u/seeyagatorr

I'm making up a new retro nook and I'm going all in on VGA with the Retrotink dongles. Just wanted to know if anyone had used em and had any tips or warnings.

I'm skipping out on the tink branded end cables except for a SCART one or two, since they're basically non-existent outside of the Retrotink store. I've sourced my own high quality VGA to VGA and BNC, which was actually one of my questions.

Has anyone had issues using non-tink cables with the dongles? I'm they're wired as per standard VGA. I'm going with high quality VGA+3.5mm lines from elsewhere because they're both cheaper and I can use longer or shorter lengths than the 6ft store one. Same for the BNC. My second assumption is that they'll be fine going through a matrix switcher. I've got two tailor-made models: 8X8 with a full suite of VGA video and 3.5mm audio. It's literally like it was made with these in mind and finding these two for a song was the icing on the cake for my decision.

The other thing I wanted to know was how they fare for cross console compatibility, like using the Wii dongle for an Xbox with a Wii2xbox adaptor, a SNES with an etim modded N64/AV Famicom, PS2 with PS1 (for RGB instead of the dedicated dongle pulling YPbPr - this is more out of interest than desire to do it), and the Mega Drive one for stuff like an RGB modded PC Engine. Theoretically these should all work since it's just wiring it up correctly and maybe some resistors in some cases.

That way way longer then I interned, sorry. If anyone can chime in with anything that would help, I'd want appreciate it. Cheers.

Edit: I forgot to ask: how is the weight and size (diameter) of the tink cables? Running 9+ chunky VGA shielded bastards off the back of a switcher could really put some strain on. I'm focusing on sourcing the best quality (coax+shielding+blahblahblah) while maintaining the slimmest profile. BTW, if anyone is else is looking, the Kramer C-MGMA/MGMA are incredible.

Let alone the Nintendo DS. All of em are over 20+ years old and all used CRTs (the accept the DS, obviously). Unless your first console was tic tac toe on papyrus, these consoles aren't even close to modern.

The tired "retro is your childhood console" cliche doesn't work for me. I wasn't a kid when the 6th gen dropped, sorry.

EDIT: To all those who stand by the lines in the sand, please remember that a remarkable quality of those lines is that they're easy to rub out or change.

To all those who say "go to other console subreddits" - the point is general games of the past discussion, not specific consoles.

To all the "make a new subreddit" suggestors, you know it's not that easy and anyone looking to discuss older games on Reddit will find this place first and likely not even know about it.

To all the "6th gen is not old style gaming", well I don't think we'll ever agree. These things were made for standard definition cathedoe ray tube TVs, with controllers with cords, no downloadable updates or games, and blah blah blah.

I'm wanting to watch a bunch of the classic 80s and 90s super violent, over the top, exploitation and generally ridiculous shows, movies, and OVAs from the glory years. For a reference, anything by Kawajiri is fantastic for me.

I absolutely love how gratuitous and gory these things were. Besides the ultra-violence they were also ultra-stylish, inventive, and often superbly animated. I'm not an encyclopedia of these and while I could just do a google search or ask chatgpt, I'd rather consult the experts directly.

Please share with me your recommendations for stuff like this. It's been ages since I've watched much of it, so even if you think your answer's an obvious one, I probably haven't seen it years or maybe at all, so hit me with it. I'll share below what I've seen so you have an idea.

I've rewatched the following so far:

Angel Cop - Loved it still 10/10 (maybe 9/10 for the weird plot shift in the second half, but then give it back for just how bizarre it is)

Ninja Scroll - The greatest anime film of all time 10/10

Wicked City - Forever a great 10/10

Guyver - Bioboosted out of ten

Cyber City Oedo - 808/10

Genocyber - Only one episode in but bugs eating my brain/10