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See the Belkin 8K HDMI 2.1 Cable (2 m) on AmazonHow do I connect a PS2 to a TV with HDMI?
Last checked November 14, 2026
Short answer
Use a PS2 to HDMI adapter and an HDMI cable. The adapter plugs into the AV MULTI OUT port on the back of the PlayStation 2.
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These go with the PS2 to HDMI adapter.
How to connect it
- Unplug the PS2's old AV cable and push the adapter into the AV MULTI OUT port.
- Connect an HDMI cable from the adapter to the TV.
- Switch the TV to that HDMI input.
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- The PS3 and later have HDMI built in, so they only need an HDMI cable.
- You also need an HDMI cable.
- Most PS2 games run in standard definition, so they look softer than on newer consoles. The adapter does not make them HD.
- The PS3 and later have HDMI built in.
Other ways to do it
Instead of the PS2 to HDMI adapter.
AV (RCA) to HDMI converter
It turns the red, white and yellow plugs from a VCR, DVD player or older game console into HDMI, so a new TV without those sockets can show it.
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Will PS2 games look HD?
No. Most PS2 games run in standard definition, so they look softer than on newer consoles.
What about the PS3 and later?
They have an HDMI port built in, so a plain HDMI cable is all they need.
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