PS4 on an old TV?

[0098386]

I've picked up an old TV for retro games, but I'm also curious to watch some of my blurays on a tube TV. I've read conflicting information on this from some quick google searches so I'd rather just ask this board!

Does anyone connect their PS4 using composite or SCART?

How about a PS3?

 

[Taustin Powers]

I've seen PS3's connected that way. It's not spectacular, but it works.

Not sure about PS4. Those only have hdmi out, no?

 

[Sekelani]

I don't think they have hdmi out ports depending on how old the tv is.

 

[0098386]

Not sure about PS4. Those only have hdmi out, no?

I tested out a HDMI to Scart adapter today and it worked but I'm returning it for a better one.

So that's that! If anyone wants to get a PS4 connected to an old TV for whatever reason, those £30-40 adapters work just fine.

I think it's neat to plug newer systems into old TVs. On the PS3 you can play PS1 games as they used to look, and with all the retro PS3/PS4 downloads too.
And there's something about Twin Peaks and X-Files that just makes it look better on an old TV, even when they're playing from blurays.

 

[EdwardSmith36]

Is it possible to play ps4 on an old TV? I don't think so. Anything that is connection to ps4 need to be advanced in configuration. Though if it works, then it's your good luck!!!

 

[e²Studios]

I think it would work with a PS3 since you could set the resolution to 480i/p but IIRC the lowest setting on a PS4 is 720p? It's not going to look very good but post a pic if you get it working, I'm curious haha.

 

[12vElectronics]

That's cool that it works. I use my PS4 on a 720p first gen LCD tv and the games look much better on my friends newer televisions.

 

[croccy]

That's cool that it works. I use my PS4 on a 720p first gen LCD tv and the games look much better on my friends newer televisions.

Hi what screen res is your Tv on?i am on the look out for a second-hand Tv.Is there a massive difference between 720p and 1080p,i have a PS4.Thanks

 

[0098386]

Oh thread resurrection!

Well just an update, the adapter I bought is amazing and I've bought one for each of my tube TV's. It's great getting an 8bitDo controller and playing emulated games from my iMac identical to how I used to as a kid. I cannot recommend it enough if you're into classic games! I found an old 18" TV/VCR combo at my grandparents place and it now sits beside my 27" iMac in the study

 

[Gandalf87]

if you can convert hdmi in to scart, then ig yeah, otherwise, get a less-expensive led monitor or something. they took out vga port and stuff on a purpose. ther competitors did the same

 

[LaceyRamos]

Can i use a standard tv for ps3?

 

[gkarris]

Can i use a standard tv for ps3?

Yes, use the standard video/audio cable for the PS3...

 

[tshrimp]

I tested out a HDMI to Scart adapter today and it worked but I'm returning it for a better one.

So that's that! If anyone wants to get a PS4 connected to an old TV for whatever reason, those £30-40 adapters work just fine.

I think it's neat to plug newer systems into old TVs. On the PS3 you can play PS1 games as they used to look, and with all the retro PS3/PS4 downloads too.
And there's something about Twin Peaks and X-Files that just makes it look better on an old TV, even when they're playing from blurays.

Thanks for the info. Glad you were able to get it working.

I had the opposite issue. Old system to a new TV.
I still have an old Atari 2600, and had to run it through a VCR that had an NTSC tuner and VCR composite out to the TV. Running via RF cable to ATSC tuner...no luck.

 

[gkarris]

I had the opposite issue. Old system to a new TV.
I still have an old Atari 2600, and had to run it through a VCR that had an NTSC tuner and VCR composite out to the TV. Running via RF cable to ATSC tuner...no luck.

What TV?

I got a Sharp 1080p 32" TV I use as my computer monitor, and hooked up an Atari Pinball unit to it and it works on Channel 3 on the ATSC Tuner. The tuner can tell if it is an analog signal or a digital signal coming in on the channel.

 

[tshrimp]

What TV?

I got a Sharp 1080p 32" TV I use as my computer monitor, and hooked up an Atari Pinball unit to it and it works on Channel 3 on the ATSC Tuner. The tuner can tell if it is an analog signal or a digital signal coming in on the channel.

It was an older 52" Vizio LCD I have since sold. The Atari is no longer hooked up. Great that you were able to get that working.