Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The RetroTINK 4K ushers in yet another scaling revolution for those who crave the jump to 4K. In this episode, Coury gives an overview of the RetroTINK 4K and takes a look at how its analog video features are shaping up, before Try goes deep on exploring the new connection that has him most excited - the HDMI input.
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♫ Theme Music♫
"Principle" by Matt McCheskey
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✔ Shipping ✔
Coury Carlson
My Life in Gaming
P.O. Box 72172
Newport, KY 41072
Marc "Try4ce" Duddleson
My Life in Gaming
P.O. Box 2684
Indian Trail, NC 28079
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twitter.com/MyLifeInGaming
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My Life in Gaming makes documentaries, deep dives into retro console hardware, and more.
► Episode Chapters
00:00 - Intro
02:05 - Features Overview and Analog Input
10:33 - 720p and 1080p HDMI Input
16:56 - 480p HDMI Input
19:04 - Interpolation and Color Correction
23:28 - Introduction to Pre-Scaling
27:15 - Pre-Scaling In-Depth
31:44 - Pre-Scaling VS. Direct Video
34:00 - Pre-Scaling + Aspect Ratio Correction
36:09 - Decimation and Fixing Uneven Pixels
42:48 - HD Game Pre-Scalingpalooza!
51:15 - Connectivity Concerns and Final Thoughts
The RetroTINK 4K ushers in yet another scaling revolution for those who crave the jump to 4K. In this episode, Coury gives an overview of the RetroTINK 4K and takes a look at how its analog video features are shaping up, before Try goes deep on exploring the new connection that has him most excited - the HDMI input.
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★ Featured Gear & Games ★
► Gear, Games & Idea Lists (Amazon Affiliate Link)
:: amazon.com/shop/mylifeingaming
► Check out the MLiG Store for Blu-Rays and more!
:: mylifeingaming.com/store
► MLiG T-Shirts and other Merch!
:: artisticpixels305.com/my-life-in-gaming
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♫ If you'd like to help support the channel, here are some ways to do so ♫
► Support our endeavors on Patreon
:: patreon.com/mylifeingaming
► One time donation via PayPal
:: paypal.me/mlig
-----
‼ We receive a small percentage from sales using the following links at no cost to you, with no influence on the content ‼
► Amazon (Games, Tech & More)
:: amzn.to/2sDGprP
► Rondo Products (Assorted Gaming Tech)
:: rondoproducts.com/MLIG
► Stone Age Gamer (Flash Carts, Retrode & More)
:: stoneagegamer.com/?afmc=mlig
► Best Buy (Games, Tech & More)
:: bestbuy.7tiv.net/YaeLj
► Retro-Access (US Based SCART & BNC Cables)
:: retro-access.com/?aff=4
► Retro Gaming Cables (UK Based SCART & BNC Cables)
:: retrogamingcables.co.uk/?tracking=5664a8442cf2b
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♫ Theme Music♫
"Principle" by Matt McCheskey
nightvoice.bandcamp.com
matthewmccheskey.bandcamp.com/
-----
✔ Shipping ✔
Coury Carlson
My Life in Gaming
P.O. Box 72172
Newport, KY 41072
Marc "Try4ce" Duddleson
My Life in Gaming
P.O. Box 2684
Indian Trail, NC 28079
-----
❤ Social ❤
mylifeingaming.com
twitter.com/MyLifeInGaming
facebook.com/mylifeingames
-----
My Life in Gaming makes documentaries, deep dives into retro console hardware, and more.
► Episode Chapters
00:00 - Intro
02:05 - Features Overview and Analog Input
10:33 - 720p and 1080p HDMI Input
16:56 - 480p HDMI Input
19:04 - Interpolation and Color Correction
23:28 - Introduction to Pre-Scaling
27:15 - Pre-Scaling In-Depth
31:44 - Pre-Scaling VS. Direct Video
34:00 - Pre-Scaling + Aspect Ratio Correction
36:09 - Decimation and Fixing Uneven Pixels
42:48 - HD Game Pre-Scalingpalooza!
51:15 - Connectivity Concerns and Final Thoughts
