bit-tech Shopping: Monster Cable GameLink 400 Component Video Cable (PS2)

Rating: 8

Time with product: 15 Days

Strengths: Works for both PS2 and PS3, Nice length: 10', Quality construction

Weaknesses: none

Summary: I purchased this set of cables for when I move my PS3 off my main TV where it is connected via HDMI to my bedroom HDTV that does not have HDMI. Since the PS3 doesn't have a power brick like a Wii or Xbox 360 moving it is very easy and convenient. Now that I have a set of component cables for my bedroom TV the picture is much crisper over the included composite cable!

Rating: 8

Time with product: 2

Strengths: Affordable

Weaknesses: None

Summary: Found this on clearance at a local department store (the one which has the big red bullseye as its logo) for considerably less than twenty bucks. At that price, it was a worthy contender to connect my PS2 to an LCD TV, at a significant savings compared to the namebrand Sony version of this cable. Worked fine right out of the box, no issues.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 2 Weeks

Strengths: The length of the cables are a big plus. I don't have to place the ps2 right next to the TV.

Weaknesses: Would have been nice if these were black to match the color of the PS2. Instead, they just stand out too much. Also, one of the connectors seemed a little too tight to me.

Summary: For the price and what you get, I can't complain too much. Although some of the games on the PS2 don't benefit so much from component out, the picture is still clear and signal quality of the cables is good. I like the length, just wish they were black. One of the connectors seemed overly tight to me and required a bit of forcing to get it connected, but a little twisting to put it place helped.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 2 Weeks

Strengths: Clearly well-built and high quality cabling. Allows PS2 to output the best video resolution it can.

Weaknesses: With Monster quality comes the Monster high price.

Summary: This cable is another in a long line of high quality Monster cables, allowing the PS2 to output DVD-quality video. It works as advertised. The only downside is the Monster high price--make sure to shop around.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 3

Strengths: Tight rca connections. Nice color indicators for wires.

Weaknesses: Had to push fairly hard on one cable to attach to tv.

Summary: I was concerned that the tv connection could be damaged having to push so hard. I guess that is a chance you take when you want a tight connection. Works great, no signal glitches.