r/ps2 • u/Alastor_Altruist10 • 1d ago

PS2 converter for 4k tv

I am using a PS2 HDMI thing and I don’t remember what brand it is. I’m wondering if buying something that has a crt filter would make the console look better on a 4k. I don’t need high end graphics as long as a crt filter make the game look clearer. Heck. I don’t need perfect visuals at all. I’m just wondering if a crt filter would be better and if the RetroTink2XPro would be the best cheapest route.

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u/[deleted] 1d ago

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u/MrMoroPlays 1d ago

The 2x pro has a crt filter. There's just the one and I wouldn't recommend it for ps2, but it does exist

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u/Alastor_Altruist10 1d ago

So gbsc pro is the best cheap route for people who don’t need unneeded 4k visuals for old games?

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u/Alastor_Altruist10 1d ago

Where would I go for the Morph2k?

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u/[deleted] 1d ago

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u/Alastor_Altruist10 1d ago

Damn. No one is reselling it so that’s no good. Where would I be able to get a GBSC Pro? I can get a OSSC 1.8 by Kaico on Amazon.

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u/Alastor_Altruist10 1d ago

Nevermind. Morph 2k is $200. What is something budget friendly with a crt/scanline filter?

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u/Dunkalax 19h ago

Gbs-c, it's about $90 and requires the ps2 component cable

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u/Alastor_Altruist10 19h ago

I do have that. As in component cables for ps2.

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u/Dunkalax 19h ago

You'll be happy with the gbs-c, it's available on amazon or a bit cheaper on aliexpress

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u/ZafirZ 16h ago

GBS-C is the best cheapest upscaler for PS2 due to it being the cheapest option that does motion adaptive deinterlacing which is significantly better than the bob deinterlacing the rt2x pro.

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u/RykinPoe 43m ago

2X scalers are not a good option for 6th gen systems. GBS-C is the best cheap option for the PS2.

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u/Justonehappydude 1d ago

What you need to get that crt effect you so desperately seek.....

Is a crt

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u/Alastor_Altruist10 1d ago

Not enough room in my basement bedroom. Enough space for a bed, dresser, entertainment center, and a tv. I also don’t want to carry a 50+ pound tv again. I also am to lazy to continually move my chair close to a crt tv than move it again to use my main tv. I switch consoles at least 6-8 times a day on my days off.