The “Retro Analog to Digital 2x” cables, aka the “RAD2x” are currently the only retro HDMI cables worth buying for pretty much any console before the Xbox, PS3 andf Wii. They’re zero lag devices that process the unique “240p” signals classic consoles properly. They also include a switchable filter that smooths out the graphics, which looks great […]
Here’s a review of the MakeMHz HDMI mod for the original Xbox. This mod taps the digital audio and video signals before they’re ever send to analog, making it a true digital-to-digital HDMI solution MakeMHz Xbox HDMI: https://retrorgb.link/xboxhd OpenXenium ModChip: https://makemhz.com/products/openxenium Kit + Installation Service: https://stoneagegamer.com/xbox-hd-makemhz-digital-kit-installation-service.html?afmc=retrorgb The review also goes over alternatives to an internal mod, demonstrates […]
Announced just a few weeks ago, the new and updated Xbox2Wii Component PRO adapter by Consoles4You has just been listed for pre-order over at classicgamestore.ch Consoles4you decided to drop the final pre-order price of their product to $27 (less than the initial estimated price of $37) for a limited time-frame. Once the pre-order window closes, […]
Swiss based modder Consoles4You just revealed a fully working prototype of the PRO edition of the Xbox2Wii component adapter. For those who are unfamiliar with the Xbox2Wii, it’s an adapter/converter that plugs right into the AV port of the Xbox, and passes the audio and video signals through Wii (AV port) YPbPr component cables, unleashing […]
Dan aka Citrus3000psi has just opened pre-orders on what he’s saying will be the last production run of the Wii Dual: https://shop.dansprojects.com/wiidual-kit-pre-order.html There’s no official word on if or when there will be a follow-up product, so if you’re looking to get high quality RGB and HDMI out of your original Wii, you might want […]
Dan was able to test the latest version of the WiiDual HDMI/RGB kits for the Nintendo Wii and everything performed as expected! Boards and flex cables are going into production now and will be available as kits and as an installation service soon: I built 5 WiiDual boards this weekend and all tested great. Fab […]
Nintendo Wii The Wii is a great system for both old and new games. I’ve used the Wii’s Virtual Console to play many classic games and I think almost every retro-gamer could benefit from it. For example, let’s say you’re not the biggest fan of Genesis games, but you want to play the original Sonic games. […]
UltraHDMI for N64 This is a review of the UltraHDMI board that ads HDMI-output to your N64, all the way up to 1080p! As an FYI, this site (RetroRGB) does not sell the UltraHDMI kit. Check out the written review below for info on the UltraHDMI – and if you’d like some context on how […]
This is just a quick post reminding you that if you already own an RetroTINK 2x product, they all offer “passthrough” modes that send 240p through the HDMI port. That means if you’ve purchased an OSSC Pro, you can simply set your TINK to passthrough mode and essentially turn it into a composite and S-Video […]
Even though many flat-panel TV’s have analog inputs, you shouldn’t use them for retro video game consoles. While many people reading this site already know that, I wanted to step back for a moment and create a video that answers why…both for “us retro nerds”, as well as anyone just starting out in the hobby. […]
