$25 N64 to HDMI Converter | Gaming Hardware Review
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This is the converter via Amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
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To purchasers of the device: I've noticed sometimes when I load the N64 unit with the adapter, the game is muted despite TV volume working. When that happens, switch the aspect ratio on the device to the opposite (i.e. 4:3 to 16:9 / vice versa); the audio should come back just fine. Happy gaming y'all!
thank u fo the info i just bought one so i cant wait to test it out once i get my n64 shipped in !
@@shademan6070 awesome! Let me know how it works out :)
Where's the ratio at
I still have two small crt tvs for retrogaming but good to know that a affordable option like this exists.
100%!
CRTs aren't exactly a dime a dozen or accessible in store; they may soon be a relic of the past and rare commodities, hard as it is to fathom.
Bro I just bought this on Amazon. Thank you so much for the video. Short sweet straight to the point.
That upscaler had an amazing affect on the audio of Orcarina. The standard version had the weird squill/humming noise. The upscaled audio was much crisper 😜
Not something I’d buy. I don’t play N64 enough to care to invest. I also have dated crt or non-hdmi monitors. So, I wouldn’t buy it unless I just happened to find it for $10.
LOL "Orca"rina is fitting; Nintendo really needs to get that humming thing checked out :P
I hear you, if CRTs are available, then by all means they get the job done. N64 is a personal fave of mine so the converter is a natural pick for me.
Great review! Been looking for a reliable and cheap way to play N64 on my flat screen
Excellent! If you get it let me know how it ends up working for you.
What I see is the fire being easier to distinguish, as if the contrast, grayscale and saturation were programed some what better. I study those 3 and I can tell, those three appear to be working through a cpu.
Probably the best I'll get. Thanks for the video
Awesome! Hope you like it. Let me know how it works out for you.
not the best, but its good
Great video! I'd like to see how it works on the Super Nintendo as well. My old systems are in my son's room, and he hooks them up directly through the A/V cords, and the N64 and the SNES both look muddy as hell. They look a lot better on the 20 year old tube TV in my daughter's room! I've been looking for an alternative, so I'll check this out. How was the lag with this thing?
Thanks dschult3! This is definitely a budget-friendly method for reducing the mud. Even though CRT is as authentic as it gets, HDMI quite frankly tends to be the more practical method.
So far, no major latency issues during capture but my tests were minimal. I'll get back to you in the comments during the week if something comes up.
Awesome review! Thank you
My pleasure! Glad you liked it
They both look the same to me (just HDMI version brighter than RCA one). Anyway, it's a good option if you don't want to spend so much money on an adapter to play n64 on modern TVs.
the hdmi one actually does look slightly sharper as of imaging so that is a slight upscale but tbh I actually think this product is worth it.
Picked this up, I don't seem to notice any difference...if anything the image quality might actually be worse?
I messed around with the video settings on my TV too and no dice.
It could be as you mentioned, that these games were made a certain way and can only increase resolution so much.
What's weird though is that I bought a PS2 to hdmi converter as well and the difference now is like night and day. The games look very crisp.
Still a great video though, appreciate you making this!
That’s exactly what makes me hesitant to drop 150 on Aeon’s product - at the end of the day, we’re upscaling 64-bit games.
The PS1/2 converter served me well too but I also got mine from Hyperkin whereas the N64 converter featured here is generic.
Thanks for the kind words and sharing your experience!
Great video thank you!
My pleasure!
Best review I've found so far. Quick question, when you tested with composite, was it the actual N64 composites or was it a "composite to HDMI" adapter?
Thanks Guru! Any footage labeled "composite" came from my original Red / Yellow / White cable hookup for the N64, not an HDMi adapter.
@@Majora_T thanks I wish I had found your video before buying the one I did which was a composite to hdmi. If it doesnt work I'll return it and get this one
Went with this since the Eon Super64 is sold out everywhere. Still waiting on my N64 to arrive to test it out.
Nice!
Don’t go in expecting it to do what the Eon does but at the same time, N64 upscaled isn’t going to be any sort of graphical masterpiece either.
Just got this all in 1 cart I'm gonna need a upscaler for it. Thnx for the info
Nice! All in 1 cart sounds like a dope buy for the system
@@Majora_T would you recommend this or the super64 adapter?
It depends. If you have the budget for it, probably super 64 - I’ve yet to try it for myself though.
Does the job at least!
I have an UltraHDMI which is super sharp and great. However, using it on a 60-inch flat-screen, it gets very pixelated and hard to see at some games.
For sure! Can’t expect too much when it comes to upscaling N64. And neat! I’ll have to look into the Ultra HDMI.
You got a thumbs up just for the singing along to the OoT music
Glad my singing doesn't go unnoticed :P
What output is the HDMI at? 480 p? Also, is it using the S-video or regular AV signal for HDMI conversion?
Great video by the way! How is this device holding up 3 years later?
Thanks! I used it a week ago and it was mostly seamless. I think it may have had to warm up or something but after a minute or so, it worked as needed.
In my recent Pokémon Snap stream / review, the footage was taken from my N64 with the same adapter hooked up.
Nice!! I’m looking to upscale my wii console in a very big way as in modding. Besides that though I’m at the moment good with my retro consoles although for the price, this product definitely gets the job done. Majora T now in HD!👍😊
Spectrobes on Wii in hd?
Turbo Zone nope, Just Dance 2020👍👍
@@GamesWithTea automatic dislike
Turbo Zone wait till I do a video review🤣
“Majora T now on HD!” belongs on a cereal box!
Keep us posted how the Wii-works goes :)
Hey so i bought the same hdmi converter as you did, but for me the display doesnt show up on my Samsung smart tv and i checked it with GameCube and it works good but for the Nintendo 64 the game doesnt show up it just says "no signal" what should i do?
If memory serves me right, that jmeans your adapter is working but the game carts aren’t.
Can you test any game cartridges you know for sure are working?
Can you test the console / games through RBY composite cables to see if they work that way?
Perusing the Nintendo 64 discord they're saying converters like this are trash but the better ones are 80 to $100 or more. Do you think this competes with those??
For the record I don’t own the more expensive models (yet) but as far as a budget converter goes, this gets the job done decently. Some games like Kirby 64 do look worse though so it’s 50 50.
I Have my Nintendo 64, but I put the yellow, white and red cables, but it doesn't show the image, do I have to buy a converter to my Sony Hdmi Tv?
Possibly. Does the TV have AV support? It could be the game cartridge you are using or the hardware if it needs a cleaning.
Hot take, and I can't believe I'm saying this, the non-HD footage looks better than the HD footage because it's not got the ugly interlacing artefacts.
Will it make text look clearer and characters in the games?
For me, pixels on text and characters were crisper, albeit not up to the same standards we might expect nowadays.
@Majora T I just recently purchased this exact model. But while I'm playing, the game or console automatically restarts at random points. How do I fix it?
So I’ve never had that issue happen or if I have the game may have just frozen.
I do have some follow up questions:
Is it happening with multiple games?
Is it happening frequently?
Does it happen with any other tv hookup (like the RBY cables)?
On speculation, it sounds like it may be a console issue like the reset button may be miscalibrated or something but I’m not sure.
Chances are you do not need to power the converter, your TV will supply power to it via the USB. I've used converters before that are like that and that's usually the case.
Only difference I notice is the outer glow of the ocarina of time logo went from orange to white
The brightness is pretty noticeable in Kirby 64 though which would be slightly bothersome to me.
Regardless I use Mupen anyways so I don't really care much about upscaling.
Ooh! Good call, Terry. If the opposite proves true, I will come back later and leave a reply to the comment -- otherwise, let's just assume the TV will also charge the unit.
Yeah, the graphical fidelity isn't great but I think what's best is that a lot of the murk goes away through the conversion. Kirby is in fact too bright post-conversion.
What’s the latency on this? Viable for speedruns?
hey just bought mine and care wait to test it out once i get my n64 shipped in ! hope it works !
Hope so too, good luck!
@@Majora_T well so far it works but im trying to figure if my n64 i got is buggy a bit or is it the old 4m ram pak in it so i bought a new one coming in soon or its the game thats a fake copy of zelda oot master quest thats glitchy cause i know for a fact zelda oot master quest wasnt on n64 it was for gamecube ! or it could be the wire for the converter its self cause it did bug a bit lol
It just looked brighter to me and no difference in text or texture
I just bought this thing randomly after saying for a few years I’d do the RGB mod. I didn’t do the RGB mod and I haven’t tried this out either lmao so I came to CZcams to see what to expect. I’m actually pretty ok as long as I can play my games.
I’m commenting to give say good video.
Awesome appreciate it! Hope you get what you need out of the converter.
Mine has distorted looking lines running across the screen horizontal
Could be incompatible with your TV? Could be the HDMi cable? Maybe the game you tested didn't work so well? (for me, Kirby 64 was the only one that gave me issues)
I'd suggest playing around with the unit and seeing if you can get it to work and if not messaging the seller.
I’m just gonna let everyone know that this is just slightly better s-video, compared next to composite, this is not HDMI nor is it RGB. The n64 does not support RGB unless it’s a pal region console and that can only be captured with a RGB compatible scart cable and unless you RGB mod your n64 you will not get the best possible quality I recommend the retrotink mini if you are plan on using S-video or composite. If you want the best possible quality you will either need scart or custom component cables with a upscaler. Retrotink mini is the best cheap solution and you can use it with more then 3 consoles.
Also component is not RGB
I’m still gonna sub though
Thanks man -- yeah I goofed that up, meant to say composite. I appreciate you clarifying that. The Hyperkin model adapter looks halfway decent as well; it works so well on the PS1 / PS2.
@@Majora_T No worries I was just trying to express my own personal experiences and finding with the cables which are nice for a inexpensive hdmi solution. I personally am trying to get my n64 rgb modded and use hd retrovision cables expensive I know but I’ve been slowly building and changing my setup everyday. So it’s really the only console I have left to get a zero lag hdmi solution
@@morrisdennison8039 Are you really experiencing lag by upscaling though? Because if I am, I'm not noticing it.
fica uns riscos passando pelo personagem, eu tenho um conversor de composto para HDMI que faz isso também, é meio ruim assim.
Simply put the N64 was made for CRT TVs. It will always look horrible in HD. You could have the best upscaler/converter on the market and it still wouldn't look great.
Mine came in the mail, but the picture quality was terrible. Such a disappointment. But it's an old system so I can't expect perfection. That's why I kept my CRT
Got this today and when converting, the game is so bright/white all over the screen. Can barely see text. I have tried to mess around with the tv brightness but its still the same.
Just curious, which game are you playing it with?
@@Majora_T mario kart
@@musslan3712 dang I don’t own it, sorry that happened to ya
Thank you alredy order one from ebay so i wish i could improve the image.
My thing didn’t work. I got a box and put it on the wall, I used an hdmi chord, I plugged it into the n64 and “no signal” my game was in the console already so It wasn’t that problem. Did you have any problems when trying to connect it/what did you do and did I do something wrong
If the no signal sign comes on, that means the device and channel setting are functional leading me to believe your cartridge or console needs to be cleaned. Can you test the same game through composite cables or test a different game?
@@Majora_T I know the console works because a day ago I was playing ocorina of time on a my parents tv. And when it was saying no signal today, I switched games, turned it on and off, reset…nothing. So since I know my parents tv can play the n64 with av cables, I’m gonna test tmr or, when I have the free time, to see the if hdmi converter also works on their tv. And if that’s the case it may be my tv at fault which is fine because I’m trying to give it away to my sisters. I might try to see if I can find a tv that work. What tv did you use? I used a vizio
@@touristygull2059 sorry it took me a while to get back to this - I’m using this on a Samsung at the moment and I’ve also used the Best Buy brand Insignia I think? I have got this working on my LG smart TV before as well but it’s been a minute since I tested it. Any luck?
@@Majora_T well I said screw it and just dug up an old tv that we had that uses av cables. I gave the hdmi add on to a friend with a tv that actually used the add on right
Thanks
Your name gave me a good laugh lmaoo.
The 2 issues i have with modern tvs on retro consoles and especially n64 is not blur or dull and dark images,its the glaring pixelation,the hd tv doesnt have the softening features of a crt,its like when you pull a girl ehile drunk then you wale up the nxt day and open your eyes
The other issue is the input delay lag,latency ... game mode on a modern tv only goes so far,super expensive hdtvs with high refresh rates dont solve the problem entirely either,i have no idea if possobly using a different input like say the pc input may help idk
Can you power this from the tv?
Just tested it for ya - the converter does in fact power from the USB ports on the TV.
Does it work with PAL consoles as well?
From what I understand, PAL N64 has the same AV slot in the back so it should work but I can't say for certain since my N64 is NTSC-U. You might need a different USB dock to power the device if your sockets are different.
Worst case scenario, you could always request a refund if the unit doesn't work.
UK version?
Do you know if the AV plug in the back of the European N64 is the same as for the US version (rectangular shape w/ a line on top)? If so, this should work fine w/ any HD compatible TV.
Looks best on CRT. Just had to say it, if you wanna play N64 do it on a CRT
With composite cables?
Composite is the primary method for CRT with the N64. I'd argue though that on the smaller HDTVs, upscaling can be inoffensive.
Why doesn't mine work on the smart tv
I've got mine hooked up to smart tv right now. Took a little finangling but here are some general suggestions:
1. Is your adapter plugged into a USB power source? I had to switch to a different USB source.
2. I think the device needed to warm up for a moment or so too.
3. Try switching back and forth between 16:9 and 4:3 on the adapter.
You'll know it's functioning once you see a completely blue screen with a little text on it. Anything after that is due to aged pins on the cartridges or console itself.
You've converted me!
Welcome to Nintendo!
I got a tv with an analog input so I dont need to deal with bad converters messing up the colour range. Turns out when sony switched from their own os to googletv they gave up alot of good settings and google feaulted to limited colour range on analog and locked it like a bunch of dumbasses when everything in noth american uses rec 709...
What if u use this hdmi converter with a mclassic?
I’m confused - do you mean using two converters at the same time? Is there a point to that?
Yeah one just allows u to use a hdmi cable. The mclassic will upscale it and get rid of jaggies
Mine shuts down n64 after i play like 30 mns to hour?
Never happened to me. Perhaps the power source is not producing enough voltage? Try a different USB source or cable.
@@Majora_T Will i looked at another site it says because i have it on to long. thx for help
@@cyrex6519 Mine does get hot but it doesn't randomly shut off. I'd advise unplugging it when you're not using it.
The product only converts, does not change graphics at all, it isn't an upscaler
I understand this. There is still value in the conversion.
Yeah, I get audio. But no video.
gud vid thx
You’re welcome and thank you too!
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Stuck on no signal
That means the device is functioning. Have you hooked your N64 up recently?
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dude wtf this didnt work for me
You just bought it?
Majora T yeah i tried recording n64 gameplay in hd by connectinng the hdmi converter to the xbox one and screen recording but all it does is stretch out the screen it doesnt convert it to hdmi
Malta Master interesting, on my end, I get a much brighter picture, sometimes too bright per the Kirby 64, but the textures are less fuzzy.
Same problem when you are just playing the console without recording footage?
Majora T yeah man but its straight i play on my crt tv anyways
Malta Master aw man sucks though cause you bought it with the intent of game capture.
Does the device serve your needs in any way? If not, any chance at a return?
This has the worst reviews on Amazon. I bought an Auvi RCA to HDMI which I was recommended to do as I hadn’t received a multi out connector with my N64 and RCA to HDMI has nothing to put in to the multi out Av connector slot on my console. £17 bucks down the drain!
Are we looking at the same unit? The one I link to has an average of 4 1/2 stars.
I bought this same product. Just recoeved it today and it says no signal with a blue screen. I have no signal whatsoever. Please help
@@Zarahma I get that blue screen before the console turns on but is plugged in so that is a sign it's hooked up and working.
It could be the cartridge you have in or that your N64 needs a cleaning; have you tested the unit with standard AV cables as well?
@@Majora_T will try and see. Maybe its the cartridges or like you say the nintendo may need to be cleaned up
@@Zarahma If that's something you need to end up doing, I have a video on Restoring a Nintendo 64 Console. There's a product called 1UP Card but you may be able to do it on your own as well with the right materials.
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Looks god awful! I compared this on my Super Nintendo and the RF adapter looks better. This HDMI adapter washes out any contrast and makes everything super bright
I had that problem with Kirby 64 but not any of my other n64 cartridges. I personally wouldn’t use these to upscale Super Nintendo as there are other affordable options out there.
@@Majora_Tit’s so bad that you can’t tell where you’re driving on Mario Kart 64.
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junk. do not buy this people. it will have lag
I played through the entirety of Ocarina of Time using the converter with no noticeable interference or delayed inputs. If there is any lag, it's minimal.