For sure. I have no expertise here. I think the standardization process of digitizing video landed on some very well defined formats that were trivial to adhere to when designing new devices. But our old analog devices are sending screwy dimensions and refresh rates that fall outside the standard bounds and most devices just aren't tested that much.CastingDreams wrote:What do you think makes the OSSC such a challenge for a HDMI switch - its non-standard video modes?
I use Dreamcast and N64 no problem. The only issue is that I've never gotten 480i working in 3x scale. Even connected directly to my TV. So I have no data if functionality is lost there.CastingDreams wrote:Ever run into problems using OSSC with older (480i or 480p) consoles? I currently have it hooked up to my Dreamcast using FirebrandX's settings.
A lot of those matrices you listed support Picture in Picture. That most certainly means a frame buffer and downscaler instegrated into the device. And at these price points I'm dubious that they're not cutting every corner they can. Including funneling all signals through the frame buffer.retrorgb wrote:I found a few more I'm considering pickup up. None support 4K60, but I just need OSSC support in all modes and audio breakout.
12x2 HDMI, not matrix (both outputs cloned), no audio breakout: https://ebay.to/2GbkKDt
Some 6x2 Matrix switches with audio breakout:
HDMI v1.4: https://ebay.to/2RQsOLd
4K30 HDCP v2.2: https://ebay.to/2RT0Zlm
4K30 (HDCP not listed). These look like they're made by the same company that makes the ViewHD switches:
https://ebay.to/2ruJgFr
https://ebay.to/2zV9cyo
...and these are the same generic-looking ones on Amazon:
https://amzn.to/2QtwxBB (just bought this to test)
https://amzn.to/2UCTcd5
https://amzn.to/2QnP2r7
https://amzn.to/2UD7Voi
I've wasted enough on devices that had one job and didn't quite work. So I'm reluctant to think it's a good idea to get both functions in one device. But if you find one that works flawlessly, I'd love to hear it. A lot of people like matrix setups.