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)
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 )
Gotcha! I did get a few of those! Mostly s video, for the ps2 and n64/snes at least for now. Id like it on the genesis but nbd for now.
I actually ended up going with the retrotink 2x pro for now as a medium ground, and I will see how it is on my current tv. If it still sucks, then I know its the tv. The “retro scaler” chinesium on ebay were tempting, but i figured i should do it right and retrotink seems like they have their shit together.
No problem. The S-video with the N64 should look better with the 2x pro but it might not be the best choice for the PS2. A lot of the PS2 library is 480i, which the 2x supports but it uses Bob deinterlacing. The GBScontrol is the best budget option since you can use motion adaptive deinterlacing (it does not support composite or S-video) I have seen some people recommend this pre built version. www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804850466089.html
v1605@lemmy.world 2 months ago
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…
www.amazon.com/…/B07TL6L7MY
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 )
bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 1 month ago
Gotcha! I did get a few of those! Mostly s video, for the ps2 and n64/snes at least for now. Id like it on the genesis but nbd for now.
I actually ended up going with the retrotink 2x pro for now as a medium ground, and I will see how it is on my current tv. If it still sucks, then I know its the tv. The “retro scaler” chinesium on ebay were tempting, but i figured i should do it right and retrotink seems like they have their shit together.
Thanks again for being so helpful!
v1605@lemmy.world 1 month ago
No problem. The S-video with the N64 should look better with the 2x pro but it might not be the best choice for the PS2. A lot of the PS2 library is 480i, which the 2x supports but it uses Bob deinterlacing. The GBScontrol is the best budget option since you can use motion adaptive deinterlacing (it does not support composite or S-video) I have seen some people recommend this pre built version. www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804850466089.html