Getting Started With The Nintendo 64

[@RetroRGB]

LOL @ quarter "decade". As if the N64 was released in 2018 ;p I'm sure you all know what I meant, but it was still embarrassing. It's not a technical error though (no one's loosing money buying the wrong thing as a result), so I decided it wasn't worth re-recording, editing, rendering and uploading all over again, just for that one word. Feel free to tease about it though - I totally deserve it :)

[@Phoenix_1991]

You take the fun out of it Bob. :D

[@Riylo]

Consider yourself teased. Doubly so, since 2.5 years ago was 2019.

[@0mnis14sh]

Quarter century sounds big. It's what I thought first before I noticed.

[@jeffreyonline]

"Wanna feel old? The N64 was 2.5 years ago"

[@BCWhims]

"The same way you might have a quarter decade ago." It's technically correct. Someone listening probably played N64 on a CRT with composite video a quarter decade ago.

[@ShankMods]

If the Nintendo 64 is so great, how come there's no Nintendo 65?

[@AbdAbdAbdAbd]

oh hi shank

[@gamerjerome]

If the Switch is so great, why is there no Switch 2?

[@perpetualcollapse]

We know the Wii was great because they made the Wii U lol

[@tkb301]

Because it's so good there's no need for a successor

[@linklooklisten]

There IS the Nintendo 69.......

[@RedPlanetPictures1]

I've been mulling about upgrading my 64 output for about 4 years now, but there's so much mixed info out there and too many options without good comparisons that I've hesitated pulling the trigger. This video was exactly what I needed to make a confident decision, love it!

[@hapablap2088]

Ya Im just looking for something sub 100$ thatll get me 90% of the way to crt quality without any hassle. Feel like all these guides just add hassle...

[@koreyf]

I love the support that retro content creators provide each other. Also, Bob's intro is still one of the best around.

[@RetroRGB]

Thank you!

[@cfreddykrueger9164]

I’ve been using voultars rgb mod with the rad 2x for almost a year now thanks to your review video Bob. Couldn’t be happier with the results.

[@RetroRGB]

An excellent solution!

[@TooBokoo]

The best part about Voultar's board is it couldn't be simpler to install. Even a novice can get that thing done in about 5 minutes. Probably take you longer to disassemble the console.

[@xrayspecsuk]

Omg, thanks for that first tip about that pack having to be in place, a had a spare transparent 64 that I thought was dead. Now works fine!

[@_Gilles_]

I just still love these semi-translucent console designs 25 years later. Still gives me excitement.

[@KashiwaDaisuke]

yeah, you could almost say they're... funtastic

[@yawnny9098]

Holy shit Bob, excellent work! I clicked on the video thinking I already knew everything there was to know about the N64 and just wanted your take on it while I enjoy my Sunday beer. What I've been greeted with here is an N64 video that hits the exact right amount of technical detail that matches where I'm at with my RGB journey and goes above and beyond with specifics a lot of other similar videos haven't touched on. For example, the Forever Pack, the cartridge slot replacement, what to watch for in regards to expansion packs, waiting till mid video to discuss the n64 video signals, N64 digital overview, hilarious mcable spot, more laser bear options, etc... All done in such an upstanding way where you mention where you can buy the examples from when appropriate, and which KZbin videos to follow to learn more. Not to mention the production quality that gets better with every episode. This is why I keep coming back. Keep it up, legendary work!!

[@RetroRGB]

Thank you!

[@alioth2021]

I'm glad there's now a more in-depth video on this subject. I got caught up with hardware and mods when I got back into retro gaming and ended up with a lot of expensive boxes and circuit boards that didn't work with my setup. I've since moved on to emulation exclusively, and I have sold most of the upscalers and consoles to make back some of the money I had spent, but a video like this probably would have saved me a lot of time, tears, and money.

[@dr.decker3623]

the only thing that won't work on new setups are the lightguns,.. ... if you couldn't setup your consoles you did something wrong lol

[@koreyf]

About the mClassic, I know there are varying opinions about it but I use it to upscale all my 480p signals because capture cards and gaming monitors don't play well with 480p. I use it with my RetroTink 2x Pro and EON GCHD MK-II to get a 1080p signal into my PC. (I found this solution before the RetroTink 5x, and the OSSC always seemed to advanced for me.)

[@Djerique]

Bob! You are a wonderful addition to the retro gaming community. Nice in depth review. You’ve outdone yourself again. Hero! Greetings from The Netherlands.

[@RetroRGB]

Thank you!

[@71jbear]

I appreciate your easy going presentation. You avoid weird super hyped emotions/voices. You have earned my sub. Great video.

[@Mcbuzzerr]

I love how genuine this video feels

[@RetroRGB]

Thank you!

[@wesleybcrowen]

Retrotink 2X mini was such a good investment. If you don't want to mod the console then it's the next best thing for your N64 output.

[@MaxGallardo]

Can confirm, it's a great investment!

[@RetroTechUSA]

This video is incredible! The CRT remains king! If you want the best experience, pair your NTSC N64 with any Size JVC D Series CRT then thank me later.

[@dr.decker3623]

ummm no,.. get a Hyperkin HDMI for it and every retro console,.. play it on a 55" LED screen ,. and then YOU thank ME later lol

[@JohnSmith-oc2fk]

@@dr.decker3623 Retro consoles were never made for HD screens

[@Philthese93]

@@JohnSmith-oc2fk true but now we have the technology to give them new life into our readily available devices. Mario Party 3 in the living room with the 65 inch tv sounds like an amazing Friday night!

[@GOSOVAable]

@xg223 hahahaha, i hope he isn't being real

[@dpajc056]

No 90GB mandatory update before you can play your console there...boy do I miss those times

[@randmiller88]

Recently got back into the N64 after buying a CRT on the cheap and digging out my old Jungle Green system out of storage.. (Sadly, my original black one with the Expansion Pak is long gone.) Also in the box were 4 original controllers, a memory card that needed a battery swap, and of course a few games including No Mercy, Ocarina of Time, Super Smash Bros., and Mario Tennis. I'm planning to pick up a few more (authentic!) games soon and I just bought an s-video cable and a Forever Pak 64 to avoid losing save files. Love it!

[@Cinderkin]

I had an N64Digital installed a couple of weeks ago. It's been a dream. I love this console.

[@RetroMoments]

I have the UltraHDMI! I wish I could use a smoothing filter like the N64Digital has!

[@rosserjake]

The "No Signal" is the most frustrating thing. I've tried switching multiple AV cables, removing and placing the expansion pack, different game cartridges etc. The thing is the same AV cables work fine on my gamecube. I don't know what to do.

[@Steve_Mazza]

Wow - look at 16:14 and the next minute. The CRT (just a plain, small, CRT with unknown usage hours, pulled from a thrift store) does an amazing job of translating those pixels into a smooth, crisp image. The only areas where the LCD has it beat are color intensity and depth. (And the CRT may have been able to improve quite a bit if it had been adjusted using Mario's red hat as a guide.) I like playing retro consoles on both CRT and LCD ... but I do like pixels, so smoothing off for me, please! Thanks for the great video.

[@irwingalvarez]

lol at 6:52 the gray color of the N64 controller on the green screen behind Bob mapped to the green on the B button of the N64 controller he's holding in his left hand.

[@JinzoFiter]

What would a good, shielded composite cable look like compared to one that's unshielded? Pretty sure a lot of my spares are unshielded, and I'm looking to replace them.

[@twocows360]

1:20 there's actually been a native port of SM64 and OoT specifically... if you're looking at one of those two games, assuming you have a way to dump your cartridge ROM, you can play them natively on your computer (or any other device they've been ported to, including the 3DS for SM64 at least) without any emulation at all. The OoT project is Ship of Harkinian, I don't think the SM64 one has a specific name but there are multiple tools available to automate the compilation process.

[@mikal4580]

This video was excellent, hoping more n64 digitals come in stock soon, I've been checking back every so often. That really does seem like it could be my forever mod. I have an n64 with an RGB mod right now, but taking away the 64's inherent blur looks really good.

[@systemshocker2875]

RGB is definitely different from S-Video with the brighter colors

[@Yipper64]

the past half year ive been playing a lot of N64, mostly Banjo Kazooie for now, but I really do love this console! It looks fantastic on my CRT, I just love scanlines, cant get enough of them.

[@PaperBanjo64]

N64 benefits the most from scanlines.

[@AceTrainerX3]

@@PaperBanjo64 As the great Exo Paradigm Gamer once said: "I know people always say Retro games are meant for CRTs, and that goes *triple* for the Nintendo 64."

[@jeff97ish]

Thanks for this Bob. I just recently got me a few n64 consoles. I have mine hooked up via S-Video on the RetroTINK 2x Pro. I have it setup on a different tv than the one I use with my 5x.

[@Mastersaifer]

Holy crap, awesome vid as always Bob!

[@RastaJediX]

Excellent video, Bob! I'm sure I will be sharing this with many many many of my friends over the years when I am trying to get them back into retro.

[@jeffreyonline]

What a refreshing intro, also a great video in general as always

[@stephenschenider4007]

My god I feel like time is flying when I think about this consoles launch and this intro.

[@MrJakeTucker]

I got my N64 second hand around 20 years ago and it came with an expansion pack. I didn't know until Bob's video but it looks like I have a 3rd party exp. pack. It fits in such a way that it's not possible to put the lid/cover on after inserting the exp.pack. It's always worked OK though.

[@AceTrainerX3]

6:51 Oh boy, the N64 controller's B button got green screened

[@izenheimreborn6390]

I had found an old N64 my family had, and I had it all hooked up, and couldn’t figure out how to start it. Never knew it needed a cartridge to start up

[@writeronfire]

Been playing via S-Video on a 36" JVC concave CRT. Wired N64 controllers with zero lag too 🎮 📺 also my original official memory pak still works 😄

[@SuperLuigiSixty4]

Great video! I personally run S Video to a CRT, but those HDMI solutions look pretty sweet. I'm also a proud owner of an Everdrive 64 5x. I use a wired Retro Fighters Brawler 64 as my main controller, but I'm waiting to see who wins the race to be compatible with the Switch Online games before I snag a wireless one.

[@TheMikeyb86]

Superb! I'm so glad you covered the N64.

[@Thatguy-zh1ln]

Great video, great info , and I appreciate all the links in the description

[@adamfowler2547]

Great video Bob, makes me want to install my kit which is sitting there in box since ordering, may need to dust off the Hakko

[@dustinberthold962]

There should maybe be laws that after an agreed many years, those experiences become part of a video game library that is preserved.

[@notnowmike_]

Extremely informative. I learned some new things. Thank you for posting this.

[@SDMasterYoda]

"Shimmering!" fucking love it.

[@kfishwick3]

What do you mean?

[@JMLRetroRoom]

I’ve been an advocate for the mClassic but only on OG Xbox, Wii, GC and DC.. But since getting the RetroTINK 5x Pro I don’t even use it anymore since it has the same features but it’s better. It can force 4:3, Smoothing and upscale to 1080p which the mClassic does all those but just not as good. The RetroTINK gives me a more proper 4:3 image and it’s sharper with more features. I still like the mClassic and believe it’s a more affordable option that has IMO solid visual enhancements to the right 480p retro consoles. One feature that’s forgotten is the 4K upscale for 24fps Blu-ray. It’s not native 4K but it’s pretty good and nobody ever talks about that.

[@brotherbodhi237]

Main advantage of the mClassic imo is that it accepts HDMI input. Helps a lot with my old HDMI modded GC that outputs 480p via HDMI. I don’t always want to have a long daisy chain of cords to convert it to component and then into the 5x to upscale it to 1440p before running it to my monitor. Much simpler to just plug the mClassic in the back of the console and be done with it. Still get 1440p and the smoothing filter looks decent enough. If I didn’t have one already - I probably wouldn’t go out of my way to buy one now that I have the 5x, but I use it randomly at times so I’m not going to get rid of it either

[@JMLRetroRoom]

@@brotherbodhi237 If you want to connect it to the 5X you just use the HDMI out of it. I haven’t seen really any enhancement at that point since it works best with 480p and the TINK has great 1080p output. Edit: I see what you mean now. Never mind 😅

[@danim5881]

S video on crt is great!

[@MechaFenris]

I have found that for my N64 that an S-Video cable and a RetroTink 2 Pro gives me a great picture with no hassle. :) I always wondered how much strain the wireless adapters would cause... that's a neat solution (I use my Retrobit Tribute 64). :) Now that I bought a forever pak... I figure I'm golden with my N64. :) Great video, btw.

[@kerrymillan3943]

Do I only need one forever pak 64 for my system or do I get one for each of the controllers I have? Idk if this is a stupid question I'm sorry.

[@horroRomantic444]

1st suggestion is the best. Old TV and Console. The best combination.

[@thestressedoutstreamer2655]

Hey just found the channel today! Subscribed and rang the bell looking forward to more retro gaming content!

[@Kani8122]

Thanks for mentioning that the cartridge tray mod doesn't remove the 60hz/50hz region lock, instead of pretending that fucking around with the cartridge slot makes the console "totally region free brah".

[@Hitokiri926]

What a fantastic video, I very much enjoyed watching this! Thanks!

[@anolte7]

I love the way this video is presented. I hope you make more like this for other consoles someday!

[@RetroRGB]

Thank you!

[@MusicalBulbear]

my controller pak from 1997 still holds a save to this day.

[@FreakyLeek]

Love my original N64 with a Rad2x. I would be interested in getting another one for/with digital no cut mod though.

[@deadringer8050]

i actually bought a pair of n64 controller extension cables and i plug the retro fighter receiver in there and tuck the cable away there like 8 bucks for a pair on amazon

[@cicerothenekoknightplaysall]

nintendo 64 was my introduction to gaming im always looking for new tech tips on it

[@gcfreak898]

I use the EON super 64 and that works great. Thanks for the great video.

[@CollinKenny]

Great work Bob; hope this gets the views it deserves.

[@RetroRGB]

Thank you!

[@DragonQuarter]

Good video! I just ordered a Retrotink 5X and I have an official S-Video cable for N64 already, and based on the footage shown here, I think that's good enough. I'm not entirely sold on RGB on N64, although the N64Digital seems nice.

[@RetroRGB]

It's absolutely good enough. The shot with composite, s-video and RGB shows S-Video doesn't have any of the weird artifacts and interference composite has, when used on flat panels via the RT5x. It's a great choice.

[@AndrewHelgeCox]

08:56 Is that moiré visible on the CRT by eye?

[@RetroRGB]

No and that's been the biggest issue I've run into when filming CRT's. It drives me crazy, but I've tried four cameras and about 10 different lenses and can't get rid of it :(

[@flaminashes4693]

mine is the standard black hooked up to a small crt with an expansion pak and an everdrive64 x7

[@numberoneappgames]

This video got me. 😊 I'm just getting into the N64.

[@KappaCow]

CRT + S-VIdeo baby!!!

[@bowi1332]

I'm rewatching and I want to congratulate you on the efforts you put when filming displays. 👍 Hopefully we get a cheaper HDMI mod, soon, like the one from Electron Sheperd for the Wii and which is $79.99! The new "Retro GEM" from PixelFX is $119. I just want a simpler digital-to-digital mod. 😓

[@numberoneappgames]

Thank you so much for the guide.

[@maris4137]

I hope this will be a series covering all retro consoles. Great video. 👍

[@RetroRGB]

Thank you! If this video does well, yes, I plan on doing it for every console. If not, then I'll still try...but these are a TON of effort to put together, so it'll be awhile.

[@igordesto]

Why did they make the additional RAM a separate peripheral? Wouldn't it be more interesting for additional RAM to come inside the cartridge?

[@wobblingpixels3921]

I don't get the thumbs down before watching the vid. mCable fans? Even you disagree with Bob he is always trying to be fair and balanced.

[@alucard971]

Though he may be a little biased towards the N64 😏 "What is your favorite N64 game?" "The last one I'll ever have to play."

[@RetroRGB]

Hahahahahahahahaha :)

[@dylanjastle]

Great vid. Commenting for algorithm. I would have liked to see a side by side of a voltar rgb mod and a tim Worthington rgb mod with deblur enabled. I’m trying to decide if the tim Worthington kit is worth hassling with. Just been running svideo because I think the improvements with the simple voltar mod are marginal.

[@jonnielsen547]

If you're into the optimal sampling look, it's worth it. I have one of each, standard RGB mod and TW's on one the later models where the standard mod isn't possible anyhow.

[@Baxiljn]

6:03 does using a rom cart let you play NTSC games on PAL systems and vice versa?

[@velbyYT]

The N64 has gotten so much stuff as of late, nice to see the love for it!

[@djm9937]

Bob, your face is priceless when mentioning the mClassic :)

[@RetroRGB]

LOL, I did that in one take - It was genuine :)

[@TooBokoo]

Shout out to my homeboys Tim Worthington and Borti's advanced RGB mods. That shlt looks identical to my UltraHDMI with their deblur feature. 💪🏻 LOL! But, for real, the N64 is just always gonna be that one damn console that you don't strive to make look awesome, but strive to make look less like ass!

[@TorqueEffect]

I also have installed the Tim Worthington RGB mod into my N64, and flashed it with Borti's IGR Firmware, with that hooked up to a CRT with Retrovision Cables, and it looks fantastic!

[@forestmanzpedia]

I have the RGB Advance on my N64. It look so beautiful. My only problem is I use a RGB Scart cable meant for the SNES which unfortunately creates pixelated edges which can be annoying. In a few days I will receive my Rad2x so that issue will be gone for good. I can definitly recommend this mod. Definitly use Retrotink or Rad2x after you modded your N64!

[@LITTLE1994]

Made in 1996, and still is a great console to this day. Ironic you have the same model as mine.

[@michaeldemers2716]

I am lucky to have a Rad 2X. I also have the Tribute N64 Ultra controller. Lucky to have that too.

[@vasilas432]

With N64Digital using 1200p deblur and algorithm on, Big slot mask with 280 rotation, it looks funtastic! Miles away from an OSSC and RGB combo. Night and day I could say easily. Someone could also use 2560*1440 as an output resolution

[@TheManoberry]

Awesome video Bob!, love that Try4ce cameo lol!

[@willmatheson]

My grandparents had an early flat-panel (it had HDMI that would do 1080i but not 1080p, IIRC) and it had an honest-to-goodness S-Video input. My N64 looked pretty good on it! Got 119 out of 120 stars in SM64. Guess I can blame the lag...

[@BigHead2615]

Ugh.. I have an early 2000s CRT (well, a handful of various CRTs, some worse than others, most having issues that need fixing), and it ONLY has composite video RCA plugs, besides the standard RF input, and sure, NO s-video, NO component, but I love it for NES, SNES and N64. But, sometime in 2022 or 2023, the RCA plugs for both inputs, started feeling wobbly and loose when plugging and unplugging cables into both inputs, and the image now dims and flickers when they're being jiggled or wobbled... I'm so sad, because I don't know how to safely discharge the CRT, just so that I can possibly try reflowing or re-soldering the RCS jacks and see if that fixes the issue for both inputs.

[@TheViper4Life]

Okay, I came here for the scaler options...but my god are these things expensive! Is there nothing cheaper out there? My 4K TV doesn't support 240p...so I'm just looking for a plug and play way to play an N64 without the hassle. But spending $40+ on a little cable...I can't support that (and I don't have access to a CRT anymore).

[@Herculesbiggercousin]

Quality content sir, thank you

[@chchris25]

Hello Bob, for the Mario Tennis comparison. Are you using deblur when comparing RGB vs Composite and S-Video?

[@ShamanNoodles]

If you're buying a memory pak, it's worth spending the extra money for a quality one! I've had 2 different aftermarket memory paks lose all my data. And no, it wasn't the battery!

[@lewisgrant7622]

I can back that. I had a cheap a/v cable. It snapped off from the wire

[@Sr.Cacodemon]

I got a nintendo 64 from ebay but it did not come with a Jumper Pak and now Im super stressed out, also buying games is really a hassle. I went on ebay and amazon and found that on amazon games costed alot more and some games *fried your system*. I'm also still really suspicous with ebay after my n64 didnt come with a jumper pak. AHHHHHHH

[@RetroRGB]

Just follow the steps in this video, get a Nintendo-branded jumper pak and you'll be okay :)

[@Oceanandskylinevidss]

Why doesn't no one talk about etim's Rgb board with deblur and C-sync? Was it a bad purchase on my part?

[@Yipper64]

5:40 I got one of those recently, glad I did too. Some of those games are just too expensive, and there are so many rom hacks ive wanted to play on original hardware. Also if I ever did get a cartrige version of space station silicon valley id have to take out the expansion pak and replace it with the jumper pak because thats the one game that crashes with the expansion pak, and it also has that one glitch where you cant get a certain collectable... I cant wait to play through the patched version!

[@JimbobFaz]

I never even got a scart lead cable with my n64, mine has a single 1 pin aerial adapter that plugs into the aerial socket on the T.V. Is this because I bought it in the U.K? Or just because I bought it so long ago?

[@Legoisjustsogood]

Amazing video Im really intressted in getting a hdmi moded one beacuse I almost only play on my flatt screen tv, I have a small crt that I could be using but I prefer having all my consols connected to the same tv. I'll have to get one that's already moded tho beacuse I don't have the knowledge or the right tools to do it myself

[@CharlesFitzgerald-pm5uk]

I'm happy playing it with scart on a Sony bravia 32 inch tv from 2010 ❤

[@RetroComparisons]

Fantastic video as always! If you get a chance, try out one of the 2 HDMI mods at 720p with the mClassic upscaling it to 1080p. It doesn't make a world of difference but it takes the clean signal and smooths out the jaggies.

[@RetroRGB]

I showed that in the video. Mostly useless: www.retrorgb.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/N64dSmoothingOffmClassic.png www.retrorgb.com/getting-started-with-the-nintendo-64.html

[@RetroComparisons]

@@RetroRGB Ah gotcha, sorry I missed the 720p part, I guess I was focusing too much on the 1080p. Keep up the great work!

[@JuanDiaz-jo1rw]

Man i really love this videos. If it wasn't for the retro community putting so much love to keep this things alive i wouldn't be playing my N64. The RGB mod definitely goes well with the OSSC. The OSSC works great on my 65 inch Samsung Q8 FN. And the custome scanline feature is awesome. The only thing im missing is the optimal timing for the N64 on 5x. If anyone has a preference pls post in the coments. I also noticed that games that support the expansion pack run on 2x bob interlaced. Is there a specific timing for bob interlaced as well, or can i use the same timings no matter the resolution?

[@vasilas432]

Using OSSC I found out the best image was using just pass through and no scan lines. Also maximising colour gains but without spoiling black levels looks great. I give you an example: With those settings you can have a vibrant bright Doom 64! Only downside, if in a first person shooter you go close to a wall, there are analog artifacts on screen for you to see. The real solution for the best image and by a big margin is N64Digital

[@Daniel-it1dp]

Can you add the link to the replacement joystick assemblies you showed to your description? Thanks Bob

[@Hugocraft]

I use my RGB modded n64 with a scart to component adapter from retrotink to a flat 19" crt that has component in. When I tried the n64 with retrotink 2x to a flat panel tv it worked but when I tried a hdmi to vga adapter to a computer PC CRT, I got an on screen message from the monitor OSD saying the monitor is working but doesn't support 15Khz which makes since since most computer monitors don't support 15khz. I still would like to see the n64 working on a computer CRT though for some odd reason :)

[@RetroRGB]

I did a video on exactly this :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/n33Of2V3j7F1g6M

[@ScrapMetalHead]

As a recent adopter of this amazing mod. This vid was extremely helpful in establishing the settings. I have one question; in regards to the game ID function my system seems to not recognize the roms I launch in the system with my everdrive x7. I'm currently using firmware 1.4.8. Is there something I'm potentially missing?

[@RetroRGB]

You'll need the latest firmware for the Everdrive: krikzz.com/pub/support/everdrive-64/x-series/OS/

[@GamerDan89]

My Setup is: US N64 Kaico Line Doubler (for hdmi) - Kaico or Bitfunx over RAD2X? Because without RGB I would only get compsite quality. With mine I get svideo signal quality :) Mclassic (for 1080p) Everdrive X7 Wireless Retrobit Pad (with rumble) - I use an extended n64 controller cable to reduce the pressure for the big dongle on my console as well Other thing: the Mcable is something else then the mclassic. And you need to get a progressive signal to work with the mclassic. In my test it did an absolutely amazing job to go from 480p to 1080p on N64, GC, WiiU, Wii, Snes Mini etc.

[@RetroRGB]

Kaico is a clone company. Please never support them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqnKnKuJa8x6nc0

[@GamerDan89]

@@RetroRGB you can also go for bitfunx then

[@RetroRGB]

Bitfunx and Kaico are the same company.

[@GamerDan89]

@@RetroRGB are they? And what company they are copying? I haven't seen any other line doubler for svideo signal for N64 out there.

[@samueldiaz-pintomontoro4774]

too much info about everything, and that's awesome, but except for screens. Is there any video talking about info and recommendations for what monitors are best?

[@UNOxDExELLOS]

I haven't even watched this yet but it's Bob so you know it's gonna be good. Liked.

[@ericko777]

I use the mclassic with my retron 5 for my cartridge retro games and it does make a difference in color vibrance and sharpness. I also have it connected to the N64 via a hyperkin hdmi (temporary until I get a retrotink) and it does make a color and sharpness improvement (10%ish). It also allows me to modify 4:3 and 16:9 which comes in handy often with complicated setups of various systems and scalers. I also use it a lot in combination with my OSSC to get some amazing picture quality out of various retro consoles. I love it. I can see it not being as necessary if you're retro consoles are RGB or HDMI modded but it does provide me with great results via my component and scart systems via the OSSC

[@ddtk85]

I’m using a Sony PVM which doesn’t have scart. For all my other consoles (PS2, SF, Neo Geo Cd) I’ve been using RGB/Component cables… can I use these with an N64? I don’t see them for sale on retro gaming cables… would appreciate any advice. Thanks!