Wobbling Pixels has shared recommended RetroTINK-5X Pro settings for use with the PlayStation 2. This video demonstrates both NTSC and PAL signals across a variety of game output options and RetroTINK enhancements, including widescreen, scanlines, CRT simulation, pre-deinterlacing, and smoothing filters. Watch the video above to see what settings make PlayStation 2 classics like Gran […]
On my own blog, I’ve noted that the Pioneer LaserActive is one of the toughest nuts for upscalers to crack. It combines a game library consisting of fast-paced FMV crosshair shooters and quick-time event games like Triad Stone all in 240p, with a need for high-quality 480i deinterlacing for its use as a LaserDisc […]
Update – Released: https://youtu.be/16z_C7-Gom4 / https://bit.ly/retrotink2xmini Mike Chi, the developer of the RetroTINK series of products has just availed his latest video scaling solution. Called the RT2X Mini, this device is designed to be a simple, cost effective video solution for those users who just need composite or S-Video upscaled to 480p or 576p. Mike noted that […]
Mike Chi recently released a firmware update that applies to both of his current scalers/line doublers: the RetroTINK 2x Pro and 2x Scart. This latest firmware introduces quite a few features and improvements: Full EDID readout to detect DVI devices every time the video output port is cycled. Added “Low Res YPbPr” plus scanline filter […]
Retro Gaming hardware/equipment developer Mike Chi has just just released the design files of the RetroTINK Ultimate to the public thus changing the status of the product from discontinued to open sourced. Update – Now sold by CastleMania: https://bit.ly/2QTc5IG In late 2019, Mike sold the very last batch of the RetroTINK Ultimate, a Raspberry Pi hat […]
Mike Chi, creator of the RetroTINK line of products just announced the release of the first official firmware update for his latest Composite-S-Video-Component video line-doubler, the RetroTINK-2X Pro. A whole slew of preset functionalities have been tweaked around/improved with the new update such as filters and picture sharpness. James-F is credited by Mike for being […]
After the initial announcement in early 2019, Retro Gaming Cables finally released its anticipated component YPbPr cables for the Genesis/Mega Drive 1 & 2 and Saturn consoles. Set to output at the console’s original resolution of 240p, the cables are advertised to work perfectly with the RetroTink 2x, although they should work as good with […]
After some inventory issues, the most versatile Raspberry Pi “hat” is in stock: https://bit.ly/2QTc5IG The RetroTINK ultimate is a device that outputs RGB, VGA, Component Video, S-Video and Composite, all from a Raspberry Pi. When combined with the right software, this can make the perfect emulation device for people who need multiple outputs! The RetroTINK Ultimate, […]
Mike Chi has demo’d a project that would allow one RGB cable to work on all revision Super Nintendo & Super Famicom consoles. Currently, PAL consoles and NTSC consoles require completely different components in the cable and aren’t compatible with each other at all. This design will automatically adapt to either type of signal and […]
RetroTINK creator Mike Chi has just shown off a prototype of a generic SCART to Component converter circuit. Presumably, this was created for use with his RetroTINK2x scaler, to allow RGB inputs through the component video port. Personally, I’d love to see this released as the simplest design possible. Maybe a female SCART input with […]
