Finalizing my next video on how to achieve the sharpest & cleanest image possbile on the Nintendo Wii without hardware mods. It's a complete package (hardware & software). I plan to release it this weekend.
The before image shows 480p native without any improvements (zoomed in)😵💫
This is the easiest way to setup your
#PS2
FAT HDD for OPL. No FMCB memory card needed!
1. Download "FHDB HDD Image":
2. Flash it with "HDD Raw Copy Tool" to your HDD
3. Use "HDL Batch Installer" to copy your PS2 images to the HDD:
Mission accomplished. I finished my gaming shelf with all the cable management. It took me weeks but I am quite satisfied with the end result. I just need to flip 1-2 switche(s) and press one button on a remote to power on any of the 17x consoles
More photos, details and costs👇
🔴I strongly recommend not to buy any PSIO cartridges (new and used)!
For almost 4 years Matt (cybdyn) postpones firmware releases, makes empty promises and at the same time sells PSIO cartridges with 2020 firmware installed...
I rarely ask for a retweet but please do it!
🔴The cat is out of the bag! 😸
- RetroTINK 4K launch price: $750
- Launch: Early December. Date will be decided once Mike knows exactly when the shipment arrives
- No preorders, shipping from inventory
RetroTINK 4K product page:
RIP $1000 meme😄
Prototype of the next generation PS1 ODE (Xstation successor)
- solderness plug & play ODE (6x screws to open the console > unplug old drive > plug in ODE instead > put back together > play)
- it supports all console revisions (PSone included)
🔥🔥🔥
The crazy research experiment that started years ago is now getting real, many thanks to
@Xrider_74
for the nice hardware!
Physics model done, code base almost done, SIO port still WiP...
Soon! :)
This tool is the swiss army knive for PS2 + internal HDD setup:
You can also push your cover art, themes, etc, transfer PS2 games via network, use ZSO format (compressed image), convert bin to iso/vcd, format your hdd, etc
Run the batch file as admin!
#PS2
(1/2) Here are two switch games upscaled by Retrotink 4k.
Left: The way consumer 4K TVs upscale the image to 4k
Right: upscaled to 4k by Retrotink 4k
Mario Kart 8 runs in 1080p natively and doesn't apply AA so the difference is clearly visible IMO.
When customers take matters into their own hands.
PSIO got a new open source menu "Lite Menu".Boots about 15x faster
The creator gave an ultimatum to Matt by August 13th (2023) to release the official update otherwise he will release the menu
Info + drama:
With the HDR option on the Retrotink 5x PRO and some tweaks to saturation and color balance the final image looks awesome without any noticable brightness loss which is common when enabling scanlines/CRT-Mask.
The game is Breath of Fire 3 running on Original PS1 hardware via RGB.
The first digital (hdmi) mod for PS2 is finally here: Retro GEM
Console Compatibility:
PS2 fat and PS2 slim are both on the list! 🔥
Also compatible with other consoles: N64, DC, PS1.
Price Light Tier: 99$
Shiny Edition: 179$
OSSC PRO News!
Good:
- ready for production
- case design finalized (see image below)
Bad:
- Launch postponed due to component shortage
More details and source:
Wii games running on original hardware can look phenomenal once you got the right wii model (rev 01) and applied some of the fixes in USBLoaderGX (as shown here )
Plus using the Retrotink 4k to upscale the cleaned up image to 4K. 🔥🔥🔥
Here are my Retrotink 4K NTSC & PAL profiles.
I will add new profiles after R4k launch and post a video tutorial (most profiles are self explanatory).
All profile updates will be posted here on my X/twitter account!
Enjoy!
Download:
The next video is going to be about on how to significantly improve image quality on Wii original hardware (not just the new USBLoader GX features). Here is one extreme example of Nintendo enabling the deflicker filter in 480p. Almost all smaller details are gone.🤢
MyLifeInGaming just released their Retrotink 4K review. It's 50 min long and shows the wide range of Retrotink 4K features. Insane amount of work! 🔥Highly recommended. The video and Retrotink 4k!
Check it out:
Just crossed the finish line! 🥹
The last Retrotink 4k (launch) profiles for
- Nintendo Wii
- Xbox with Stellar/XboxHD+ hdmi
are done and finished!
I will provide a download link for all my Retrotink 4k profiles tomorrow. 👍
For more then 20 years PAL gamers endured a countless number of bad PAL ports. The torture has finally an end thanks to the Retrotink 4K and optimized "PAL to NTSC" aspect ratio profiles:
(The updated version will be posted in the next days)
🔥Retrotink 4K launch date and time are set! 🔥
Orders will be taken on
December 9th, 2023
2PM Pacific Time.
....NOT at 12PM (Pacific Time)! There was some confusion about the time.
1/2 Checkout the new R4k & R5x exper. firmware with some great changes to motion adaptive deinterlacing
1.Reduced artefacts & fake combing (default MA interpolation.)
2.The new Edge Adaptive MA int. It has some artefacts but there might be room for improvement according to Mike
Here is one of my first attempts to upscale Chrono Cross FMVs (240p) to 8K.
First I used the
#RetroTINK5x
to upscale to 720p then upscaled to 8K via Topaz Video Enhance AI. The results speak for themselves👀
Finished Retrotink 4k Playstation 1 main profiles. Overall 5x profiles for NTSC & PAL and all resolutions (256x,320x,384x,512x,640x)
Many devs didn't care about adjusting the aspect ratio/active display area to PAL format so I added an aspect ratio fix for those PAL games.
MX4SIO - an option to play your PS2 backups from SD card. Connected via memory card slot it provides higher data rate than usb 1.1 of the PS2(slim). It does fix stuttering FMVs with some games but not all.
Stop! Solder Time.😇
PS: Its also sold on ebay ~10$
#retrogaming
#ps2
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IMO Retrotink 4K enhanced s-video is a game changer for console/system owners who don't want, don't have the knowledge or out of options to mod their system to output RGB.
I will add NTSC & PAL profiles for enhanced s-video in the next days.
Another pack of Retrotink 4K profiles finished! Gamecube NTSC & PAL GCVideo and YPbPr (component cable) profiles.
Checkout the razor sharp and clean pixels with TLoZ: A Link to the Past GBA via GBI (GameCube Game boy Player) and 13x scale applied🔥👀
Retrotink 4K profiles update:
- Added PS2 "razor sharp" profiles
- Added GameCube razor sharp profile (Square Pixels)
- Updated banners
- other changes/fixes
Download:
BTW the SD card included with the R4k has a (much) older version of my profiles
Retrotink 4K "Auto-Crop" feature is quite useful and will save you time especially with retro games that have overscan garbage or a low vertical pixel count. Check this out! 👇
Retrotink 4k is here! 🥳
A big thank you to Mike
@retrotink2
for providing me the R4K. I spent a couple of hours on testing and I can confirm it's an impressive 4K scaler for (retro) gaming! HDMI consoles are next on my list!
Expect images and information this weekend👀
This is the best modern retro controller I ever had in my hands: Official SEGA
#Saturn
Wireless Controller from Retro-Bit. There is not one negative thing I can say about the controller (so far). I paid about 19$ and its worth every penny.
PS: I am NOT sponsored by retrotbit lol
New Retrotink 5x experimental firmware 3.69 available for download on the Retrotink5x discord server. 👀 The continuous firmware support of the Retrotink 5x is amazing!
Someone ported the first three level of Unreal 1998 to the Sega Saturn. Blows my mind how the Saturn is able to handle these huge levels without any distance fog.
Download:
Gameplay:
Just a reminder: You can disable the deflicker filter in Gamecube games and 480p output using Swiss to achieve a sharper output.
1. 480p set ingame
2. Forced resolution to 480p in Swiss (disables the deflicker filter)
Tomb Raider 2 running on Sega Saturn!
New video of the homebrew project porting Tomb Raider 2 to the Sega Saturn using the Tomb Raider 1 Engine. This looks promising!
As you maybe know TR2 Saturn was cancelled after the Sony exclusivity deal.
Gameplay:
Just a recommendation in general:
I think some people need to look at all features of a retro scaler and the reason why we use these scalers and not just the "4K" or "1080p" label, BEFORE judging about the price.
🛑I strongly recommend NOT to buy any PSIO cartridges. The firmware with crucial fixes is being postponed since 2021!
From the peep behind the scenes, it is most likely the firmware with promised features will never be released. Retweet!
#retrogaming
#PS1
(1/x) Here are my Retrotink5x and TV settings (OLED LG C9) with balanced out colors using HDR10. Don't expect perfect results. Final image might also look nice on other (OLED LG) TVs.
Check the next posts👇👇👇
Retrotink 4K Profiles Update 2024-01-06
- Added N64 S-Video generic (sharp) and HDR as SDR mask & scanlines profiles. Kudos to
@kurohouou
for CRT optimized profiles which I used as base.
- Added Tomb Raider 1-5 NTSC & PAL PS1 game profiles
Download:
Looks like PS2 games but it's not!😳
First time upscaling PSP games (480x272 resolution) to 4k with the Retrotink 4K.
Setup: PSP GO + component cable -> Retrotink 4K
An underrated and forgotten game by Rockstar Games: Smuggler's Run for the PS2.
Running on PS2 hardware, 480i upscaled to 4k (sharp pixels) by Retrotink 4k. Keep in mind: twitter and capture card compression.
It's finally here!
🔴Retrotink5x PRO & Playstation Games Setup (PS1 & PS2) NTSC & PAL: Recommended Settings & Cables
Check the timestamps in the comment section! (40min video) This was a lot of work!
#PS1
#playstation
#retrotink5x
#retrogaming
Are you ready for Retrotink 4k custom game profiles? 👀These "optimized" profiles will cover a small number of games and I might add more depending on your feedback.
Profiles update and more info tomorrow.
Here is one extreme example to show how big of a difference it makes between Retrotink 5x adjusted ADC gain vs Retrotink 5x default settings. Why is the image on the left so dark? .... because my N64 console has some really old caps 😞😂
New Retrotink 4K profiles added:
- PS1 games on PS2 console NTSC & PAL profiles
- Two profiles with instructions to set the correct settings for Stellar/HD+ and GBI + GCvideo 3.0 or later Load the profile and hit the return button.
Download:
Retrotink5x PRO Firmware Version 2.39 MAJOR Update:
New menu
Gradual Scaling & Cropping
PSP Fullscreen-"Mode"
CRT-Simulate
New & revised scanlines & CRT mask options
Profiles
and much more
Link:
Big thank you
@retrotink2
👍
#RetroTink5x
#retrogaming
So Matt from Cybdyn wants to take legal actions against the person who plans to release an OPEN SOURCE PSIO firmware and at the same time the official PSIO firmware apparently uses copyright protected content by Sony🤡
You asked and here it is:
N64 console
Both upscaled to 4K by Retrotink 4K
1. S-Video
2. RGB (modded console) Generic Settings without deblur
Check second post with deblur
🔴HUGE OSSC Pro news!🔴
OSSC Pro is positioned to the mid-range of the market between RetroTINK 5x and the upcoming 4K scalers. It has several advantages over the RetroTINK 5x, but no S-Video and Composite support which might be added later.More info👇
Here is a gift for all of you sharp pixels fans.
All four Ridge/Rage Racer games running on original PS1 hardware (RGB) scaled to 4K with optimal sampling by the Retrotink 4k. I hope you like it.
BTW: Chase or bumper cam when it comes to RR games?
Package arrived. It's the OSSC PRO! 👀
I am happy to help out Marqs with optimal sampling presets for PAL consoles and in general to checkout all the features the OSSC Pro has to offer! 👍
While creating Gamecube GBI (GB player) profiles for the Retrotink 4k I remembered how stunning the pixel art in Metroid Fusion (GBA) looks. 🥹
...upscaled to 4K.
Random post for all the Shenmue fans out there...(including me 😇)
Shenmue running on Sega Dreamcast (480p) upscaled to 4K via Retrotink 4k (scaler).
#Shenmue
(1/3) Retrotink 4K Profiles Update 2024-03-15
Added N64 Enhanced S-Video profiles
1.First install the latest Retrotink 4K firmware released today:
2. Download profiles here:
3.Follow the update guide and check out the info below👇
Just finished Retrotink 4k Nintendo 64 NTSC & PAL profiles with (and without) deblur! These are for RGB modded consoles. I expect to add S-Video profiles later to the package.
Another scaler dropped on my desk: The Morph 4K.👀Expect some info and footage (in comparison to the Retrotink 4K) in the next days BUT my focus is on the OSSC Pro review right now.
With the Retrotink 4k color correction feature/presets you can apply color adjustements to fit different CRT TV's, monitors etc. and that includes handeld screens. Here is one example with Gameboy Color - via Gamcube GBI Game Boy Player
Offscreen footage:
UPDATE: A new version of the N64 "Gamecube" style replacement stick comes very close to the original N64 stick😳but it's hard to tell which one is the new version. Going by the look this might the right one (no guarantees!)
Source:
Retrotink 4K's one of the most impressive features in action: Game resolution detection so you have (optimal sampling) sharp pixels with all resolutions and one profile. No need to find out or check the resolution of the game in order to load the correct profile for sharp pixels
Wait, what this? 👀
#Retrotink5x
experimental firmware has a pre-scaler that downscales 480p or 720p to 240p and then upscales to what ever output resolution you select so you can have nice and thick scanlines as with 240p sources. 👍
#retrogaming
#retrogames
For those who switched to OPL with HDD exFAT support and ran into the problem of having no games displayed
Adjust OPL settings:
BDM start mode: Auto
- Access "Block Devices". Set HDD to ON
HDD start mode: Auto
Default menu: HDD Games
Save & exit settings. Switch from USB to HDD!
(1/4) The new Retrotink5x feature to calibrate ADC gain/offset makes a day and night difference to me! You can try it for yourself with the latest beta firmware or wait for the official release. In added a short guide (made by Mike) in part 4
@herrkuhn
for providing the images👍
Current status of my channel: Paused.
I am back to work full time in my job as software developer so I won't have much time for making videos. I have to think about the future of my channel.
I would like to thank you all for the support and great experience! More details 👇
New experimental Retrotink5x PRO Firmware! Download link on the Retrotink5x PRO Discord server.
Don't forget to backup (via photos) your profiles before updating.
👉Public release is planed for the next week.
#Retrotink5x
SD2PSX - Memory Card for PS1 & PS2 based on Open Source with micro sd card support. "Unlimited" save space for your games! You can switch between PS1 & PS2 mode, channel and memory card
DIY costs (bulk order): ~28$ AFAIK the MC is not sold yet.
👉
#PS2
#PS1
It seems to me Retrotink's 4K "Color Correction" feature doesn't get enough attention. If you like to check it out you can load on of the color correction presets on the sd card.
Just a random pic I would like to share with you. Retrotink5x 1440p + Mclassic 1440p running on PS2 console.
btw. PS2 is the next console for "Recommended Settings/Cables with Retrotink5x" video 🙂
#PS2
#retrogaming
Retrotink4k news (corrected):
- It will MAYBE released in the next 12-18 months
- Hardware more or less done and works pretty well
- It's a new product which won't replace the R5x
- No information about the price because it's hard to tell at this moment
-> Mike on RetroRGB stream
As many of you already know the Retrotink 4k has the option to import an OSD banner image which will be displayed above "RetroTINK-4k Advance Menu" text.
I use the banner to include a short overview of the loaded profile. All my profiles will be available at Retrotink 4K launch.
1/2 Checkout the new R4k & R5x exper. firmware with some great changes to motion adaptive deinterlacing
1.Reduced artefacts & fake combing (default MA interpolation.)
2.The new Edge Adaptive MA int. It has some artefacts but there might be room for improvement according to Mike
Once you have a base to create Retrotink 4K profiles it's straight forward also thanks to the resolution auto detection feature.👍Sega Genesis & Mega Drive (2) profiles are now on the finished list. I also added square pixels & integer scale profiles (as with the SNES (8:7).
Each of the two Saturn Retrotink 4k profiles covers about 45% (estimated) of the saturn games library (no 910x240 & 640x games)
With R4k Saturn resolution detection you will have one main profile to cover about 90% (estimated) or more and the other two profiles will do the rest
New "My Life in Gaming" video just dropped showcasing
@Voultar
's Edge-Enhancer and RGB Bypass Mods for 2Chip SNES consoles.
...with amazing results! 🔥👀
Video link:
After a few weeks neither using nor charging the Retro-Bit SEGA Saturn 2.4G wireless controller I ran into the well known battery drain issue.
Luckily there is workaround to fix it! 👇
Credit goes to the user "SeeNoWeevil" (shmups forums)
#Sega
#retrogaming
#SegaSaturn
First screenshots of the PixelFX Morph - Retro Gaming Scaler - output in 4K. BTW you can control the Morph via remote, WebUI (e.g. on your mobile phone) or game console controller -> if you have the RetroGEM installed. 👀
Source: PixelFX Discord
... and another one: Retrotink 4K Dreamcast profiles (VGA & RGBS).
I also added a custom R4k banner for each console with the matching console label. 👀
Did you know you can display some PS2 games at internal resolution using GSM (free tool) without the horizontal blur when selecting "NTSC" or "PAL" as video output mode? Great alternative to 480p mode with low compatibility.
Thanks
@bahamutfan
for pointing it out.
Here is a video of the cracked PSIO firmware to eliminate any doubts about the legitimacy.
Link:
I am not the owner of the video nor I have any connections to the person who cracked the firmware.
Let's see how this unfolds for both sides
#retrogaming
#ps1