Questions that do not deserve a thread

[bobrocks95]

When gaming via HDMI, will there be less lag setting the input to PC, or setting the input to Game and then turning on Game Mode (which is grayed out when set to PC)?

[ZellSF]

When gaming via HDMI, will there be less lag setting the input to PC, or setting the input to Game and then turning on Game Mode (which is grayed out when set to PC)?

What game mode does is entirely dependent on what TV you have.

[bobrocks95]

I was hoping it was a less subjective and more a general approach sort of thing. :\
Game mode does enable a lot more picture options, but PC looks a lot better from the start. I guess I'll just go with the lazy route and pretend PC mode has less lag.

[BlackStealth08]

I have an original gameboy with a cracked LCD screen. Everything else works just fine. All I want is to replace the LCD but I can not find just the LCD for an original GB online anywhere. I don't wish to buy an entire GB just for the LCD screen. Does anyone know where I can buy a new GB LCD?

As you can see my screen in in dire need of a replacment.
http://i.imgur.com/6COxwXc.jpg


Like this only for GB not GBC
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Game+Boy+C ... ment/12761

[austin532]

When gaming via HDMI, will there be less lag setting the input to PC, or setting the input to Game and then turning on Game Mode (which is grayed out when set to PC)?

My TV does the same when set to PC. I'm guessing there is less lag using PC mode. I also wonder if there is a difference if you turn on Game Mode and then PC afterwards. Does this disable Game Mode completely or does setting it to PC just grey out the option?

Also, setting it to PC seems to reduce motion blur but also degrades the picture. It doesn't look as sharp and vibrant with it on.

[bobrocks95]

My TV does the same when set to PC. I'm guessing there is less lag using PC mode. I also wonder if there is a difference if you turn on Game Mode and then PC afterwards. Does this disable Game Mode completely or does setting it to PC just grey out the option?

Also, setting it to PC seems to reduce motion blur but also degrades the picture. It doesn't look as sharp and vibrant with it on.

I just checked, and I did enable game mode before renaming the input to PC, and now the option's grayed out BUT when I switch to the HDMI input it first shows "Game Mode," then after the handshake is done and the image shows up, it just lists the resolution like my DVI input does (just Game Mode without the input set to PC shows the resolution as well as "Game Mode").

Wish I had the Leo Bodnar tester...

[ZellSF]

Why does it matter which lags more if you can't notice it anyway?

[ryu]

Does anyone know if emulated PS2 games on PS3 (downloaded via PSN) run at native 480p?

[ZellSF]

Does anyone know if emulated PS2 games on PS3 (downloaded via PSN) run at native 480p?

IIRC: No they don't. Not unless they actually supported 480p natively on the PS2.

[ryu]

Does anyone know if emulated PS2 games on PS3 (downloaded via PSN) run at native 480p?

IIRC: No they don't. Not unless they actually supported 480p natively on the PS2.

Just as I expected then. Thanks!

[Xan]

Did anyone with a Wii2HDMI notice sound issues? Especially the HDMI output seems to cause clipping.

Edit: ...and the analog output on mine only outputs to the left channel :/

[Smashbro29]

I'm looking for power adapters for my Gensis model 1 and CD (which use the same one) but the official power cables are very expensive. Are there any good replacement power cables?

[BazookaBen]

Did anyone with a Wii2HDMI notice sound issues? Especially the HDMI output seems to cause clipping.

Edit: ...and the analog output on mine only outputs to the left channel :/

Never used a Wii2HDMI, but I got clipping from my Wii when I had it running through my TV's speaker outs. I fixed it by running the audio straight to my stereo. If you're just using your TV speakers, you may be out of luck. Maybe figure out a way to attenuate the audio signal before it gets to your converter?

[Fudoh]

I'm looking for power adapters for my Gensis model 1 and CD (which use the same one) but the official power cables are very expensive. Are there any good replacement power cables?

there's nothing more generic than a 9-10V power supply. If you get a stronger one, you can even use a single one instead of two. You just need 2.5 to 3 amps and a little splitting adapter for the connector.

[Smashbro29]

I'm looking for power adapters for my Gensis model 1 and CD (which use the same one) but the official power cables are very expensive. Are there any good replacement power cables?

there's nothing more generic than a 9-10V power supply. If you get a stronger one, you can even use a single one instead of two. You just need 2.5 to 3 amps and a little splitting adapter for the connector.

Thanks, saves me a ton of cash.

[LEGENOARYNINLIA]

Can someone recommend me a cheap solution for hooking up a HDMI source to a CRT TV?

I was looking at HDMI2AV, but maybe there's something better out there? While I do prefer RGB (Scart) and S-video, even Composite will do if the signal quality isn't atrocious, as this TV is only 9" and has a pretty damn nice comb filter built in.

Needs to support 4:3 resolutions and preferably be cheap. I'm on a budget because this will be for a setup I will use once a month at max. Oh, and a separate PSU isn't desirable.

As an alternative solution VGA to RGB Scart/S-Video/Composite will also do, maybe. If I can bring my dear laptop back from the dead.

[Fudoh]

VGA to component, RGB, s-video and composite can be found easy and cheap with an Extron VSC unit. Hi-class broadcast units for the penny on ebay.

HDMI (HD) to analogue (SD) sounds rather uncommon. No experience with that.

[Smashbro29]

I'm looking for power adapters for my Gensis model 1 and CD (which use the same one) but the official power cables are very expensive. Are there any good replacement power cables?

In case someone reads this in the future or was wondering: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-AC-Adapter- ... 43cf79f7b1

Works for 3 things, cheap, 200 sold so it must work well.

[bobrocks95]

Can anybody more knowledgeable than me comment on the scaling for Shantae: Risky's Revenge on PC? The smaller/windowboxed image is the game set to "Original" display mode, while the full-screen mode is set to "Full". I would normally assume "Original" uses whole integer scaling while "Full" does not, but some details such as the "X" in the gem counter being vertically uneven on the "Original" mode make it seem like it's actually a downscaling of "Full".

http://i.imgur.com/GNzBiMd.png ("Original")
http://i.imgur.com/01pl1bT.png ("Full")

Both look beautiful but I'm interested to know which is more "correct". I also don't have the DSi/3DS version to compare, it would be interesting to know how the two versions line up as well.

[BazookaBen]

Can anybody more knowledgeable than me comment on the scaling for Shantae: Risky's Revenge on PC? The smaller/windowboxed image is the game set to "Original" display mode, while the full-screen mode is set to "Full". I would normally assume "Original" uses whole integer scaling while "Full" does not, but some details such as the "X" in the gem counter being vertically uneven on the "Original" mode make it seem like it's actually a downscaling of "Full".

http://i.imgur.com/GNzBiMd.png ("Original")
http://i.imgur.com/01pl1bT.png ("Full")

Both look beautiful but I'm interested to know which is more "correct". I also don't have the DSi/3DS version to compare, it would be interesting to know how the two versions line up as well.

Maybe it's just an issue on the GUI. Did you notice scaling artifacts anywhere else? Either way, you could probably email Wayforward and ask about it, they're a pretty down to earth company.

[bobrocks95]

Hmm, might email them a bit after the Pirate's Curse launch, I'm assuming they'll be pretty busy for such an esoteric question. Didn't notice artifacts anywhere else, but they would be hard to notice anyway.

Another curiosity is that changing resolutions doesn't keep the "Original" mode the same resolution, it's kind of like a constant percentage of the screen space.

[Ed Oscuro]

Better ask before they forget about the game.

[Xan]

Never used a Wii2HDMI, but I got clipping from my Wii when I had it running through my TV's speaker outs. I fixed it by running the audio straight to my stereo. If you're just using your TV speakers, you may be out of luck. Maybe figure out a way to attenuate the audio signal before it gets to your converter?

I use the analog audio out on my monitor to connect my speakers. It's actually fine for the most part, the only instance I notice something being wrong is that sound that plays when you first pick up some treasure in Zelda: Skyward Sword. Curiously, that sound plays fine through the unamplified analog out on the Wii2HDMI, so I think it's indeed clipping.

[Smashbro29]

http://www.retrorgb.com/genesisaudiomod.html

Does this really make that much of a difference?

[Xyga]

http://www.retrorgb.com/genesisaudiomod.html

Does this really make that much of a difference?

Shouldn't make an audible difference if the front output of your unit is in good shape.
I think a corroded volume slider can get in the way (it's made of ferrite or something) also a dirty or shaky jack input, but all this is a matter of maintenance and cleaning.
IMHO this mod is more about convenience than sound quality.

[Smashbro29]

http://www.retrorgb.com/genesisaudiomod.html

Does this really make that much of a difference?

Shouldn't make an audible difference if the front output of your unit is in good shape.
I think a corroded volume slider can get in the way (it's made of ferrite or something) also a dirty or shaky jack input, but all this is a matter of maintenance and cleaning.
IMHO this mod is more about convenience than sound quality.

Thanks.

I was worried I'd have to do yet another thing for Genesis. My port seems alright, waiting on some video cables.

[Xyga]

What's important anyway is the board revision, maybe you have read this already; http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread ... m-bad-ones
This thread describes the strengths and weaknesses of each board, it's a good start to see what mod is worth doing or not.

[Smashbro29]

What's important anyway is the board revision, maybe you have read this already; http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread ... m-bad-ones
This thread describes the strengths and weaknesses of each board, it's a good start to see what mod is worth doing or not.

I followed this and bought it.

http://www.retrorgb.com/genesisversions.html


Seems like a safe bet honestly. I'll upload a clip of its audio when I get a shot.

[cicada88]

I am learning how to solder to get into installing mod chips and making audio and video mods to my consoles when needed.

Can anyone recommend a good type of solder to buy in the US for this type of use?

Also, I need some "wires" to perform an audio mod to a model 1 Mega Drive. I don't really know what to call this stuff. Do I just buy some kind of spool of it? Recommendations of a quality product?

[eightbitminiboss]

I am learning how to solder to get into installing mod chips and making audio and video mods to my consoles when needed.

Can anyone recommend a good type of solder to buy in the US for this type of use?

Also, I need some "wires" to perform an audio mod to a model 1 Mega Drive. I don't really know what to call this stuff. Do I just buy some kind of spool of it? Recommendations of a quality product?

You're generally looking for 60/40 tin/lead or 63/37 tin/lead for electronics. You can buy it at most Radio Shacks (if they're still around), Fry's Electronics (if you live near one) or even online.

I'm unfamiliar with the MD audio mod, but 28AWG solid core (other people may recommended stranded) wire maybe a starting point. I've seen them called jumper wires or hookup wires though.