Introduction to the RetroTINK 4K - Upscaling HDMI Input and More! :: RGB326 / MY LIFE IN GAMING

The RetroTINK 4K ushers in yet another scaling revolution for those who crave the jump to 4K. In this episode, Coury gives an overview of the RetroTINK 4K and takes a look at how its analog video features are shaping up, before Try goes deep on exploring the new connection that has him most excited - the HDMI input.

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► Episode Chapters
00:00 - Intro
02:05 - Features Overview and Analog Input
10:33 - 720p and 1080p HDMI Input
16:56 - 480p HDMI Input
19:04 - Interpolation and Color Correction
23:28 - Introduction to Pre-Scaling
27:15 - Pre-Scaling In-Depth
31:44 - Pre-Scaling VS. Direct Video
34:00 - Pre-Scaling + Aspect Ratio Correction
36:09 - Decimation and Fixing Uneven Pixels
42:48 - HD Game Pre-Scalingpalooza!
51:15 - Connectivity Concerns and Final Thoughts

[BlurBusters]

I am pleased to inform that Retrotink 4K is awarded the Blur Busters Approved Logo, after having worked with Mike. We even tested Retrotink 4K at 1080p 240Hz and 720p 360Hz for 4:1 and 6:1 custom BFI patterns! I recommend the brand new 240Hz OLEDs, if you would like to reduce even more motion blur with 240Hz BFI instead of 120Hz BFI.

Secret tip: You can use custom non-square resolutions in Linux-style ModeLines on SD card, such as 2560x720 at 240Hz, and let your 240Hz OLED do its stretch-zoom mode to fill the screen. (Some models have that). Works fine for aperturegrille CRT filters, since you got full horizontal resolution.

[nunyabiddeness]

A lotta negativity in these comments, likely over the price, but the main thing people need to remember is that this product is intended for people who like upscaling original hardware, people who find the tinker process to be fun, and people who want minimal input lag and a large variety of options for 4k output

[artofwar]

Mike Chi downplays how awesome he is in some interviews I've seen, like this is just some hobby to him. That might be the case but the outcome is staggeringly impressive. I was so happy with the scaling in my old Retro Tink 2x Pro. The RetroTink 4K is like winning the lottery and finding out you don't have to pay any taxes on it.

[duckcurious]

Me watching MLIG -

1) The guys talk about awesome new feature
2) Video shows two or more seemingly identical side by side screen caps
3) /me strokes beard and nods appreciatively

[SteveWellsNZ]

The real takeaway from this, is that I really need to rewatch The Crow again!

[TheNets]

56min and "I would not consider it as a review" haha

That's awesome the dedication you all put into the video reviews, despite you not calling it a review.

[sebbb]

I really hope the guys that make these products make a decent living. I'm quite happy with my cheaper Retrotink 2X, but there's no denying that these are passionate engineers!

[NotOrdinaryInGames]

You are real troopers for mentioning Panasonic. And I will mention that I have my Panasonic TV because I got a contact in the UK who bought it for me, and shipped to the States. With a little bit of extra payment, so can you! Panasonic does not overprice their products (usually), so it should be affordable to get a TV from UK or France that way. Just keep in mind you will need a transformer and fork adapter.

[GameplayandTalk]

The use with 360, PS3 and Wii U seems like a really great selling point for this device. Thanks for taking the time to show it off!

[bdre]

I would basically watch an unlimited amount of content, about playing HD games through the HDMI input on this thing. I just can't get enough of this type of content!

[gamertoon]

This video makes me really want to get the Retrotink 4K. The idea of taking my favorite modern pixel art games like Sonic Mania or Kaze & The Wild Masks, and integer scaling them to 4K has me very intrigued.

[reanimationxp]

Try and Coury, I honestly believe that without folks like you covering the Framemeister back in the day, and this channel existing, we might not have this amazing product coming out. I wanted a "Framemeister 4K" way back THEN and talked with some electronics friends, some of which worked at Extron even, for YEARS about making it because of you. I didn't have the technical chops to see it through myself, and they didn't have the understanding, drive or motivation I did. Luckily, Mike was inspired to do so, and I believe you guys played a huge part in that, so thank you to all of you. I am allergic to blur and this product will "cure" my inability to play retro games on my largest screens, and I can't wait. Thanks for all that you do.

[Shundi]

A DF Retro and the MLiG Tink4k video on the same day? I must be in heaven.

[biscotti_]

LOL throwback at the end there: "The Retrotink-5x was the Retrotink-6x all along?!"

[sofawota]

This is such a comprehensive video on the product! Thank you both for your hard work to show the community as much as you could. Looking forward to this!

[seethruhead]

I could watch another 10 hours of this

[VideoGameShowcase]

Now we only need a way to simulate the geometry issues of my JVC CRT 🤡 awesome video! 😅

[CosmicEffect]

Outstanding work, Try, Coury. I'm still rocking the now good old Framemeister since the "master class" series of you guys. But now that I have a 4k TV and this video... :)

The decimation feature is incredible stuff. Thanks for showing in detail, MLiG.

[ExecutiveAutomotiveSociety]

I'm sorry I didn't watch your video, but I just want to say, the Retrotink 4K is everything we've ever wanted in gaming even if we didn't know we needed it. I LOVE it! The user interface can be difficult, but we're at the cutting edge of what you correctly called a revolution, so thumbs up anyway and looking forward to more content.

[spaztekwarrior]

I can’t imagine playing my beloved GameCube in 4k :)
Awesome :)