Reddit reviews enKo Products Mini Composite RCA CVBS AV to HDMI Converter (Input: AV; Output: HDMI) for VCR DVD 720P 1080P

I have this cheap one off amazon and it works pretty great. There's tons of reviews of people that use it with retro systems.

Just be warned, this sub and /r/retrogaming are filled with people drinking the framemeister kool aid who will tell you if you don't drop a grand on an upscaler and cables or play on a Sony PVM everything else looks like shit and is unplayable.

I have a sony wega trinitron that I prefer to play games on S-video, but the upscaler I linked definitely does the job if a CRT isn't available.

Still the wrong type; see how the output is on the AV side and the input is on the HDMI side? You'd need the opposite direction; I have one of these: https://smile.amazon.com/Mini-Composite-CVBS-Converter-Input/dp/B00I482KZI/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1491758522&sr=8-19&keywords=composite+to+hdmi

and it's awesome; notice the input is on the AV side and output is on the HDMI side.

Then ignore GCVideo unless you feel like spending the cash for a new 'Cube.

Any old RCA>HDMI box is going to get you to about the same place and I'm going to assume that your TV doesn't support S-Video.

Anything like this should get you started if you just want to play:
https://www.amazon.com/enKo-Products-Composite-Converter-Input/dp/B00I482KZI

And if you want a better experience, consider something like these in tandem:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B078JCNDC8/ref=sspa_mw_detail_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Gam3Gear-Nintendo-Gamecube-Video-Cable-Super/dp/B00LE3EAIK

I use this for my n64, it's a bit pricey but I tried a generic inexpensive one and the image quality was garbage, this thing puts out a beautiful image!

Mini Composite RCA CVBS AV To HDMI Converter (Input: AV; Output: HDMI) For VCR DVD 720P 1080P With High-Speed HDMI Cable (6.5 Feet / 2 Meter) enKo Products - Not for Windows 10 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I482KZI/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_II89wb5VT2H5D

http://www.amazon.com/Mini-Composite-CVBS-Converter-Input/dp/B00I482KZI

http://www.amazon.com/Tmvel-RCACVS-Composite-Converter-Blue-Ray/dp/B009A6PJKQ

This is the one I bought works pretty good. No lag as far as I can tell.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I482KZI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

I just got the Elgato HD60 Pro internal capture card myself, and had to get an RCA to HDMI adapter as well. I got the following adapter, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I482KZI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1, and it auto upscales the signal to 720p or 1080p and is working with no issues.

Thanks for the comparisons !
So would I be better off returning the Composite to HDMI adapter ?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I482KZI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

sorry I hope this isn't too confusing -- my main question is would it be better to do VGA to HDMI or -- Composite to HDMI -- or would it make no difference at all since the image is being transferred to digital ?

Also thank you very much ! the Dreamcast reddit seems to have a very nice community -- I'm happy to finally own one after so many years.

What you will need is something like this.

https://www.amazon.com/Mini-Composite-CVBS-Converter-Input/dp/B00I482KZI

Does that not work?

I don't really know what you're asking... My TV has standard composite input and it's 4K and fairly new. But a quick Google search reveals plenty of adapters and upscalers like this. Hope this helps a little.

Get an RCA to HDMI converter box, such as this.. Do not get anything that is just some cords, it MUST be active conversion. Modern TVs may well be lacking RCA depending on the model.

Also, as the other dude said, buttons are often hidden on the side or back (Just a little bit in from the edge), to provide a clean, sleek look. I don't think I've seen a TV without any buttons. As you say, it would be a silly choice, and keeping the buttons is extremely cheap. They just moved em.

Wait, are you saying that you can't send it in for repairs at all? That your only option is to buy another? If so that sucks man. But there is another option. You can buy one of these to convert from av to HDMI if your tv doesn't have an AV in connection. Amazon lists that one at $35, but I bet you could find a cheaper one

Are you really sure you need to collect 32 clunky old TVs? My 2016 UHD TV accepts composite input so I imagine that other modern TVs would as well. Or if not you could get a composite to HDMI converter. Or you could get a backwards compatible Wii which uses component cables. I would think any of those options would be preferable?

Edit: Remembered that the Wii uses component, not HDMI.

Edit 2: Since you need 32 of each thing, maybe my ideas aren't that helpful.

I used to think that there was no way to make older consoles look good on a new tv. I kept an old junky crt (that only had mono sound) in my room for about 3 years just to play my old consoles. One of my friends pointed me to this converter (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I482KZI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491694460&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=enko+av+to+hdmi&dpPl=1&dpID=41G1EWweTEL&ref=plSrch). I've had it for about a half a year now and I wouldn't go back to a CRT, even if I had the option. All you have to do is plug your av cables from the console into one side, then plug a hdmi cable to the other side, and then to your tv. The games look and sound so crisp and clear, and have absolutely no input lag. I've used this with a small computer monitor at my house, and with a 40" flat screen at my wife's parents. It looks fantastic on both, but i prefer the smaller computer monitor so that the image don't look stretched out. This isn't a full cure all though. Lightgun games will not work with flat screen tvs. Also, some retro consoles didn't have an av out (NES toploader) so be sure to check that you have av cables if you decide to try this. Hope this helps.

Thanks! that specific product got fairly poor reviews though. I started looking around and found this: http://www.amazon.com/Mini-Composite-CVBS-Converter-Input/dp/B00I482KZI/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1426477588&sr=8-7&keywords=hdmi+av+converter

would this be better option? it seems to have good reviews

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00SFJ9MR0/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1451955468&sr=8-2&pi=SL75_QL70&keywords=viewsonic+3d+projector
this is very similar to the one I game on.

Id say your best bet is to have the xbox one plugged into the hdmi port on the tv.

http://www.amazon.com/Mini-Composite-CVBS-Converter-Input/dp/B00I482KZI

Something like this plugged into the back of the xbox one going from your n64.

Also, you need to look into a projector screen. (Mine is 120+") and speaker system

It is possible for under $1000. My projector looks very clear even at over 100"

The simplest thing would probably be to just buy a composite splitter and a composite to HDMI box. Feed your CRT from one splitter output, and the converter box with the other, then feed the Avermedia card with the HDMI output.

As a disclaimer, I haven't used either of the linked products, I'm just using those as an example.

You need something like this. https://www.amazon.com/Mini-Composite-CVBS-Converter-Input/dp/B00I482KZI

I thought I needed something like this RCA to HDMI

Will this device work with the Nintendo Switch?

https://www.amazon.com/Mini-Composite-CVBS-Converter-Input/dp/B00I482KZI

Maybe something like this.

You will need a component to hdmi adapter and these can be quite expensive.

http://www.amazon.com/Mini-Composite-CVBS-Converter-Input/dp/B00I482KZI

but how this would work is you would plug the component cable from the NES into the converting device and then hdmi output into the hd60 input port, and then hdmi cord from the HD60 output, into your TV, Monitor or whatever. and then you can find the nes as "Other" in the Elgato device settings menu.

I don't know if I've ever seen a gpu with any kind of video input. I'm not saying that they don't exist, but I've never heard of it. Honestly, I think OP is confused on what he's looking for.

OP, why do you want to plug in a console into a GPU rather than a monitor? If the goal is to get the console on a monitor, you'll need some kind of capture card (that accepts what your console outputs) and software or just an upscaler hooked up to the monitor.

I recommend getting an upscaler unless you're trying to record yourself playing. The problem you might have is getting one that can separate video and sound since your monitor doesn't have hdmi.


Edit: Probably the easiest thing that would work for you is getting something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Mini-Composite-CVBS-Converter-Input/dp/B00I482KZI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1457981421&sr=1-1&keywords=composite+to+hdmi+upscaler

Since your monitor doesn't have hdmi, you'll need a hdmi to dvi cable like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Mini-Composite-CVBS-Converter-Input/dp/B00I482KZI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1457981421&sr=1-1&keywords=composite+to+hdmi+upscaler

For sound, you'll need to figure out if you can send the red and white cables to your speakers. Do your speakers have a stereo or rca jacks? If they don't, you'll probably have to convert the rca to stereo:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000A88L9E?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

and get a stereo coupler like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-107230-Stereo-Adaptor-Plated/dp/B004C87WQ6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1457981876&sr=1-1&keywords=stereo+coupler

Ps2 uses RCA connectors (the three single pin cables.) so go to bestbuy and get an hdmi or display port to RGB adapter.

https://www.amazon.com/Mini-Composite-CVBS-Converter-Input/dp/B00I482KZI

https://www.amazon.com/Mini-Composite-CVBS-Converter-Input/dp/B00I482KZI

https://www.amazon.com/Mini-Composite-CVBS-Converter-Input/dp/B00I482KZI

hey! I am a n64 streamer & I had a lot of questions converting RCA (analog) to hdmi (digital)
I used this upscaler https://www.amazon.com/Mini-Composite-CVBS-Converter-Input/dp/B00I482KZI

i also made a post about this if you want to read I thought it would be helpful
https://www.reddit.com/r/n64/comments/5ygpkh/advice_on_playing_on_a_flatscreen_rga_to_hdmi/

You can get a converter kit/module that will convert old RCA-style AV inputs into HDMI.

https://www.amazon.com/Mini-Composite-CVBS-Converter-Input/dp/B00I482KZI

I've seen this get posted around here as a recommendation. I don't own it myself but I would consider getting for sure.

https://www.amazon.com/Mini-Composite-CVBS-Converter-Input/dp/B00I482KZI?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

Back of TV http://imgur.com/a/FgaP1

Well crap..... i was planning on using something like this (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I482KZI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) to hook it up to my computer. Will it still work. Thanks for the detailed reply.

You want something like this my dude