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PS2 Component Cable Guide: Which Cables Work and What to Know
The PS2's component video output is its best analog signal — sharper than S-Video, capable of 480p. Here's what cable to buy and how to avoid the color space trap.
Sega Genesis on a Modern TV: HDMI Options and the Jailbar Problem
The Genesis has no native HDMI and its composite output has a known interference problem called jailbars. Here is how to get a clean picture.
Wii on a 4K TV: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why
The Wii outputs 480p at best. Here's how 4K TVs handle it, what affects picture quality most, and how to get the best result on a modern panel.
SNES RGB: How to Get the Best Picture From Your Super Nintendo
The original SNES (SNS-001) outputs native RGB — one of the cleanest signals from any retro console. Here's how to use it and what you need to get it to a modern TV.
Can You Use a PS3 Component Cable on a PS2?
PS3 component video cables fit the PS2's AV Multi Out connector and output a better signal than composite. Here is what you need to know before buying one.
Best Original Xbox HDMI Adapters in 2026: An Engineer's Honest Comparison
The Original Xbox's AV connector carries more than composite. Here's which HDMI adapters make use of it, and which ones don't.
GameCube DOL-001 vs DOL-101: Which Revision to Buy and Why It Matters
DOL-001 has the Digital AV Out port for component cables and GCVideo adapters. DOL-101 doesn't. Here's how to tell which you have and why it matters.
240p in Retro Gaming: Why Your Games Flicker on Modern TVs
Most retro consoles output 240p, a signal modern TVs misread as 480i. This causes a specific kind of flicker, and here is how to solve it.
Best Wii HDMI Adapters in 2026: An Engineer's Honest Comparison
Shopping for a Wii HDMI adapter? Here's why the signal path matters more than the price tag, and which adapter actually handles the Wii's output correctly.