In this episode of Amiga Retro, we will hook up a PAL Commodore 64 to a NTSC CRT Monitor/TV. With a couple of Video Adapters and Converters from Amazon, it can be done. Witness this unique solution for a common problem. Enjoy!
I keep saying "Super-VHS" way too many times in this video, where "S-Video" is the correct term that should have been used. Sorry for the confusion. Hardware Used: S-Video/CVBS to HDMI Converter: www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07BHDB94N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Startech S-Video/CVBS to HDMI Converter: www.amazon.ca/StarTech-com-VID2HDCON-Composite-S-Video-Converter/dp/B006PHY1JI/ref=pd_rhf_se_p_img_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=N3785YRFA4GKDKXX68VJ The unit in my video went up in price, but I included the Link anyway, maybe you can find it cheaper elsewhere. It produces better output than the above SVHS to HDMI converter. Alternately, you can use the cheaper solution here: HDMI to S-Video/CVBS Converter: www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B012MDMWLM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If I want to connect via HDMI to a LCD TV, is that possible without all of the extras after connecting the Startech to the PAL C64 video output? In other words, just use a HDMI cable from the Startech straight to the TV? Or is the conversion to S-video required somewhere along the line? Thank you! Joe
Interesting, thanks for posting the video. Btw, what you're calling "S-VHS" is "S-Video". Do the converter boxes introduce any noticeable lag? I tried something similar with a SCART to HDMI converter (on a different system) but it introduced just enough lag to throw my timing off on fast paced games.
S-VHS corrected (at least in the Pinned Comment). The lag seems minimal but then I suck at most games, so I doubt if I would notice unless it was massive :)
So I want to buy a US commodore 64 and I have an old 13" Sony Trinitron crt. What exactly would be the difference and what would I need to be able to hook it up? Sorry I am a collector but only of video games/consoles lol.
I use a North American Power supply. Since the AC and DC input requirements on the C64 are the same for PAL and NTSC models (the only difference being the 9VAC being 60HZ instead of 50Hz), it doesn't seem to mind.
No screen tearing that I have noticed. My 1084 will sync without issue to 50HZ via composite but it will be in Black and White due to the PAL colour signal not be compatible with NTSC. I haven't noticed any in game lag, but then my reflexes are less than stellar :)
I did this months ago, but svid to vga to svid. I still kinda don't like it. Bought an rgb kit to process the video directly into rgb to plug into the 1084. Should be cool.
