📰 New article from RetroRGB
The WORST Console HDMI Cables I’ve Ever Tested
https://retrorgb.com/the-worst-console-hdmi-cables-ive-ever-tested.html
Let’s be real: if you bought XYAB’s “4K” HDMI cables, you didn’t upgrade your retro setup—you just turned your SNES into a slideshow with lag so bad, it’s basically time travel in reverse.
We’re talking 150ms of input lag on the “4K” cables. That’s not “slight delay.” That’s ten full frames of lag—so when you’re mashing A in Super Mario Bros., your jump happens after the enemy has already moved, ate your power-up, and started doing the cha-cha. And yes—they sell these like they’re a feature, not a bug.
The 1080p cables? Also broken. They auto-switch resolution based on aspect ratio (720p in 4:3?!), and the PS2 cables? Can’t even handle 480p games because they’re RGB-only with no proper signal conversion. Meanwhile, the audio hums like a dying refrigerator.
And the cherry on top? No shielding. Video noise. Audio interference. Manuals that say “not for 720p TVs” like it’s a feature, not a confession.
If you own these? Return them. Beg if you have to. If it’s past the window? Start a revolt. This isn’t just bad—it’s artistically bad. Stick with Electron Shephard’s zero-lag adapters. Your thumbs will thank you.