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Should You Buy the Cool Digital AV2HDMI Adapter for Retro Video Games
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- Опубліковано 17 сер 2024
- In this video we unbox and test the CoolDigital AV2HDMI Adapter.
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A company called CoolDigital reached out to us with a sample of their latest AV2HDMI adapters, designed to allow you to connect older AV-equipped items to modern HDMI TVs. To make sure the CoolDigital AV2HDMI Adapter works properly you'll want to use quality cables and connect them firmly into the box itself (yellow/video, red/right audio, white/left audio) along with the micro USB cabe for power. To toggle between 16:9 and 4:3 formats you'll need to hold down the Format button for about 3 seconds, while a press and release of the Format button toggles you between 720P and 1080P. I've found that if the video quality doesn't look the best switching from 1080P to 720P makes a significant difference.
With my original Nintendo Famicom that has been AV modded with Wai Wai World 2 it introduced some vertical “stripes” that could be seen right on the main intro splash screen. There were some other issues such as visible overscan, but compared to other units I've tested this seemed better when set to 4:3 and 720P resolution. When I set things to 16:9 and 1080P however things did not look great; I definitely recommend sticking with 4:3 and 720P for older systems.
Next up was my USA-based NES & Mike Tyson’s Punch Out. There was a ton of noise on the mat of the game and it was really trippy. I had a hard time with this just from a visual standpoint myself. One good thing is that the audio was pretty crisp & there was little if any lag introduced.
From here I moved to the Sega Genesis & it looked a lot better in 720P/4:3. Playing Streets of Rage 2 felt pretty solid, if just a touch on the blurry side, but it was definitely playable. My opinion on the CoolDigital Box was definitely improving.
My N64 was next with Shadows of the Empire & I have to say this looked solid to me. Not Ultra HDMI quality but pretty decent. The images were good, definitely better than the AV cables would have looked.
Finally it was time for my Gamecube with F-Zero GX to it. While no-where near as sharp & crisp as the GC HD it did look a better than the standard AV cables. With this test it really underscored the importance of a good quality signal going into the CoolDigital converter; if you have a better input signal the output result is much better too.
Why it RoX:
- Adapts AV to HDMI for easier connections
- Features 4:3 &16:9 modes
- 1080P & 720P picture modes
- Metal casing dissipates heat much better than other converters with molded cases
- Micro USB connection for power instead of Mini USB
- Micro USB Cable included
What could be improved?
- If you have a low quality input signal the output will suffer
- Box indicates no power needed but power IS required
- Somewhat short Micro USB cable included
Should you buy one?
Once set to 4:3 and 720P the CoolDigital converter did look and sound better than the one featured in our original video. For the money it is ok, you just need to remember that the better quality signal you have coming into the box the better quality you’ll get out of it.
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N64 actually looked pretty legit. Might snag one of these for the Saturn and 64 since it's a cheap thing.
Thanks Shawn, how's the new digs coming along?
Yeah is a cheap thing for 480i video but for 280p nope I just doesn't work since this thing is cheap.
@@RoXolid hey any reason my controller is uncontrollable when using this product?
@@bsstyle123 no, that should not be affected at all.that's really bizarre, the only thing that shouldn't work would be a light gun on a flat panel TV but that's because like guns don't work on flat panel TVs
Wish these were still available to purchase. I'd actually like to try this. Am kind of impressed by the results & would like to see what the input lag is like.
I've had this for several months really good for my master system and Genesis. Obviously there are better more expensive options but this is great for the price point. Thanks I found this converter because of this video!
I have this exact adapter and essentially the same experience you had. It's not perfect but it's an amazing solution to bring some of these games back to life! Thanks for the upload as always!
Good to hear!
This is a great Video i wish i knew more before i went through testing and playing with many of the same units like the plastic ones and found a metal ones and they were better.
Switch to 4:3... hold down the button for 3 seconds and release, and it will show the word "Pano" at the top of the screen. When you see the word "Pano" appear on the screen, hold the button down for another 3 seconds and release, then the word "auto" appears. When "auto" appears, hold the button down for another 3 seconds and release, then it says "4:3."
Thanks!!
I've been searching for a decent converter that has a 4:3 aspect ratio switch for my N64. I have a Vizio TV that prevents you from changing the picture to 4:3, so this will be a blessing. Thanks for the review on this. I'm gonna buy it through your link good sir 👌.
There is a game setting on your TV that fixes that issue.
Not all TVs have that feature as a heads up
I can't recall which games run at 480i, but that might be why some of those Gamecube games look even better than usual, as these cheap boxes can actually upscale and interlace 480i properly, unlike 240p which they cannot properly upscale.
I recently got one of the older ones, wish I'd waited. Dude what famicom game was that? It looked so cool!
Love the honesty in your reviews. Thanks again
Without an honest review what's the point really?
Hey! Great video! This is a very useful video considering the perspective you come from, your words are much more weighted.
Thanks, I appreciate it!
Rather than power supply, they should have said it doesn’t need an AC outlet.
I’m guessing the Famicom/NES issues are some sort of interference issue, though I can’t explain why they’re more noticeable on certain colors. I do find these devices fascinating, partially because of their significant flaws.
I dunno, but it is something that is the most noticeable on those machines. The Genesis, when on 1080P and 16:9 was super noticeable too.
Your right those lines on Mike Tyson's Punch out are annoying. It reminds me when I was a kid and you get a channel that wouldn't come through to good and you'd watch the lines
Very much so
They need to make n64 classic my n64 not going to last for ever. I glad they make those Adapter. I though of getting AV to HDMI Adapter, yes day I got VGA to HDMI I am Loving it
These adapters agent great, you should check out the Super 64 from Eon Gaming, SO much better!
I need one for my ps1 and n64
Thanks! Not going to do it. Just going to hook it up the old way. Saving some bucks thanks to you.
Glad I could help
Have you tried to play Punch Out when hooking your Famicom up to a modern display that does have AV inputs? Can you see those lines still? It could be interference coming from the inside of your system itself. AV mods can be touchy & can easily introduce horizontal, vertical or other types of lines thru the image when interference is present. Sometimes it can be difficult to remove. It just depends on the mod.
It helps to use shielded wire for the mod itself internally as well as using the shortest wire runs possible, as well as keeping the video signal wire away from any audio chips or other signal traces on the board. If I had to guess I would say that whoever did your AV mod to your Famicom didn't do the best job & probably didn't know the steps to take to prevent internal interference.
Lol I know it's 5 years later now, but if you ever need someone to fix your Famicom AV mod, I can hook you up. I do very solid mod work & always guarantee my work. I can absolutely get rid of that line interference for you.
I've seen ppl saying these get really hot. Might be worth opening up & adding a small heatsink to the main chip.
They do get warm, the aluminum cases help disappate heat
What model Genesis system are you using for this review? Various Genesis models vary wildly in video output quality, and this actually looks quite good for Composite like you were saying! Am just curious to know what version Genesis you're using here.
I can guarantee those vertical lines are from your console, not the upscale. It's upscaling what's already there man.
I have to say tho, this upscaler DOES in fact look quite a bit better than the last!
Very cool!
Garbage in, garbage out! LOL Accurate! Thanks!
Good intel here. The AV2HDMI box does buzz like a pissed hornet in the menus. Itd be nice just to do away with that annoyance. You can hear it in some of my past livestreams. I’ll probably try one of these.
Good deal, let me know if you have any other questions!!
You used this av to hdmi, and it has noise?
No not the CoolDigital one. I have the crappy plastic one. It sounds like an elephant farting over a comb with wax paper
Need to make a S-Video to HDMI with a switch for 720p/1080p and 4:3/16:9.
Thanks for your suggestion! CoolDigital will upload svideo to hdmi converter with this function if there is a large demand in the market.
I bought one of these so i can play, stream and record ps2 xbox and wii games on my monitor the picture is not the greatest better then the original image and i can play every game with no issues like the ps2 to hdmi adapter this is slightly more in price but worth it and another great thing i like about this well the one i got i can actually use my psvr on my ps2 xbox and wii or any other console that will use the rca to hdmi
These are absolute trash, no way to sugarcoat it. I would say at the very least go with something like a retro tank classic, yes it cost more but it's going to look a hell of a lot better and not introduce the leg, latency or delay
The one i have uses a usb power supply which i just plug into my consoles or my monitor if the console dosent have a usb port i like that on my ps2 i dont have to change the video setting to component or rca and it dosent flicker like others i have and used plus the image fills the whole screeni will be stocking up on the one i have as i like it and i can change it to 720p or 1080p as the one i have upscales the video i have a component to hdmi version that i will be testing and using for my psp 3000 and ps2 wii and xbox if its better the price is tripple the price than the rca version i just hope its worth it
They all use a USB Power source, all terrible.
I have one kind of like that except mine does s-video as well. I use it with my GameCube and Genesis and it gets rid of all the artifacting which is a plus. It also has no vertical striping
That's interesting setup, it takes S-Video in? That would definitely be better than composite!
the pixel garbage on the right IS overscan. Has nothing to do with your converter. Many games used this space for pixel garbage back in that time. Your Famicom has vertical lines: it doesn't have to do with the converter either. I also have a modified famicom and those bars are seen on digital and crt tvs, it's just how this mod is working. I think this converter still doesn't accept the real 240p, so it's blurry and washed out and has no benefit at all. It looks exactly the same as if you connect with your TV via composite. If you want better and authentical quality (which means, 240p is accepted and processed correctly), you need to use adapters, which can process 240p and linedouble it to the minimal accepted 480p (the minimal resolution many modern tvs accept and don't ruin).
I figured as much
I wish I could have gotten a better HDMI port cable and it looks terrible...
Have the same one in the monitor image and deciding to get a new one...
Might try the new one out and then go to this one if that one doesn't go so well...
I bought this adapter because I had one of the "Mini" cheap ones and the image was stretched and besides that, the PS2 output signal looked really dark. This one gives a sharper image and higher contrast, and SNES, N64 and Gamecube look really good with it, but the PS2 still looks dark as hell.
I just wanted to warn anyone who wants to buy this to play PS2. Still, it might be the best RCA-HDMI adapter out there right now.
For PS2 I'd recommend the HD Retrovision cables honestly
My biggest problem is that the HD monitor that I use doesn't have a way to change aspect ratio by itself, it's always 16:9, so images from this kind of adaptors (and I'm guessing HD Retrovision) get always stretched, and I hate that.
That's why I bought this CoolDigital adaptor, because it changes the aspect ratio itself. I think it's the only way for me to play this consoles in this monitor without getting a stretched image.
Anyway, if you know about a component-hdmi adaptor that also has the option to change aspect ratio, please let me know because I've been searching and apparently they simply DON'T EXIST.
It should display the native output of the unit, so if it's 4:3 natively you should get 4:3 on the display one would think.
Well, since my monitor only has HDMI input, instead of HD retrovision (which I'd have to buy a COMPONENT-HDMI adaptor, and as they display stretched 16:9, it wouldn't solve my problem) I just bought a PS2-HDMI adaptor, just to try and see if it displays properly or stretched. I'll write again when it arrives.
My monitor is an Asus MX259H, just so you get to know how this things work altogether.
Sounds good. I'll tell you though I have not heard good things about those PS2 HDMI adapters.
Shame the Famicom/NES don’t look that great but yeah I can use this for my PlayStation 1 & 2 and my Dreamcast. Great video!
That extreme streaking and artifacts really seems like more of an issue with your famicom (mod) rather than the converter.
Old Skool has one of these out. I am considering getting it. It's about 14 bucks.
Adrian sells the Old Skool ones at Live Action Games. They're ok. I'd also check out the CoolDigital AV2HDMI review here on the channel too
can you help me? I have a old commadore amiga cd32 it has composite and svhs out I have a smart samsung hdtv. which way is best to connect it up composite yellow and 2 phono audio cables to the tv or get a upscaler device but some seem cheap Chinese crap, I did try to connect svhs but all I get is a black and white image on screen. my samsung tv has an external adapter cable input with a scart socket as well as a 3.5 jack with 3 phono cable adapter. but again s-video is just black and white for some reason I tryed and old plasma tv that has scart socket and s-video is still black and white so whats best way to connect. I currently can connect composite direct to the tv with a scart adapter but have thought is a upscaler device better quality ? and what about s-video?
What are your top 3 AV to HD converters?
The RetroTink 2X, The RetroTink 2X Pro, and the OSSC.
hmmmm someone complained about me using one of these (except with s-video) on my C64 because it's "30FPS". I can't find any evidence of this anywhere. My C64 is only partially working and I don't have an SD card reader (for games) for it yet. But one thing I did notice is the 4K monitor was full screen. I figured it was just extending the color border, but maybe it was in 16:9 all along. I'll see if holding down the button makes a difference. I should find out soon if it has a 30/60 FPS issue as I should have the SD card reader today and I know exactly which ram chip has failed and have a replacement for it.
Have you tried switching your power source to maybe a USB plug into the wall with higher voltage output? I know with my wired cameras when I don't have the correct power going to them they're fuzzy like this just a thought
I have. 2A output should be more than enough.
I can find converters that look like this, but they're made by Willstar. They also don't have model information. I don't know if they're older versions from this video or newer.
There are a lot of these, all with pretty similar performance
@@RoXolid All I can find is Willstar and BAGGUCOR brand adapters. But they have the exact same labelling as this one. I don't know if they're actually legit.
I want to steer clear of scams and bootlegs.
Excuse me. Not Willstar. Wiistar.
Edit: Apparently there's Willstar and Wiistar.
Okay. Last reply. I hope. It turns out that I was looking at the av to hdmi converter on the tv at the start of the video instead of the one you opened. I found this converter, but it's only available on Amazon and there's none in stock. I'm not sure there'll ever be any more in stock.
They're all pretty much the same, no bootlegs or anything. Different sellers just stamp their logos on the case is all
You know I think some company needs to come out with something that's cheap and affordable in an alternative to the oscc or the framemeister for the fact that we can cheaply mod most systems to Output RGB scart or they already put out our beat you with the proper cables. But this does not look like a horrible alternative I just want super crisp graphics
How do you get this thing out of 16:9? It’s stuck on this “Pano” setting that makes it look like you’re lookin out the peephole in your front door!
Ok I figured it out. What a weird pattern of timed button presses!
It is, you really kind of have to go through a few stupid steps to get what you need, but honestly when you're done it doesn't look terrible, at least with higher-resolution inputs
Yeah I told you awhile back, I was gonna try this thing as soon as my AV2HDMI pooped out. I bought it through your link. I think this thing is gonna do much better. Good recommendation 👍
Cool video Gary😎😎So it will work with the Dreamcast? One question,how much is it?Im very interested in this😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
Link's in the more info section, I want to say it's about $32 or so and yes, it would work with the Dreamcast.
Thanks🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
Anytime!!
Hello, is there any benefit to use this AV2HDMI adapter with the HD Retrovision Component Video Cables for a Sega Master System instead of the HD Retrovision Component Video Cables alone? Thanks
This will not work with HD Retrovision, or any component, cables. These AV2HDMI adapters are compatible with composite, not component cables.
No use the HD Retrovision Component Video Cables out from Sega Master system (or Sega Genesis), then plug the male ends of the cable into the female component plugs on a Retrotink 2X. It will upscale 240P of Sega Master System or Sega Genesis to 480P (Progressive scan DVD resolution).
Can you please tell me if this run fine with Pokemon Stadium 1 and Pokemon Stadium 2?! i have problem with those games using a converter, they keep flashing the screen.
I don't own any of the Pokemon games, sorry.
What cheap adapter do u recommend for the nes
Nothing. Those AV2HDMI adapters like this aren't quality. The least expensive option for the NES I'd suggest is the RetroTink Mini.
You've heard of Retrotink 2X, right? It line doubles the 240P of NES, SNES and other sources to 480P. Not a very sharp picture, but has no noticeable input delay.
I have, it's a wonderful device and I is a very sharp display IMO!
@@RoXolid Yes, Retrotink2X outputs a digital signal, thus the blacks are very dark and the picture is crisp.
18:50 When you say you couln't get it to change from 16:9 to 4:3 and you called them, why couldn't you change it and what did you do to make it work?
I found the answer in a review on the Amazon article page:
Long presses for changing aspect, short presses switch 720/1080/50Hz/60Hz
Yes, that's what it was. I was just tapping the button but upon talking to them they made it clear to hold the button.
this is why frameister or ossc is better than this cheapo ones, I personaly owned a OSSC, its expensive yes but its worth it, I cant even find a decent TV now a days that can handle AV input. Heck the smart tv I had no longer have analog inputs anymore.
or another option to consider is the Retro tink! At just over $100 it's another great option, A lot better than these
Set your HDTV to game in the settings it helps with lag.
Not all TVs have that unfortunately
@@RoXolid most Vizio do after installing latest updates
@@mikeshobbiesandrandomstuff Understood, but many other brands out there
@@RoXolid very true
Dude.. It doesn't matter how good the upscaling is. If you're starting with such a bad signal you're gonna have noise in the picture! It's honestly kind of amateur hour to expect this to not have noise in the upscale... specially for how cheap it is.
Does it mean it doesn't support from PC to CRT TV?
Thanks
There isn't a VGA input or RCA output so no. This is strictly RCA composite in to HDMI out
Hi I just have a question, I have brought av2hdmi and all my gaming consoles work perfectly fine but only my nintendo 64 is giving me trouble when I turn it on it flash and flicks is there a way to fix it?
No idea, are you using a sufficient enough power supply?
@@RoXolid I guess so. Do you wanna see the issue of it? I posted it on my tiktok account 🤷♂️
@@jeffroxs122 I don't use Tiktok but if you want to email me a link I can look
@@RoXolid I can actually post it on my UA-cam channel if that's easy for you :)
@@jeffroxs122 If you can just email me a link that would be fine
What do you expect from an old device... PS4 quality?
No, but when you compare to what a RetroTink can do, these aren't with the investment IMO.
I must rather play in full screen i cant stand black bars on sides if there back ground then its ok like snes classic has
But the thing is that the video is designed for that 4:3, you're stretching the image when you go full-screen 16:9
fzero looked terrible, is that youtube compression?
No, that's how it looks. Another one of the reasons why I'm not a huge fan of these sort of converters
Any info on the original Xbox? Will these adapters work on it?
It probably would but don't waste your money, there's so many better solutions out there. Pound Technologies and Hyperkin both have HDMI cables, you can get component video cables and use something like a RetroTink as well
@@RoXolid Thank you for letting me know.
@@MrRedman66 Of course!
Well in my case is just doesn't work for me because on n64 it looks ok, but on snes oh my god is just garbage on super metroid I notice a lot artifact on the spirits. the worst example is F-Zero is looks terrible it has artifact not only on the spirits as well in the background. On pre render graphics such as Killer Instinct you don't notice the artifact that much as F-zero did. If these cheap thing work for 480i consoles, but 280p doesn't work very well.
Yeah, it's really tough on the 240P side of things. Really it is garbage in, garbage out!
RoXolid Productions Honestly the true way to play snes games on HDMI is to get a clone console or if some TV support 280p video on component the retrovison cable is other options the only drawback If you're TV doesn't support 280p it will work unless you have the OSSC work. Fortunately my lcd support 280p and it can switch to 4:3 in HDMI so for me is not a problem.
I think your Famicom may cause some issues due this mod
Maybe, but my Sharp Famicom Twin has the same issue and that has native composite out
Sega genesis is horrible with composite video. But slightly better than with RF.
The great thing about the Genesis is the fact it outputs RGB right from the box!
@@RoXolid So can SNES. At least it can output component video, which is very similar to VGA. But the former has one short which compresses the video signal, and thus VGA generally gives a better picture.
@@WheresYourToque Only the original SNES. The Jr needs a mod to do it, but having done it, it is amazebawls
@@RoXolid Awesome. I have the original SNES 001, purchased in Aug-September 1991 at a store in WA state.
My buddy is busy repairing its power supply (the AC adaptor pin on back of the console is loose).
I can't wait to see how it looks through my Retrotink 2X using my old purple Monster S-video cable (that also will work with the N64, same multiout connector) with nitrogen gas injected dielectric for sharpest video possible .
I tried this on Castlevania, Kid Icarus and Goonies on NES and I got a horrible picture. This one is just garbage.
Yeah, it's not great. For the NES Check out the RetroTink Mini
@@RoXolid Ok thanks. I've heard good things about Retrotink, hopefully I'll find one to buy
They are available directly through their website or on Amazon
@@RoXolid Ok I'll check it out. Thanks for your replies and keep up the good work
Thanks so much
RF modded? Lol I think you mean AV modded.