Comment on TV Choice
v1605@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Upscaler is the correct term. If you are looking for the best possible image to recreate a CRT, the retrotink 4k is the best option. It will require a good TV though, something like a LG C4. The reason being to get good looking scanlines, you need 4k, 120hz, and vrr.
The retrotink 4k also supports all your inputs (Xbox 360 HDMI, n64 s-video, snes rgb, PS2 component, etc…).
Here is a good video why the 120hz is important for recreating the crt feel (a little old and retrotink 4k has only gotten better since then) youtu.be/3ZmPkozY6Cg
You other options for a good scaler are the Morph 4K and the ossc pro. This spreadsheet has a good in depth comparison between all three docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/…/edit?usp=drivesd…
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What a nice put together list !! I really appreciate how much work must have gone into this. Im gonna study up.
I have a feeling I may stick my crt for now and buy a couple more of them…and then 20 years from now when theyre all gone ill cry and get an upscale, ha!
Quick question, would the occr also need a super fancy tv or could I still use my crappy insignia and have an improvement ?
I would say “probably”. A lot of TVs don’t have great scaling from 240p, 480p, and 480i content so a dedicated scaler will look better in most cases. Also be aware that the Ossc Pro does need an additional add-on for S-video (which for an unmodified N64 is its best output).
My n64 and most consoles only have rca out (US)
If you’re going with a scaler, it’s definitely worth it to invest in better cables (even though the n64 uses the same connector as snes, it does not support rgb without mods)
insurrectionindustries.com/…/nintendo-s-video/
insurrectionindustries.com/…/sony-playstation-rgb…
insurrectionindustries.com/…/super-nintendo-enter…
Some helpful videos: youtu.be/VYkWtkvhS9c youtu.be/fi7csYj00BU
Also if you’re not too attached to using original hardware, you might want to take a look at getting a mister to play ps1 and before systems (the new super station is a good choice retroremake.co/pages/superstationᵒⁿᵉ )
Quibblekrust@thelemmy.club 3 weeks ago
Thr LG C5 came out in 2025. It has better scores across the board.