PlayStation 2 Retro Gem Installation: A Game-Changing HDMI Upgrade!
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In today's episode, we install a Retro Gem HDMI upgrade board into this SCPH-39001 PS2 console. We also installed a RePS2 PSU, which allows for an external power brick to be used. These mods breathe some new life into your old PlayStation 2 console.
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yoo, nice new setup
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Nice video! I think it would be easier to solder if you pre-tin the pads on the flex cable before soldering it to the motherboard.
I've never really thought about trying that. I'll have to try that out on one of my next installs and see how it goes. Thanks for the idea.
hey! First time watcher, loved the video, what is that fume vacuum you're using?
It is a Hakko FA-430. Thanks for watching.
Good gob! This install is definitely not for the beginners
Thanks.
Amazing video, clean install, but I didn't get the solder you're using you said it's ROS compliant solder? What composition is it? Is it leaded or lead free? What temp did you use for the flat cable?
Although I don't like it (trying to avoid leaded solder), I did mine with leaded for me to use a smaller temp on my iron, I reapplyed some to the DAC vias beforehand to avoid it getting brittle, I heard that when you mix leaded with lead free solder without mixing properly it can get brittle becouse of the difference in composition. In you experience, is there any validation in that? What solder would you recommend?
Its the "Lead Free Sn99, Ag 0.3, Cu 0.7" composition solder. There are others that may be a bit better to use. I've never had issues with cracked solder joints when mixing, but I find I use a whole lot more non leaded solder in those scenarios. I imagine you'll see cracked solder joints in high heat high stress areas if you don't clean up the old leaded solder.
Kester has some decent blends of solder, but the one I use is a cheap brand found on amazon. IIRC I have it linked in the description.
As usual great work. I wonder if there is a mod for ps2 slim latest version like 90000 and up
The website says that model will be supported soon. docs.pixelfx.co/GEM-Support.html Thanks for checking out the video.
Do you offer this installation service ? I would like to get this mod installed on a ps2 slim 79001. also great video :D
We sure do, however at this time the Retro Gem does not support your revision PS2 console. Thanks for watching.
I recently bought the fat version for $30, it turned out that it has a chip and you can turn on copies. I'm still having fun to this day 😂
That's awesome. Do you know which chip?
I only saw this mod after I bought a retrotink 5X pro for my phat PS2😭 these days I’d pay for someone to install something like this in my system. Combined with a 1 TB SSD and all my library digitized I can’t imagine getting any better than this for “retro” gaming😂
Its tough to surpass the image quality when you pair the PS2 with the Gem and upgrade it to the Shiny edition. I've used upscalers in the past, but I've never enjoyed the lag that is introduced when using such devices.
This guy is a golden goose 🤣✅🔥🙏✨
Thanks
Wayyy too much work. Is really that much better than simply use a RetroTink scaler?
I guess its personal preference at that point. Personally, I'd rather just have the PS2 and only need to bring that, vs bringing along an upscaler with the PS2.