HDMI cables

The HDMI cable is the last link between a console and the screen: it carries the picture once it has already been converted. This selection brings together a braided 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1 cable in 1 to 3 m and the solutions that produce an HDMI output from a retro source, from the PS1 and PS2 converter to the FPGA board.

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GBS-Control Mini RGB SCART and YPbPr to HDMI converter — retro scaler
Fun-Esports GBS-Control Mini RGB SCART and YPbPr to HDMI converter — retro scalerAvailable
123,99€
PSone internal HDMI kit — Hispeedido, 480p and 1080p output
Fun-Esports PSone internal HDMI kit — Hispeedido, 480p and 1080p outputAvailable
98,99€
Hispeedido internal HDMI kit for GameCube — digital video output
Fun-Esports Hispeedido internal HDMI kit for GameCube — digital video outputAvailable
98,99€
HDMI converter for Mega Drive 1, 2 and Neo Geo — RGBS to 1080p, 4:3 or 16:9
Fun-Esports HDMI converter for Mega Drive 1, 2 and Neo Geo — RGBS to 1080p, 4:3 or 16:9Available
81,99€
Game Boy Advance IPS V5 screen and Bluetooth HDMI dock — Hispeedido 720×480
Fun-Esports Game Boy Advance IPS V5 screen and Bluetooth HDMI dock — Hispeedido 720×480Available
146,99€
OSSC V1.8 and composite/S-Video add-on board — lag-free HDMI conversion
Fun-Esports OSSC V1.8 and composite/S-Video add-on board — lag-free HDMI conversionAvailable
93,99€
HDMI adapter for PSP-2000 and PSP-3000 — display on a TV
Fun-Esports HDMI adapter for PSP-2000 and PSP-3000 — display on a TVAvailable
63,99€
PS2 Slim internal HDMI kit — 480p and 1080p, GH-032 to GH-062 boards
Fun-Esports PS2 Slim internal HDMI kit — 480p and 1080p, GH-032 to GH-062 boardsAvailable
99,99€
HDMI adapter for Dreamcast — BitFunx HD-Link, direct connection
Fun-Esports HDMI adapter for Dreamcast — BitFunx HD-Link, direct connectionAvailable
57,99€
HDMI converter for Saturn — S-Video input, 4:3 or 16:9 format
Fun-Esports HDMI converter for Saturn — S-Video input, 4:3 or 16:9 formatAvailable
57,99€
Hispeedido internal HDMI kit for Mega Drive 2 — 1080p, OSD menu, 16:9 and 4:3
Fun-Esports Hispeedido internal HDMI kit for Mega Drive 2 — 1080p, OSD menu, 16:9 and 4:3Available
98,99€
Game Boy Advance SP internal HDMI kit — Hispeedido, for IPS V2 screen
Fun-Esports Game Boy Advance SP internal HDMI kit — Hispeedido, for IPS V2 screenAvailable
81,99€
Internal HDMI kit for Dreamcast — digital output up to 1080p
Fun-Esports Internal HDMI kit for Dreamcast — digital output up to 1080pAvailable
86,99€
HDMI adapter for Wii — plugs directly into the AV output
Fun-Esports HDMI adapter for Wii — plugs directly into the AV outputAvailable
43,99€
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€
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€
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€

What an HDMI cable's bandwidth really changes in retro gaming

Bandwidth is chosen according to the resolution and refresh rate you are after

A 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1 cable covers 4K at 120 Hz and 8K at 60 Hz. That is far beyond what a retro source calls for: a BitFunx RGB and YPbPr converter outputs 1080p, and a Lynx II IPS screen kit comes out at 720p. The bandwidth becomes useful if the same cable also serves a PC or a recent console plugged into the same screen. Length matters more day to day: a 1 m cable is enough behind a monitor, a 3 m one becomes necessary to reach a wall-mounted TV.

An HDMI cable does not create an HDMI output

  • Source: a retro console with no digital output needs a converter, not just a cable.
  • Braiding: the braided sleeve protects against twisting and abrasion, it does not improve the picture.
  • Standard: a 48 Gbps cable stays backward compatible and adds no feature the console does not have.

What it doesn't do

An HDMI cable improves neither sharpness nor colours: the signal is digital, it either gets through or it does not. It does not reduce the latency of a converter upstream. And it does not replace a scaler: scaling a 240p or 480i picture remains the job of the conversion box or the TV.

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Questions fréquentes

Does an HDMI 2.1 cable improve a retro console's picture?
No. The HDMI signal is digital: either it arrives intact, or it shows visible dropouts. A 48 Gbps cable is useful if the same screen also takes a 4K 120 Hz source, but it changes nothing about a 1080p output from a PS1 or PS2 converter.
Which HDMI cable length should you choose?
Reckon on 1 m for a converter sitting right behind the screen, 2 m for a classic TV unit and 3 m if the screen is wall-mounted or the console is some way off. The cable on offer comes in those three lengths, with a braided sleeve to limit wear at the bending points.
Can I plug my PS2 straight into HDMI with this cable?
No, the PS2 has no HDMI output. You need a converter in between, for instance a BitFunx model that accepts RGB and YPbPr and outputs 1080p. The HDMI cable then links that box to the TV.