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Apologies if I've asked this before here but, what can I do to stop getting the washed out look from my N64 output? You can pick a scart-HDMI for around £20, would this work?

Don't really have the space for a CRT unfortunately :(
 
Not sure what would stop it exactly, but I'm sure using S-Video would help.

The N64 doesn't have RGB scart output without being modded.
 
theonejat said:
Apologies if I've asked this before here but, what can I do to stop getting the washed out look from my N64 output? You can pick a scart-HDMI for around £20, would this work?

Don't really have the space for a CRT unfortunately :(
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What are you using currently? I use a component (EDIT: or is that composite :o) video lead (like the standard Gamecube one) and the picture is fine for me. You have to be careful buying them cheaply online because it needs a resistor to colour fix the video otherwise the picture will be over saturated.

This place isn't cheap but you know exactly what you're getting.

http://www.consolepassion.co.uk/products/nintendo-64/hardware
 
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theonejat said:
Using official composite, tried via scart block and without and still the same (not sure if this would make any difference)
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That's composite for you. Your not going to improve composite cheaply and a LCD will just exaggerate it's inherent flaws.

The N64 has a naturally soft image anyways. S-Video is your only real option without spending cash.

SCART is just a plug that can carry all sorts of signals. Feed it composite and that's what it will display.
 
cee-S-dee said:
That's composite for you. Your not going to improve composite cheaply and a LCD will just exaggerate it's inherent flaws.

The N64 has a naturally soft image anyways. S-Video is your only real option without spending cash.

SCART is just a plug that can carry all sorts of signals. Feed it composite and that's what it will display.
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Can pick up an S-Video for a few quid, will give that a try. Thanks!
 
Just wanted to post this as I thought it was great!

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I have some extra amiga games coming soon and also have a nice box of big box pc games coming from mate for free :) doom trilogy and monster truck madness and super space invaders to name just a few :)
 
Had to take my LED TV back, everytime you turned it on, it kept doing "First Time Installation", i.e region settings and TV tunning.
Got a replacement yesterday and it had the same bloody problem! So in the end I got a refund. :(

Edit - can anyone recommend a good Retro Gaming Forum, really need some input on TV's.
 
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Just found my old NES Super Set boxed in the cupboard, in decent condition too. Some crazy prices on eBay, is it worth selling or some I keep hold of it?

Also found my zx81 with a box full of games, might fire it up if I get time.
 
bobbyspangles said:
My first pick up in a while. MD I and 53 games, paid £100.

Now I've just got to clean it all up :(
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Great pick up and a very good price, some nice games in there.

A few of my pick ups.

All of them were parts of different bundles I've bought. Kept what wanted out of them and moved the rest on for a small profit. So I make a few quid and get a lot of pick ups for free.

 
May start with N64 games, got a few when i wanted to start collecting a few years back and some seller in ebay sent them in a clear plastic cover the same size as the boxes but i never knew where to get more of these?

Anyone know what im on about?

Also pro tips on finding deals? Where to look, where to avoid
 
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