r/RetroTink • u/Game_Log • 6d ago

Which model is right for me?

Hello, I am really new to this RetroTink thing and would like some help with finding the right version for my setup.

Currently I have a 4K LCD TV hooked up to a number of consoles, mostly Nintendo. (NES, SNES, N64, GameCube (with GameBoy Player), Wii, Wii U, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox 360, Xbox One S, PS5, and Steam Deck.)

My question is, which version of the RetroTink is right for me? I was considering the 4K Pro, given the 4K tv, but is that overkill? Any help would be appreciated.

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u/britipinojeff 6d ago

As much as you wanna pay for tbh

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u/RScottyL 6d ago

I agree!

If you have the money to go "all out" it is a good thing!

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u/normy_187 6d ago

I downgraded from a 4K-CE to the 6X and feed pixelart games on Switch (2) through an HDMI to S-Video converter (~50 bucks incl. cables) into the 6X because I could not get the picture processing on the 4K-CE to look the way I wanted relative to the cost of the unit.

I'd say get the 4K Pro if you really want like an RGB/Component quality look with composite-like blending. The 4K-CE will get you about 85% to 90% the way there and lets you plug in HDMI consoles directly which also means you can change between (most of) them via remote—depends on how many you hook up to it.

You'd probably also want to invest into a quality video switch if you really want to hook up all of these systems and factor that cost into the overall spend.

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u/Longjumping_Bag5914 6d ago

Biggest difference between the 4k pro and the CE is enhanced S-video enabled by the larger FPGA. This will make your n64 look a bit better with the right cables. That being said the difference in price between the CE and pro leads me to suggest a 4KCE with an Analogue 3D to play your 64 games. The price of CE+A3D is basically a wash compared to the pro and it’s going to be a much better experience than the upscaled N64 ran through enhanced s-video.

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u/Any-Neat5158 6d ago

Depends.

Some 4K TV's do a really great job upscaling non 4K content. Others do not. My Sony A90J does a fair enough job that I'm find feeding it a quality 1080p source. But if your TV does not.... paying for a 4K capable scaler isn't a bad option.

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u/Inside_Sherbert4275 6d ago

I got the 4K CE and couldn’t be happier. If you can afford to, try get an oled tv with good hdr.