I had to use a rf modulator for well into my teens in the 90s . The only TVs me or my friends had where old hand me downs from our parents most from the late 70s. Mine was black and white!
100% same (though I had colour)! Homes didn't have multiple TVs like today and if they did, seems like they were 13" RF only 😅 Unless you had a VCR to modulate to component, RF was it!
@@SvennyMcG yea my parents got a VCR as a gift around 85 but I didn't realize u could use the av ports becouse I didn't have those cables. It wasn't until I got a sega genesis/CD years later that I started using av
As someone who had to use this type of connection for the sega and playstation, the distortion was for basically any device that needed an adaptor (my playstation 1 for example). Sometimes, sound would crack or the pic would go weird.
I still use RF for my Sega Genesis & Master System as I haven't yet grabbed any alternative cables. It's not the best way to get output from consoles, but it's usually made out to be a lot worse than it actually is at times. RF is never my "go to" though, if I can avoid it I will 😊
I remember these old days. I had a Sega Saturn RF unit and a third party PlayStation RF unit. Back then as a kid, you'd be crying if you packed your console for a trip only to find that you couldn't connect in the hotel room because the TV didn't have the composite in. I remember how proud I was when I was able to connect with the composite in at one hotel, then at a different hotel with an older TV I was able to unplug the cable to plug my game in because I brought both the cords that time. I miss those simple days.
That was the best thing about RF - plug and play! And you're so right, especially between composite or even S-Video the standards were just so uncertain for compatibility. Thanks for sharing 😊
@@SvennyMcG You're welcome! My only connection regret is not exploring what the red green and blue cords on the back of my TV were sooner. I'd lost a lot of years I could've been playing PS1/PS2 games with sharper looking colors and lines because of that. 😂
That's why I very much appreciate Nintendo having the foresight (even though it doesn't say so in the manual) to make the SNES fully S-Video ready when back then (1991) only newer and/or higher end TVs even had the regular composite (red/white/yellow), let alone S-Video!
Yes indeed! The N64 came with composite cables out of the box 😊 Neat though! If you grabbed it second-hand from someone then RF was probably their best option when they bought it. Thanks for watching!
@SvennyMcG I'm thinking about getting this modulator again but how do you think the quality would look like on new new tv I have a tcl roku tv btw: at 3:05 does the modulator really work with that old converter box if it does that's crazy! 😱
I have a really good Philips Magnavox (19 in crt) and its RF only but has a great picture. I will check this adapter out because ive never played my N64 on RF before.
Love a good CRT! I have showcased a few 3rd party RF multi-out adapters on my channel (check my N64 playlist) and all work as well as the Nintendo offering, so keep an eye out as you may find a cheaper option too 👍
I'm working backwards - HDMI converter didn't work and I have tried AV to an AV converter and now I will try RF since my TV has a little silver circle thing on it that I think it plugs into!!
RF can definitely connect to HDTVs (and I love LG TVs 👍) but there are plenty of ways to upscale the video or else play on CRTs. As long as you're gaming, you're winning 🙌
I have a few TVs too, both CRTs & HDTVs, and like to keep both set up to keep gaming "stations" available. If I want to play a specific system it's plugged in and ready to go 😊
I thought this was the only way to play the n64. I still use this same RF switch even in my LG smart tv. I heard this is the worst for graphics. I’ve been missing out lol
I bought a n64 hdmi converter, but apparently, because it's a limited edition one, it doesn't have a s video signal inside or something, since only audio can go through. It's an RF n64, so I'm trying to find a way to convert it to hdmi so I can play it on modern tv. A bought a n64 converter cable and thats the reason the seller gave unfortunately. Is there a wire or converter thats recommended?
Hey, so I got a knock off version of one of these and I see that it has a coax cable with it when I plugged it into the back of my TV and it would connect or would I have to use an RF cable to do it?
Any idea why I don't get any picture on my Sony KD85X85J when it has an RF port in which to attach my co-ax? I have power. I have an acceptable port. I have the proper input selected. Yet it still comes up as "no signal". on my TV. Any ideas as I've run out. Thanks.
Hello! Yes, this same RF adapter works on the SNES as it has an RF out in addition to the Multi Out port; basically, you can use the RF adapter on an original Nintendo or Super Nintendo without the adapter but the adapter is required for the N64 and Game Cube. Great question! Thanks for watching 😊
I used an offbrand RF adapter then after a month the Nintendo 64 stopped working I called Nintendo and they said I have to use there official RF converter. I think it’s happening to me again but now I have an RGB modded N64 Nintendo must have a special chip built in that is causing this!?
@@SvennyMcG haven’t moved or touched it the day before and used it I just will have to temporary hook up the old AV nintendo’s brand plugs maybe that would work?
If your system still powers up perhaps it is just a signal issue from the RGB mod and the composite cables will work still. Hope it does! Let us know 👍
I was about ready to completely disconnect the system and try to find or order a Nintendo 64 screwdriver to check the connections but I remembered I have a Nintendo 64 cleaning kit and tried that and Wala it worked I don’t know how because I always keep things very clean.
oh right ,i perhaps just forgot the n64 came with that AV adapter . i had to search for used UK models of it to make sure ,i thought the power adapter and that were combined unit, of course again we didnt have that channel select switch, edit ,oh never needed that big grey box thing tho, it just went from the nintendo black adapter str8 to the tV via RF cable ( UK ended aux version )
It's still a perfectly fine option, for sure. Some will argue that the signal is a little more compressed or noisy, but in many cases I'm happy my console works 😄 Also, RF is extremely easy to use, just plug and play!
@@paulinamiranda2117 sorry to hear! When troubleshooting always start with the basics - is the console powering on (LED lights up)? - is the cartridge all the way in? - have you tried multiple cartridges? - have you cleaned the cartridge port? If a game isn't being read your TV may confuse picking up the signal. I'll look into more and hope to help!
@@SvennyMcG ya when i plug it i and search on the cable for my flat screen tv i go to channel 4 wich is what the switch is on and nothing happens it just says no signal
RF to coax, yh in the UK our tVS dont have that coax screw type fitting for any antenna or RF on the TVs , its just that smooth female RF plug end that goes straight from the console to the TV, did american based TVs also years ago had to have u screw in two flat pins on older consoles ? thats something i aint seen here either
If I understand your question correctly, yes, some TVs allowed you to screw down the connection. The white Archer box in the video (around the 3:10 mark) shows the connections. I have a 1980 Toshiba TV that allows this connection.
