Reddit reviews CKITZE BG-460 HDMI/SCART PAL System to NTSC HDMI Digital Audio Video Converter

>would have required a large and expensive upscaler

Oh no, they make RGB scalers the same size, on very small boards.

This one, specifically is only $20 more than the one he purchased, and comes recommended specifically from Adam Koralik of FIOP:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00988GMLG/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

> it wouldn't have fit in the console itself.

This model, as well as the model shown in the video, both use 5v power, and are both small enough to fit within the console.

This RGB scaler is 4x4x1 inch. The Composite scaler he used is 3x2.5x1 inch. There is plenty of room under the "bubble" on the model 1 for either of these scalers to fit

>Converting the RGB signal to HDMI is way more complicated

The SCART signal is already output through the A/V pinout on the back of the model 1.

You simply wire Sync from pin 1 on the genesis a/v out to pin 20 on the SCART scaler,

and then run RGB from pins 7,3, and 8 on the genesis a/v out to pins 15,11, and 7 on the SCART scaler.

Finally, you run stereo L and R from the stereo jack on the front of the system to pins 6 and 2 on the scaler, and connect all your grounds.

It would have only been 3 extra wires (assuming he used a unified ground) to have used RGB instead of composite, but VASTLY improved the video quality.

He could have spent 20 extra dollars, and done the same amount of work, to have a glorious looking genesis.

Yes and no. It's a clone of a LengKeng scaler that you can find on ebay for about 50 bucks.

I have a similar box but it's SCART to HDMI so I have composite, s-video and RGB. Honestly it's okay. It tries to deinterlace 240p video so it can't handle flicker effects properly and when stuff moves it applies like a blur filter on it. It's really not noticeable in play. The only thing is on composite it does basically the same job as my TV (but I think my TV actually has a very good scaler built in). Honestly if you're gonna grab one of these do it, but grabbing a Cvid Scart to HDMI from amazon or a Lenkeng brand one from ebay is the better investment.

If you have the Scart port you can buy adapter for like 5 bucks that allow you to hook up composite and s-video, plus you can invest in RGB cords so your older consoles look at their absolute best. It'll tide you over until you find a really nice scaler like an XRGB mini or something on ebay for a really good price.


http://www.amazon.com/CVID-BG-460-System-Digital-Converter/dp/B00988GMLG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1GEOXRSZ3YMVF&coliid=I10E8ZKAW3VYBF

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=lkv360&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xlkv362&_nkw=lkv362&_sacat=0

Are the two scalers I mentioned. The ebay one might require you to buy a euro to US plug adapter. Mine got shipped with a euro power adapter but it handles 110v-220v so I just bought the plug adapter and it works.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Belkin-Switchable-Adapter-Scart-to-S-Video-3-RCA-Composite-DVD-TV-XBOX-F8V3017cp-/251489205809?pt=UK_Computing_Sound_Vision_Video_Cables_Adapters&hash=item3a8decbe31

And that is the composite and s-video adapter I was talking about. Buy something like that from amazon or ebay. Just make sure your seller is from the UK. You'll get the same price but much faster shipping. Mine came in the next week from some other seller.

Get one of these converters and your dreamcast will look AMAZING on a HTDV. Same goes with SNES and a SCART cable.

http://www.consolegoods.co.uk/


Go to Sega Mega Drive and make sure you buy the SCART cable to the correct model either 1 or 2.


Then put it through this,


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00988GMLG/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm the opposite. Use HDMI from Scart. I had this adapter for over a year before changing to a Framemeister. That first adapter worked fine, no noticeable input lag on my HDTV and a huge upgrade form composite. But, definitely no regrets on upgrading to the framemeister.

You should check out the My Life in Gaming series on RGB, starting with RGB 101. Here

Yes, it's very much worth it. If you're on a budget I recommend the following:

SCART Cable:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UKLIY3E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Scaler Box:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00988GMLG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use these with my Sony 4K and they work great. Very sharp, good sound and no noticeable lag.

Just an FYI, the best possible picture from an N64 can be obtained by performing an RGB mod. Then you can output to HDMI with a SCART to HDMI adapter.

I know people like the XRGB but it's a bit pricey for me.

I use this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00988GMLG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Works great for me. I just had to buy a SCART cable for my SNES. Also ended up working great for my old Japanese PS2 in allowing me to play rhythm games on an LCD without introducing unbelievable lag from upscaling.

RGB is a different signal than component(YPbPr). You will need a SCART to component transcoder or a SCART to HDMI converter to get the signal to your capture card. The PVM won't convert the signal for you, it will only pass the signal.

I found that this unit results in similar quality with no perceptible lag using my SNES and an RGB SCART connection:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00988GMLG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is the one I use. There is a pretty good review of it here.

There are more expensive ways/higher quality parts and cables (ie Framemeister). But I'm 100% satisfied with my setup, no noticeable lag and high quality video. (Granted my Genesis has modded video and audio encoding chips)

Genesis, Saturn, Dreamcast, Snes, Ps1, Ps2 all are capable of RGB Scart right out of the box. N64 can do RGB Scart after a mod (basically a requirement if you want to play N64 on a 4k screen). NES also needs a mod for RGB but I still use the standard A/V output on my toaster model because I think my TVs built-in upscaler does a fine job handling 8bit.



https://console5.com/store/sega-genesis-2-3-cdx-nomad-rgb-scart-cable.html


https://www.amazon.com/CKITZE-BG-460-System-Digital-Converter/dp/B00988GMLG/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2XOJEDM0L7WP1&keywords=scart+to+hdmi+converter&qid=1554132863&s=gateway&sprefix=scart+%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-3

I'm planning on getting that "HD Video Converter" that people seem to have luck with.

I can't make myself get the expensive Framemeister.

So for scart cables I always go through https://www.retrogamingcables.co.uk a little longer to get delivered to the US but worth the time. So for scart to HDMI; a lot of people start out with one of the little black boxes: https://www.amazon.com/CKITZE-BG-460-System-Digital-Converter/dp/B00988GMLG (note link is generic an not to what you may need for your systems)

Now I have had hit and misses with these converters. And after I got a Framemister I realized they were so crappy. So spend you money wisely.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd-F0apJZ6s Search Adam Koralick he has some great videos on the topic. Also the my life in gaming guys have some great videos. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpvtp7mH0Cdq8FQUxcjDq0Q

I spent a lot on the mini black box converters and other HDMI upscales and in the end I gave them away because the Framemister just worked so much better. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHoOKLWIMKU&t=475s shows the alternatives.

It seems the popular and easy TV fix is the Sony Trinitron Wega.
For scart I think going from that to a component would worsen the signal, but I'd like heads up on that too. You could try a scart to hdmi converter, I've heard good things about this one and plan on trying it with my Saturn and Dreamcast sometime soon.
I tried hooking my Dreamcast up to my 40" via VGA. Didn't look too great, I'm assuming worse for SNES.