Video Components for Sale

Older TVs and retro game consoles that only output composite or SCART signals can finally connect to a modern HDMI display with this converter, so it's a solid pick if you're hooking up a vintage system or an old DVD player. Newegg carries this one for the tinkerer who doesn't want to replace working equipment just because the ports don't match. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone sitting on a box of old home movies will want this for transferring VHS tapes straight to DVD or a digital file before the footage degrades further, no computer required. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for road trips or hospital stays where you want a screen that doesn't depend on WiFi, with the swivel design letting backseat passengers actually angle it toward themselves; Walmart has it for $5 off the list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Anyone streaming or recording from a camera, gaming console, or DVD player will want this for pulling that HDMI signal straight into a computer for editing or live broadcast software. Buy Now at Newegg

Long car rides or flights with kids get a lot quieter with a swivel screen you can angle for backseat viewing without craning your neck, and the built-in battery means you're not hunting for an outlet mid-movie. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone streaming from an older camcorder, gaming console, or DVD player benefits here, since this card converts that analog or HDMI feed into something your computer can actually record or broadcast. Newegg carries it as a straightforward, no-frills option if you just need a basic capture setup without extra software bloat. Buy Now at Newegg

Digitizing old home movies or VHS tapes gets a lot easier with this capture card, since it plugs into your computer and lets you convert analog footage straight to a digital file. Newegg's version works well for anyone with a box of aging tapes they'd rather preserve on a hard drive than watch degrade further. Buy Now at Newegg

Screen recording or streaming from a gaming console, camera, or old DVD player onto your computer becomes straightforward with this capture card, since it converts HDMI signal into something your USB port and editing software can actually use. Buy Now at Newegg

For anyone digitizing old VHS tapes, camcorder footage, or DVDs, this capture device lets you pull that video onto your computer in 1080p and save it before the source media degrades further. It's a straightforward pick if you've got a stack of aging home videos you keep meaning to convert. Buy Now at Newegg

Update: The price has changed to $71.94 since this was originally published.

Small screen size and built-in handle make this a good fit for road trips or hospital stays where you need a self-contained player without hooking up to a TV, and it's currently $11 off the list price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

This suits anyone with a DVD collection from overseas or a different region than your current setup, since it plays discs regardless of the region code stamped on them. It also outputs through HDMI, so you get a cleaner digital picture on modern TVs instead of relying on an old composite hookup. Buy Now at Newegg

The extra-large 17.1-inch screen makes this a solid pick for backseat car rides or long trips where a tiny tablet screen just won't cut it for the kids (or you). Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who streams or records from a camera, console, or old DVD player will want this to pull the video into a laptop or PC without extra software headaches, and Newegg's price keeps it an easy add-on rather than a big purchase. Buy Now at Newegg

Digitizing old home movies or camcorder tapes gets a lot easier with this converter, since it pulls video straight from a VHS player into digital files on your computer without needing separate capture software installed. Anyone sitting on a box of aging VHS tapes will want a way to back them up before the tape degrades further, and this handles that conversion at a fraction of what a professional transfer service would cost. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone whose TV or monitor has run out of HDMI inputs, letting you connect a game console, streaming box, and laptop without crawling behind the screen to swap cables each time. Buy Now at Newegg

Dusty VHS tapes finally get a second life with this adapter, which converts old home videos into digital files you can store on a computer or share online. Buy Now at Newegg

Digitizing old VHS tapes or camcorder footage gets a lot simpler with this card, since it converts RCA video into a USB signal your computer can actually read and save. It's a good fit if you've got a box of home movies you keep meaning to back up before the tapes degrade further. Buy Now at Newegg

Long road trips with kids get a lot quieter with a screen this size mounted right behind the seat, since it plays discs without needing a tablet or phone tied up. It's a straightforward option if your car doesn't have built-in entertainment and you'd rather not stream video over data. Buy Now at Newegg

Road trips and long waits go smoother when your kids have their own screen, and this player's swivel display lets them watch from almost any angle in the back seat. Buy Now at Newegg