Connecting your console

Connecting a retro console to a recent TV takes two things: the right video output and a compliant power supply. This selection brings together composite and component AV cables, replacement power bricks and the HDMI converters that make a PS2, a Wii, a GameCube or an Xbox 360 usable again on a current flat screen.

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Hispeedido internal HDMI kit for N64 — OSD menu, 3 picture formats
Fun-Esports Hispeedido internal HDMI kit for N64 — OSD menu, 3 picture formatsAvailable
87,99€
GameCube DOL-001 HDMI adapter — BitFunx GCVideo on the Digital AV port
Fun-Esports GameCube DOL-001 HDMI adapter — BitFunx GCVideo on the Digital AV portAvailable
65,99€
Hispeedido internal HDMI kit for PS1 — PU-18 and PU-20 boards, 480p or 1080p
Fun-Esports Hispeedido internal HDMI kit for PS1 — PU-18 and PU-20 boards, 480p or 1080pAvailable
98,99€
Hispeedido internal HDMI kit for Dreamcast — 1080p digital output
Fun-Esports Hispeedido internal HDMI kit for Dreamcast — 1080p digital outputAvailable
86,99€
Hispeedido internal HDMI kit for Wii — 480p or 1080p output, OSD menu
Fun-Esports Hispeedido internal HDMI kit for Wii — 480p or 1080p output, OSD menuAvailable
98,99€
GameCube HDMI adapter — digital output via the Digital AV port
Fun-Esports GameCube HDMI adapter — digital output via the Digital AV portAvailable
67,99€
Controller extension for Wii, NES and SNES Classic Mini — 1.8 or 3 m
Fun-Esports Controller extension for Wii, NES and SNES Classic Mini — 1.8 or 3 mAvailable
14,99€
2-Player Game Boy Advance Link Cable — GBA-to-GBA Connection
Fun-Esports 2-Player Game Boy Advance Link Cable — GBA-to-GBA ConnectionAvailable
17,99€
USB adapter cable for wired Xbox 360 controller
Fun-Esports USB adapter cable for wired Xbox 360 controllerAvailable
13,99€
Retroid Pocket 5 Dockingstation für Retroid Pocket 4 Pro / RP5 / Retroid Pocket Mini Spielkonsolen-Dock Zubehör Custom
Fun-Esports Retroid Pocket 5 Dockingstation für Retroid Pocket 4 Pro / RP5 / Retroid Pocket Mini Spielkonsolen-Dock Zubehör CustomAvailable
63,99€
0.5 mm flip-lock FFC / FPC connectors — pack of 50, 6 to 40 pins
Fun-Esports 0.5 mm flip-lock FFC / FPC connectors — pack of 50, 6 to 40 pinsAvailable
23,99€
3.5-inch IPS screen kit for Lynx II — 640×480 and 720p HDMI output
Fun-Esports 3.5-inch IPS screen kit for Lynx II — 640×480 and 720p HDMI outputAvailable
107,99€
Sipeed Tang Nano 20K FPGA board — open-source retro cores over HDMI
Fun-Esports Sipeed Tang Nano 20K FPGA board — open-source retro cores over HDMIAvailable
47,99€
Supergun JAMMA CBOX — RGBS SCART output, DB15 controllers, ATX power supply
Fun-Esports Supergun JAMMA CBOX — RGBS SCART output, DB15 controllers, ATX power supplyAvailable
40,99€
MiSTer FPGA metal case for DE10-Nano — USB hub and I/O
Fun-Esports MiSTer FPGA metal case for DE10-Nano — USB hub and I/OAvailable
45,99€
Zipped carrying case for handheld consoles, cables and microSD
Fun-Esports Zipped carrying case for handheld consoles, cables and microSDAvailable
15,99€
12 V DC Power Connectors — 5 Screw-On Male/Female Pairs
Fun-Esports 12 V DC Power Connectors — 5 Screw-On Male/Female PairsAvailable
14,99€
USB-C PD to DC voltage trigger — 5 to 28 V, 140 W max
Fun-Esports USB-C PD to DC voltage trigger — 5 to 28 V, 140 W maxAvailable
15,99€
PS2 and PS3 to HDMI converter — BitFunx, USB-powered
Fun-Esports PS2 and PS3 to HDMI converter — BitFunx, USB-poweredAvailable
20,99€
Dreamcast VGA to HDMI converter — BitFunx Mini DC
Fun-Esports Dreamcast VGA to HDMI converter — BitFunx Mini DCAvailable
27,99€
RetroScaler2x — AV to HDMI converter and retro line doubler
Fun-Esports RetroScaler2x — AV to HDMI converter and retro line doublerAvailable
60,99€
PC Engine RGB to HDMI 1080p converter — BitFunx, 16:9 / 4:3 switch
Fun-Esports PC Engine RGB to HDMI 1080p converter — BitFunx, 16:9 / 4:3 switchAvailable
42,99€
RGB and YPbPr to HDMI 1080p converter for PS1 PS2 — BitFunx
Fun-Esports RGB and YPbPr to HDMI 1080p converter for PS1 PS2 — BitFunxAvailable
43,99€
Braided HDMI 2.1 cable 48 Gbps — 4K 120 Hz, 8K 60 Hz, 1 to 3 m
Fun-Esports Braided HDMI 2.1 cable 48 Gbps — 4K 120 Hz, 8K 60 Hz, 1 to 3 mAvailable
15,99€

How to choose between an original cable, an adapter and an HDMI converter

Start from the video output the console actually has

The starting point is not the TV but the console's connector. A Super Famicom, a Nintendo 64 or a GameCube output composite over three RCA plugs; a PS2 or a PS3 also accept YPbPr component over five RCA plugs, which is sharper. The first-generation Xbox and the Xbox 360 Slim each have their own AV cable, not interchangeable. Without a yellow RCA input on the TV, you need to add a converter, for instance a BitFunx RGB and YPbPr to HDMI 1080p unit for the PS1 and PS2.

A converter is not a cable, and the power supply matters just as much

  • Conversion: an AV-to-HDMI box always adds processing time; a plain cable adds none.
  • Power: a power brick must match the original voltage and polarity, such as the 12 V of a 135 W Xbox 360 Slim brick.
  • Plug: the bricks sold here have an EU plug, which saves you a travel adapter on a Japanese console.

What it doesn't do

A converter does not recreate detail that is missing from the source: a 240p picture stays a 240p picture, simply scaled up. These boxes do not remove the TV's display lag. And an AV cable is no substitute for an internal RGB mod.

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Questions fréquentes

My TV no longer has a yellow composite input, what can I do?
You need an AV-to-HDMI converter placed between the console and the TV, such as the RetroScaler2x or a BitFunx model dedicated to the PS2 and PS3. The original AV cable plugs into the box, which outputs HDMI. Some models draw their power from a simple USB port.
Can I use any power brick for my console?
No. Each console calls for a precise voltage, current and polarity: an Xbox 360 Slim brick delivers 12 V for 135 W, a PS2 Slim 70000-series brick suits only that series. A badly chosen brick can damage the motherboard. Always take the reference listed for your model.
Composite or component, what difference does it make to the picture?
Composite mixes luminance and chrominance on a single yellow RCA wire, which produces blur and colours that bleed. YPbPr component splits the signal across three video wires and accepts 480p on the PS2 and PS3. On the same screen, the difference shows up immediately on text and gradients.