Digital HDMI output for the original PlayStation 2, taken straight from the console. No lag and no analog noise.
The motherboard revision is printed on the board. The model number on the label under the console narrows it down.
Have a slim PS2 (SCPH-7000X and later)? See the PS2 Slim kit.
| Motherboard | Model |
|---|---|
| GH-015 | SCPH-3000X / 3500X |
| GH-017 ¹ | SCPH-3900X |
| GH-019 ¹ | SCPH-3900X |
| GH-022 ¹ | SCPH-3900X |
| GH-023 | SCPH-5000X |
| GH-026 | SCPH-5000X |
¹ Requires a RePS2 power supply, or an SCPH-5000X power supply and metal shield.
The mini HDMI port goes in place of the optical (Toslink) audio port, on every fat model. Audio travels over HDMI.
Same board, same digital signal. The difference is what the GEM does to the picture before it leaves the console.
For use with a scaler, like the Morph 4K.
Everything Basic does, and no scaler needed.
The Morph 4K's Film mode (inverse telecine) rebuilds the game's full frames from the GEM's digital 480i.
Watch on YouTube →With a Basic GEM and a Morph 4K, Game-ID loads per-game settings, the console's controller runs the Morph 4K menu, and the Morph 4K sets the GEM's video settings for you.
The PS2 Fat install is advanced. Read the guide before you start, or have a recommended installer do it.
Open the GEM menu: L1 + R1 + D-Pad Right + Circle, on the PS2 controller.
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Not with Shiny: it does everything Basic does, and also outputs low-lag 1080p or 1440p on its own. Basic is made for use with a scaler such as the Morph 4K, and has a built-in scaler up to 720p.
Yes, at any time, even after it's installed. Upgrades are sold in the shop or from the GEM's on-screen menu.
No. The console kit already includes the flex cable. A spare gives you a second attempt if something goes wrong during the install.
If you're comfortable with advanced soldering. Otherwise, our recommended installers can do it for you.