Old Console Upscale?

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zakurowrath:

--- Quote from: TheBlueEditor on August 27, 2014, 12:27:55 AM ---So no one would recommend this? ???

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008S7EYW2/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00

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Problem with that one is it's using almost the lowest form of video which is composite or the "yellow connector" video. You really want to use RGB being it's un-encoded raw video signals in their purest form from older video game consoles.

Upscaling game systems to HD is an investment. If you really want to have a clear picture that is pixel perfect, save up some money, get all the cables required and buy XRGB Mini which is the best when it comes to upscaling older game systems, even newer ones such as the Wii get wonderful results.

A good place to start learning about the XRGB Mini is the review of the unit over on Retrogaming Hazard and see what the unit can do. Lot's of information on what each type of system looks like and how it preforms with video signals.

http://retrogaming.hazard-city.de/framemeister.html

Of course pictures aren't justice enough, luckily a few guys on YouTube upload a few direct HD captures from the device that you can view on your HDTV to see if it's worth the money.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1vatA4_Q6IyPYGXHG1lkEg/videos

Also search "xrgb capture" on YouTube to see more results.

And a video that just got posted a few days ago explains the differences between the video signals and what RGB can do for you:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43dzrCAfU3A

Another great place for information is the junkerhq wiki page with settings and lots of info.

http://junkerhq.net/xrgb/index.php/XRGB-mini_FRAMEMEISTER

Of course an upscaler wouldn't be complete without cables. In the United States we got the short end of the stick when it comes to RGB compatible TV's so to achieve that RGB signal, you have to purchase European cables known as SCART cables along with one adapter to allow use with the XRGB's Mini RGB port and another to use the D-Terminal on the back for Component Video or YUV. Some of the best cables I've ever used have always come from Retro Gaming Cables, lots of shielding and quality, some even better than first party solutions.

http://www.retrogamingcables.com/

Finally, a little research is needed to see what systems can output what. Most classic game systems can output RGB natively, and only a handful need to be modified to output RGB. Some systems can only output S-Video or Composite at best but thankfully those are systems like the Atari 2600 which look fine using S-Video. A good place to start for that information is Retro RGB which covers most of the popular systems and their capabilities along with SCART switches and more:

http://retrorgb.com/systems.html

I know it can be a lot to take in but once you see the difference those three colours can make, and learn the terms you will never go back to that old yellow composite cable that looks blurry and horrible on modern televisions.

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