How to Install N64 UltraHDMI Kit - YouTube

How to Install N64 UltraHDMI Kit
A video tutorial on all steps required to install the UltraHDMI kit from ultrahdmi.retroactive.be/
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[@gstravo]

Great Video!! I have tried to do the install myself a couple times and have unfortunately destroyed two N64 motherboards. Not recommended for a beginner definately!! Now I'm waiting for my newly ordered Flex cable replacement from Game-Tech US and new N64 console, but this time around I'm sending my console and kit to you guys at Retro Sales for the professional installation service!!!.

[@Shadowist]

I always watch these videos knowing full well I'll never be able to do it myself. Well done!

[@iliariano3126]

Shadowist_: why not? There re a lot of beginner videos to learn how to solder properly. If you exercise once a week I bet after 1 year you will be a master ;-)

[@NitNek_]

You're very good at explaining things, that's pretty nice! :) +1 sub

[@Jay84476]

@GlobalGarage "Really glad i watched this video, i ordered mine preinstalled in a refurbed console with some light mods [Purple UV] , I have alot more apreciation for all the hard work that goes into this.

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Jason Barrett Thanks. It’s triple the work filming it at the same time.

[@matthewstreets9662]

Fascinating Global Garage. Thanks for uploading the video.

[@Funkb0y]

Great vid as always man! I just recently did my first n64 HDMI mod. It went off without a hitch. I do have to say, that my purchase of a microscope earlier in the year has paid for itself for mods like this. I find it makes doing this type of solder work A LOT easier. Also, by using the 30x i can get in nice and close to make sure that all my joints are solid and have no bridges. If I hadn't already watched Jason at Game-tech do his mod of this, I would have used yours as a tutorial for sure. Hey, your method for the famicom AV mod is what i use everytime. Keep up the great work bro! PS - if anyone is curious, I use an Amscope SW-3B13 stereo boom arm microscope for my work. with a 10x for solder work and a 30x for checking. It's not cheap, but if you do mods all the time, I recommend it for sure

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Yes I have to agree. A microscope for checking the work was invaluable. Yours is a top quality microscope! wow that's an investment. Mine is only a cheap one, but i does the job. If I was to buy a new one I would try this - amzn.to/2vqSNBj

[@GlobalGarageAus]

No I don't think so, just different solder points for PAL vs NTSC. It's all in the instructions with the kit.

[@Funkb0y]

Adam Socolofsky your mod will change depending on what board you have, but it’s only a small difference. It’s all in the guide when you mod though, so just refer to that to make sure you’re modding properly for your board version

[@vougbour1]

Another awesome video Darren. need to consider buying a kit!

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Malcolm deRoy Thanks Malcolm. When are we going to see more vids on your channel?

[@vougbour1]

:) maybe soon! someone contacted me to asking if i can remove jailbars fora doujindance DUO-RX. so will likely do a video on that. same guy is sending a nesrgb that has failed.

[@acatalano212]

Nice work, appreciate you showing us the process.

[@GlobalGarageAus]

No worries. It's a fairly straight forward process, but the pins are incredibly fine which makes it challenging. You could mess this install up very easily by bridging pins and not being able to remove the solder completely.

[@BLOODY__FATALITY]

Global Garage Or if you're like me and don't even know what sodering is.

[@aykutucar9913]

Watching your video just makes me want to do this myself. I would rather spend months learning how to soder than let someone touch my N64, my one and only. I would rather buy a broken N64 to test this out on. Should I just get someone else to do this for me? Am I just gonna end up screwing this up? Your instructions are just so clear I feel like I could do this, except I just read about accidentally bridging connections. I was looking for what to be careful with. Thanks for posting.

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Aykut Ucar It’s very small and delicate soldering. You could give it a go but maybe practice soldering on a junk board first. Just practice soldering tiny wires to individual pins.

[@badreality2]

When playing Donkey Kong 64 on a 16:9 screen, go into the game's settings, and switch the game to 16:9 mode. Go into your monitor settings and set your monitor to "Anamorphic Widescreen", and BOOM. Some Nintendo 64 games are naturally 16:9, Banjo-Tooie is another prime example.

[@GlobalGarageAus]

True that.

[@thebatjon]

What's the music you use at start and end of video?

[@AlexanderTrust]

What temperature do you use for soldering, not to destroy the parts?

[@tyriedle2658]

I'm playing nintendo64 now I've been playing nintendo64 all-night tonight this morning guys ty.

[@iretro969]

So just to be completely sure are you saying we can get our PAL (aus) console to work 60Hz with HDMI on a modern TV, after making the mod?

[@jakatta6588]

Good work thanks for that

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Thanks

[@dylbob9000]

ive done this install, that delay when you turn it on for the first time is nerve racking. bit of a tip if you are doing this for customers, when you send one out set the options to default.I have tested it on a couple of TVs and it turns out some options are not compatible with some TVs and give a black screen

[@GlobalGarageAus]

dylbob9000 Yep this was a customer install job. Yes I did notice the reset option after playing with it for a while and did that before sending it out. Good tip!

[@lahmyaj]

Nice install video mate ;)

[@josphok4142]

greatvideo mate ,plz keepup ,cheers

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Josph Ok Thanks. Time is tough these days but I'll keep making videos every so often.

[@dropedan]

Great video.

[@reedcan1]

Can this product work with the classic Boxee in 64 consul?

[@brianoconnell6459]

The mainboard designation is interesting, is NUS a holdover from development days, when it was the Nintendo Ultra Sixty Four?

[@emmettturner9452]

You don't need L & Z for the menu (it's one or the other). You also don't need to remove the Jumper Pak/Expansion Pak. It'll come off with the top lid and stay contained under the lid! Much easier. :)

[@57Rye]

Do you have a link to purchase that electronic microscope that you are using? I really need to get one and your one looks great.

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Mine is only a cheap one, but i does the job. If I was to buy a new one I would try this - amzn.to/2vqSNBj

[@iliariano3126]

Thx a lot

[@REMEDY-REPAIRS]

Wow very good man 🙌🏾👍🏾💯

[@adilator]

Always nice see a new video from you, even if I don't care for this particular mod. If you want to play N64 in HD, the best way is with emulators. N64 should run on CRT.

[@GlobalGarageAus]

adilator It's an impressive bit of kit for those who really want it.

[@TKTmon]

yeah playing old stuff on a modern display is janky, but if you got to do it, external scalers (as opposed to the shitty ones built-in to tvs for composite and s video ports) do a much better job at putting 240p and 480i signals on 1080p displays.

[@presidentprotein2553]

I wish Nintendo 64 would get more love, we need a portable N64, im tired of snes and nes getting all the love its time for Nintendo 64 to get some love, even though there all great consoles :)

[@JMGO1999EternalMajorKakoEscoby]

I totally agree with you!

[@DDICyber]

why is the kit out of stock and are the sellers in europa

[@BadBoysRP]

Works with any serial number of the N64?

[@Alex_Eicher]

There is someone who really love his N64! :)

[@robertsweet584]

I've learned to take a picture of it before taking apart so I know where screws go

[@seganutt]

legendary love your work great video

[@GlobalGarageAus]

thanks

[@chriskenny5588]

Cool video! What monitor do you use for the original RCA output?

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Chris Kenny Dell U2711

[@chriskenny5588]

@@GlobalGarageAus thanks, do you use some sort of video to vga converter? Cheers

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Chris Kenny No need as that monitor accepts everything. Composite, Component, VGA, DVI, DisplayPort, HDMI

[@nounouberbez]

😨 c'est super petit comme soudure bravo 👍👍👍

[@justautopaintsupplies252]

Hey mate, great video. I can solder but would not trust myself with this. Do you know where I can purchase this kit? . Also how much would it cost to get it installed? I'm in Adelaide SA. Cheers

[@n3dd]

Retrosales has its installation service for $170 (or something else) but the actual kit itself is sold out so idk if it's still up for sale, guess we all will need to wait it out

[@iretro969]

Hi did you manage to make the N64 controller vid? Or is there alot more to it? Cheers

[@GlobalGarageAus]

The N64 repair one, or the controller evolution? I don't have a solid for for the N64 yet, so I have put that video off. The controller evolution part 2 is coming, I'm just so busy these days to finish it.

[@iretro969]

Global Garage ... yeh the Controller evolution / joystick repair vid. But there is another option has come to light in recent news. A device connects your gamecube controller to N64 its from a 'Raphnet' and positively reviewed by My life in gaming which ive ordered.

[@Ozz_Derovar]

Should have added the reset option, pretty damn useful if you have an everdrive, saves me the trouble of getting my lazy ass up to reset console! lol

[@Shady12Slim]

Been driving crazy about this. How did you managed to get a N64 from the year 2000? I’m on wait list to get the mod and my 3 N64 are from 1997... so now I’m in a bit of pain. Do I really need one newer to do this?

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Dvd G. Moreno I believe this one was a CPU-03 from 1996

[@natr0n]

Awesome work. I believe there will be a new n64 mini soon;hopefully we can add games. I might jump on that. Otherwise I'll stick with emulation.

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Sure. I think Nintendo may decide to make a N64 Mini after they see the sales of the SNES mini coming soon.

[@electronash]

natr0n If Nintendo don't end up releasing an N64 Mini, then I'll be releasing mine anyway. ;) I designed a new motherboard which uses the original N64 chipset, but has an FPGA and SDRAM on the underside, so it can output HDMI, but also has an onboard "Flash" cart. imgur.com/a/UwR3Y The board is only 10cm square, and no PIF nor CIC chip is required, as it boots directly from the FPGA. The ESP module is used mainly for the higher-level control, and OSD menu / SD card stuff, but can also be used to easily mod controllers to connect them wirelessly.

[@electronash]

natr0n The board still has headers for a real PIF / RGB DAC, or a proper cart slot. It's booting from an Everdrive atm, while I work on the HDMI output stuff. Then I'll finish the cart "emulation" from SDRAM, and hopefully find a nice mini case for it. Booting the N64 from the FPGA also means that it can be made truly region-free / universal, as soon as I implement the few extra CIC chip types. The most complex CIC chip is the x105 type of course, which is used for a handful of games, mostly from Rare. Almost all other games are simple enough to get running, as the FPGA just implements the proper CIC seed responses, like most emulators do.

[@natr0n]

Amazing work.

[@electronash]

Reggie Fils-Aimé Howdy. ;) Yep, it seems likely, but unless Nintendo themselves license / port their N64 emulator from Virtual Console, or by some miracle, actually do it properly, and release a custom ASIC / Gate Array for it, then I'm worried that the emulation won't be so great on certain games (like Goldeneye etc.) Nintendo don't really have many excuses to not just release a Gate Array version that is very similar to the iQue. It could then not only be a 100% compatible N64 "clone", but still keep the price down, and possibly add slightly higher rendering resolution etc. I strongly suspect it will just be yet another slightly boring but slightly more powerful Allwinner SoC though, which is why I wanted to build my own board that uses the real N64 chipset. ;) Hopefully, if they do match the rumours and actually release an N64 Classic, it will be fast enough (and / or the emulator good enough) to play ALL of the games without any annoying slow-down nor graphical / audible glitches. (Oh, and hopefully without the noticeable lag of the NES Classic, especially on the sound.)

[@brandondowns8258]

Any idea when a new batch of these will be available?

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Send a query to the maker of these Marshall - retroactive.be/index.html

[@ozzyp97]

Is there a significant risk of something going wrong if I do this myself? It doesn't look too difficult, and I have some experience with microsoldering. I also have access to some decent equipment at my university.

[@GlobalGarageAus]

You should be fine then. It’s not difficult as such, just extremely fine.

[@aussieguy1012]

Awesome work as usual man.2000 wet grit over your file with water will restore the translucency of the plastic.Like working with acrylic.

[@GlobalGarageAus]

thanks Ill give that a try

[@aussieguy1012]

No worries man.Look forward to the next video!

[@neilritchiecaguioa8593]

Can it be done on ps2?

[@RetroDarioGaming]

does this work with european n64s too?

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Retro Dario Gaming Yes it works on any model. The one in the video was PAL Australian

[@williamyoul2436]

About to Buy this kit and combine it with my Everdrive 64 v.3 just need to find someone to solder as I'm not sure I'm as confident as he is ! lol

[@srkoza1]

William Youl there's a couple companies www.game-tech.us/recommended-hi-def-nes-kit-installers/

[@srkoza1]

I'm in the same boat lol just purchased the everdrive now need the hdmi install

[@garybennett1859]

Too bad no one can seem to buy or stock these...

[@johnd5307]

Cool video😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@BocchiTheMeltDown]

Nintendo 64 games are blurry picture. This kit can be fixed it?

[@zuuzeer946]

Luckytama4L yes, it'll leave ur n64 with Xbox one graphics

[@sdrtyrtyrtyuty]

Is there a place that I can buy the already modified N64 with hdmi somewhere?

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Probably eBay is your best chance

[@sdrtyrtyrtyuty]

Global Garage $400 is the going rate. This is just a used $50 N64 and a few minutes of work and an addon card. Is it really worth all the extra $$$?

[@GlobalGarageAus]

sdrtyrty rtyuty The HDMI kit is $150 and it takes a while to install by a skilled installer. I don’t really know what the going rate it to be honest.

[@xehP]

does this work for PAL region n64?

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Yes, I install it on a PAL console in the video.

[@movement1957]

Wear a cap or something, the most important part is hide cause of the hair

[@Bigwayne1984]

Impressive that you can get donkey kong working with no cart in the 64, what you trying to pull?

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Haha nah it's just part of the HDMI kit process to turn it on and get the menu up.

[@RealGengarTV]

It's a real shame that there's way to few authorized modders out there. Getting a hold of this thing is the hardest part about this mod

[@mikedisher30]

Holy that's insane

[@emmettturner9452]

I've done several of these mods myself now but I watched just to see if I could give any input. You didn't mention that the cartridge slot has longer brass-colored screws and that it just pops off once those are out. Try it! Lift both sides evenly though or you’ll break one of the “wings” that the screws go through. The reason to pry the heat sink and RF shield from the back is because the thermal pads can rip up the RDRAM chips in the other direction since almost all the legs holding them to the board are on the back side (very odd package that has almost all legs on a single side with no dummies). So weird that PAL DK64 isn't a banana yellow game pak like it is in North America. To avoid unwanted input on the game in the background you can use the D-pad without any buttons (after invoking with buttons, of course). Up/Down changes selection, Right will make/enter the selection, and Left will back up one level/cancel.

[@lahmyaj]

My Aus PAL copy of DK64 is a banana yellow game pak! I remember because I got it for Xmas with a bundled in memory expansion pak ;) Looks like my fellow Aussie Global Garage is using the Euro PAL copy ;) retendo.wikia.com/wiki/Donkey_Kong_64

[@tyriedle2658]

I love my nintendo64 guys I live it alone cause it works guys. For the last 30 years my nintendo64 worked guys.

[@gregjarvis1232]

Nice video I'd rather do scart to hadmi conveter only about $60 and can also use it on snes

[@GlobalGarageAus]

The N64 doesn't output RGB be default, so SCART will only be passing Composite video to the upscaler. It'll look average at best IMO.

[@lahmyaj]

How crap is it! It's the only console I know of Nintendo made without RGB on the A/V Multi-out (for PAL regions) :(

[@matiascastro4192]

How much would you charge me to mode my N64 mate?

[@GlobalGarageAus]

If you're here in Australia I can do it for you - www.retrosales.com.au/products/service-modding-ultrahdmi-kit-installation-service-australia

[@shortcirqit8297]

How much does the kit sell for normally?

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Normally? It's $150 from www.game-tech.us/product/ultrahdmi/

[@sofasniperman]

Short CirQit thats outrageous!

[@HunterPBrown]

Now we just need to make them more available for purchase...

[@goa5373]

do you know someone who can do that on mine ?

[@TheFrenchy82]

nice video. It's not a mod for me, sadly : I don't have the right soldering skills to do that ! :-(

[@GlobalGarageAus]

The UltraHDMI for the N64 is very fiddly to install. I can do the install much faster now but it's certainly not for beginners.

[@reaperofburgers]

You guys don't have the Yellow Cartridge?

[@GlobalGarageAus]

USA and Australia both had yellow carts, but the European one is grey. I'm in Australia but just had a European copy.

[@N64Guy]

Why is your so 64 grey?

[@mzapiain1]

HOW DO I CONTACT YOU?

[@GlobalGarageAus]

manuel zapiain [e-mail]

[@Gravnola]

I think it's bullshit that this can only be bought through third party rather than from the manufacturer.

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Yeah it's a common complaint I hear a lot. I think the seller doesn't want to sell it to just anyone as a lot of people will mess up the installation and try to claim a warranty. There's a lot of guys out there who can install it, so I feel for them.

[@mattnorton9333]

i'm anyone, and i bought it. you have to be fast because they can sell out in a matter of minutes when the sale goes live on retroactive.

[@emmettturner9452]

Matt Norton Huh? You’re absolutely right that anyone can buy directly. I’ve bought them straight from MarshallH/RetroActive many times... started in 2016 before GameTechUS ever showed interest. The only catch is that you have to buy three or more... and why wouldn’t you?! ;) Plenty of incentive to scrape the money together. What confuses me about your statement is that MarshallH has never sold them directly on the website to my knowledge. I always contact him when I’m ready to buy and he responds with a payment link for my specific order. If he has them on hand I get them in a week or three, otherwise I get them when the next batch arrives. Nothing to do with luck and timing. Were you just trying to get him to refresh the website constantly? ;) Sneaky!

[@emmettturner9452]

Global Garage Don’t feel bad for them. If they can install it themselves then they can use credit to order RetroActive’s minimum quantity of three to increase supply for others and reduce the total cost of their personal kit. Win-win.

[@N64Guy]

Mine is yellow

[@1upization]

If anyone wants to sell me a HDMI n64, I'm highly interested! This is too much for me haha. Ill pay with PayPal, I live in the US near Philly.

[@TangyPizzaSauce]

soldering god

[@scottybarger7389]

That's the 1st time I saw DK64 in a grey cart every 1 I've seen has been yellow

[@CorrosiveGamers1]

I think the grey cart is the PAL version, yellow is the US version.

[@scottybarger7389]

CorrosiveGamers thanks for the info

[@lahmyaj]

Yes in the broader sense, you're correct ;) See my comment for more info - kzbin.info_comments?v=COuEb0iJ7DE&lc=Ugw0kubzwJtR9KtXfL94AaABAg.8VlYpUtEdqx8g2GQbhJPAn

[@claytonroy629]

What's the difference between this, and an rca- HDMI adaptor

[@reedcan1]

Oops.... I meant to say the old classic boxy style.

[@kushgang813]

I would send u my 64 for you to make this on mine and I would pay you for the labor let me know

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Do you have the kit?

[@kushgang813]

No not yet as soon i get it ima let u know asap im subscribe already any info i need ima reply

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Acid Reggaeton ok just let me know when you get it and we can go from there. Keep in mind I’m located in Australia

[@kushgang813]

Global Garage ok cool

[@thebipolarbear1]

Doing that to a ice blue funtastic system. Yikes!! Get a regular black n64 for that . Free country n all but that's what I did. My ice blue is my baby lol it's my Heisenberg console

[@Mikef05316338]

how do you plug and hdmi cable in the back of a n64??

[@GlobalGarageAus]

It's modified. Just watch the full video and you see the kit that's used. It works amazingly well.

[@billyhatcher643]

its like im watching someone doing surgery

[@xscorpx]

Dude you hold the n64 controller like you've never used one in your life. Theres nthing wrong with the controller, its the users.

[@GlobalGarageAus]

I haven't. I absolutely hate it! :) There's a reason that style of controller never made it mainstream, it's just not ergonomic. If you compare it to the PS1 dualshock controller at the same time you can see why it was killed off pretty fast.

[@lifeofafixer9101]

Fuck me $150, I'll stick with my CRT for now

[@SDLearmonth]

D O N G

[@GlobalGarageAus]

You win comment of the day! lol

[@abloogywoogywoo]

Lacking the skill and precision required, I would just be happy to pay someone to do this, but some sellers on ebay are asking *£350.00 at least* for this job. That's way too much.... :(

[@GlobalGarageAus]

abloogywoogywoo If you get your hands on the kit, I can install it for you

[@abloogywoogywoo]

That's very kind of you. Problem is, I can't find the kit anywhere, everywhere has been sold out for months or there's a newsletter/waiting list thingy to sign up to. I think this is part of the problem Scrappy Kilmore highlighted. Out of curiosity, what are your prices?

[@furballbear]

I wonder how many N64 consoles are going to be ruined by novices attempting to install this kit?

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Quite a few....This is why the seller doesn't sell to the general public as you can imagine the fallout when noobs ruin their motherboards. It's a tricky install for anyone really, I don't even like doing it.

[@mikeking087]

Is a simple upscaler.

[@JoelRG727]

Not at all, it is pulling digital video from the N64's gpu, and outputting it as HDMI.

[@mevaleverga123]

El nintendo 64 fue ultrajado por nada se mira igual que con la plogas de que cirve ponerle el HDMI si le puedes poner un las plogas alas teles disque modernas un gran buuu para este friqui

[@JosepRicard]

like #666

[@BLOODY__FATALITY]

I can't understand all this soddering bullshit, ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ........ oh well it isn't like I could find the item itself on the internet anyways.

[@GlobalGarageAus]

It's best to pay an installer to do the soldering for you

[@NicsCarChannel]

Fuck doing all that, i'd rather just buy - Nintendo HDMI box Cable 3 In 1 For N64, Super Nintendo,Game Cube.

[@jevansturner]

LOL! No.