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! […]
Retro Labs has just opened sales on their remote control overlay for the RetroTINK 5x. The price is $10 CAD, which came to about $11 USD after shipping to NYC. RT5x Remote Overlay: https://retrolabs.com/mods/retrotink-5x-remote-control-overlay-decal Purchase all RetroTINK Products via multiple vendors worldwide here: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink.html I love everything about this: Mike used a generic remote control to […]
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 […]
Greg from Laserbear has just created a wall-mount bracket for the RetroTINK 5x. This is great for people who want a tidy setup and would prefer to mount their RT5x out of the way! Check out a quick overview in the YouTube short above, as well as a few more pics below the links! Purchase […]
Todd has just released the 3D printed design files for his RetroTINK 5x vertical stand / remote control holder. I’ve been using one and think it both looks cool and does a great job with wire management. If you have a RetroTINK 5x and don’t mind vertical orientation, you should consider buying or printing one! […]
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 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 […]
Retrofrog is now selling a vertical stand for the RetroTINK 5x. It’s not only aesthetically a cool choice, but there’s some functionality to it as well: As shown above, there’s a slot that holds the remote control, as well as a place for a velcro strip / zip tie that’s used for wire management. I […]
Here’s a live interview, featuring RetroTINK creator Mike Chi. It’s been almost two years since the last time we caught up with each other on camera and with the release of the RetroTINK 5x, I felt it was a great time to have him back on! As with all interviews / podcasts, this is available […]
Above is a deep-dive video revealing all the launch day features of the brand new RetroTINK 5x! All the basics are in the first six minutes, but after that I go over all the awesome things this upscaler…and DOWNscaler can do! UPDATE: Please note that there’s been many firmware updates since this review aired and […]
