Have an original playstation (rca cable and multi-av) and want to go HDMI.

VmprHntrD · Friday at 7:50 PM

Well that basically is it. I came across a PS1 that audiophiles used to go nuts for and it works 100% right and I don't have a lot of options where to use it other than one modern made a year ago TV so the RCA is out. It's a fantastic tv and it's more an android tablet style panel so it games exceptionally well with no lag issues even with touchy stuff and I keep HDMI FPGA consoles/modded consoles on it. I do not want to chop the PS1.

I know a few years or so ago POUND had a cable for the PS1 that was powered and didn't add in display lag and just got the job done without compromises of like a cheap oveseas kit that lags and muds the visuals. Are they still the best option, or are there some others maybe I can read reviews up on amazon or whatever that might be better/comparable if they're still not the preferred choice?

I don't know if I'd ever collect for it again, not going to ravage ebay for sure as I'm fed up with that, but I do find things locally on occasion that are solid and it would be great to play it on the big screen. Thanks.

esmith13 · 2026-06-08T15:46:58+0100

This is what I use on one of my PS1s: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MYVF61Y
IMO is is much better than the POUND version which I used to have. It also works on PS2 and supports RGB mode there.
In another I installed a PS1 Digital, which is not cheap in comparison and requires fine pitch soldering skills to DIY, else you have to pay an installer too.

RAHelllord · 2026-06-08T15:59:38+0100

If you believe you might get more old consoles with only analog video out then something like a Retrotink 2X Mini or Pro combined with high quality cables from the likes of HDRetrovision would be the most economic choice longterm.
If you're confident you're only ever going to have one old console like that then the Rad2x series of cables from Retro Gaming Cables are the highest quality option you can get, and they're not too expensive for the properly calibrated, and well built hardware.

VioletRose · 2026-06-08T16:25:54+0100

Is your intention to use the PS1 as an audiophile grade cd player? Or to play PS1 games? If you're using it because it supposedly has a nice DAC in it, you want to use the RCA out. if you're just using it for PS1 games there was no point in seeking out the first model.

esmith13 · 2026-06-08T16:35:51+0100

Based on OPs post, it seems the goal is an easy solution for a large flatscreen TV that doesn't involve any cutting/irreversible modding because it is a sought after model due to the audio.

VioletRose · 2026-06-08T16:57:06+0100

esmith13 said:
Based on OPs post, it seems the goal is an easy solution for a large flatscreen TV that doesn't involve any cutting/irreversible modding because it is a sought after model due to the audio.

In that case I'd just buy another PS1 for cheap rather than causing wear and tear on the laser of the SCPH-1001 from playing games on it. Or just go the emulation route.

AndorfRequissa · 2026-06-08T17:07:19+0100

AV2HDMI upscaler is a good product ive used for a couple things like this.

master801 · 2026-06-08T17:34:32+0100

If it's a USA or Japan model, I would highly recommend getting a RetroScaler 2x (do not pay anything more than even $40 for it) over any other option.

It's relatively cheap, upscales, and will work with composite, component and S-video. Just to warn, it's a supposed RetroTink 2x clone, so if you don't like that, don't buy it.

Obviously if you're balling on a budget, you may want to consider the cheap cables.

esmith13 · 2026-06-08T17:58:07+0100

master801 said:
If it's a USA or Japan model, I would highly recommend getting a RetroScaler 2x (do not pay anything more than even $40 for it) over any other option.

It's relatively cheap, upscales, and will work with composite, component and S-video. Just to warn, it's a supposed RetroTink 2x clone, so if you don't like that, don't buy it.

Obviously if you're balling on a budget, you may want to consider the cheap cables.

the only decent cheap one in the USA rn is $30 - so if the RetroScaler 2x is only $10 more that should be the cheapest play chosen by most people IMO.

VioletRose · 2026-06-08T18:18:04+0100

If using this is going to require an extra cable and upscaler to be purchased, why not just simply go the emulation route? Would save you money, provide a greatly superior image, and save the laser on the "audiophile" SCPH-1001.

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