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Still looking for a reasonably priced tool to make N64 playable on modern HDTVs. I was going to buy a new console called Polymega, it even emulates Sega Saturn! but not the 64...

RCBH928 wrote:Still looking for a reasonably priced tool to make N64 playable on modern HDTVs. I was going to buy a new console called Polymega, it even emulates Sega Saturn! but not the 64...

Hyperkin announced an N64 clone...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fWQ6JCNrH4

Xeogred wrote:

Where the heck is the Retro Modern Games thread? Thought we had one.

Blazing Chrome is out TOMORROW.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZP1UnV7Ib8

Looks insanely amazing. I've watched this trailer like 20 times tonight.

This is the story of Sheena's daughter. The aliens and machines must still be stopped.

I picked this game up today and installed it, probably won't get around to playing it until tomorrow but am definitely stoked for it.

Ziggy587 wrote:

RCBH928 wrote:Still looking for a reasonably priced tool to make N64 playable on modern HDTVs. I was going to buy a new console called Polymega, it even emulates Sega Saturn! but not the 64...

Hyperkin announced an N64 clone...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fWQ6JCNrH4

It still has the problem of the emulators that might not run games correctly, but for the right price, the HDMI output is worth it.
I am not too big on 1:1 emulation, I do give the blind eye for little difference to benefit from the convenience but if gameplay starts to jitter and moves in slow motion with screen tearing then it kills the joy of the game.

I will buy one I guess.

For performance, the best option would be to use a real N64. But to make it look better on an HDTV you will either need a Framemeister or OSSC, or get the UltraHDMI mod installed, either of which would run you a few hundred dollars. There are cheaper options, but these are really the only ones worth considering. And for the Framemeister or OSSC, you would really want the console to be RGB modified.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCorybNncmA

Ziggy587 wrote:For performance, the best option would be to use a real N64. But to make it look better on an HDTV you will either need a Framemeister or OSSC, or get the UltraHDMI mod installed, either of which would run you a few hundred dollars. There are cheaper options, but these are really the only ones worth considering. And for the Framemeister or OSSC, you would really want the console to be RGB modified.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCorybNncmA

This is my problem, I don't want to the the price of a PS4 for a device that will make my N64 work on an HDTV. Its just too much. If the Hyperkin emulator is within the $100-150 range I am going with it so long as the emulator is reasonable. Hopefully a list with games that do not work properly is will be released to see if they are on my to play list.

So if you pay someone to install an RGB or UltraHDMI mod for you, all of that cost will be JUST for your N64. But if you bought an OSSC or Framemeister, you can use ANY retro console with them. So the cost will be spread out across all of your consoles and not just for one. And while you would really want RGB output for your N64 if you're using an XRGB or OSSC, S-Video is definitely passable.

Ziggy587 wrote:So if you pay someone to install an RGB or UltraHDMI mod for you, all of that cost will be JUST for your N64. But if you bought an OSSC or Framemeister, you can use ANY retro console with them. So the cost will be spread out across all of your consoles and not just for one. And while you would really want RGB output for your N64 if you're using an XRGB or OSSC, S-Video is definitely passable.

Yeah, a Retrotink and S-video would be a good mid range solution. Again, the Retrotink could be used for multiple consoles like you said.

bmoc wrote:

Ziggy587 wrote:So if you pay someone to install an RGB or UltraHDMI mod for you, all of that cost will be JUST for your N64. But if you bought an OSSC or Framemeister, you can use ANY retro console with them. So the cost will be spread out across all of your consoles and not just for one. And while you would really want RGB output for your N64 if you're using an XRGB or OSSC, S-Video is definitely passable.

Yeah, a Retrotink and S-video would be a good mid range solution. Again, the Retrotink could be used for multiple consoles like you said.

Good point, I was forgetting that one.

https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink2x.html

There was some new HDMI converter I saw for the N64 recently, but I lost it now... and no it wasn't these ~$20 upscalers. It seemed like a more legit pricey but good option. I just ordered this s-video cable for my CRT for now though. Surprised I didn't have own already, unless I lost one haha. I haven't had the N64 out in like 15 years probably...

On that note I've been thinking about getting an N64 Everdrive. I finally messed with some N64 emulation myself this past week or two and yeah, wasn't very happy with the results at all and after some research, it just sounds like that's how N64 emulation still is thesedays. Not accurate or good enough.

I'm also excited to check out these new Retro-Bit Hori styled controllers. There's original and USB models:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q78YN2T/ref=emc_b_5_i