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Hyperkin HDTV Cable for Genesis
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- Compatible with HDTVs and all Genesis models (Models 1, 2, and 3)
- Supports 720p resolution in 4:3 or 16:9 (via built-in Aspect Ratio Switch)
- Clear picture quality and crisp audio
- 7 ft. cable
- Included adapter cable for Genesis Model 1; 6 ft. Micro cable
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Product information
Brand | Hyperkin |
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Cable Type | HDMI |
Compatible Devices | Television |
Color | Black |
Connector Gender | Male-to-Male |
Shape | Round |
Unit Count | 1 Count |
Item Weight | 9.6 ounces |
Number of Items | 1 |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
ASIN | B07RW8R3QF |
Release date | May 17, 2019 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #8,381 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #20 in Sega Genesis Accessories |
Type of item | Video Game |
Item model number | M07382 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer | Hyperkin |
Date First Available | May 14, 2019 |
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Product Description
The Hyperkin HDTV Cable for Genesis lets you conveniently display your favorite Genesis titles on your HDTV in 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio. It supports 720p resolution and provides crisp, stereo audio. Included inside are an adapter for use with a Model 1 Genesis and a 6 ft. Micro cable (optional to use).
From the manufacturer
ABOUT HYPERKIN
Hyperkin is a gaming hardware development company, specializing in consoles and accessories for multiple generations of gamers. Hyperkin's products also provide convenient and comfortable solutions for a wide array of home entertainment. Hyperkin leads the way in the retro and modern entertainment industry with unique, fun, and innovative items, including the RetroN console series and the handheld SupaBoy series.
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Customers like the ease of use, value, and appearance of the electronic cable. They mention that it's easy to hook up, has a razor sharp picture, and is great value for the buy. That said, some are disappointed with the sound quality and color. Opinions are mixed on quality and performance.
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Customers like the appearance of the electronic cable. They say it has a razor sharp picture, and it works perfectly. They are more than happy with the quality of display, saying the video is definitely clearer than composite and definitely competes with HD Retrovision cables. The colors look great and there is no bleeding between pixels.
"...It connected to my 4k HDTV perfectly and I am more than thrilled with the quality of display!..." Read more
"...Text on screen is clear, the colors are bright, every game I have tried looks much, much better and the sound comes through great...." Read more
"...aspect ratio between 720 for that old school look to a very nice 1080p wide screen.makes me wish I could have played Coach K college basketball..." Read more
"The picture quality is better than regular AV (composite). If that is what you're comparing it to, you'll probably be satisfied with this...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the cable. They mention that it is a great value for the buy and an affordable cable.
"...It is well worth the money if you are looking for a convenient way to hook the Genesis up to a modern TV...." Read more
"...Why 4 stars then you ask? Because it is affordable, has a razor sharp picture, and I haven’t noticed a hint of input lag.Tips:..." Read more
"Good value easy to I stall and works great" Read more
"...Absolutely recommended for the price!" Read more
Customers find the electronic cable easy to use. They mention that it is easy to hook up and looks great.
"...another similar product because the picture looked great and it was easy to use...." Read more
"Easy to hook up. I did need to use the power cord to get a signal, but once plugged in, the SEGA was back in action...." Read more
"Literally plug and play" Read more
"Easy hookup, sacrifices quality..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the electronic cable. Some mention that it works great and is a perfect solution, while others say that it doesn't work at all, is of poor quality, and does not perform even better.
"...This is a quality product and works perfectly! I will say, turning on the gaming console first, then TV is best for my set up." Read more
"...But I am very disappointed that it stopped functioning properly and because of the Model 1 converter issue I have to drop the rating...." Read more
"Works great on my 4k tv. Playing some of my favorite Genesis games. Works with model 1 and 2, not sure about 3 since I don’t own it." Read more
"Original Sega works great on new style tvs" Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the electronic cable. Some mention it's a quality product and works perfectly, while others say that it has a serious quality control problem and is not worth buying. The quality of conversion is poor and can't be fixed due to poor hardware in the Genesis. Mistakes are made at the factory and the Hyperkin HDTV Cable was a big letdown.
"...I also found a video demonstrating hook-up. This is a quality product and works perfectly!..." Read more
"...seems like I am not the only one who is experiencing this Model 1 extension cable problem...." Read more
"...Still way better than emulating IMO.-Imagine quality is great.-Works great with my model 1 and 2 genesis...." Read more
"...In most cases, when the sound can't be fixed, it's due to poor hardware in the Genesis." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the color of the electronic cable. They mention that the colors are dark and washed out, it blurs the image, and creates noise within the audio. The contrast is so blown out that it loses a ton of detail, and the visuals are dark.
"...My only issue is just this: The color balancing is a little off on mine. The blue is a little too strong and the red a little too weak." Read more
"...The visuals are dark, and while you can adjust the brightness on your TV to try and compensate for that, the crispness and correct color..." Read more
"...The color was washed out and the pixels looked like they were painted in, and it wasn't a good look...." Read more
"...I remember reading about others having this issue.-Colors are definitely washed out...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the sound quality of the electronic cable. They mention that the sound stopped working completely and the image distortion.
"...Another issue is I can’t get sound through the cable on my Model 1. Not a big deal for me as I use the rca out on the Sega CD...." Read more
"...However, I was not able to get any sound to come through the Hyperkin HDMI cable...." Read more
"Works great with the Genesis and Sega CD. However, there's no sounds when using the 32X. I had to use separate audio out from the CD to get any..." Read more
"...The cable I received looked great but after about a week, the sound developed a low hiss that got louder and louder the longer I played...." Read more
Customers have negative opinions about the fit of the electronic cable. Some mention that the adapter does not fit properly.
"...It does not fit properly. The connector pins are larger than what they ought to be to connect to a Model 1...." Read more
"...I didn't have the problems others noted with the adapter not fitting...." Read more
"...The adaptator doesn't correctly fit into the video output, often resulting with a black screen, or video artefacts......" Read more
"Could not see tip of S-Video, did not fit our projector. Do not buy unless you know it'll fit." Read more
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My only issue is just this: The color balancing is a little off on mine. The blue is a little too strong and the red a little too weak.
So I have officially given up on this. It is really too bad because when it worked the image looked great. But I decided to replace this device with HD Retrovision cables, my past experience with HD Retrovision tells me that it will last much longer than a year. I had high hopes for Hyperkin, but taking into account that they supplied the wrong Model 1 connector and after a little more than a year the device does not work, I have to drop my score to 1 star.
Update: Dec 10th, 2020
It is disappointed to think that my 30+ year old Genesis still works and a device that is a little over a year old does not.
After finally obtaining the proper Model 1 converter cable, the connection to the Genesis now is correct and looks great......when the device works.
Sadly, after about a year of light use, the device no longer consistently works. While playing a game, the image to the TV will intermittently go black for extended periods of time. If I wait it out, the image will come back. Then it cycles between working and not working. It is hard to play a game when the screen goes black every few minutes. I verified that it was not my Genesis with my original A/V cables and it works fine, so I know it is the Hyperkin HDTV Cable and not the Genesis.
When it works the image looks great. Too bad it is malfunctioning just over a year after purchasing.
I will buy another similar product because the picture looked great and it was easy to use. But I am very disappointed that it stopped functioning properly and because of the Model 1 converter issue I have to drop the rating. For the price and if it works and if I did not have to source the proper converter cable, I would give it 5 stars, but under the circumstances, It is between a 1 and 2 stars. :-(
Original review:
A 5 Star Product! Why only 3? (now only 2 star)
My initial impression are very good. Compared to the original AV cable, this cable's image is vastly superior!
Text on screen is clear, the colors are bright, every game I have tried looks much, much better and the sound comes through great.
In my opinion, for the price point, this is a significant upgrade from standard AV cables. It is well worth the money if you are looking for a convenient way to hook the Genesis up to a modern TV.
There are two issues I have noticed. One small, and one bigger.
1) This product is designed to connect to Genesis. If you have an attachment, such as the SEGA CD, any sound originating from the SEGA CD will not pass through to the HDMI cable from the SEGA CD to the Genesis. Hook up external speakers to the SEGA CD.
2) My second, and much BIGGER issue is with the included converter attachment for the model 1. It appears that the converter cable included is the NEO-GEO cable. They look very similar but they are not compatible. So the connector is useless for the Genesis.
As I do not have a model 2 or 3 Genesis, I cannot comment on the connection for those consoles. And as this is my initial impressions, I have no idea about durability. (It ended up being very bad)
After reading a few other reviews, it seems like I am not the only one who is experiencing this Model 1 extension cable problem. Yet despite the Model 1 attachment issue, I would still recommend this to anyone with a SEGA Genesis who wants to connect it to a modern TV. But at least in my case, be warned you may need to source your own Model 1 converter cable. But Considering this is the critical point of connection, I hope the company provides the proper cable in the future.
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2023
Now, be VERY aware that the adapter cable that they supply you with to connect to a Model 1 Genesis/Mega Drive is NOT the correct one. It does not fit properly. The connector pins are larger than what they ought to be to connect to a Model 1. You can try and wedge it in there but it's not advisable to do so. You risk damaging the AV port of your console. See the photo I have attached of that. The Hyperkin connector is on the left of the pic. The correct, official Sega connector is on the right.
Following on from the above, that adapter cable will though fit perfectly on a NEO GEO AES system. See the photo. Unfortunately though, the quality of the image on a Neo Geo is poor. The visuals are dark, and while you can adjust the brightness on your TV to try and compensate for that, the crispness and correct color reproduction is just not there.
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2019
Now, be VERY aware that the adapter cable that they supply you with to connect to a Model 1 Genesis/Mega Drive is NOT the correct one. It does not fit properly. The connector pins are larger than what they ought to be to connect to a Model 1. You can try and wedge it in there but it's not advisable to do so. You risk damaging the AV port of your console. See the photo I have attached of that. The Hyperkin connector is on the left of the pic. The correct, official Sega connector is on the right.
Following on from the above, that adapter cable will though fit perfectly on a NEO GEO AES system. See the photo. Unfortunately though, the quality of the image on a Neo Geo is poor. The visuals are dark, and while you can adjust the brightness on your TV to try and compensate for that, the crispness and correct color reproduction is just not there.
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Im glad to say it works perfectly and allows me to play my old retro console on my largescreen TV via hdmi with perfect graphics and colours.
There is a very slight shimmer but it's hardly noticeable and mostly only on the menu screen.
I would throughly recommend it for using in this manner. I am very happy with it.
I did purchase it when the product was on offer which made it even better value.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 1, 2023
Im glad to say it works perfectly and allows me to play my old retro console on my largescreen TV via hdmi with perfect graphics and colours.
There is a very slight shimmer but it's hardly noticeable and mostly only on the menu screen.
I would throughly recommend it for using in this manner. I am very happy with it.
I did purchase it when the product was on offer which made it even better value.
Keep the settings on the cable switch to 4:3. 16:9 just stretches the image and makes the games look wrong. 4:3 was the aspect ratio these games were designed to be played in, so just get used to having black bars on your widescreen TV when playing them.
評判のハイパキンさんのhdmiケーブル使ってみました。
ビックリしました。本来のメガドライブの映像はこんなに きれいなんだと感じました。コンポジット接続(黄白のやつ)は滲みと縦じまノイズが目立つ映像…当時は「メガドライブ ダメだな」と思っていて、今ノイズなしの画面を見て「あーメガドライブは映像出力でだいぶ損をいていたんだな」と。
気になった事 テレビモニターとハイパキンhdmiケーブルの相性問題があります。自宅のシャープの液晶テレビでは、映りませんでした。最初は不良品かと疑いましたが、レビューに相性問題ありと書き込みを見て、自宅のもう一台のパナソニックの液晶テレビに接続したら映りました。MD1←→MD2変換ケーブルも問題ありませんでした。長期的な耐久性はわかりません。ノイズなしのメガドライブ映像を見たことが無い人は是非お試しあれ。おすすめです。