UPDATE 2022/01/13: Mike was kind enough to do a livestream with me, where we went over all the new features! This post is still a summary, but please check it out if you’re interested in the details! Mike Chi has just released the latest evolution in the RetroTINK 5x firmware: Version 3.0! With this comes […]
Mike Chi has recently released a new firmware for the RetroTINK 5x, with two changes. The first is an adjustment to the composite video encoder that helps prevent the “curling” on the upper part of the screen that can sometimes occur with NES / Famicom games. The next is an option in the HDMI menu […]
Mike Chi has just released a new firmware for the RetroTINK 5x that adds ‘Gen Lock’ in addition to Triple Buffer and Frame Lock. This allows the RT5X to match the input frame rate with a regenerated clock which is more stable than Frame Lock. Mainly useful for 1440p+ resolutions with Composite or S-Video sources […]
Mike Chi has just released a firmware update for the RetroTINK 5x that combines all the beta’s he’s been adding to the discord since the previous (massive) v2.0 update. All the experimental, “not officially supported” features are there, you just need to enable them in the OSD menu. More info below the links, but the […]
Mike Chi has just released a new firmware update for the RetroTINK 5x, that includes quite a few bugfixes, more scanline options and a 4:4:4 mode for al DTV858 480p modes! This is really awesome for people scaling 480p sources to larger screens and is definitely the standout feature for this firmware update! Check out […]
Mike Chi has just released a new firmware update for the RetroTINK 5x, with a heavy focus on PAL50-related features. There’s also some bugfixes and a small update to the scanline options that was also included in the previous v1.77 update that we missed (sorry). Here’s links, plus see below for more info: Purchase all […]
Mike Chi has just released a new firmware update for the RetroTINK 5x, that includes “LCD style” scanlines, tweaked automatic phase detection…and something previously thought to be impossible: Certain modes with 240p processing, that matches the 4:4:4 colorspace output that the OSSC provides! That’s right, in some scenarios, the output will now equal the OSSC’s! […]
UPDATED 06/19: Cable/Harware requirements have been expanded. See below… Mike Chi has just released another firmware for the RetroTINK 5x that adds an interesting feature: The ability to automatically scale the Game Boy Interface software to 6x, 7x and 8x. Here’s links to everything you need, with lots more info below the RT5x updating instructional […]
Mike Chi has just released a new firmware update for the RetroTINK 5x. v1.24 updated the low-pass filter for anyone who had jailbar/interference issues after the last firmware update. There’s also support for DTV 858 sampling in 1440p mode! The video above walks you through exactly what you need to update the RT5x’s firmware. Details […]
Mike Chi has just released a new beta firmware for the RetroTINK 5x, with some interesting features. The first is an exciting feature for PS2, 480i30 games: 2:2 pulldown (see example from Wobbling Pixels above). This allows for sharper deinterlacing without any artifacts, for any content that’s locked to 30fps. Next is an inverse telecine […]
