RetroTINK creator Mike Chi has just released the latest in his new series of cable adapters, this one for the PlayStation 2/3. The adapter is simply a “component video passthrough” adapter, for people who want to route YPbPr over dsub (VGA-style) cables instead of RCA cables. As a result, they’re less expensive than the other adapters at about $20, however they’re still high quality and just as fully shielded as the rest. If you route all your consoles through dsub switches, these might be the perfect fit for your setup. Here’s links to all of the RetroTINK cables, with more information below:
PlayStastion 2/3 YPbPr Adapter: https://retrorgb.link/RetroTINKPS2Adapter
HD Retrovision YPbPr Cables: Amazon Link / Rondo Games Link
SNES Multi-Out Adapter: https://retrorgb.link/RetroTINKSNESAdapter
Genesis 2 Adapter: https://retrorgb.link/RetroTINKGenesis2Adapter
PlayStation 1 Adapter: https://retrorgb.link/RetroTINKPS1Adapter
Sega Saturn Adapter: https://retrorgb.link/RetroTINKSaturnAdapter
HD15 (VGA) + Audio: https://retrorgb.link/RetroTINKHD15
HD15 (VGA) + Audio to BNC: https://retrorgb.link/RetroTINKBNC
HD15 to SCART: https://retrorgb.link/RetroTINKVGAtoSCART
RetroTINK Scalers: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink.html
Just to reiterate, these cables are designed to pass YPbPr component video through, the exact same way as something like HD Retrovision YPbPr cables, but via the dsub video port and 3.5mm audio jack. I go over all the reasons you might want to do this in the RetroTINK Cable launch video below and there’s absolutely a great use case for cables like this.
Of course, other people might just want to use standard component cables and that’s fine – Just make sure to get quality cables like the HDR, otherwise all the same issues will occur that I demonstrate in the video. And if you’re using RGBs from your PS2, the previous “PS1” RetroTINK dongles would be the better choice.
Mike also mentioned similar “passthrough” adapters will be available soon for the Dreamcast (VGA) and Wii (YPbPr). We’ll post here as soon as they’re available. For now, check out the original launch video for all the details:
