Weekly Roundup #252

Here’s this week’s roundup, available as a video, as well as audio-only on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and for direct-download:  https://www.retrorgb.com/podcast/?name=2021-05-05_252.mp3 If you enjoy these videos, please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at […]

PlayStation 2

PlayStation 2 consoles output both Component Video (YPbPr) and RGB.  Both are equal in quality, but component video is easier to use in all resolutions with the PS2.  More info below: Cable Recommendations: Component Video (YPbPr) Cables (Recommended): HD Retrovision Component Video Cable – The best component cable you can buy for your PS2 or 3! Amazon Link  […]

Video Capture

Capturing your gaming experience has become much easier over the years and I always encourage anyone interesting in streaming with their friends to give it a try.  If you’re using a modern console – Or a retro console that’s outputting HDMI from a scaler or mod – things are pretty straightforward:  Casual streamers can get […]

Sync

SYNC When you hear the term “sync” in retro gaming, it’s referring to the fourth cable in RGB setups:  The “s” in RGBs.  This fourth signal coordinates the horizontal and vertical synchronization of the color and brightness information that’s sent separately in the three RGB lines.  When buying RGB cables, you’ll often see choices of […]

Scart Switches

SCART Switches Most of us in retro gaming have more consoles than inputs on our TV, leaving us looking for switches.  If you’re using RGB SCART from your console, this page will show off some quality, tested SCART switches (and what to stay away from). *If you’re looking for the best retro gaming component video […]

Nintendo 64

This page provides information about audio and video output options and upgrades for the N64 console.  I strongly recommend watching the video below, or reading the N64 Getting Started Guide for context before proceeding: Which RGB mod for each model N64? This page shows you the different RGB mod options available and which will work […]

Weekly Roundup #458

The Roundup is available as a video and on all audio-only podcast services, such as iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music and direct-download:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retrorgb If you enjoy these videos, please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy […]

LG C4 OLED: A Retro Enthusiasts Look

UPDATE 04/08:  “Boost Mode” Lag tested and demo’d at the bottom of this post. With LG’s 2024 OLEDs now going on sale to make way for the 2025’s, I wanted to review the C4, from the perspective of a retro-enthusiast.  Also, since the C4 & newer LG OLED’s now have the ability to connect Philips […]

Weekly Roundup #454

The Roundup is available as a video and on all audio-only podcast services, such as iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music and direct-download:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retrorgb If you enjoy these videos, please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy […]

Weekly Roundup #452

The Roundup is available as a video and on all audio-only podcast services, such as iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music and direct-download:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retrorgb If you enjoy these videos, please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy […]