HDMI Cable for Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) Model 1/2/3, Other Retro Sega System Consoles (CD, CDX, 32X, Nomad, Original Sega Master System), True RGB Signal Output (100% Improved Quality) with 4:3/16:9

Pleasantly suprised with how good this is works really well on my region unlocked Mega Drive. RGB signal is really clear gives so much a crisp picture especially on 60hz

Got this product moreso to make it easier to use sega genesis (II) on newer TV. I would say it was worth it for me- picture is maybe a tad clearer, wouldn't say its groundbreaking but then its still a 90s console! More importantl the connection is well made so not wobbly, and works everytime and on that I thunk its a good product. I would say it is on the more expensive side of the connections, but I would say get this over the AV connections, I have had them in the past and noticed lines on the TV, and not great picture (worse than the original cable in fact). To sum up this product- well made, clearer picture (slightly), worth investing if you play on newer tvs a fair bit, is more expensive than most other types. Overall great, would recommend

Worked absolutely fine for mega drive

Over all a very good item that works perfectly well with my Megadrive 1 and Megadrive 2. Comes with all the connectors and wires you need... except a mains plug (which most items like this dont ether) instead it's powered by USB cable. The issue's 1st it is expensive for a HDMI link cable for an old console. Looking at other old console HDMI cables they are around £10-£20. 2nd a lot of reviews say it didn't work all you get is a black screen. I had this the 1st few times I tried it. Its like you need to warm it up first by powering your console off and on. When I did get a picture there was a loud buzzing noise. Again turning the console off and on again fixed this. I have a few scart leads, RF cables and so on for both MD1 & MD2, and this HDMI cable is by far the best for picture and sound WHEN IT WORKS (which is most of the time. If they sort out these problems especially the price, this could easily be a 5 star item.

Good product did the job

For the price of the product, this thing runs brilliantly out of the box, with great video at 4:3 and 16:9. The audio quality is great too. Very good value for money.

I connected all the parts up and only the audio came through. I checked, cleaned & re-checked the connections but still had a totally black screen and only audio coming through. The company included a notice in the box which said to contact them if audio and/or visual didn’t work & they would replace the faulty cable, so it obviously happens a lot. The problem with going down that route though is that they don’t know which of the cables/connectors are causing the fault & I can’t test it either because I can’t isolate individual cables. I didn’t want to enter into weeks of back & forth trying replacement cables, so I returned it and bought one from Super Smash Media instead, which works perfectly.

I never usually write reviews but this did exactly what I needed it to do after gettiny megadriveout the loft ,it looks great

Testé avec une master system (FR), une megadrive 2 (FR), une megadrive 1 modifiée (FR-JP / 50hz-60hz). Aucun signal. Ne marche pas. Édit:Testé avec une megadrive 2(FR): Marche très bien. Image stable mais artefacts tout en bas de l’écran (les même qu’en TV cathodique). Pas de problème de positionnement de l’image. J’imagine qu’il faut modifier la console en NTSC-60hz pour avoir une meilleure image.

I looked at a lot of different reviews and options for HDMI converter cables for the original Sega systems and I have to say this one checks all the wishlist boxes. I have uploaded pictures to clearly show the difference between the standard AV 480i cables and the 720P HDMI signal this converter produces. While I do not have a capture card, it's quite easy enough to tell the difference between the two, just by taking a picture using my mobile, of my HD television. I made sure to display my tv on-screen info to show the source output signal, but it's obvious the difference between the two. AV2 displays the composite signal, where HDMI4 displays this converters' signal. The improved clarity, text, and sharpness are phenomenal. And you lose the blurriness and color bleeding from the composite source. Happily, the sound being Output is also in Stereo, as it should be, and I can confirm that the left and right channels are accurate to the reproduction of the channels they're supposed to go to. I'm very impressed with the fact that you can change between 4x3 or 16x9 aspect ratio just by flipping a switch on the box. While I personally don't ever think I'll use the 16x9 stretch mode, as it changes the picture to stretch and fit to widescreen from how it was originally displayed... I like to know that at least it's there if I wanted to. While this converter comes with everything you need, including the quite generously provided HDMI cable, I also love the fact that you can choose to use your own HDMI cable with this box if you wanted to. I've also found that while it requires you to connect to a USB power source, in a pinch I found that the cable still works without the power source, however the sound becomes static-y. That being said, if you ever find the sound to become static-y... simply unplug and replug the USB power provider and the issue should be fixed. If it's still a problem, I recommend connecting to a different power source, simply because you might be getting electrical feedback noise from the device you're trying to use as power. I'm very impressed with LevelHike's warranty policy, and hope I never have to use it, as the cable I received seems to work very well, so far. I've been a die-hard Sega fan ever since the master system, and this cable has provided me the best way to connect my old systems to my new TVs. I was absolutely amazed at how great the picture looks compared to the composite cables. you might be able to find better quality converter boxes, but you aren't going to do it at this price. Unless you feel like dropping about $100 - $500+ on an all-in-one, multiple-input-source sophisticated converter box, there's nothing else to think about, just get this one. Update: I added new pictures that bear a green check that are using this HDMI converter. I added a red X for pics that are over original composite cables. I noticed the original pictures I first used didn't upload in the order I had planned them. It seemed random and I expect that again. Before you couldn't tell which picture represented what source. Now, it's visually easier, since I expect them, again, to be out of comparative order. Same review.

Funciona genial !! facilita mucho el trabajo de conexión de nuevos Smart TV a tu vieja consola retro de megadrive. Funciona de maravilla. Tiene varios modos 3:4 o 9:6 pero Si que lo recomiendo! Cómpralo!

This LevelHIKE HDMI adapter is exactly what I needed to bring my Sega Genesis Model 2 back to life on my 4K TV. Setup was plug-and-play simple: connect the DIN plug to the console, HDMI to the TV, and it powers via USB (I used the TV's port). The picture quality is sharp, clean, and vibrant—no more fuzzy RF or composite artifacts! Games like Sonic and Streets of Rage look fantastic with minimal lag, and the audio is crisp. It worked flawlessly with my Model 2, and the included adapters mean it'll handle Model 1 or other variants too. Build quality feels solid, and the cable length is just right. For retro gaming fans wanting an affordable HDMI upgrade without expensive mods or upscalers, this is a game-changer. Highly recommend—breathe new life into your classic Sega setup!

Completamente satisfecho con el producto, cumple con creces lo que promete, no recordaba que los juegos se viesen tan bonitos desde hace años que deje de usar mi vieja tv de tubo (CRT). Desde el empaque se nota que es un producto bueno, todos los cables vienen enrollados y en su bolsita, me encanta que incluya el adaptador para la Sega genesis original, inclusive incluye un cable HDMI, todo lo necesario para empezar a jugar. Mi experiencia en general ha sido muy buena, la imagen proyectada se ve muy bien, no noté colores deslavados o demasiados iluminados, cómo lamentablemente experimentaron otros, tampoco tuve que configurar el brillo en mi tv, solo conectar y listo, esperemos fuese algún error que ya se corrigió. El poder cambiar las proporciones de la imagen de panorámica a la antigua configuración cuadrada es genial, funciona al momento sin provocar errores visuales o algo, así que debe satisfacer cualquier gusto. Y el sonido no se queda atrás, la calidad que debe ser para transportarte a la época. Probado con un Sega Genesis Modelo 1 versión norteamericana.