I found the PS2 TO HDMI adaptor fantastic to use on a PS3 if like me you have a damaged HDMI port, plug one of these in the multi AV and set to component 1080p and bingo!... back in action through HDMI. Trying to get a new replacement hdmi port for a fat ps3 isnt easy soldering one in is tricky so this little adaptor has been a perfect fix for me.
@@rightspritegaming yep id much rather use hdmi over component but tbh theres not much in it for me. I picked up the PS3 for £7 and apart from the broken HDMI port its all gravy, so cant complain :)
Nice video. What I got from this was that while there are better options, ps2 to hdmi sure is very good bang for buck and a great option if you're on a budget. I don't really see myself playing that much on my old ps2 anymore (I use emulators mostly these days), so that's what I got to play around and have some fun. Mostly I want to see Gran Turismo 4 in 1080i for once hehe :D
Hey man, my levelhike came today. Really pleased with it. The image, to me is fantastic. Very smooth and clean. The tv I'm using is still too big for it really, but I'll get a smaller tv or a monitor down the line. Nevertheless, thank you, thank you. Really enjoying my ps2 and collecting for it and this has just made me appreciate it more.
@@tommasotav9369 no no it's a real website my man. Mine did take awhile to come, but it's worth the wait imo. Compared to cheap chinese crap. Email them, they got back to me when I did.
I have the Portta and have had no issues with either of mine. That said I bought mine 4 yrs ago before the parts shortages. It was highly rated at the time
I`ve got an adapter that looks and acts just like the one from Kaico (It`s branded as Bitfunx). On my experience with my PS2, it works great, and it doesn`t show any simulated bars on the sides of the screen
Your video is informative. Thank you soooo much. Truly appreciate it! I am looking to play my PS2 and WII on an Oled TV and came across your video. Years ago I connected the PS2 to my 1080p TV using component cables but the results were horrible cause of the lack in anti-aliasing. Now am looking for one again, hopefully under 50 euros. One thing still surprises me is that my original Xbox looks really good with the composite cables on my 1080p TV.
I've seen a few reviews that say with PAL games the level hike image will seem too large to fit on the display and cut off both bottom and top. But with NTSC games the image is fine?
hi. Thanks for the video, it was usefull for me. I ordered the Level Hike Cabel from the link. It will take a while i guess till arrives to me im from Germany but i hope it really works as good as in the video. :) Stay safe and take care :)
The "PS2 to HDMI" (on Amazon Germany branded as "Mcbazel PS2 to HDMI Converter") one is the best and cheapest solution imo. It outputs a signal that is comparable to a real proper RGB cable that you attach to your CRT, and those that ever used one of those know that's the best and clearest picture you can get on a CRT, too. You will notice a slight flicker though (interlace bob), however that is also present on a CRT with a real RGB cable. On top of that the "PS2 to HDMI" can output both 50Hz and 60Hz, as long as your monitor/TV can support 50Hz too you will get a smooth and not stuttery output. If your monitor can only output 60Hz, a 50Hz game will appear stuttery overall. (i.e. my old "2007" 1080p Monitor can do 50Hz no problem while using the 640p/i or 575i resolution, but my current 1440p 75Hz monitor only defaults to 60Hz but not lower while staying on 1440p) And the biggest plus are the accurate colours compared to other cheap solutions! The games look just as vibrant and colourful as it does on a CRT! One downside is: You cannot play 240p games aka PS1 with it but there is a workaround: If you play them on your PS2 and use "Free McBoot" you can enter the menu "GSM" and then press "X" to choose "640p 60Hz" or "576p 50Hz" for PS1 games (this also allows playing PAL games in 60Hz mode), you might want to adjust the X- and Y-axis though, on PAL games I've found +4 Y-Axist and -96 X-Axis to work well. Not everything will work perfectly (i.e. Star Ocean 2 intro FMVs and Main Menu) but other than small hiccups, this also lets you enjoy PS1 games with an amazing output quality on an HDMI monitor. --- Then I also have the "Kaico HDMI Adapter for Sony Playstation 1 & 2". Upside: Works natively on PS1 consoles as well as PS2 consoles with PS1 and PS2 games. You also get the choice to swap between "RGB" and "YPbPr". It also supports the most input resolutions of all models: 240p, 288p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i. Downside: Horrendously expensive, about $40€. Output is ALWAYS 1080p 60Hz! Meaning 50Hz games that do not have a 60Hz selector ingame will always STUTTER visually. Colours are also washed out and have a pale/grey-ish tone to them. And because the output is 1080p, the entire picture will look blurred overall. The USB Charger slot can easily break. It is too deep in for the cable, which can cause the small slim stick to be pushed down and then break. Be very careful when you insert the USB cable, as the adapter it not servicable at all. It is an alright allrounder, especially if you want to play PS1 games but do not own a PS2 with Free McBoot. But if you do, skip this one and get the "PS2 to HDMI" one. --- Then there is also the "HDMI Adapter for P1/P2" (again branded "Mcbazel" on Amazon Germany) as it says on the package but on the adapter itself it says "HDMI ADAPTER FOR PS1/PS2". Upside: Cheap and works with PS1 and PS2. Has a 4/3 and 16/9 button. Has a swap between 720p and 640p output button. (640p will look slightly better) Downside: 60Hz output ONLY. 50Hz games will look stuttery. Video quality is horrendously bad. Like using the lowest quality cables to connect your real PS2 to an old CRT, but even there it would look nicer than this solution. Colours are washed out and dark. Absolutely skip this one.
I’ve got a ps2 and 4K HDR Sony Monitor that only has HDMI inputs, can you tell me what the best HDMI converter is in your opinion so I can sleep at night 😞
@@rightspritegaming I have understood that Levelhike actually uses composite video, which is the lowest quality signal and therefore not recommended. It cannot do 480p just 480i. The difference is huge tho. Think about it this way, using Levelhike is just like using the PS2 composite cable, which is inferior to the component cable.
@@medalgearsalad1419 when you personal test a level hike cable after using a a compatible HD sceen with composite, you will see a nice step up in picture much like what you see in the video . The cable does not tap into to the component signal as it would then not be compatible with the ps1. And only a hand of titles are compatible with 480p any way, unless you head down the modding side of things.
Thanks for the video, very informative. Would the LevelHike allow me to play PS1 games on a PS2 connected to a 4K TV? Is that something you've tested? Would love to play FF7 again! Cheers
@@rightspritegaming I’m having the same problem. My 4K TV loses signal after the PS1 logo screen. From a bit of Googling it seems that it doesn’t support 240p. Which is the best to resolve this please? And what settings would I need to use?
I bought a linkfor ps2 hdmi adapter. It was awful mate. It was too sharp, and any time a game went from loading screens, it went to a blue screen. It was really jarring. I returned it and just stuck composite cables straight into my hdtv. Looked so much smoother. But I just want something easy and that will make my games look slightly nicer. The levekhike has peaked my curiousty, thanks.
@@KrisVic91 i'm just a little unsure because he is definitely promoting the level hike cable and the website under every comment. where do you live and did the cable arrived fast? because i live in sweden and dont pay with $
99% of the PS2 library play at 480i. The best option for lag-free gaming on modern displays for the PS2 is the OSSC, or the cheaper Retrotink 2x Multiformat. None of these converters you have shown other than the OSSC handle 480i correctly.
Good comment would like to get my hands on a retro tink, one day, as mentioned through the video this is looking at budget simple plug and play, quite popular adapters out there, the ossc is great but does require a few additional steps and certain setuping up requirements, ossc I reviewed did managed to flat out brake on me but only as i was caputing a lot of content. unfortunately.
@@rightspritegaming The OSSC is honestly more of a tinkerer's hobby device. It shouldn't be considered for serious gamers that just want to enjoy the games. For the money the Retrotink line is the choice.
@@middle_pickup Hiya buddy,I have no idea about all these kinds of things,I know your comment is quite old but I'd really appreciate the help,how much would your top 2 cost and does the actual image improve,would really appreciate the help buddy.
@@systemshocker2875 Hiya,thanks for the help mate I have no idea about these kinds of things but I will have a look and see what I can find,thanks again buddy 👌👍
@@jaymonster81 not too sure never had my hands on the official ones are quite hard to come, may not be worth it, retrovison has done great goods though. Been meaning to test them out at some point
@@jaymonster81 any component cable will output better picture quality than levelhike, or any RGB adapter. Levelhike can only do 480i. Component cables can do 480p, progressive scan, etc. My 4K Tv doesn't have component outputs, thus why I'm here:(
Great video! Thanks a lot! A question … would you say the Rad2x cable is better than Level Hike for PAL PS2 games? Currently playing with component cables.
@@rightspritegaming @Right Sprite Retro Gaming UK aahhmm,,, knowing now those extra brands/options ... which you recomend despite the price (but under the 40€/$/£ ... I mean, ignoring ossc options.. Pound Kaiko Hyperkin or Bitfunx that I already heard very good things about it.. ??
Hopefully whatching the video, it would help you decide, but of course this is all not alll the adaptors available, I advised checking out the ossc review I did, ps2 is also covered.
You're Right.. so i ask u another question: for a budget of not more of 40$, what's the best? Cause i know that there's retrotink 5x that is the best avaliable on the market, but it's too expensive because it's around 280$ !!!!!
im using that super chinese one the cheapest kind that is not shown in this video, the results have been good but the only issue is the image is just too dark in dark areas of the games. switching to a component cable didnt change it remained basically the exact same image. i heard people say you must switch the tv to ''game mode'' but mine doesnt seem to have that option. the games are still playable so im not bothering with it for now, maybe in the future ill get one of these better adapters
Yeah I'm currently reviewing more recent releases of adaptors, game mode on a TV is essential for gaming as TVs that has a lot of features built in like upscaling and enhanced colours options can produce more lag then others.
I'm having a PAL console but I don't play with progressive mode.. I do however have a massive cut off at the bottom of the display, I'm using the Levelhike, do you have the same issue?
@@rightspritegaming sorry if I misinterpreted your reply, but I meant to say does the levelhike take the original 480i signal and convert it to 480p? And if so could this then be further upscaled by the mclassic. I know in the video you briefly said it does upscale to 480p but I've seen other people say that it doesn't. Thanks again
I have a question I have the fat model ps2 and when I use it on my monitor some of my games shows dark like I can’t even see where I’m going what I have to do?
Yes a HDmi adaptor will work great and games supported with a progressive image will work better but the video out on the console has the worst out put on that generation on console unfortunately,
Just bought the levelhike recently and honestly the I think the picture is worse than my other ps2 to hdmi adapter (made by kaico) Maybe the levelhike cable i got is defective because it does not look as clean as your showing in this video imo
@@rightspritegaming Hey there. I got the level hike and managed to get it working which was a huge improvement on RGB composite but then I recently got an M Classic but im getting the same distored image you had when you put the mclassic in to the cheapo ps2 hdmi adapter. I was wondering if you could help me understand if the mclassic is fautly or if i need to go another route. I just want to play ps2 on my tv and the level hike on its own is ok but there are a lot of jagged edges
@@bfitz111 the mclassic works best with a progressive 480p video output the PS2 and has a over 90% computability native 480i output , some USA titles can get a few more with 480p , the level hike hdmi adapter only works in RGB 480i so that the cable can also work with the ps1 games on the PS2 aswell .unfortunately the PS2 is not the best console to work with the m classic because of its native video output, with some modding and a different cable set you can get slightly better results.
@@rightspritegaming So when you were running the level hike with the mclassic in this video and you were outputting 1080p, had you forced the ps2 to output to 480p using your free mcboot card or am i missing something? Its just i have the same unplayable distortions with those two combined and with the level hike on its own i have image but its got rough jagged edges kinda fuzzy like
Correct me if i'm wrong but it looks like the levelhike is the best one tbh, i can't see the difference between the component with the hdmi adapter and the levelhike.
there is a benefit with a progressive image it more visible on the tv , but the ps2 video out put it low natively and the progressive support on ps2 titles is very low , i can see when the level hike is the go the to
I opted for the OSSC after messing about with such cables for a while and never really finding any of them satisfactory - having said that, I play retro games a lot so it makes sense for me to invest that money, if however like many people, you are just dabbling in a bit of retro nostalgia I wouldn't recommend such an investment.
nice video man i got a porta component too hdmi it sucks on my ps2 the quality sucks on my 1440p monitor oh lord i want too record on official hardware for lets plays . i got one for 42$ the dvd could not read games just look for a broken for parts but working consoles could not read games but i might just use pcsx2 instead my quality looks like shit i am using a 3rd party component cable 3 in 1 i need offical ps2 but those are hard over priced at 60$ for component cables
Well I hope this video could help make you decide yourself, my decision and choice there are more expensive alternatives out there but I stuck with the level hike HDmi adaptor that can be found at the store www.rightsprite.co.uk, doesn't brake the Bank and does a decent job
Is funny how many videos online regarding video adapters to play PS2 on an LED 16:9 screen when in fact those retro machines were not meant for those displays at all. CRT TV and monitor wins all the time against this other alternatives
The PS2 does have the worst video output to manipulate to a digital signal , when comparing it to the rest of the consoles in that generation. There are some titles that can use a progressive signal which will come across better on a HDTV, and people out there do like a setup to utilise just the TV for their collective systems and not have the room for a crt , but I can agree a crt is of course great to use for the PS2.
Does the Levelhike show any small black/gray border arround the mane picture? or does it fill the game picture top to bottom on the TV with those black borders
The borders will be present regardless what cable, because I'd how the ps2 natively out puts it out that way, the 16:9 ration switch dies help quite a bit though when going widescreen
@@rightspritegaming Thanks for the quick reply. Which adapter do you prefer to use? I do have component ports on my LG 4K TV which I have been using for awhile now. Which works. But might be ending up upgrading my TV soon without those ports. However, does a PS2 to HDMIs adapter any better then just using Component cables.
@@rightspritegaming I was think of getting Levelhike one. Which seem to be better then just using component cable to the TV.? Does it fill the screen better?
@@rightspritegaming I have not been using composite at the moment. Does it make any difference using level high over component. (Blue/Green/Red/White/Red) As don’t think component is HD?
What's the picture quality like if your tv has component cable input and you just plug the component cable directly into it? Better than AV? But less than HDMI?
Depends on the quality of built woth the cable aswell, your getting a 480i output, if its a smaller tv it works fine, but hdmi handles the darker areas slightly better
Now that I own both the PS2 TO HDMI and the LevelHike, I've sorted out a relatively good setup on the cheap. The PS2 TO HDMI is fantastic for playing PS2 games, but I'm really bad at figuring out GSM settings so I've pretty much stayed away from trying to force 480p and such as my screen always ends up a mess, no matter what values I enter on the x and y axis. Using Tekken 4 as a test - as it prompts Progressive Scan to start - the signal is so crisp and clear on Progressive. Even on basic 50/60hz modes, the image clarity is fantastic and much better than the LevelHike. Character models, versus screens and the like all pop with detail and fidelity that is just blurred away on the LevelHike. Plus, when played normally with no GSM fiddling, the resolution fits perfectly on my 4K monitor, with slim black bars on the top and bottom to prevent overscan while maintaining a solid 4:3 ratio. The only problem? PS1 games. Testing Tomb Raider and Silent Hill resulted in a horribly squished output that rendered the games unplayable. Also, Silent Hill suffered from the resolution switching black screen/signal drop, something which WILL get you killed and ruin the game. On an older TV, I could fix this through GSM, but that workaround doesn't work on my new monitor. The LevelHike is exclusively used for my PS1. As it can only do RGB, the LevelHike just cannot compare to the PS2 TO HDMI. It's an acceptable image, but it lacks any fidelity or detail, plus it locks you out of any progressive modes. The difference on Tekken 4 was night and day. For my PS1 however - it's perfect. It keeps everything in the correct resolution (despite slight overscan on the top and bottom of the image, but nothing that hurts any game I tested) and the quality is very good for an RGB output. Dithering is captured well and, when testing on a texture intensive game like WWF SmackDown! 2, everything looked great. Sadly, the Silent Hill resolution switching still messes this cable up, so I currently have no safe way of playing SH without drops (I have a PS3, but the game is glitched on there). So yes, in conclusion, I use the PS2 TO HDMI for my PS2 and the LevelHike for my PS1. Both adapter plays to the strengths of one console over another, so I've incorporated them into my setup accordingly!
Can I suggest something that I think will improve your video? As was great overall but was kinda annoying to watch due to some Nick bits. You should write a script with what you’re going to say and re-record the bits that need redoing. There’s so many times where you say the wrong word or mumble way too much, just kinda irritating as doesn’t seem polished like a final version video should feel like.
Hello I just bought the Level Hike HD for PS1 and PS2 from your link and made an accident I used my Google Pay which haven't been updated in a long time and my old address was on there and I can't see how to contact costumer service but I have updated my address now so if you could just take the information from there and ship it to me then I would appreciate it thanks in advance
@@systemmonitor5295 it’s cringe when people make a big deal about the currency in regions foreign to them being different therefore cringe and clowning each other for it over the superior name for currency
I found the PS2 TO HDMI adaptor fantastic to use on a PS3 if like me you have a damaged HDMI port, plug one of these in the multi AV and set to component 1080p and bingo!... back in action through HDMI. Trying to get a new replacement hdmi port for a fat ps3 isnt easy soldering one in is tricky so this little adaptor has been a perfect fix for me.
Ahh great nice one, definitely a fix for it, but a progressive image is better.
@@rightspritegaming yep id much rather use hdmi over component but tbh theres not much in it for me.
I picked up the PS3 for £7 and apart from the broken HDMI port its all gravy, so cant complain :)
Nice video. What I got from this was that while there are better options, ps2 to hdmi sure is very good bang for buck and a great option if you're on a budget. I don't really see myself playing that much on my old ps2 anymore (I use emulators mostly these days), so that's what I got to play around and have some fun. Mostly I want to see Gran Turismo 4 in 1080i for once hehe :D
Decent componate cable then. and a ntsc console or modded one
I just got it delivered today and my ps2 slim it’s on it’s way can’t wait to see what this bad boy is made of.
How is it?
Hey man, my levelhike came today. Really pleased with it.
The image, to me is fantastic. Very smooth and clean.
The tv I'm using is still too big for it really, but I'll get a smaller tv or a monitor down the line.
Nevertheless, thank you, thank you.
Really enjoying my ps2 and collecting for it and this has just made me appreciate it more.
Thanks for the comment, if you could leave a review at the Web store that would be great
I purchased one a week ago but havent received anything yet. Also no tracking number. Is it a real website or its a scam?
@@tommasotav9369 no no it's a real website my man.
Mine did take awhile to come, but it's worth the wait imo. Compared to cheap chinese crap.
Email them, they got back to me when I did.
@@KrisVic91 what's their email because i haven't received my level hike either
did you receive the cable?@@Dominus1302
I have the Portta and have had no issues with either of mine. That said I bought mine 4 yrs ago before the parts shortages. It was highly rated at the time
I just liked and subscribed thanks for the awesome content keep up the good work.
Thanks Trevor, those's words and actions go a long way , all the best now .
I`ve got an adapter that looks and acts just like the one from Kaico (It`s branded as Bitfunx). On my experience with my PS2, it works great, and it doesn`t show any simulated bars on the sides of the screen
Ok will happily have to check out when I can
Your video is informative. Thank you soooo much. Truly appreciate it! I am looking to play my PS2 and WII on an Oled TV and came across your video. Years ago I connected the PS2 to my 1080p TV using component cables but the results were horrible cause of the lack in anti-aliasing. Now am looking for one again, hopefully under 50 euros. One thing still surprises me is that my original Xbox looks really good with the composite cables on my 1080p TV.
I have this adapter hdtv cable and it works great on my TV lcd HD 720p
kaico seems like the best tbh
Behind I bought on Wish. A converter from RCA to HDMI from 720p to 1080p Up scaler
The worst part is it works great with any emulator everything is great
0:12 You said two with so much emphasis
Attaching Component Cable to HDMI Portta and POUND HDMI will display 16:9 Full Widescreen on PS2 Slim and PS2 Fat on Smart TV
Hello, I have to imagine the exorbitant price for the whole set.
So the component to hdmi converter with the Mclassic works best? Also will with work with ps1 games?
no side by side at the Kaico?
Hey your video was very informative and well explained. One question I have is the level Hike compatible with US/CAN ps2 & tV outputs?
Yeah sure if it handles 720p it's all good
I've seen a few reviews that say with PAL games the level hike image will seem too large to fit on the display and cut off both bottom and top. But with NTSC games the image is fine?
hi. Thanks for the video, it was usefull for me. I ordered the Level Hike Cabel from the link. It will take a while i guess till arrives to me im from Germany but i hope it really works as good as in the video. :) Stay safe and take care :)
Thanks appreciate the support,
Ist das Kabel schon angekommen und bist du zufrieden damit?
And you earned a subscriber great explaining in the video
thx for made this video , I have one question, may i ask you Kaico have input lag or not?
Don't really have the equipment to really find out that bit through experience there was nothing that stood out at all
With theses method can you ps1 games on the ps2 using theses adapter cables?
I have a question. Did any of these Converters increase the brightness for the ps2, especially for a HD TV?
What are the best ps2 looking games to be played on led tv with component cable nowadays?
The "PS2 to HDMI" (on Amazon Germany branded as "Mcbazel PS2 to HDMI Converter") one is the best and cheapest solution imo.
It outputs a signal that is comparable to a real proper RGB cable that you attach to your CRT, and those that ever used one of those know that's the best and clearest picture you can get on a CRT, too.
You will notice a slight flicker though (interlace bob), however that is also present on a CRT with a real RGB cable.
On top of that the "PS2 to HDMI" can output both 50Hz and 60Hz, as long as your monitor/TV can support 50Hz too you will get a smooth and not stuttery output. If your monitor can only output 60Hz, a 50Hz game will appear stuttery overall.
(i.e. my old "2007" 1080p Monitor can do 50Hz no problem while using the 640p/i or 575i resolution, but my current 1440p 75Hz monitor only defaults to 60Hz but not lower while staying on 1440p)
And the biggest plus are the accurate colours compared to other cheap solutions!
The games look just as vibrant and colourful as it does on a CRT!
One downside is:
You cannot play 240p games aka PS1 with it but there is a workaround: If you play them on your PS2 and use "Free McBoot" you can enter the menu "GSM" and then press "X" to choose "640p 60Hz" or "576p 50Hz" for PS1 games (this also allows playing PAL games in 60Hz mode), you might want to adjust the X- and Y-axis though, on PAL games I've found +4 Y-Axist and -96 X-Axis to work well.
Not everything will work perfectly (i.e. Star Ocean 2 intro FMVs and Main Menu) but other than small hiccups, this also lets you enjoy PS1 games with an amazing output quality on an HDMI monitor.
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Then I also have the "Kaico HDMI Adapter for Sony Playstation 1 & 2".
Upside:
Works natively on PS1 consoles as well as PS2 consoles with PS1 and PS2 games. You also get the choice to swap between "RGB" and "YPbPr".
It also supports the most input resolutions of all models: 240p, 288p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i.
Downside: Horrendously expensive, about $40€.
Output is ALWAYS 1080p 60Hz! Meaning 50Hz games that do not have a 60Hz selector ingame will always STUTTER visually.
Colours are also washed out and have a pale/grey-ish tone to them. And because the output is 1080p, the entire picture will look blurred overall.
The USB Charger slot can easily break. It is too deep in for the cable, which can cause the small slim stick to be pushed down and then break. Be very careful when you insert the USB cable, as the adapter it not servicable at all.
It is an alright allrounder, especially if you want to play PS1 games but do not own a PS2 with Free McBoot.
But if you do, skip this one and get the "PS2 to HDMI" one.
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Then there is also the "HDMI Adapter for P1/P2" (again branded "Mcbazel" on Amazon Germany) as it says on the package but on the adapter itself it says "HDMI ADAPTER FOR PS1/PS2".
Upside: Cheap and works with PS1 and PS2.
Has a 4/3 and 16/9 button.
Has a swap between 720p and 640p output button. (640p will look slightly better)
Downside:
60Hz output ONLY. 50Hz games will look stuttery.
Video quality is horrendously bad. Like using the lowest quality cables to connect your real PS2 to an old CRT, but even there it would look nicer than this solution.
Colours are washed out and dark.
Absolutely skip this one.
I have the same TV, which of all the adapters do you recommend? Thank you
Keep it simple and affordable with the level hike
Who is the best of all of this adapter?
I’ve got a ps2 and 4K HDR Sony Monitor that only has HDMI inputs, can you tell me what the best HDMI converter is in your opinion so I can sleep at night 😞
Levelhike seems the best.
@@circIes after all the videos i’ve watched so far I think so too, appreciate the reply👍🏼
Yeah level hike for the price aswell
@@rightspritegaming I have understood that Levelhike actually uses composite video, which is the lowest quality signal and therefore not recommended. It cannot do 480p just 480i. The difference is huge tho. Think about it this way, using Levelhike is just like using the PS2 composite cable, which is inferior to the component cable.
@@medalgearsalad1419 when you personal test a level hike cable after using a a compatible HD sceen with composite, you will see a nice step up in picture much like what you see in the video . The cable does not tap into to the component signal as it would then not be compatible with the ps1. And only a hand of titles are compatible with 480p any way, unless you head down the modding side of things.
Thanks for the video, very informative. Would the LevelHike allow me to play PS1 games on a PS2 connected to a 4K TV? Is that something you've tested? Would love to play FF7 again! Cheers
Appreciate the comment, well yeah I didn't mention about the ps1 games on the ps2 as its focusing on the ps2 but ps1 work no problem aswell
@@rightspritegaming Sweet, thanks for the quick reply. I've just placed my order!
Is there an email address I can reach you on please? I need some technical support with the cable. Thanks
@@rightspritegaming I’m having the same problem. My 4K TV loses signal after the PS1 logo screen. From a bit of Googling it seems that it doesn’t support 240p. Which is the best to resolve this please? And what settings would I need to use?
I bought a linkfor ps2 hdmi adapter.
It was awful mate. It was too sharp, and any time a game went from loading screens, it went to a blue screen. It was really jarring.
I returned it and just stuck composite cables straight into my hdtv. Looked so much smoother.
But I just want something easy and that will make my games look slightly nicer.
The levekhike has peaked my curiousty, thanks.
Coming from cheap adapter or composite to level hike on a HD screen is step up
@@rightspritegaming yeah mate? Plus id feel better supporting a uk company tbh.
Ill order after work, tomorrow. Thanks.
@@KrisVic91how do you like the level hike cable
@@Sneaky_racoon_sly yeah it's great mate very clear picture.
@@KrisVic91 i'm just a little unsure because he is definitely promoting the level hike cable and the website under every comment. where do you live and did the cable arrived fast? because i live in sweden and dont pay with $
99% of the PS2 library play at 480i. The best option for lag-free gaming on modern displays for the PS2 is the OSSC, or the cheaper Retrotink 2x Multiformat. None of these converters you have shown other than the OSSC handle 480i correctly.
Good comment would like to get my hands on a retro tink, one day, as mentioned through the video this is looking at budget simple plug and play, quite popular adapters out there, the ossc is great but does require a few additional steps and certain setuping up requirements, ossc I reviewed did managed to flat out brake on me but only as i was caputing a lot of content. unfortunately.
@@rightspritegaming The OSSC is honestly more of a tinkerer's hobby device. It shouldn't be considered for serious gamers that just want to enjoy the games. For the money the Retrotink line is the choice.
@@middle_pickup Hiya buddy,I have no idea about all these kinds of things,I know your comment is quite old but I'd really appreciate the help,how much would your top 2 cost and does the actual image improve,would really appreciate the help buddy.
I think the OSSC or Retrotink 5X is best. They aparently stopped making the Retrotink2X-Multiformat
@@systemshocker2875 Hiya,thanks for the help mate I have no idea about these kinds of things but I will have a look and see what I can find,thanks again buddy 👌👍
In terms of picture quality, would the LevelHike or Kaico be better than the PS2 to HDMI adapter?
Both are better then the ps2 to hdmi, out of kaico and level hike, level hike has the edge with its better rgb balance
@@rightspritegaming would this be better than the hd Retrovision cable or official Sony component cable?
@@jaymonster81 not too sure never had my hands on the official ones are quite hard to come, may not be worth it, retrovison has done great goods though. Been meaning to test them out at some point
@@rightspritegaming I do hear Retrovision is good as well
@@jaymonster81 any component cable will output better picture quality than levelhike, or any RGB adapter. Levelhike can only do 480i. Component cables can do 480p, progressive scan, etc. My 4K Tv doesn't have component outputs, thus why I'm here:(
Great video! Thanks a lot! A question … would you say the Rad2x cable is better than Level Hike for PAL PS2 games? Currently playing with component cables.
Not to sure about the rad X2 herd some good stuff about, but I would need to get my hands on one to test it out
@@rightspritegaming thanks for the reply!! Happy weekend!
@@artofmanslife appreciated feller Al the best
With the Levelhike, with an RGB output, can you you still enable higher resolutions using GSM ? thanks
I didn't see the pound cable featured it's a really popular cable aswell
Yeah,, all saw them state side only available, in the rimming of the video
@@rightspritegaming and what about the hyperkin!?
@@Romassj2 Couldn't get that one in the UK at the timing of the Video
@@rightspritegaming @Right Sprite Retro Gaming UK aahhmm,,, knowing now those extra brands/options ... which you recomend despite the price (but under the 40€/$/£ ... I mean, ignoring ossc options..
Pound
Kaiko
Hyperkin
or Bitfunx that I already heard very good things about it..
??
@@Romassj2 Level hike is my go to with that price range, link is in the description
KAICO, HDMI to ps2, HDMI ps1 and ps2, retrotink, hyperkin, ossc, POUND cable..... Too many
. so can you tell me what's the best? From best to worst
Hopefully whatching the video, it would help you decide, but of course this is all not alll the adaptors available, I advised checking out the ossc review I did, ps2 is also covered.
You're Right.. so i ask u another question: for a budget of not more of 40$, what's the best? Cause i know that there's retrotink 5x that is the best avaliable on the market, but it's too expensive because it's around 280$ !!!!!
@@A-Sharad_Hett I would recommend the LevelHike or componate cable with a componate to hdmi converter Box
@@rightspritegaming perfect thanks.. So, like KAICO right? 🤔
@@rightspritegaming componate? :D
im using that super chinese one the cheapest kind that is not shown in this video, the results have been good but the only issue is the image is just too dark in dark areas of the games. switching to a component cable didnt change it remained basically the exact same image. i heard people say you must switch the tv to ''game mode'' but mine doesnt seem to have that option. the games are still playable so im not bothering with it for now, maybe in the future ill get one of these better adapters
Yeah I'm currently reviewing more recent releases of adaptors, game mode on a TV is essential for gaming as TVs that has a lot of features built in like upscaling and enhanced colours options can produce more lag then others.
I'm having a PAL console but I don't play with progressive mode.. I do however have a massive cut off at the bottom of the display, I'm using the Levelhike, do you have the same issue?
great video, thanks a lot, can you tell me the name of the theme you use in opl? extremely beautiful
What tv is that bro what tv you using
Does the level hike upscale every ps2 game to 480p? Looking at using the mclassic to further upscale but obvs you need 480p first.
This does not accept progressive out, an either and or situation, to make best compatibility as well as to use with ps1
@@rightspritegaming sorry if I misinterpreted your reply, but I meant to say does the levelhike take the original 480i signal and convert it to 480p? And if so could this then be further upscaled by the mclassic. I know in the video you briefly said it does upscale to 480p but I've seen other people say that it doesn't. Thanks again
So Level Hike is the best one yea???
Yup
Do you own a GBS-Control upscale ?
Not yet , happy with the set I got but would give it go
I have a question I have the fat model ps2 and when I use it on my monitor some of my games shows dark like I can’t even see where I’m going what I have to do?
Yes a HDmi adaptor will work great and games supported with a progressive image will work better but the video out on the console has the worst out put on that generation on console unfortunately,
Your monitor may be using an RGB connection, that’s most common. If your ps2 isn’t set to RGB too, it will be pitch balck
Any idea where to get the Levelhike cable? Looks like it's out of stock everywhere!
Yeah pre orders are up on the R. S store links in the discription
@@rightspritegaming Ok cool, any idea when they will be ready to ship?
@@johnpritchard7591 any questions regarding Web store goods please email rightsprite@gmail.com
Great job!
ElGato makes 480i worse if you enable its builtin deinterlacer (convert default [...] to 640x480)
Good to know.
How to you change the reselution in the game?
Little iffy about these. I bought one for an OG Xbox and I remember THPS3 wasn't a supported game it would just be a black screen.
I play on a moniter, will that make a difference?
Mmm depends on the quality of the monitor, but as long as it accepts a 720p signal your all good
@@rightspritegaming It is a BENQ "Playstation 4" monitor from 2018. I believe it support 720 and 1080.
@@sataneatcheese6243 will be fine fine then
Just bought the levelhike recently and honestly the I think the picture is worse than my other ps2 to hdmi adapter (made by kaico)
Maybe the levelhike cable i got is defective because it does not look as clean as your showing in this video imo
The Component to HDMI converter can play PS1 games, right?
Not to sure would have to to give it a go , but what I remember is that the PS1 is not compatible with component
@@rightspritegaming from what I heard, it depends on what TV you have since not all TVs support 240p
@@MadChristoph You heard right, only TVs that support 240P over HDMI will work with PS1 games.
Did anybody compare the picture quality of such adapters to an A/V-Receiver with component inputs and Hdmi output? Because thats what I use.
One of my first video I did I compared composite and componate, hope that helps.
Is this game aspect ratio 4:3 is that why it’s not full screen
Yes the game is designed by 4:3 but this a 16:9 patched game and the ps2 out pit does nativly crop the image due to its video out put
sir, what is the last game?
So.... The level like with the M classic will give it the best up scaling without spending an actual ball of money?
The m classic does not do that much of a great job to the PS2 due to the ps2 video output quality, but it will work
@@rightspritegaming Hey there. I got the level hike and managed to get it working which was a huge improvement on RGB composite but then I recently got an M Classic but im getting the same distored image you had when you put the mclassic in to the cheapo ps2 hdmi adapter. I was wondering if you could help me understand if the mclassic is fautly or if i need to go another route. I just want to play ps2 on my tv and the level hike on its own is ok but there are a lot of jagged edges
@@bfitz111 the mclassic works best with a progressive 480p video output the PS2 and has a over 90% computability native 480i output , some USA titles can get a few more with 480p , the level hike hdmi adapter only works in RGB 480i so that the cable can also work with the ps1 games on the PS2 aswell .unfortunately the PS2 is not the best console to work with the m classic because of its native video output, with some modding and a different cable set you can get slightly better results.
@@rightspritegaming So when you were running the level hike with the mclassic in this video and you were outputting 1080p, had you forced the ps2 to output to 480p using your free mcboot card or am i missing something? Its just i have the same unplayable distortions with those two combined and with the level hike on its own i have image but its got rough jagged edges kinda fuzzy like
Correct me if i'm wrong but it looks like the levelhike is the best one tbh, i can't see the difference between the component with the hdmi adapter and the levelhike.
there is a benefit with a progressive image it more visible on the tv , but the ps2 video out put it low natively and the progressive support on ps2 titles is very low , i can see when the level hike is the go the to
I opted for the OSSC after messing about with such cables for a while and never really finding any of them satisfactory - having said that, I play retro games a lot so it makes sense for me to invest that money, if however like many people, you are just dabbling in a bit of retro nostalgia I wouldn't recommend such an investment.
Ossc is overpriced 😅
@@archersomit2026 It's defo on the pricier side, not sure I would call it overpriced though, I guess it depends what you would get out of it.
There are Chinese made ossc available @ 90 usd on ebay.. I don't know how they are 😁
nice video man i got a porta component too hdmi it sucks on my ps2 the quality sucks on my 1440p monitor oh lord i want too record on official hardware for lets plays . i got one for 42$ the dvd could not read games just look for a broken for parts but working consoles could not read games but i might just use pcsx2 instead my quality looks like shit i am using a 3rd party component cable 3 in 1 i need offical ps2 but those are hard over priced at 60$ for component cables
So whats the verdict? Whats the best one?
Well I hope this video could help make you decide yourself, my decision and choice there are more expensive alternatives out there but I stuck with the level hike HDmi adaptor that can be found at the store www.rightsprite.co.uk, doesn't brake the Bank and does a decent job
Is funny how many videos online regarding video adapters to play PS2 on an LED 16:9 screen when in fact those retro machines were not meant for those displays at all. CRT TV and monitor wins all the time against this other alternatives
The PS2 does have the worst video output to manipulate to a digital signal , when comparing it to the rest of the consoles in that generation. There are some titles that can use a progressive signal which will come across better on a HDTV, and people out there do like a setup to utilise just the TV for their collective systems and not have the room for a crt , but I can agree a crt is of course great to use for the PS2.
Is the ps2 to HDMI adapter any better then a composite cable?
I'd did a video quite a while back to show that, here a link.
th-cam.com/video/nEBGkR-PniM/w-d-xo.html
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Levelhike hdmi?
i got this cable, but the picture is very small on my 55inch tv. How can i fix this ?
Move closer to the screen.
Does the Levelhike show any small black/gray border arround the mane picture? or does it fill the game picture top to bottom on the TV with those black borders
The borders will be present regardless what cable, because I'd how the ps2 natively out puts it out that way, the 16:9 ration switch dies help quite a bit though when going widescreen
@@rightspritegaming Thanks for the quick reply. Which adapter do you prefer to use? I do have component ports on my LG 4K TV which I have been using for awhile now. Which works. But might be ending up upgrading my TV soon without those ports. However, does a PS2 to HDMIs adapter any better then just using Component cables.
@@rightspritegaming I was think of getting Levelhike one. Which seem to be better then just using component cable to the TV.? Does it fill the screen better?
@@AshTek_Biker jumping from composite it is worth it
@@rightspritegaming I have not been using composite at the moment. Does it make any difference using level high over component. (Blue/Green/Red/White/Red) As don’t think component is HD?
OPL theme name??
What's the picture quality like if your tv has component cable input and you just plug the component cable directly into it?
Better than AV? But less than HDMI?
Depends on the quality of built woth the cable aswell, your getting a 480i output, if its a smaller tv it works fine, but hdmi handles the darker areas slightly better
HDMI adapter with a Logitech wireless controller is all you need.
Good call, got me the Brooks adapter for the ps5 controller, working like a charm
Now that I own both the PS2 TO HDMI and the LevelHike, I've sorted out a relatively good setup on the cheap.
The PS2 TO HDMI is fantastic for playing PS2 games, but I'm really bad at figuring out GSM settings so I've pretty much stayed away from trying to force 480p and such as my screen always ends up a mess, no matter what values I enter on the x and y axis. Using Tekken 4 as a test - as it prompts Progressive Scan to start - the signal is so crisp and clear on Progressive. Even on basic 50/60hz modes, the image clarity is fantastic and much better than the LevelHike. Character models, versus screens and the like all pop with detail and fidelity that is just blurred away on the LevelHike. Plus, when played normally with no GSM fiddling, the resolution fits perfectly on my 4K monitor, with slim black bars on the top and bottom to prevent overscan while maintaining a solid 4:3 ratio. The only problem? PS1 games. Testing Tomb Raider and Silent Hill resulted in a horribly squished output that rendered the games unplayable. Also, Silent Hill suffered from the resolution switching black screen/signal drop, something which WILL get you killed and ruin the game. On an older TV, I could fix this through GSM, but that workaround doesn't work on my new monitor.
The LevelHike is exclusively used for my PS1. As it can only do RGB, the LevelHike just cannot compare to the PS2 TO HDMI. It's an acceptable image, but it lacks any fidelity or detail, plus it locks you out of any progressive modes. The difference on Tekken 4 was night and day. For my PS1 however - it's perfect. It keeps everything in the correct resolution (despite slight overscan on the top and bottom of the image, but nothing that hurts any game I tested) and the quality is very good for an RGB output. Dithering is captured well and, when testing on a texture intensive game like WWF SmackDown! 2, everything looked great. Sadly, the Silent Hill resolution switching still messes this cable up, so I currently have no safe way of playing SH without drops (I have a PS3, but the game is glitched on there).
So yes, in conclusion, I use the PS2 TO HDMI for my PS2 and the LevelHike for my PS1. Both adapter plays to the strengths of one console over another, so I've incorporated them into my setup accordingly!
Do you have a link to your cable? For ps2?
Is Kiaco ps1??
game name?
I don't care i'm playing PS2 Games in Widescreen
Lol i bought the cheap ps2 to hdmi one and the micro power plugg fell off inside.
Go level hike , had no problems 💪
Can I suggest something that I think will improve your video? As was great overall but was kinda annoying to watch due to some Nick bits. You should write a script with what you’re going to say and re-record the bits that need redoing. There’s so many times where you say the wrong word or mumble way too much, just kinda irritating as doesn’t seem polished like a final version video should feel like.
I came here precisely for the Portta component cables to HDMI converter. Way to skip it. lol
I just want all the sht to work without hours of bs computer learning
What OPL theme is that?
I would have to check for you, when I can.
@@rightspritegaming did you ever find out?
Me and my son had a cupa
Can't beat a proper cuppa
So the Kaico can't be put in wide-screen?
Hello I just bought the Level Hike HD for PS1 and PS2 from your link and made an accident I used my Google Pay which haven't been updated in a long time and my old address was on there and I can't see how to contact costumer service but I have updated my address now so if you could just take the information from there and ship it to me then I would appreciate it thanks in advance
Buy a Sony trinitron old crt with gold plated high quality components under 100 usd ..Best gaming solution....
UK is, was and will always part of Europe, like Ireland, mind you. 😅 Brexit was about the EU, not Europe. 😊
Its soooo super cringe when bri - ish people call money quid 🤮
It's cringe when Yanks say bucks.
@@systemmonitor5295 it’s cringe when people make a big deal about the currency in regions foreign to them being different therefore cringe and clowning each other for it over the superior name for currency
Your mic is too close to your mouth, and it is popping the P's and B's. Move it way or get a screen pop filter. It is extremely annoying.
Scart, component and svideo does 480i lol...