Retro gaming upscalers master list
Comprehensive List of Retro Gaming Upscalers: Expanding Your Options
I have compiled a comprehensive list of retro gaming upscalers to assist individuals seeking options beyond the popular Retrotink 2x for their retro consoles. I wanted this list to be a cobination of 3 main parts:
1. Community enrichment – What are the best gaming upscalers through experience?
- Assisting retro console owners in exploring upscalers beyond Retrotink 2x.
- Enhancing visual quality and overall gaming experience.
- Seeking reader contributions and suggestions to improve the list.
2. Providing a Wide Range of Options – What gaming upscalers do we have access to?
- Comprehensive overview of available upscalers on the market.
- Diverse selection to cater to unique preferences of retro gaming enthusiasts.
- Acknowledging that the list is a work in progress and open to expansion.
3. Active Reader Participation – Here are my experiences of using said upscalers
- Inviting readers to contribute missing upscaler information.
- Collaborating to ensure a comprehensive and reliable reference.
- Encouraging communication for inclusion of specific details and specifications.
In summary, this ongoing compilation aims to surpass the Retrotink 2x and introduce users to a variety of alternative upscalers. Contributions, suggestions, and inquiries are sincerely welcomed to create a valuable resource for informed decisions regarding upscalers for retro gaming consoles. Let’s collaborate in building an extensive reference that caters to the needs of retro gaming enthusiasts.
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Upscaler
Inputs/Outputs
Supported input/Output resolutions
Suppliers/Websites
Notes
Open Source Scan Converter (OSSC)
Inputs:
SCART:
RGB, RGsB, Ypbpr.
Component: Ypbpr and RGsB
D-SUB15(VGA): RGBHV, RGBs, RGsB, Ypbpr
3.5mm analogue audio – Supports all analogue audio.
Input 1 can be toggled between output (from AV1/SCART) or input
Composite video and S-Video are NOT supported and require an adapter/transcoder
Output:
1 X HDMI or DVI-D (with adapter) (digital only, including audio).
Full-range 24-bit RGB output through DVI/HDMI
1 X Analogue audio 3.5mm (input/output toggle)
Supported input resolutions: 240p/288p/480i/576i
15khz 25Khz
Medium-res modes:
480p/576p/720p/1080i 31khz
Supported output resolutions:
240p/288p -> 480p/576p or 720p line triple (compatible displays only)
240p/288p -> 1280×960, 1280×1152, 1080p, 1600×1200
line quadruple / quintuple (compatible displays only)
25Khz
Medium-res modes -> 480p480i/576i -> 480p/576p or pass-through
480p -> pass-through or 960p line-double (compatible displays only)
All other 31khz resolutions passed through
Other features:
Back lit LCDSD Card socket for firmware updates JTAG connector IR receiver Professionally made case, injection moulded NOT 3D printed
Power requirements:
DC 5V 1 Amp – 2.1 x 5.5mm positive tip
Micomsoft XRGB Framemeister
Input:
RGB in:
Custom 8-pin mini-DIN connector for RGB input.
(Issues with this as it needs to be hooked up in a specific way via SCART, please view Junker HQ link for details).
AV in:
Composite w/ S-video
HDMI
D-Terminal (VGA)
Output:
- HDMI
Input
Output:
480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
(DISCONTINUED*)
http://www.micomsoft.co.jp/xrgb-mini.htm
- Full breakdown including compatible consoles:
https://junkerhq.net/xrgb/index.php/XRGB-mini_FRAMEMEISTER
RetroTINK-5X Pro
Input Ports: Composite (shared with green RCA jack)
S-Video
Component
RGB and Composite on SCART connector
Output Port: Digital Video to HDTV
Source Resolutions: 240p/480i, 288p/576i, 480p, 720p*, 1080i*
Output Resolutions:
480p, 720p, 768p, 1080p, 1200p, 1440p°
Composite and S-Video Standards:
NTSC, PAL, PAL-60, composite video is decoded with a high-quality comb filter to minimize dot artifacts or a notch filter for a vintage look.
Scaler:
Polyphase interpolation (Bilinear Sharp and Bilinear)
Deinterlacer: Motion Adaptive, Weave, Bob, Blend, CRT simulation
Scanline Generation: Multiple types, adjustable intensity
Latency:
~0.25 frames in Framelock, 0.25 to 1.25 frames in Triple Buffering
RetroTINK-2X Pro
Inputs: Component
S-video
Composite (shared with the green jack)
Output:
Digital Video Automatic format detection: NTSC, PAL, PAL-60, PAL-M*, NTSC-443* and SECAM*
Input:
240p, 288p, 480i, 576
Output:
480p/576
RetroTINK-2X-MINI
Inputs:
S-video and Composite
Output:
Digital Video
Age
Sega Genesis and PS1/PSOne composite video generates off-spec signals and may not work correctly.
For Sega Genesis, we recommend the HD Retrovision Cables.
For PS1, we recommend a PS2 with good quality component cables for gaming upscalers.
We do not recommend the use of Elgato capture cards with our products and cannot provide technical support for Elgato equipment.
RetroTINK-2X-SCART
Input:
RGBs SCART
Output:
Digital Video
Position
Office
Age
Name
RetroTINK-COMP2RGB
Input:
YPbPr and stereo audio over RCA
Output:
RGBs over SCART
240p, 288p, 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p
RetroTINK-2X Pro Multiformat (RT2X-M)
(DISCONTINUED gaming upscalers)
GCHD MK-II HDMI HD Adapter for Gamecube
No Mod’s required, Plug and Play GameCube HD Adapter Utilizes Custom EON GC video firmware.
New Wii Component / Wii SCART port supports YPbPr and RGB outputs.
Outputs Standard HDMIWii compatible analogue port supports SCART and Component cables, 3.5mm analogue stereo audio Mini TOSLINK digital audio (LPCM)
Digital AV port Compatible on NTSC, NTSC-J, and PAL consoles
NTSC: 240p, 480i, 480p
PAL: 288p, 576i, 576p
The GCHD Mk-II is only compatible with GameCube model number DOL-001.
These consoles have both the analogue and digital AV output ports at the back.
GCHD Mk-II connects to both of these ports at the same time.
GCHD Mk-II is not compatible with the Panasonic Q.
RAD2X (Sega Saturn, Mega Drive, N64, PS1/2)
Input:
RGB internally converted to YPbPr
Output:
miniHDMI at 480p/576p (line-doubled mode)
240p/480i, 288i/576i, NTSC and PAL
Fully shielded PACKAPUNCH cable from the console to the RAD2X for gaming upscalers.
Kaico Edition OSSC Open Source Scan Converter 1.6
Inputs:
1x SCART: Supports RGBs (clean csync, cvideosync, luma sync), RGsB, Ypbpr
Component video:
Supports Ypbpr and RGsB signals
1x D-SUB15 (VGA):
Supports RGBHV, RGBs,RGsB, Ypbpr
2x
3.5mm analogue audio:
Supports all analogue audio. Input 1 can be toggled between output (from AV1/SCART) or input
Composite video and S-Video are NOT supported and require an adapter/transcoder
Output:
1x HDMI or DVI-D (with adapter) (digital only, including audio). Full-range 24-bit RGB output through DVI/HDMI
1x Analogue audio 3.5mm (input/output toggle)
Supported Input Resolutions: 240p/288p/480i/576i 15khz 25khz
medium-res modes 480p/576p/720p/1080i 31khz
RetroScaler2x
Input:
S-video input:
Connect an S-video (4 pins connector) source to this input, other sources are not support.
Standard composite:
(RCA) connector. You can connect sources such as the Nintendo Super Famicom, Nintendo GameCube, N64 etc.
Output:
HDMI:
HDMI compatible video out. All the received video and audio signals will be output on the modern LCD monitor/TVs with HDMI-compatible interface.
Signals / Resolutions: The RetroScaler2x can accept:
240p/480i/288p/576i NTSC/PAL sources to converter to 480p/576p
HDMI-compatible output (480p for NTSC, 576p for PAL). For example 240p signals are supported properly, allowing for a completely progressive linedouble to 480p. 480i signals are deinterlaced and doubled also to 480p.
Output resolution: Only up to 480p/576p.
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