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 […]
Wobbling Pixels has just released an excellent video showing how to get the most performance out of your SNES – and that includes both 1-CHIP and earlier models – using the RetroTINK 5x and it’s latest firmware. There’s also tips on CRT filters and info for composite and S-Video users in both NTSC and PAL regions. […]
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 […]
Mike Chi has just released a massive new update for the RetroTINK 5x scaler, that includes a brand new on-screen menu and a ton of new features. This update is absolutely worthy of a new product, but as usual, Mike has provided it to us as a FREE update to all existing RT5x’s. If you’d like a […]
Mike Chi has just released the fifth batch of RetroTINK 5x’s and – I can’t believe I’m actually typing this – Even in the midst of a global part shortage, he was able to get quite a bit this time…and they’re STILL in stock!!! Above is a deep-dive video showcasing all the launch day features; […]
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 announced that the fourth batch of RetroTINK 5x’s will go on sale exactly 12 hours from now, at a time that’s meant to be more convenient for people in timezone’s outside the US. Here’s a purchase link, as well as a link to a time zone converter, with a few examples below: […]
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 feature for the RetroTINK 5x that was previously thought to be impossible: A smoothing filter! This is great news, as the RT2x line of products had a smoothing filter that (in my opinion) really improved the early 3D graphics of PS1, Saturn and especially N64 games. Many people […]
Mike Chi has announced that the third batch of RetroTINK 5x’s will go on sale today, August 28th at noon NYC-time (4pm GMT) for everyone except UK; UK folks will have a special checkout link which will be live one hour later, at 6pm UK local time. Limit 1 per person, all orders are expected to ship […]
