sure the subwoofer in this setup includes a crossover, so if you just plug in the front speakers, it should automatically send the bass to the subwoofer.

If it doesn't, then you'd need to add your own passive crossover, which isn't feasible. If the RCA outputs don't work for you, I'd start looking at the side bar to the right for some cheap 2.1 systems you could put together. (All of which would be significantly better than this Creative system.)

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)

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.

Wow, I really can't find one anywhere! I bought mine on eBay a while back, but I can't find any listings for them right now...

https://www.amazon.com/Universal-PS2-Controller-Adaptor-Playstation-3/dp/B00162IF76/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

This is the best I can find, but it's both not the model I bought, and not in stock...


I kinda wonder if this would work?
https://www.amazon.com/PS2-PS3-Playstation-Controller-Adapter-Converter/dp/B000NJBD90/ref=pd_sbs_63_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000NJBD90&pd_rd_r=ERF21XHAMK7DF2EK6PNH&pd_rd_w=TYg02&pd_rd_wg=1tHXY&psc=1&refRID=ERF21XHAMK7DF2EK6PNH

Outside of the official PS2 & PS3 cable, the best I can recommend for a new one is by HD Retrovision. Identical video quality to the official cables and solid build https://www.amazon.com/HD-Retrovision-PlayStation-Premium-Component/dp/B07H3F94ZN

Would this one work?

https://www.amazon.com/Insten-Compatible-HDTV-READY-COMPONENT-Playstation-3/dp/B004E0I8II/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1S6Q2BMWKBRVM&keywords=component+cable+ps2&qid=1563161997&s=gateway&sprefix=component+cable+ps2%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-4

Ok cool thank's for the help! I wasn't planning on doing mod's or anything and we dont have any local game store's around since our last one's owner's daughter died he shut down.

I'd love to go craiglist if i had someone to drive me but around that time my aunt will have had surgery on her arm. Which is kinda why i wanted to order off like the "highest rated seller's" on Amazon. Heh i look like im just making excuses but my unfortunate crappy personal situation is in the way.

Another thing i have alot of old AV cables (shaped like these but not all off of PS2's https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014RA28N0?psc=1 ) lying around from random electronic's, will those work with an xbox? Just wondering since i have so many "rectangular" ended one's.

Probably should have added im USA.

This --> https://www.amazon.com/Tomee-S-Video-Cable-PS3-PlayStation-3/dp/B010CAZVBA/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=ps1+to+s-video+cable&qid=1565190385&s=gateway&sr=8-2

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.

This too: http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Resolution-Component-Cable-Playstation-3/dp/B0013OM528/ref=pd_rhf_cr_s_cp_3_8JQA?ie=UTF8&refRID=1CPDC1SFV4K603PZ0XNN

I have one of these and it works like a charm combined with a DVI-HDMI adapter like the one you mentioned. However it seems like the video distortion would be an issue with your monitor.

Alternatively I used to use this to connect via VGA along with an RCA-3.5mm adapter, but it was only half that price when i bought it. It has bad reviews, but that's because some monitors don't seem to agree with it, and it requires a TV to set up with a Wii. The Wii U can use it just fine, and in HD as well. You don't even need a TV to set it up since you set video settings via the gamepad. I however stopped using mine since it was just a tad too blurry for me. Not awful by any means, but I knew it could be better.

You can make your problem 999x easier if you go with the PC route. Also, if you miss the nostalgia and really want to play with a ps2 controller buy this, it's what I use and it's compatible with ps1, ps2, and ps3 controllers. I'm using a PS1 right now on it and it works flawlessly. This way, you can use a ps controller on your PC while playing kh2fm. I'm pretty nostalgic myself, but I believe you only need 60 fps on the game to run which isn't much firepower required for most pcs these days.

http://www.amazon.com/Controller-Adapter-PlayStation-Converter-Controllers-3/dp/B0096PSFBG?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00

I was planning to get something like this http://www.amazon.com/Controller-Adapter-PlayStation-Converter-Controllers-3/dp/B0096PSFBG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463709818&sr=8-1&keywords=ps2+controller+to+usb
would this work? What software are you using?

Seeing as how your stick is meant for PS2/Xbox, you'll likely need a PS2 to PS3/PC adapter like this

But then again, I'm not actually even 100% that it will work since I haven't tried it myself.

Amazon directo a Uruguay?

https://www.amazon.com/Controller-PlayStation-Converter-DualShock-Controllers-3/dp/B0096PSFBG/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?keywords=hde+to+usb&qid=1564685140&s=gateway&sprefix=hde+to&sr=8-11

Esto por unos 25usd

Okay just by looking around I'm assuming I'm going to need this
https://www.amazon.com/Redoctane-INTERFACE-PS3-360-Wii-Xbox/dp/B00FT2TBB8/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1467411901&sr=1-1&keywords=midi+usb
and plug the usb part into the drum kit and the midi part into the adapter.
Can I just get a confirmation on if that's all I need?

I'll delete this topic once it's answered since like I said, all of the e-kit questions are flooding the front page.

Clone hero recommend this one
https://www.amazon.com/PS2-Playstation-Controller-Adapter-Converter-3/dp/B000NJBD90/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1512502205&sr=8-3&keywords=hde+ps2+to+usb

on their controller spread sheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Xp5DR6Ih6YI-pi2Jzg3G8lWmnTZrKtxEls2jbx4Bw-Q/edit#gid=0

it's the resolution, dude. Please tell me if I get this and use S-Video it'll be fixed and look normal?

Did you get this one by any chance? As far as I can tell, none of the PS2 connectors seem to work.

This is the one I got: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0096PSFBG/


Low latency, and whammy works. I haven't been able to get star power tilt to work with it though.

Audio buzzing is almost always cheap cables. Either try to find some OEM component cables, or some other nice grounded/isolated ones like HD Retrovision's.

>After some research, i found out the ps3 only has a optical/digital output.

You research was wrong.

The manual doesn't really say what "full screen" is (i.e. whether it stretches a 4:3 image to 16:9, or something), so it's hard to say, just from seeing the manual.

Still, you'll need to buy some kind of conversion hardware. Something like this will probably have some conversion lag, but that really can't be helped without going for some pretty expensive hardware.

The Playstation can also do component and s-video output, I believe just with the appropriate cables, and then the appropriate conversion box. It wouldn't help with lag, but component and S-video both provide a clearer signal than composite does.

AV just means Audio Visual (probably). Is the cable this? And did the TV have similar connectors on it. Did you switch the input on the TV to RCA connectors?

I've heard that using this adapter works best, though I've only heard of people using it with wired SGs so your mileage may vary.

Don't forget to get a real tone cable, straight up 1/4" to USB won't work, and last time I looked the work arounds for the cable were pretty confusing.

https://www.amazon.com/ROCKSMITH-REAL-CABLE-WORKS-playstation-3/dp/B00E9CA6CW/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=real+tone+cable&qid=1557435734&s=gateway&sprefix=real+tone&sr=8-2

Do you use this one ? It’s the one recommended on the CH wiki

I'm wondering if you could use a coupler to a PS2 adapter.

USB Type A Female to Female then
PS2 to USB Adapater

Not sure if this wouldn't work since it is expecting the connection to go from PS2 to USB rather than from USB to PS2.

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.

If you have a random PS2 controller laying around. http://www.amazon.com/Playstation-Controller-Adapter-Converter-Windows-3/dp/B0096PSFBG#customerReviews

Not personally, but others have. This is what you’ll want: https://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-Controller-Converter-Sony-PS3-Controllers/dp/B000NJBD90. You’ll likely have to map the controller as well once in the game.

Well, there are plenty of converters from the PS2 controllers to USB, so try taking a look at amazon for those. They seem to be pretty cheap, all things considered, and then you don't have to buy a new controller or anything.

Component cables. The PS3 component cables work on PS2 as well, and are relatively cheap, I got them for $8

You mean like this?

Looks nice, but damn, I could get a new Logitech Gamepad for like $10 less! Trying to spend as little as possible :/

I was thinking of trying some cheap janky-looking thing like this or this. Is there a catch with these cheapo models? Reviews seem pretty inconsistent! Thanks for the reply.

>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)
>

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

Something like this should do it. I'd do a bit of research though, as it's been years since I used a PS2-to-USB adapter, so I don't know if some are better than others.

My HDMI went out a few months ago and I don't know how to replace it so I went online and bought some [HD A/V cables] (http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Resolution-Component-Cable-Playstation-3/dp/B0013OM528/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381329810&sr=8-1&keywords=ps3+hd+av+cables) on Amazon.They look great and I haven't noticed a huge difference. Plus they're only $6!

Thanks man, appreciate it. I don't think the adapted I use is a Raphnet adapter, probably isn't. I got it from here: https://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-Controller-Converter-Controllers-compatible-2/dp/B000NJBD90/ref=pd_gwm_cr_simh_2?pf_rd_s=blackjack-experiment-1&pf_rd_t=Gateway&pf_rd_i=mobile&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pd_rd_wg=VPuRY&pd_rd_r=8D0J6KS02BXJFQ3NKKZX&pd_rd_w=QJiER&pf_rd_r=DVP8K3Y1MHBKN1PKE7BE&pf_rd_p=9f61167e-e113-42e9-8ec8-2f161c40ddd7&pd_rd_i=B000NJBD90

You could get 720p or 1080i with this

http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Resolution-Component-Cable-Playstation-3/dp/B0013OM528/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1372978899&sr=1-2&keywords=playstation+component+cable

Should I go ahead and buy this one?

You need the wireless receiver
then the PS2 to USB adapter dongle

Btw it's not worth it. Too much latency to be enjoyable.

Know if a PS3 S-Video adapter will work with the PS2? Particularly a cable that is shipped from UK?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000N5JS5A/ref=sr_1_3_olp?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1510914645&sr=1-3&keywords=playstation+3+s+video

Looking to get a new S-Video cable for my PS2 and PS3. I don't know what will work with both, but I'm fairly confident the UK seller is the most trustworthy seller (the other ones have their prices jacked up and the one that matches only has 4 reviews which are likely fake). Only concerned because the cable might not work for the PS2 and a UK cable not working with US systems, but I don't think there are any design differences.

Hey there! I've been shopping for one myself. I've just ordered the following adapter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0096PSFBG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I ordered this one last week and it was a bunch of cheap rubbish: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000SPA46M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

New one should be here on Tuesday. I'll try to remember this thread and let you know how it works.

By the way, do you use any sort of emulators?

This is one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NJBD90/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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

There is a s video cable for the ps1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000N5JS5A/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487642704&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=ps3+s+video&dpPl=1&dpID=413hPW-NdeL&ref=plSrch heres a link to a good high quality one it fits the ps1 ps2 and ps3 and here is a good quality snes n64 and gamecube s video cable https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LE3EAIK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487642829&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=snes+s+video&dpPl=1&dpID=41r4XvjGatL&ref=plSrch hope this helps

Those two are junk compared to HD Retrovision cables.

HDR is more expensive, but are the highest quality cables you can get for PS2.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H3F94ZN

this is the one i use https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NJBD90/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 i found it has no latency at least the one i have tilt works whammy bar does not it says it does not work with guitar hero guitars but it does

I haven't tested it for RetroPie (or even Linux for that matter), but I've been using this adapter from McBazel on my PC for PCSX2 and Clone Hero, and it's worked pretty much flawlessly so far. In spite of it's Amazon listing name, it even works with Guitar Hero controllers! (this is actually the very adapter that /r/clonehero recommends for PS2-tars)

...and set your PS3 for multi audio out. This is what i do minus the 3.5 mm conversion (go rca direct to amp).

Edit: $5 cable on amazon ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0013OM528/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?qid=1373253607&sr=8-5&pi=SL75)

The PS3 doesn't have a minijack that will work with that cable. You need one of the analog-to-RCA cables that carries the audio -- like the one /u/e60deluxe posted above or this: http://amzn.com/B003U7WCEM
that has the rectangular connector that will plug into the AV Multi port.

The PS3 should have come with that cable if you got the full package; any used game store probably also has that or a similar cable for cheap, too.

http://www.amazon.com/Playstation-Controller-Adapter-Converter-Windows-3/dp/B0096PSFBG/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1453836703&sr=8-16&keywords=usb+to+PS2+converter