RetroTINK 5X-Pro
We are proud to offer the RetroTINK-5X Pro, our first FPGA-powered device that introduces a few landmark accomplishments for bridging retro consoles to modern TVs:
- The first automatic optimal phase algorithm to produce the sharpest image with zero adjustments needed beyond selecting the base mode.
- The first custom developed FPGA-based Motion Adaptive Deinterlacing algorithm specifically for games to make 480i titles shine without adding lag or flicker.
- The first high resolution (1080p and above) video scaler that is capable of covering virtually all analog inputs: composite, S-video, component and RGB out of the box.
- Fully compliant CEA-861 standard 1080p modes to maximize compatibility across displays and capture cards.
- High quality polyphase scaling at both integer and non-integer factors for sharp pixels without shimmer.
- Seamless handling of resolution switches for drop free gaming on titles that switch between 240p and 480i.
The full specifications include:
- Input Ports: Composite (shared with green RCA jack), S-Video, Component, RGB and Composite on SCART connector
- Output Port: Digital Video to HDTV
- Source Resolutions: 240p/480i, 288p/576i, 480p, 720p*, 1080i*
- Output Resolutions: 480p, 720p, 768p, 1080p, 1200p, 1440p°
- Input Filtering: Selectable low-pass filter for noise reduction
- Composite and S-Video Standards: NTSC, PAL, PAL-60, composite video is decoded with a high-quality comb filter to minimize dot artifacts or a notch filter for a vintage look
- Decoder: High quality comb filter that minimizes composite artifacts or notch filter for a vintage look.
- Optimal Sampling Modes: SNES/TG16 256, Genesis/Saturn/PS1 320, NEOGEO 320, N64 386, Saturn 352, PS1 384 in 240p. 288p counterparts to be added later.
- Scaler: Polyphase interpolation (Bilinear Sharp and Bilinear)
- Deinterlacer: Motion Adaptive, Weave, Bob, Blend, CRT simulation
- Scanline Generation: Multiple types, adjustable intensity
- Latency: ~0.25 frames in Framelock, 0.25 to 1.25 frames in Triple Buffering
- Power: microUSB
*720p and 1080i inputs are chroma limited. All other input resolutions preserve the full original chroma bandwidth. 1080i inputs use 'Bob' deinterlacing, 480i/576i inputs can utilize all deinterlacer modes.
°Not all TVs/displays will be compatible with 1440p. The RetroTINK-5X Pro uses 1920 x 1440p CVT reduced blanking timings. 1440p mode is only available for 240p/480i/480p sources.
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Great Product!
Took a little getting use to and required an update to get the most out of it but it's an amazing bit of kit.
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An incredible upgrade I wish I'd gone for sooner
As someone who owns a variety of consoles, some of which are older and still use connections such as Component or Scart even, this device has been an absolute game changer. I have had several other variations of SCART to HDMI or Component to HDMI adapters in the past, even having the previous (fantastic) Retrotink 2x Scart, but this device truly blows everything away. It can support true RGB SCART at 480p, upscaling it incredibly! And working with the Beharbros Mamba Dreamcast cable, it is hands down THE BEST way to experience video output from the Dreamcast, to say the very least. It has TONNES of resolution options and can all be controlled by a handy remote control. Switching outputs and resolutions is a doddle and if you are like me and don't like leaving these devices plugged in all the time because of insanely bright LED lights etc, this device can even be turned off and on via the remote. If you want THE BEST picture from your old console and don't want to spend the money and go through the hassle of doing an internal HDMI mod (which in the case of the Dreamcast, only works for 80% of the games library as those that don't support RGB wont work) and if you want the best options and utility, this is the only sensible option.