The RAD2X and the RetroTINK 5X Pro - SNES Comparisons! (RGB, Component, HDR w/Scanlines) (2/4)
20A few months back I played around with the RAD2X Nintendo, seeing what it could do for SNES, N64, Modded N64s, and the GameCube. Now I want to see how the SNES experience compares to the 5X Pro when running Component Cables! I'm curious to see how the 5X Pro running HD Retrovison Component Cables compares to the RAD2X's RGB Mode with from the SNES. Which solution is right for you would depend on your game consoles, as the 2X and 5X Pro support a wide variety of inputs while the RAD2X family are all built for specific consoles or series of consoles, some of which the RAD2X can grab onto the higher quality RGB Signals of.
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*Important Call-Out: YouTube's compression does takeaway a lot of detail that is seen in person that devices like RetroTINK, RAD2X, CARBY, and more output. Bear that in mind with any content containing capture footage from those devices. My commentary and opinions come from the Raw Capture Files and what it looks like on my TV, I can't account for what details are lost to compression until after the video is uploaded.
Chapters:
Intro 00:00
Recap 00:11
Enter The 5X Pro 01:20
RAD2X Nintendo Quick Overview 02:10
The 5X Pro Quick Overview 04:00
5X Pro HDR + Scanlines 05:40
Comparison Settings 06:50
5X Pro Default Component (Dark)* vs RAD2X RGB Mode 08:46
5X Pro Default Component (Bright)* vs RAD2X Mode 12:42
Initial Thoughts 16:32
Scanline Settings for Next Comparison 18:45
(Bonus) 5X Pro 1080p Over, SNES Sampling with RGB SCART vs RAD2X RGB Mode 19:24
5X Pro 1080p Over, SNES Sampling with HDR + Scanlines (Component) vs RAD2X RGB Mode 21:20
Alrighty 25:05
Alternative HDR + Scanline Example 25:20
Closing Thoughts 26:20
The End 30:15
*Bright or Dark refers to the contrast setting on the HD Retrovision Component Cables
Related Channel Videos:
Taking a Look at the RAD2X Nintendo: https://youtu.be/-RdmbxxOK1U
2X Pro vs RAD2X Nintendo (Previous Video): https://youtu.be/ttROCMFYE7s
2X Pro and 5X Pro Side by Side 2023: https://youtu.be/aix2tfd9VM0
2X Pro vs $15 Upscaler: https://youtu.be/HmE2_Lri7F0
Info on The RAD2X: https://www.retrogamingcables.co.uk/RAD2X-CABLES
Info on RetroTINK: https://www.retrotink.com/
Info on HD Retrovision: https://www.hdretrovision.com/
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