Wobbling Pixels has shared recommended RetroTINK-5X Pro settings for use with the PlayStation 2. This video demonstrates both NTSC and PAL signals across a variety of game output options and RetroTINK enhancements, including widescreen, scanlines, CRT simulation, pre-deinterlacing, and smoothing filters. Watch the video above to see what settings make PlayStation 2 classics like Gran […]
Developer Ryan Mullen has just created a Python script that will allow you to update your RetroTINK devices on all operating systems, including Mac and Linux – Two OS’s that were previously unsupported for TINK updates! The video above walks you through doing it on a Mac and the video below shows you both how […]
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 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: […]
On my own blog, I’ve noted that the Pioneer LaserActive is one of the toughest nuts for upscalers to crack. It combines a game library consisting of fast-paced FMV crosshair shooters and quick-time event games like Triad Stone all in 240p, with a need for high-quality 480i deinterlacing for its use as a LaserDisc […]
PixelFX has just announced another batch of N64 Digital HDMI mods will go on sale Sunday, September 12th at 1PM NYC time. The last batch sold out almost instantly, so if you were hoping to get one, set your alarm, cause now’s your chance! Pre-orders will be available here (maybe create an account in advance […]
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 […]
Mike Chi has just released a new firmware for the RetroTINK 5x that includes by far the best fake scanlines I’ve ever seen. There are actually three new modes: “Slot Mask”, “Aperture Grille” and “PVM”, each including some vertical effects, rather than just horizontal lines across the screen. For the first time ever, I’m loving the […]
Mike Chi has announced that the second batch of RetroTINK 5x’s will go on sale this Saturday, July 24th 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. EDIT: Sold out. There will be […]
