HDMI Cable for PSP 2000, PSP 3000 Handheld Console

Super glad I picked this up. Revisiting Tactics Ogre and Crisis Core on a TV has been awesome. Nice plug and play solution, the cable is powered by USB through the port on my TV so one less wall wart to plug in.

Works as it should no problems at all

Great way to enjoy your PSP library on your tv. Great system in my opinion. A lot of games got slept on with the PSP that still hold up graphically to this day. The sound is amazing on my theater setup too. If you love games, and have a PSP you need this. Also buy a hand grip, and youll be set.

Picture looks amazing and easy to use.

(Video Review for this posted on GamersXtreme.org, as the file size was too large) When the PSP entered the market back in Japan late 2004 and early 2005 in North America, it served as Sony’s first gaming handheld device that was set to compete with Nintendo’s handheld dominance. While it never sold near the numbers of Nintendo’s handheld, the device itself was still excellent and one worth owning. Throughout the years, the PSP received model revisions: the original PSP-1000, slim PSP-2000, slim and more vibrant LCD PSP-3000, and the all-digital PSP Go. When the PSP-2000 model released, all further models received a feature that let users output their PSPs to TVs to play their games on. There were composite and component cables released for them, but in our current technological standpoint, those inputs are becoming more difficult to find on TVs. The folks over at LevelHike have been on a mission to provide HDMI solutions for retro gaming consoles, and the PSP is one they put out recently. They kindly provided us a review unit so let’s give this a look. The PSP HDMI adapter is very simple to use. Simply plug the device into the AV out port of the PSP, plug the micro USB adapter into the device to power it up, and plug the HDMI cable from the device into the TV, and then go to the PSP’s display settings to output the device to the TV…and that’s it. Oh, and you can also just hold the display button on the PSP device itself for a few seconds to switch the output to your TV as well. You’ll notice the device itself has a Menu and Game toggle switch, which lets you basically change the aspect ratio to either keep its native output resolution, or fill the whole TV. Now, the device is not meant to upscale the visuals by any means, so jagged edges will be present and more noticeable than on the portable screen itself, but that’s no different than if you used the official Sony component or composite cables. Throughout my use of the device, everything worked really well. There was no noticeable lag at all, and visually everything appeared to look identical to the output the official Sony cables. Even audio is handled quite well and nothing sounded off or jarring by any means. Even during video capture, the visuals and audio were on-point. Now, the device retails for $29.99, which is reasonable for what it is intended to do. The ability to play PSP games on the TV (without a PlayStation TV device, which is fetching for a fairly high price currently) is always one that intrigued me since the PSP-2000 model released. Seeing that the PSP got this HDMI adapter is pretty great. Just remember, that if you only have the PSP-1000 model or PSP Go, this will not work. This is strictly for the PSP-2000 and 3000 models. I know this review is probably on the short side, but I really don’t have any gripes with it after testing it out the past few months. The build quality of the device is pretty solid, and it does exactly what it’s meant to do quite well. LevelHike may not be a popular known brand like Hyperkin or Pound, but this is the second unit we have reviewed of theirs (the Sega Saturn HDMI being the first) and I’m pleasantly surprised at the quality of the their product. Whether you want to play your PSP games on the TV, capture footage, or stream games, this is a must-have for any PSP enthusiast.

Wonderful accessory for my rom modded psp. Being able to play Pokemon Blue Version, Super Mario World and Tekken 3 etc on large screen is great! Especially since dust has feathered behind the Psp screen itself. Clear video, clear audio. Although a small amount of audio feedback while charging and playing. Recommend.

My one gripe (some might appreciate this depending on what you have) is the extra cables. I dont like waste especially in regards to the environment but also efficiency for business - so I would recommend Level Hike make a package with just the converter and leave out the HDMI and MicroUSB cables. Picture quality is nearly there, I am playing on a 20 HD TV --- see Metal Jesus Rocks video review for what to pair this with to make picture quality top notch --- it does the job but there is the slightest blur on edges.

It wont work with my PSP which turned out to be a1000, because the plug is reversed. This was a mistake on my part. So, I wont give the product a poor rating.

Everything worked great. It’s a great deal for the price.

Great product. Was able to quickly set up and start playing on the TV. I actually received it much sooner than expected, so thats a plus. A few days later I contacted the seller with a question, and received a response within minutes. Would definitely buy from seller again, and for anyone looking to play PsP on the screen--I fully recommend the product. Unrelated rant: Its a shame a similar product isnt readily available for Nintendo handheld systems, but oh well.