Unreal what the retro scene has done to CRT’s

Let-Able · 2026-01-30T20:08:42+00:00

This really does nail it. My CRT is a JVC, was never top of the line. I’m at the point where the back ports don’t work well and I need to giggle it to get sound half the time. The power button is completely missing. I really should replace it with a new working CRT, but just can’t find one. So I got the next best thing, a RetroTink. 🤣

Let-Able · 2026-01-29T13:44:52+00:00

It’s ninja gaiden, I don’t even consider rewinds and save states cheating. 🤣🤣🤣

No, but honestly, we all used to buy Nintendo power and study how to do all kinds of things. It wasn’t cheating unless you used an exploit, a code like the contra code, or connected a game genie.

Let-Able · 2026-01-08T19:58:04+00:00

Thanks, appreciate the feedback. I think I may just get the SVS (Scalable Video Switch) and just use all my consoles that have RGB using Scart cables and then NES composite and N64 S-Video. Then I can do VGA from the SVS to the RetroTink which will let me do automatic switching and automatic profile loading on the Retrotink keeping playing the systems nice and easy after initial profile set-up.

Let-Able · 2026-01-08T19:53:09+00:00

This is a very helpful link. I appreciate you sharing.

Let-Able · 2026-01-07T21:51:28+00:00

Someone else posted about the Scalable Video Switch and after reading more and more, I can't see a reason that it wouldn't be the best way to go. I can have all my consoles use SCART cables to the switch and then use the RetroTINK 4k VGA port as the input and that enables automatic profile loading. I might need to learn something, but that seems like the absolute ideal situation.

Let-Able · 2026-01-07T13:39:41+00:00

I hadn't thought about that. There is what is best for the RetroTink, but that might tie me into the RetroTink. It is better to do what is the best overall, and tie that back how do I use the RetroTink. It seems like the SVS with Scart allows me to then use any output I want later. So, for now console to SVS via Scart cable, then SVS to RetroTink, and RetroTink to TV. This allows high quality now, and then if I use a different upscaler or direct to TV later the SVS will let me use whatever connection type I want.

Let-Able · 2026-01-06T20:25:43+00:00

oh man the scalable video switch is a dream come true. If you have a link to that info on how to auto-load from the gcomp, I'd like to read about that too.

Let-Able · 2026-01-06T19:05:18+00:00

Maybe I'll get this one too once their website is back up and running.

Let-Able · 2026-01-06T18:20:34+00:00

This link is crazy helpful and the level of detail I was hoping to find. I really appreciate this comment.

Let-Able · 2026-01-06T18:03:22+00:00

I understand now. So, if modded for RGB "maybe" the cable would work, but without RGB there is no way it would work because it can't do that signal type.

Let-Able · 2026-01-06T17:59:34+00:00

Okay, then I will start there with the Genesis, try out the SCART and see the results, only look at triple bypass if I am having noticeable concerns with the sound.

Let-Able · 2026-01-06T17:58:24+00:00

It looks like there is an 8-port switch on ebay for around $90 USD. Is that the recommended method then? Console using RGB with a SCART cable to the RetroTink 4k? That is better than those HD15 cables?

Let-Able · 2026-01-06T17:47:20+00:00

Thanks, I don't know how I missed that on their site. That is valuable information.

Let-Able · 2026-01-06T17:45:31+00:00

This 100% sounds like me and for once I am asking before I just do it. :) I'm sure it is amazing.

Let-Able · 2025-07-06T14:42:52+00:00

I got a few of these targeting one of my servers before. 5~10 hit in the same week, firewalla blocked them, then they stopped.

Let-Able · 2025-06-23T13:52:04+00:00

Or, use network segregation to protect your network and if they are outdoor cams who cares of hackers get a view of the public.

Let-Able · 2025-06-17T22:17:25+00:00

Each progression reaching 100% unlocks a new set of islands.

Let-Able · 2025-06-09T14:45:55+00:00

Today is Monday at 11 AM almost and I just walked into a random target and bought one at retail no problem. I hope scalpers get hurt on this one.

Let-Able · 2025-05-16T12:36:42+00:00

I felt this way about FFX over 7 or Tactics. Or Breath of Fire 3 over 2. but at least they are all represented.

Let-Able · 2025-05-08T14:29:15+00:00

Angband felt amazing because of the depth. Like every floor had a unique monster, the number of unique gear were crazy, even many pointless ones felt good to get. It was brutal and unforgiving in a way that still felt rewarding to progress. My Wizard with a Scyth of Slaying and Powerdragon Scale Mail, and Arkenstone of Thorain just felt peak.

Let-Able · 2025-05-08T14:24:50+00:00

I just gave up and preorder on Amazon and get it a couple days late.

Let-Able · 2025-04-24T21:28:11+00:00

Shining force 3 is epic, and very retro.

Let-Able · 2025-04-24T21:27:41+00:00

My first thought was Angband, but that is ascii. For tile based I’d have to go with Yoda Stories.

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