RetroTINK 5x ‘Experimental’ Firmware v2.57

UPDATE:  More firmware’s released, info below.  Mike Chi has just released a new beta firmware on his Discord server that adds some tweaks, user requests…and a few more features previously thought to be impossible.  Mike did it again 🙂  BUT – before downloading, please know this firmware is still considered “experimental” and IS NOT SUPPORTED […]

RetroTINK 5x v1.2 Firmware Update Released

Mike Chi has just released a new firmware update for the RetroTINK 5x that adds some pretty cool enhancements!  The video above walks you through exactly what you need to update the RT5x’s firmware.  Details about all of this firmware’s additions are below the link: Download RT5x firmware v1.2 here:  https://www.retrotink.com/post/retrotink-5x-pro-firmware-updates Purchase all RetroTINK Products via […]

RetroTINK 5x – 576i Passthrough Added

While the last official firmware released for the RetroTINK 5x was v3.71 over a year ago, Mike’s been slowly squeezing in some bugfixes and new features on the experimental firmware download page.  Many of these additions have been previously highlighted, including all the VHS support that I demonstrated in my digitize VHS to HD and VHS […]

RetroTink 5x Pro for Downscaling

Setup required: Update to the latest firmware via a PC. Enable downscaling in OSD menu Cost and availability: Currently available at RetroTINK Mike Chi’s RetroTink 5x is one of the most full featured and lowest lag downscalers (3msec!). It requires an HDMI to component DAC for the input in order to downscale 720p, and another DAC […]

Digitize Analog Video with RetroTINK 4K & 5x

This video will show how to use a #RetroTINK 4K or 5x to convert your analog media such as VHS and LaserDisc to digital.  It’ll also show WHY it’s a good choice for many of those scenarios, especially digitizing home movies.  RetroTINK 4K:  https://retrorgb.link/retrotink4k Other RetroTINK Products:  https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink.html . RT4K Files:  https://www.retrorgb.com/assets/RT4K_VHS_2024-08-04.zip RT5x “VHS Beta” Firmware:  https://retrotink-llc.github.io/firmware/5x-experimental.html I/O […]

RetroTINK 4K: Price and Release Date Announced

Mike Chi has just announced that the RetroTINK 4K will be available in early December for $750 plus shipping.  It will come with a remote similar to the RT5x’s newly released “premium remote” and launch with a mature firmware.  More details in the post: Product Page:  https://retrorgb.link/retrotink4k Now, of course, trolls will be loosing their minds […]