PS2 Digital Video Installation Service (Retro GEM)

Available now (handled by our partners BetaGamma Computing in Greece). Please allow for shipping and processing delays due to bad weather in Corfu. UK customers MUST e-mail us first about ANY upgrade/repair work (except NI).

All repair/upgrade work is carried out subject to our terms and conditions. Once you have placed your order, details of where to ship your hardware will be sent to your e-mail address. Prices do NOT include return postage.

PixelFX brings you the very first true, pure digital video output upgrade for the legendary PlayStation 2 console. Order this upgrade and ship us your PlayStation 2 console (note, not all models are supported, see this page for more information) and we will supply, professionally install and test this amazing upgrade.

We use PixelFX’s RetroGEM / Retro GEM board for this upgrade. More information here. The version supplied with your console will be GEM Basic, with the option to upgrade to GEM Shiny at any time.

Once installed, you can play PlayStation 2 on any HDTV and get the crispest, most noise free image possible from the classic machine. With the basic board you can connect directly to a next generation video scaler (PixelFX Morph 4K, OSSC Pro or RetroTINK 4K) with pass-through mode. Alternatively, upgrade to the GEM Shiny edition to unlock motion adaptive deinterlacing and up to 1440p output directly on the console, no external scaler needed. Pay only for the features you need, that’s the beauty of the Retro GEM.

Features:

• Native digital video and audio, no conversion to/from analogue at any time
• Motion adaptive deinterlacing for high quality flicker free image (requires Shiny upgrade)
• Output line doubled 480p
• Output interger scaled 960p (requires Shiny upgrade)
• Output in 1080p and 1200p is also supported (960p with borders) for pixel perfect presentation with the correct aspect ratio (requires Shiny upgrade)
• Extensive scanline options (advanced scanlines and filters require Shiny upgrade)
• WiFi Updates
• Instant 240p to 480i switching
• Mini HDMI cable neatly replaces the optical audio port, for a no-cut upgrade

Compatibility

This upgrade is compatible with the following model PS2 consoles. To find out which model you have, just look for the number on the sticker on the back of the console. Some models may require a replacement PSU. If you need assistance identifying your console or it’s specific installation requirements, we advise you to contact us here.

Fat Models

• GH-019 (SCPH-3900X) *Requires RePS2 PSU or (SCPH-5000X PSU + SCPH-5000X Metal Shield)
• GH-022 (SCPH-3900X) *Requires RePS2 PSU or (SCPH-5000X PSU + SCPH-5000X Metal Shield)
• GH-023 (SCPH-5000X)
• GH-026 (SCPH-5000X)

Slim Models

All slim motherboards found in 700XX to 7700X are supported.

• GH-032 (SCPH-7000X)
• GH-035 (SCPH-7000X)
• GH-036 (SCPH-7500X)
• GH-037 (SCPH-7500X)
• GH-040 (SCPH-7500X)
• GH-040 (SCPH-7500X)
• GH-041 (SCPH-7700X)
• GH-051 (SCPH-7700X)
• GH-052 (SCPH-7700X)

If you prefer to DIY fit this part, click here.

PlayStation, PlayStation 2 and PS2 are trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Retro GEM is NOT an official Sony product.