The Ultimate Retro Gaming Consoles Setup! (RGB + HDMI)

Want to know how to stream or record any retro gaming console and also play it on a CRT at the same time? All this and more will be revealed in this video showcasing my gaming console setup. Take a deep dive into my highly optimised retro gaming console setup, see how every console is connected with both analogue RGB SCART and HDMI which can all be turned on and recorded / streamed at the push of a button, and played on both a CRT and LCD at the same time!
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[@KingQuaka]

All the work you been through to make all of this possible. Labeling of cables, converters, best resolutions possible for each platform. You deserve mad props for this! 👏👏👏👏

[@RetroBreak]

Thanks! It was a lot to figure out, but worth it! :D

[@messinround4810]

The amount of devices, cables and labels in this legitimately gave me anxiety, dunno why. :D Good on you for having the patience to put together and optimize this setup though.

[@RetroBreak]

haha thanks! It certainly took a long time to get it all working properly! I love figuring this stuff out though so it was a fun process of trial and error!

[@CAPCOM784]

A lot of work but in the end its very satisfying to have just what you need for playing and streaming. Like to see more of the remodel in the house when you get far enough ahead.

[@RetroBreak]

Sure, the house is moving along nicely and I’d love to share more soon!

[@ivancho5854]

This sir, is a Heath Robinson contraption par excellence! Hoorah. 👍

[@Waldem]

Cable management for a setup like this must be hell, so good work there. Seeing that you have invested a lot on cables, consoles and so on, I wonder, why you don't have a PVM? Greetings from Japan!

[@RetroBreak]

I have a PVM, just haven't got the space for it in here so it's stored away in the garage sadly :(

[@corgikun2579]

So cool, you can do everything! Congratulations! (Maybe for the next version, placing your cable splitters (peg board) between the streaming PC and the consoles would make your cable distribution more efficient and versatile. At the moment, your consoles and the streaming PC are on opposite sides making it a mess. )

[@RetroBreak]

I wanted to get them closer to the PC, but as there’s a radiator and window covering the entire wall to the side I couldn’t do it, maybe if I re arrange I could have my desk at the back nearer the consoles and have shelves on the wall where my desk is now next time?

[@Dannyjeon1]

And I thought I was good at connecting cables making things work. You sir are great 👍

[@andrewfield176]

Super impressive and complex setup to output all the options for capturing and recording. Interesting video to see all the efforts you’ve gone to. However, what if you want to play on your Wii? I’m guessing you could make use of option 3 for the composite cable switch? Or add in an extra for HDMI? Don’t miss the Wii out as that’s how we found your great channel! Thanks for the overview and all the time you must have taken to set it all up. For us at home we’ve had to develop a way to support different work laptops and then switch over to retro items afterwards. That’s ended up being multiple usb power cables, hdmi splitters and various tweaks to take composite to hdmi.

[@RetroBreak]

Thanks! I haven’t got round to hooking the wii up yet, but I think I would use component cables into the OSSC, as I don’t use them for the PS2 now I have a HDMI output on there :)

[@nickcarter6949]

This is cool set up, will you keep adding to it once newer consoles turn retro?

[@FARDEENKHANQWE123]

In thw case of the n64.i think u can use just one n64 to play games from all region.just buy one of those custom plastic thingy that replaces the one in any n64 that will allow for cartridges from any region to be placed in the consol.

[@RetroBreak]

Ooh I didn’t know something like that exists! I’ll have a look!

[@Tobystoysneca]

Awesome setup, what’s your thoughts on just using a switch through crt monitor ? To play new releases and virtual consoles on there n64 mega drive etc

[@thegreatplayback2696]

Absolutely Incredible setup and Collection mate! I especially love the Ultra wide monitor!

[@RetroBreak]

Thanks! I love the ultrawide! It makes editing so much more enjoyable being able to see the whole timeline at once!

[@RainMakeR_Workshop]

That pegboard would look so sick with some tight cable management.

[@starlacUK]

Quite a tidy little setup you've got there, Nick, especially with that CRT. While yeah, I be one that'll note that the generic upscaler isn't great, as it treats 240p as 480i and tries to de-interlace the picture. However, it has its uses. its not too bad for games that swap resolution frequently and the de-interlace smear helps hide composite dot crawl. IIRC 15m without a powered relay is around the limit for HDMI. You'll need a multiformat Professial BVM/PVM CRT or VGA Monitor that can take 480p over BNC/VGA for the DreamCast. Consumer CRT don't support it. My setup RGB Consoles via SCART via 3 manual Bandridge 5-in-1-out switchers to Framemeister's Scart input (Switches A and B are plugged into 1st and 2nd slot of C to keep the runs as short as possible). Most of the SCART leads I were from Retro Gaming Cables. 1 NES (RGB Modded PAL - I use the Framemeister's skewing tools to correct the aspect ratio) 2 SNES (Modded with 50/60Hz Switch) 3 N64 (PAL RGB Modded with Deblur - again Framemeister for aspect ratio correction) 4 Game Cube (I use this more for GB, GBC and GBA games using Game Boy Interface) 5 Mega Drive 1 & 2 (modded with 50/60HZ switch) * Master System Converter (for playing on Mega Drive) 6 Saturn (Japanese model with Action Replay for PAL games) 7 Dreamcast (SCART that can switch between 240p/480p, no that's not a typo) 8 Atari Jaguar (Modded for 60Hz) 9 Original Xbox 10 PlayStation 2 (Use to use component, but IMO the Scart worked better for me). 11 Amiga 600 12 ZX Spectrum 13 Nothing as Yet, hoping to one day add a Duo R. Component Consoles - use a 3-in-1-out component switcher to Framemeister Wii (Use Swizz in gamecube mode to force GameCube games to 480p) PlayStation 3 (used to use HDMI, but swapped for High quality components by HD Retrovision) PSP 3000s HDMI - Go to a 5-in-1-out switcher, into Framemeister. Xbox 360/Xbox One/PlayStation 4/Switch My Wii U Goes into the second HDMI connection of the Framemeister, I use self-designed settings to clean up the mess that is the NES games on the system. While it not perfect, I got them looking much better considering what I had to work with. Framemeister receives the Scart, Component and HDMIs and feeds them to a 1-in-4-out HDMI Splitter (AV Receiver/Monitor 1/Monitor B/El Gato 60HD).

[@RetroBreak]

Thanks for sharing your setup! It’s given me some ideas to improve this! :D

[@posti83]

omg this is so cool - now i need to redesign my setup ;)

[@thegreatjonzini]

Mission control 😎

[@2kBofFun]

Psss.... don't tell anyone. I found a 25€ FullHD Panasonic Viera from 2009, and it ticks all retro gamer needs. It even shows my UHF antenna connected consoles great as if they were S-video. It most certainly has an image quality blowing away the monitor in this rig.

[@DadLadsGaming]

Excellent that Nick. Thanks for sharing mate👍

[@RetroBreak]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mandibiedermann2246]

Very impressive job ✌️ congratulations 👏👏👏

[@sufamidan1006]

My brain hurts looking at all that!

[@Steve.Cutler]

That is WAY more complicated than I'll EVER attempt! How long did it take to know this system like second nature?

[@alikhuramijaz]

My brain farted after you explained all the wiring

[@ma-yuansgameroomchannel9917]

Nice set up😎👍

[@RetroBreak]

Thanks!

[@GameRelated]

Awesome video thank you so much for explaining your setup. Only question which do you prefer to play on CRT or LCD/LED Modern TV?

[@Mohamed_Elshekh]

Hello , may i ask what model and brand of your crt ? I love it !

[@bnr32jason]

You could replace all of the non-digital switchers and conversion boxes with a Extron Crosspoint that is much more simple to use and it has WAY better functionality too. Is there a reason you aren't using one?

[@ThemeParksAndAttractions]

Nice setup !

[@TheDetectiveYoshi]

I'm currently trying to get the same setup you have for your capture card for the consoles and so far I have Ps2, Original Xbox, GameCube and SNES but I'm not sure where to start with connecting all of the cables to the switch box as they are all scart

[@RealziesCuts]

Subbed and enjoy your Toy ✊🎮 Could you PLEASE let all of the retro gaming community online know that I live in Raleigh North Carolina and I work in Cary North Carolina which was recently announced the richest city in the United States 🤦‍♂️ BUT I sure can’t tell because we don’t have a single retro gaming store in Raleigh or Cary North Carolina. Not even one it’s really sad and depressing it feels like sacrilege man for the love of God will you please tell someone to open a mom and pop retro gaming store in this area. The 919 deserves BETTER 🙌

[@ebonirivorin7674]

Are you using any UPS for protecting the consoles, and if yes which one..? (Brand, sinewave type)

[@chuckd.68]

Nice setup, Id love something like that. Until then I’ll just have to keep plugging and unplugging 🤣

[@RetroBreak]

Yeah I was getting so bored of switching the plugs round all the time I’m so happy with this setup now! Actually been using the consoles more too!

[@chuckd.68]

@@RetroBreak definitely, so many times I don’t play just because I don’t want to mess with all the connections

[@HyperTriggerEx]

It’s a shame that the Koryuu Transcoder is no longer available as you could use that to add Composite and SVideo inputs to your OSSC. Though if the only system that is still outputting via composite is the NES, then an RGB maybe a good choice. I can say that the NES looks amazing in RGB and is well worth upgrading, I had mine done via Old Skool Consoles for £100. Great stuff Nick.

[@RetroBreak]

Thanks! NES and PC Engine are the only ones still using it, might look at modding them soon as I don’t really like using composite at all if I can help it!

[@HyperTriggerEx]

@@RetroBreak I need to get the RGB mod on my Duo R sorted out. For whatever reason I get a really poor picture with lots of interference. It’s not too bad as I have a white PCE with gives out a crystal clear RGB image.

[@sammytimgaming2947]

Is there any way I could send a computer display to a crt, and live feed the output back to the computer?

[@poperamone]

This looks really neat. How is the latency and colour balance on it all?

[@RetroBreak]

Thanks! Latency is fine when playing as it’s split into the screens before any processing happens, the colour balance is a bit off with the SCART connections though as that scart block with the switches gives everything a very slight warm tint. Not too hard to fix in editing software, but I’m hoping that new Hydra scart block will fix that!

[@ubacow7109]

Is there a reason for OSSC vs Retrotink 5X?

[@RetroBreak]

5x didn’t exist when I got the OSSC

[@RetroAFCNicØ]

Big question.... What are those little drawers beside your desk controls?

[@RetroBreak]

These under desk draws on amazon - amzn.to/3VHKN7u I use them to store remotes and SD cards, stuff like that

[@Zombified-]

Any chance you can link the SCART switch? I don't really want to spend $100+ but am curious where you got yours. Thanks!

[@RetroBreak]

There is no link for it unfortunately, I just found it at a local hardware store gathering dust!

[@MonsterRain91]

Hey, RetroBreak! As always, love your channel. I have a question that’s not technically related to this specific video (which was great btw) but it IS retro tech and connections-related, and you definitely know what your’e doing with an awesome, comples setup like that, man! My question is…what is the best way to get a Dreamcast controller to work on a PC? I’m able to find all kinds of Mayflash adapters (obviously the kind of thing I need), which people claim works with their DC controller, but DC is never listed as being supported and there’s certainly no port shaped correctly for it. Any help would be great! And before anyone says it, yes I’ve Googled it. The answers I found all weren’t clicking for me as far as making sense. I might just be a dumb dumb. 🤷‍♂️

[@RetroBreak]

Hi sorry but I’ve never seen a USB Dreamcast controller so I don’t know…

[@NCS07]

This setup is so confusing I can only imagine how long it took to setup

[@RetroBreak]

It was pretty easy to set up, made sure I labelled everything first so I knew what I was looking at! The hardest part was getting everything to stay on the peg board properly!

[@linktothecast]

Possibly time to start on the kitchen now? :P

[@RetroBreak]

Who needs cooking when you have cartridge??

[@colinspotswood9893]

Did I miss the Wii U?

[@RetroBreak]

It’s downstairs with the other HD consoles :)

[@qwertNickqwert]

Didn't catch what you are using to split RGB signal to CRT and OSSC?

[@RetroBreak]

Forgot to add that to the description! It's this from here - www.js-technology.com/store/index.php?controller=search&orderby=position&orderway=desc&search_query=scart&submit_search=Search

[@qwertNickqwert]

@@RetroBreak interesting! Despite it is active, did you do some tests with and without this splitter? Is there any signal degradation? Luminance or noises?

[@RetroBreak]

@@qwertNickqwert No change from what I can see, I did have one before that was passive, and the picture became a lot less vibrant, but this one fixed the issue completely!

[@jasonhowe1697]

scratches head what a mess do the multi out mod to the nes then you can so component and s-video.. from it same with scart..

[@vintagebluenote8564]

Don't you have a sega mega drive?!

[@RetroBreak]

11:18 …

[@vintagebluenote8564]

@@RetroBreak I'm sorry I was sleeping maybe. Anyway very cheap for 40 pound you can get a mega drive modded with the 60hz switch. I have one and it is amazing. Anyway do you agree that the mega drive is more sharp than the snes? yes less colors, worse audio but the picture of the md is perfect.

[@mattwhittaker6680]

Fuck me. You lost me at hello😂

[@ArcadeCabNBud]

Haha

[@nubianprincessqueenofsaba2342]

Put it all away and get yourself a retrotinkx5 or framemeister... sell the stuff you already have it is not good except rad2x... ossc you wont need anymore

[@RetroBreak]

I want one, framemeister was too expensive back then… want to upgrade a lot of this soon, and get a better scart switcher

[@seethruhead7119]

what a mess lol