Nintendo 64 Modding and Restoration - RGB and UltraHDMI mods with video quality comparison

Continuing on with the N64, after about 4 months of waiting I have finally managed to get myself an Ultra HDMI kit! So its time to do modding and restoration to a Nintendo 64 (N64). In this video I will show the process to install an UltraHDMI kit, a Voultar RGB Kit and a region free cart slot. Time to do a retro restore!
In addition we will compare the HDMI output to composite in several very popular games!
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[@McGuinty2]

I think the thing about the UltraHDMI mod, and this is something they pointed out in the My Life In Gaming N64 video, is that it is doing some inverse processing that largely removes the native blurring that the N64 applies to its video output, leaving you with much sharper pixels than is otherwise possible on native hardware (emulation is obviously a different animal). This is most evident in your side by side comparison on the star fields in the background of many of your gameplay captures. Even on RGB, there is some ghosting or ringing around the individual stars, while in the UltraHDMI output the stars are each razor sharp points that stand out from the black background. It really does appear to be completely independent of video noise or brightness levels. The look that one prefers is going to be up to their personal taste.

[@RockerGaming]

You are spot on with this comment. Need to watch it on the big screen to really see it, but spot on!

[@jedstahh]

Honestly this was a great video. Pretty underated. You covered all points, and those are some nice close up shots working on the motherboard. Well explained and detailed. Its my first time buying an n64 and I did my research, i might go for the jungle green console and mario kart, golden eye, and smash bros just to start off. Im very excited for the n64 experience.

[@RockerGaming]

Dude, thank you very much for the awesome comment! I really hope you enjoy the N64 when you get it! Those are some great titles to get you started and some of my absolute favorites!

[@tacocheif429]

Good stuff man! Cant wait for that custom jewel soon too!

[@RockerGaming]

christian iglesias thank you sir! It's coming I promise... embarrassing I managed to muck it up twice

[@KevinMcgaw1988]

Bro this was awesome. Just recently discovered this channel. Love watching this kinda stuff. Would be cool to see you run Banjo-Kazooie on the HDMI

[@DiskCart]

Amazing work again. Had no idea u could hdmi a n64. This is definitely something I will need in the future. Gold case was beautiful you really took a beat up console and turned it into something valuable.

[@RockerGaming]

Thank you sir! Keep me posted if you do. I figured I had to go gold with all I was putting into the mod work, lol.

[@Jay84476]

be prepared to pay a bit for that mod chip and the long wait to get one

[@sergiefox7149]

RGB to any type of CRT is better than either to an HDTV. The way CRTs render an image is more forgiving, and n64 games were designed for a crt. The only thing that might really be better would be UltraHDMI with hdmi to vga connected to a CRT desktop monitor.

[@syncmonism]

The way CRTs display the edges of 3d objects and other details is fantastic, but good luck finding a CRT which can come anywhere close to a good modern LCD in terms of size, brightness, and color accuracy. I know a lot of people use those old professional broadcast quality CRT monitors, but they're friggin tiny. I guess it's okay if you don't mind having your face two feet away from the screen, but a larger display is way better for multiplayer games or for taking turns playing single player games. For me, a large part of the appeal of these old console games is the social aspect. Having a system which plugs into the HDMI port of a modern TV also means it's easy for me to take the system to other people's places. Unless you can find a good large late generation CRT (and have enough space for it), I think a good LCD TV is the clearly better option, with OLEDs being even better still, and the super low latency of OLEDs will be pretty much indistinguishable from the effectively zero latency of CRTs.

[@DanofWar101]

Nice mods as always! I think that if you want to future proof your console as much as possible, HDMI is the way to go! Yes it's more expensive but you'll be able to play it for years to come! Great video and keep up the good work!

[@RockerGaming]

Thank you very much Dan and I agree with you on that one. Absolutely a good way to future proof as you get the pure digital signal straight from the HDMI port!

[@StarlinkNova]

HDMI all the way for me. I used to be fine playing my SNES games either through emulation or the original console. Once I got ahold of my Super NT however, that all changed. It plays games near perfection with no input latency to be aware of. To top it all off, everything looks nice and crisp in HDMI 😎. I feel the same way about the N64. Once I get the HDMI mod done to it (which will be through you my good friend 😉), I don't think I could ever go back to anything else. Great video as always dude! 👌

[@RockerGaming]

Thank you sir! The simulation game via fpga is amazing. I really appreciate the time and effort the creators of these mods put into them! Keep me posted. There is a 6 month wait on this mod right now to get the kits 🤮

[@Jay84476]

@@RockerGaming Amen to that dude.. im in australia and ive had mine on order six 6 August 2018, they only just got them and itl be another month till there done refurbishing and doing my custom light mods and installing the Ultra HDMI

[@RockerGaming]

@@Jay84476 I'm not surprised. The first batch of these took me 6 months as well. Thank God I could do the install myself. Hopefully these become more readily available in the near term as i would love for more folks to get their hands on them.

[@darklordyianni4463]

i want one!(a Super NT)

[@fylnxx]

Dude you deserve way more subscriber.

[@RockerGaming]

Kahner Moreno thank you very much, I really appreciate the kind words! Feel free to share the video to encourage others, but thank you again and really appreciate the kind works and positive encouragement!

[@handsomeDRAC]

The best way to describe the difference with RGB and HDMI is that they both look sharp but RGB has a sunglasses effect. Overall picture just looks a tad darker than the bright and sunny HDMI mod.

[@Sayajiin2]

Nice video and comparison! Personaly, I had 3 N64 and kept the one that wasnt moddable easly by mistake. I was sadden when I discovered my board wasnt compatible with voultar mod. Right now I use SVideo on a CRT but would go the RGB solution if I had the choice. If I wanted it in HD I would grab a OSSC instead of paying the by price of the N64 HDMI. For sure the hdmi solution might worth it if you love N64, it has a lot of options 😁

[@RockerGaming]

Darshe thanks dude! Too bad on not keeping the right one. I dont disagree at all... it's all about what you want for $500 you can get an ossc and rgb modded console and use the ossc on other consoles too. However, if you want the best ultrahdmi is the highest quality picture with the most options. I think your statement that there is a ton of options is spot on with the n64.

[@handsomeDRAC]

I use a an unmodified n64 with the eon super 64 adapter with the mclassic attached to the super 64. It looks just as good as these crazy system mods.

[@emmettturner9452]

LOL! Looks like we have the exact same ESD mat and I’ve been trying to get one of those push-down dispenser bottles for a while. :) Done quite a few UltraHDMI and Voultar RGB boards with region-free cart trays myself too... actually HUNDREDS of UltraHDMI and cart trays (not exaggerating). ;) I 3D print so many region-free cart trays that it’s keept my Creality CR-10 busy for more than a year (Spring 2017) and I typically do large ~50ct batches of UltraHDMI within a week or so. Super easy/quick when you can batch them! Just subscribed to your channel. Good production that goes in-depth without going into the weeds as I am prone to do. You have a bright future! I’m too lazy to step up my game by even taking the video off my phone to edit it elsewhere! I haven’t lifted the RAM since one of my earliest disassemblies since I always lift from the back now (cartridge port side). Seems to work consistently with a large sample size so I always suggest it. Also, the cartridge port pops right off if you want to clean inside/underneath. There is usually a ton of flux left over from manufacturing which collects a lot of dust, lint, and debris that falls through the cart slot. You want to lift it evenly or else you’ll break the plastic wings on either side (something else I learned very early on ;)). I also suggest folding the FFC between the notches before you solder the wing that goes to the PIF chip for reading your controller input. It seems that you skipped the in-game reset feature that was added with a later firmware. Because it was added later the connection is not on the FFC even though it can also be tapped off the same PIF chip where you get controller input. Marshall did revise the UltraHDMI board itself to have a hole for connecting this. In order to maintain the disconnect-ability of the kit I add a right angle pin header to the UltraHDMI board but the bottom is totally solder-masked which can make it frustrating if you aren’t doing them all at once like I usually do. I pair that with a premade jumper wire with DuPont M-F connectors, which I attach directly to the reset switch and route out by the AV Multi-Out. The IGR connection is actually a repurposing of the older board’s test point, which means you can now use the Reset button to clear settings/reset defaults. In-Game Reset is awesome for people with the cheaper Everdrive 64 that only saves your progress to the SD card if you reset before powering off. It pairs well with other flash cards too by giving you a way to return to the menu and pick a different game without getting up. Love it! Makes me wonder what other cool stuff he might be able to add with future FW updates.

[@RockerGaming]

Emmett, much appreciated on subscribing and dropping so much knowledge! I actually did the IGR and didnt show it... I have no idea why that hit he cutting room floor, but I didnt include it. Its crazy... I had never lifted the ram before, but sure enough it happened on this one. Good tip on lifting from the back. I will absolutely try that as I have a N64 sitting in my que to knock out! Thanks again and I will have to check out some of your HDMI N64 videos!

[@emmettturner9452]

RockerGaming No problem. Yeah, the RAM thing is a crap-shoot since you can’t see under the heat sink until you remove it, but lifting from the back (cart connector side) seems to be consistently safe. Some have one RAMBUS chip; some have two; some early revs are securely attached with two full rows of pins; and, of course, there is some variance to how strongly the thermal pads adhere... all of which factor into your chances if you don’t lift from the back. I now understand why so many guides tell people to unscrew the heat sink blocks and leave them on the chips, but that’s not possible for extremely late revisions (stamped heatsink; no blocks). It happens to us all though: Even GameTechUS accidentally lifted the RAM when Jason filmed his early installs. The legs on that side are all ground anyway, so it doesn’t even matter if they bridge when soldering back down. Glad that they pretty consistently sheer from the pad instead of sheering off the chip or lifting traces from the board!

[@nathansaville811]

Emmett Turner Hi, I’ve seen your reply on the ultra hdmi comparison video. Do you have an n64 ultra hdmi for sale? I’m in the uk so only need console only, but want ntsc console. Thank you

[@emmettturner9452]

Nafe Nathan I don’t want to step on RockerGaming toes here, so have you asked him yet? ;) I can give you a couple options if he’s OK with it but you should definitely check with him first! If he can’t help then I can put you in touch with my brother, who handles our UltraHDMI stuff. Good luck!

[@Lukasnc380]

Amazing video!

[@RockerGaming]

Thanks Lucas, much appreciated!! What do you think, is there a big difference between HDMI and RBG?

[@steveothehulk]

now all i need is the hdmi mod kit

[@DoYouNerd]

Great video as always! Just wanted to say off the bat that "deep clean this mother board"--is this an unused Samuel L. Jackson line? lol Also, not to downplay your work, but I wanted to compliment your choice of music--anytime I hear the Ghosts n Goblins theme it makes me happy!

[@lukass64]

Thank you for this graphics comparison. I would like to agree with you when you say RGB and HDMI do not make a significant difference. You're going to spend that kind of money on a mod like that, I'd suggest spending it on an OSSC adapter. That way, you can use it for ALL your other retro consoles. I played Starfox 64 on my NES classic and it looks just as good as this ultrahdmi mod imo. The problem with hdmi for low rez 3d games, enhancing graphics for a console like n64, it doesn't make a big difference. But for a console like dreamcast, the 2D and 3D graphics and higher frame rate make games worth playing in HDMI.

[@RockerGaming]

nice problem and thanks for checking out the video. I agree with what you have said and to go a step further, I think you're spot on with your DC comparison, that makes a huge difference to me. Not sure if you have see my most recent video, but I do a HDMI mod on the DC and its quite shocking the difference: kzbin.info/www/bejne/joi5nKOGibh-gNU

[@lukass64]

@@RockerGaming oh man, the DCHDMI is the ultimate Retro mod! From just compare videos, Dreamcast look friggen amazing! Buying it is one thing, installing it is a huge other thing so putting down that kind of money is pretty huge investment. There was a HUGE Marvel Vs Capcom 2 tournament, Battle Of The Strongest 2!, that used this mod and the game looked so beautiful. www.twitch.tv/videos/356643094. I personally own a Gekko.

[@bluetrainer3549]

Hi! Really good video I always like to watch how a mod is done before attempting it myself, I just have a question I wasn't able to find exactly if my N64 could be moded, I have a NUS-CPU-6 in the list it says that nus works but the numbers don't match so I'm unsure if I can rgb mod it or not...

[@brandonhowes5364]

I went the RGB route due to cost, got a $18 mod chip for mine plus a Pound Technology SNES rgb to HDMI cable for $25. Definitely the cheapest way to get a good enough picture out of the N64 and be compatible with way more TVs

[@daveydoodlebug3841]

Well done

[@dirediredude]

Hey great video! Just watched sorry for the late reply 4 years later haha but I have a question. I've been in the design planning stages with modding my N64 and one thing that I almost never see done in these comparisons is a native s-video out on a CRT vs RGB or HDMI. Because yeah composite is terrible but a video is usually much closer imo and makes the decision to alter (plus the cost of altering) much less desirable. What do you think about S-video compared to RGB? Thanks!

[@kaneda010]

I appreciate you taking the time to show these comparisons, as it's something I've started to wonder about. I run my N64 via S-Video thru a Framemeister, and am already really happy with the picture quality. But if I wanted to go further, do I go for an RGB mod to increase the clarity via the Framemeister, or go the UltraHDMI route instead? Judging from this video, the RGB method seems perfectly legit if I decide to upgrade. Subscribed!

[@RockerGaming]

Thank you for the comment and subscribing, much appreciated! I am planning another video to cover this topic in more depth analysis so definitely check that out. There are a couple of other RBG solutions out there that I plan to feature as well, but for the most part if you have the framemeister you are already doing much better than most! I think RGB will give you a really nice boost and for the most part RGB modded N64's are not to costly.

[@The_SegaHolic]

Framemeister has gamma adjustments. Also, the Frameister looks a tad soft. A +1 on the sharpness could have helped. There is so much adjustments for the Framemeister can can affect output, it'll make your head spin. Like the various deinterlacing modes that can also affect picture qualit, and unless you do research on each mode, you won't know exactly what those modes do- as the title for the modes aren't exactly intuitive. For the price of HDMI.... You could buy a Framemeister and get high quality RGB with your other retro consoles. I'd say it's a slam dunk just to get a Framemeister. BTW, great delicate work on soldering that ribbon cable. Almost unbelievable with the ribbon's heat tolerance.

[@RockerGaming]

The Sega Holic I agree with everything you said there. I am planning to do another one of these videos once the Tim Worthington n64 rgb mod shows up. I'll show some more of the framemeister settings for that video to add more clarity to the setting used. Hopefully in the video that came across that framemeister was the route I would choose unless I demanded the highest quality video and more convenience.

[@Richbroth]

Very well done video thank you

[@RockerGaming]

Thanks for checking it out, glad you enjoyed it! Feel free to sub as there will be plenty more similar videos on the way 😁

[@DiskCart]

Creeping around all your n64 videos today! Trying to see how easy this HDMI mod is.

[@RockerGaming]

Its not bad at all. Just really need to take your time with it. It's a 6 or 7 out of 10 IMO

[@syncmonism]

When I look at comparison videos between HDMI modded systems and RGB modded systems, the video with the HDMI mod actually looks a little too bright and washed out a lot of the time. However, I'm using a very good modern LCD TV and also a high end VA monitor, both of which are very bright to begin with, so this probably has a lot to do with that. An HDMI mod which doesn't set the gamma so high might be a good idea for use with modern, properly calibrated LCD or OLED displays. I personally have an RGB modded system with a RAD2X adapter that I use on my TV, and it looks fantastic. In any case, RGB modded systems seem to be so close in quality to HDMI modded systems that they're probably going to be the much better choice for most people. You do have to consider the cost of whatever adapters and cables you're going to need to use with the RGB mod when considering the price difference, but even with that, the HDMI mods are likely to be a lot more expensive.

[@Roshenbo]

I know this is probably already been asked & answered. But I'm a newbie to the channel, Lol What is that little bottle you got your 99% IPA in? (Do you squeeze it, & it pools in the top?) I need one of them lol Thanks in advance!

[@jevansturner]

It doesn't look like you're using the sharp pixels setting with the UltraHDMI. Set the output resolution to match the native resolution of your TV's panel, or set 720p if you have a 4K TV. Make sure your TV doesn't zoom/crop the screen slightly (simulated overscan). Set the "Sharp Pixels" setting to "integer" or "integer+". Do you know if the VI De-Blur option is on? That has a dramatic effect on 2D elements.

[@RockerGaming]

I'm doing another one of these and I will absolutely make sure all that's on for the next one! I made some mistakes in the visual comparison and while I think I got a lot right, I need to clean it up for the next one for sure! Thank you very much for the comment, definitely will get it right!

[@n0st3ez86]

I know you probably wont see this but where do you get that screw driver

[@giuseppelavecchia775]

Hai fatto il lavoro impeccabile,questa console mi piace molto nera,ma e anche vero che dorata E' UNO SPETTACOLO.l'hdmi e' quello che si vede meglio,senza dubbio.sono MOLTO appassionato di questa console,e per me l'N64 si merita il massimo.complimenti,lavoro eccellente

[@Bonswally]

Modern rgb mods allow deblur just like ultra hdmi. These would be near identical if you had used one.

[@ltdeditioncobba6382]

Starfox is cool! it was marketed as Lylatwars in Australia

[@peterprivacy5034]

Sooo...the gold case was not explained: was that a new paint job or did he use a 3rd party case?

[@FDNicolas]

2:10 'Can't let you do that, Star Fox'

[@mussim2919]

Love the modding. Where did you get the UltraHDMI kit? Link please?

[@RockerGaming]

They are almost impossible to come by right now, there should be a new wave of them coming out soon, but current details on where to find them have not been great as of late.

I was born in 80`s and have so good memories about n64. Unfortunaly I CAN`T find a place to buy UHDMI kit for n64. Can someone help me out?

[@RockerGaming]

Game-tech.us should be doing another preorder in the few weeks. I would head over there and sign up for alerts.

[@RetroTechSelect]

Man, you went all out on that N64. I'd like if you'd tossed some S-video footage in there for comparison.

[@RockerGaming]

Thank you very much! I need to see about getting an S-video cable for my capture card. I will look into that as I agree with you, I would really like to add that in there. I am planning to do one more cross comparison between RGB and HDMI for the N64 with a difference RGB board so it would be nice to get S-video in there too!

[@chchris25]

RockerGaming Yes, surprisingly a really good S-Video cable is very satisfying.

[@wcrcp24]

great video , but their is another n64rgb mod by Tim Worthington that has the deblur option on the board witch would make the video a little closer than voltors mod. the n64 is my favorite console. love watching the n64 content

[@RockerGaming]

wayne chapman thanks Wayne, appreciate the kind feedback! I just ordered Tim's board 😀 looks like we need another show down!

[@wcrcp24]

i look forward to it!

[@RockerGaming]

As do I! I just got the shipping notification this AM... I just wish it didnt have to come from Australia, lol.

[@cyo_corner]

Can you compare rad2x + RGB mod against ultra HDMI?

[@kyleteal5888]

Ok I have been soldiering for quite a few years as a my hobbies needed but i have never seen anyone spray a clear fluid on their joints and I have looked into some certified procedures. What the hell is that stuff?

[@RockerGaming]

It is no clean flux, its really nice stuff, I would recommend you check it out!

[@show-me-retro]

where did you get the gold case?

[@RockerGaming]

I imported it from Japan, I think they had it in the US as well, but it was a Toys R Us exclusive (you might want to fact check me on that) I thought it would be a good fit as the Zelda carts were always gold and ultraHDMI is basically the gold standard, lol.

[@lindseymaggot4042]

How much would one of these ruun?

[@brianmiller6214]

Hey bro you should go with hdmi plus your getting that nice clean picture man 😃

[@Decrypt-Kryptonian]

cant get the Ghost N Goblin 8 bit song its not there no more is there a way you can send it to me i would really appreciate you

[@RockerGaming]

Shoot me an email and I'll send it your way its too bad that its not up any more.

[@RockerGaming]

Sent!

[@doujindance]

great.

[@RockerGaming]

Thank you very much!

[@EnGage37]

Awesome

[@RockerGaming]

Young old man thank you sir, much appreciated!

[@EnGage37]

RockerGaming I’m still fuzz I just changed my name

[@RockerGaming]

Nice, sounds good! Thanks for the heads up on that! I was thinking that avatar looked familiar!!

[@INCC74656I]

so i want to do a mod but im mostly finding 300.00 charges for places that you send the console into... i have hot air soldering, flux, all teh rest of it. where can i buy the kit you used here in teh video?

[@RockerGaming]

I get them from Game-Tech.us ... I know the owner and he is a great guy to deal with. I would subscribe to updates and follow him on twitter and you should get updates when they are available. www.game-tech.us/product/ultrahdmi/

[@INCC74656I]

@@RockerGaming i looked at that site. it says sold out and that shipments from preorder are coming in this month, i assume they are allready all sold so given teh cycle time it seems i have a 4 or so month wait to buy one?

[@RockerGaming]

@@INCC74656I that's about right. Unfortunately they just dont get pumped out very quickly.

[@5punkybob]

So I have nothing except a Pal N64 from childhood and a 55" plasma tv. And I'm in Australia. Can you RGB/HDMI a Pal console and if I RGB it because it's way cheaper can aid just use RGB into my plasma or do I need some converter to upscale the picture.

[@RockerGaming]

Pierre, my understanding is yes, but you will want to make sure your plasma can handle 240p video signal. If it doesnt you will need a scale to upscale it to a resolution that is compatible with your TV.

[@5punkybob]

@@RockerGaming well my 64 works perfectly on the plasma and set to 4:3 it looks fine other then the crappy picture. I ordered an svideo cable and when it arrives I'll see if it's better. I'm not looking for 4k detail here lol! Just better then crap ;-)

[@TotallyGoodatGames]

Can you still use the standard composite and S-video video modes while the RGB and HDMI mods are installed?

[@RockerGaming]

Yes you can. Even better with hdmi plugged in you can output rgb or composite or svideo at the same time

[@TotallyGoodatGames]

@@RockerGaming INTERESTING. I think I'll have to do both these mods then :o

[@RockerGaming]

They are pretty great NGL. If youre a streamer, this would be an ideal setup, it would also be great for 2 tv couch co op goldeneye! Just block off your opponents screen and man it would be great!

[@TotallyGoodatGames]

@@RockerGaming I do run a let's play channel, so this is very much something I'm interested in. I've been using S-video with a RetroTINK-2X for recording N64, but I've taken interest in learning how to solder and mod my retro consoles :o

[@RockerGaming]

Dude 100% up your alley. Id do svideo or rgb to your monitor and output hdmi to your stream or video. It would be 🤑🤑🤑

[@reddarkness8593]

How much does it cost on average to get a HDMI port modded into the N64? I have a Watermellon Red N64 I got used in rough shape and kinda gross, but runs perfectly fine. Instead of just letting it collect dust I was considering looking for someone to mod it up as mentioned before. Any info you can share would be 100% appreciated. I live in Canada and can't find anything on the subject locally is why I've come here to you. Great video btw! XP

[@RockerGaming]

Thank you very much! The kit runs approximtely $150 and you can get it from game-tech.us. Installation normally runs around $60. The quoted prices are all in USD, but hopefully it gives you a better idea of what to expect. If you're looking for someone in Canada to help you out, I would reachout to Leon Kiriliuk - [e-mail] He does great work!!

[@SuperChellx]

Check out VideoGameRepairs.com they are in Canada and you can ship them your console to be modded! They include changing the power light to a different color of choice

[@zombeat7376]

I would love to do this (hdmi mod) but i wouldn't want to take the chance in case i ruined it. I never soldered anything. Also wouldn't chance it on my n64 as I had mines since the 90's so if i were to do it i would probably buy a console specifically for the mod.

[@thegreatjonzini]

Have you ever tried the ram upgrade direct to the n64 board? Might be pointless but a fun idea 😊

[@RockerGaming]

The Great Jonzini not yet, do you have a link for it? Does that mean it doesn't need the memory expansion? I'd definitely check it out!

[@Rectangle101]

How much would a job like this usually cost??

[@napalmhardcore]

Looked to me like the RGB footage was in limited range setting (16-235) rather than full range (0-255). While I'd still opt for HDMI, I don't think this was a fair comparison.

[@Qwert0314]

Video made in 2018, but feels like 2015.

[@madmaxgrey]

i really need to get another N64 i have so many games for it and i don't even own the system anymore

[@Miracle_Planet]

6:28 Me: Oh cool mod du- FLEENSTONES?

[@RockerGaming]

😂😂😂😂

[@emmettturner9452]

Hard to sell RGB as a money-saver in the USA when you have to get expensive hardware to properly utilize it. :( Even if you get an OSSC instead you still have to get good cables and get a compatible TV (many TVs are problematic).

[@RockerGaming]

Yeah agree with the OSSC. Thats the exact reason I went the framemeister. I figured it was a better bet for compatibility, especially with capture cards, which was a big deal for me as I do captures for the channel. Cost saver likely isnt the right word, but worth the extra cost is what I should have said. To me it is worth the extra cost if you have multiple RGB systems in your set-up. I would say even 3 RGB only systems (i.e. Saturn, N64, and Genesis) makes it worth while. Having said that let there be no doubt HDMI is by far the most convenient and had the best picture. Thanks for subscribing and dropping comments! I have 1 more n64 video in the works and I really appreciate your knowledge on the N64!!

[@emmettturner9452]

RockerGaming No problem! I love absorbing as much as I can from like-minded people like you and really appreciate your willingness to share. It only makes sense to give a little back with my experiences, so I hope it’s been useful. I mean, few people would end up doing this kind of stuff without also being enthusiasts, so we automatically have that in common. :) Eagerly awaiting your next video! I have a couple 4:3 LCDs that are natively RGBS through VGA but, regrettably, I don’t have a Framemeister or an RGB CRT (PVM, BVM, etc). :( Never even checked to see if those LCDs support 240p. I do have an OSSC but, of course, I need to find a compatible TV since none of mine support 3x or 5X for 720p or 1080/1200p. I end up using a set of HD Retrovision cables and adapters to use most of my RGB-capable systems on late model Trinitron CRTs, which is why I haven’t run off to grab a more compatible TV for the OSSC. Even so, 2x OSSC at 480p makes my 240p consoles look significantly better on the ol’ 1080p LCD. Biggest issue, as you mentioned, is capturing. I have a couple old Elgato Game Capture HD boxes with HDMI, component, composite, and S-video and I usually can’t capture either HDMI or 240p component using OSSC or HD Retrovision. That’s why my Neo Geo repair video was using Genesis Model 1/Master System composite AV cables and looked like garbage despite capturing direct-feed. :( Speaking of which, my new roommate at the time saw the AES connected to the living room TV with OSSC and HD Retrovision and couldn’t believe what he was seeing from such an old game system! Too bad I couldn’t capture that. :)

[@briant4468]

Ps3 csme with component 720 p cables plug it into a ps2 cuz it compatible the cable with downscale to thebmax resolution the system is always putting out it msx 480 i interlaced s video how do i know this is true becuse intested it on god of war 2 and sould calibur 2 progrssive scan mode options on a hd tv no signal with av with 720p avs the signal comes through now i can play ps2 in s video without a old tv with the jack or a cable ur welcome son now why cant i just use a av to hdmi adapter cuz money aint a issue when it comes to perfext dark so what cable do i need were to buy it thats all i need to know

[@lost4468yt]

Why didn't you line the videos up properly? It's a fixed length intro running at a constant frame rate... You should have been able to easily line them up perfectly.

[@RodrigoNogueira.21]

Like 🇧🇷

[@kyugiyeneku1803]

Why haven't you disabled The cic Yes it is impossoble to jump a wire but getting a Chinese clone cartrige and soldering the cic in the cartrige to the cartrige port should work i reccommend removing The contact points in the cartrige ports yes The expansion Port has one

[@rcshaggy]

I think it would be good too get a N64 RGB modded and then get the pound cable...

[@RockerGaming]

I agree with the RGB mod. I would exercise caution with the pound cable. There are some very well documented issues with it. Not sure if it has been resolved, but I know when they came out there were some pretty big issues with them. If your TV supports it, check out the HD retrovision cables.

[@jameswiiinchessster5335]

Ghouls 'n Ghosts 😁

[@jameswiiinchessster5335]

the following musics Ghouls' n Ghosts what it is ?

[@noyukikun]

wew when your from the future and people are starting to realize rgb/ultrahdmi isnt exactly worth it when a rad2x and m classic do a better job still tho cool to see a video of people soldering n64s and stuff way better then i can ;-;

[@RockerGaming]

Sorry mate disagree with you on this one. The signal used by the rad2x isnt as clean as it would be via rgb or via ultrahdmi, it would use a composite signal and not rgb. Further a framemeister was used to upscale the rgb which is far superior to the mclassic. All in all the rad2x + mclassic is a step down from what is presented here, however, all options here are more costly adding that as a 3rd option would be interesting. However if cost was the limitation I'd say go ossc + rgb

[@kilo1265]

@@RockerGaming But you can RGB mod an N64 and use a RAD2X. Technically speaking the signal probably isn't as clean as RGB into the Framemeister, but I doubt very many non-tech savvy people can even tell the difference. It's good enough for me honestly because I don't want to blow so much money on a mod that I could easily screw up for a console I hardly use. And other up-scalers would make more of a mess of wires than I already have.

[@RockerGaming]

@@kilo1265 that logic makes sense to me. The n64 modding scene can be crazy expensive!

[@yourfacemyjizz]

Pretty sure HDMI isn’t any better than RGB what so ever RGB already provides maximum separation of audio and all colours used to produce every on screen colour HDMI was introduced for 1080p resolution and now even higher bandwidth for 4k , these consoles are not 1080P. It’s just one of the newest inputs and carries both sound and picture through a single cable , that’s it .

[@eddierice3254]

the best way is with a everdrive64

[@chchris25]

Eddie Rice Noooo, 64drive

[@sethreign8103]

4:20 the other main key to making this soldering job easier is using PLENTY of AMTECH NC-559-V2-TF flux.

[@Scuba_Bro]

Yikes bro! No ESD wrist strap or protection ?

[@RockerGaming]

All my equipment is esd safe and the mat I use is esd safe as well and grounded. Let the be no doubt esd protection is a must

[@Scuba_Bro]

Glad to hear! I see so many online reworking videos and mods where there is no ESD and I cringe lol. Great video! Excellent work!

[@RockerGaming]

Agree. I got religion after static killed a project of mine. I have a new ESD mat on the way now, pretty excited as this one is beat up and I need a bigger one, lol. Thank you very much much, I really appreciate that!!

[@JLMtime]

actually the blacks look pretty bad on RGB everything else was fine but black looked more like grayish black. The HDMI blacks were amazing on my OLED phone anyway

[@EZshocks]

Nice work, I hear there’s a high end RGB mod that is closer to ultra hdmi.

[@RockerGaming]

EZshock I actually ordered 2 of them to check out and I'm planning to do another cross comparison 😎 I still think HDMI will win but this should help it get closer!

[@whiskeyvengeance]

@@RockerGaming Are they the RGB boards with the VI de-blur option? You'd be the first channel to compare the UltraHDMI and N64RGB's respective handling of the de-blur function. Love your videos btw!

[@lincon5670]

S-vídeo >>>>>>

[@PugFitNation]

Rgb dude 400 for hdmi is tooooooo much.

[@jmeister7482]

Step Away From My Gold!!!! (I will give a like to the one Person who can guess where that reference is From! Plus a Cookie))

[@UltraCon79]

For some reason your video just buffers and doesn't play

[@RockerGaming]

I just tested and it seems to be working now. It did take a while to buffer though

[@happyvibes2436]

Yeah same

[@adidasaddict2023]

Get better Internet broadband

[@UltraCon79]

@@adidasaddict2023 217 mbps

[@YoshiBroccoli]

PLEASE RESTOCK THE GAMECUBE JEWELS

[@RockerGaming]

Currently working on a restock. Should have a bunch more listed by Monday. What are you looking for in particular?

[@YoshiBroccoli]

@@RockerGaming that smash bros one with the red emblem also thanks for responding so quickly

[@RockerGaming]

Should have more soon and no problem 😁

[@jaybee1158]

It’s not worth the time to mod a n64 .. unless your bored and you like doing this stuff.. the only diff is you said it it’s just a bit brighter and it’s a bit smoother .. Now and days with all the emulations the game gets fixed.. I built an arcade machine and I’ve got multiple games of just 1 game just to have the comparisons and just bcuz whoever plays it usually goes with a specific console bcuz of there child hood so I download multiples of the same games.. games where ment to be fun and not necessarily bcuz if graphics. When graphix got pushed hard then game play started to suffer there was no more good stories there was no more I guess what they use to call “King of kids” in the school yard or just a .”badass” bcuz you could beat ghost and goblins or some other ridiculous hard ass game. Kids didn’t know nor did the parents what bits where and why it mattered.. even though graphix where being pushed a lil back then it was more so of the exclusives that turned people on to Nintendo or Sega. Then when PlayStation came out it was a big diff then Microsoft.. and the rest is history... This was a good video I would do this though just bcuz I’m board and I like to tinker with things like this, I got a lot of n64 as well as other consoles just for these reasons🤟🏾👍🏼✊🏽 keep up the videos on mods you did a good job explaining in depth .