RetroTink 2X Pro M Review - 480p/720p Support - Adam Koralik 

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I remember asking you for like 3 years in a row what component to HDMI converter to get and you'd always say there really aren't any. Looks like there's finally one

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Needs more eyes 👀

11:32 "and even I was like…" *Homer Simpson taking a nap on the couch, occasionally scratching his butt*

This had me confused for awhile, so using this review I was able to figure it out, but I still had to listen closely to really get what I was trying to understand. This isn't what you need if you have 6th gen consoles. The RetroTink Pro will work great with 6th gen consoles, if my understanding is correct. The ONLY difference is that the M supports 480"p" instead of just 480i, which all 6th gen consoles do, and thus should work fine on the Pro. -- Just seemed like talk about this device is overly focused on which console, instead of which signal. Luckily this went in depth enough I was able to figure it out.

6:50, So basically get the Multiformat for 6th Gen and the normal 2X for Gens 3, 4, 5.

I have component cables for my GameCube, PS2 and Wii, so this is actually relevant to my interests. Been tempted to pick one up; thanks for clearing up some confusion I've been having.

I am going to gift this retrotink 2x M to a friend that has all Nintendo consoles from NES to the Wii and can't connect anything to his new hdmi only TV. It might not be the best for the composite of the older consoles but it works and the Wii can connect with 480P making everything work with one upscaler witch is great !!!

Hol' up. What about emulating stuff on the OG xbox? OG is an emulation monster, I love playing SNES etc on the OG. So in that case would I need the newer Retrotink or the older version?

A scenario, at least for me, where having the PS3 through component would be handy is trying to use it using modern capture devices like an Elgato hd60 s... without having to buy multiple splitter/hdcp stripper boxes to figure out which ones actually work with the damn thing. A VERY SPECIFIC scenario, but knowing something would work out of the box when I wanna record/stream some PS3 game would be a nice bonus. Unless someone can actually recommend one and save me the trouble. Lol

I find it hilarious that nobody noticed the 720p problem until you had to test all its features.

Just want a rad 2x cable version for the PS2. Thanks for review.

So I run all my Wii U and older consoles (Down to PS2 but not Gamecube as mine lacks the digital port) through component, for the simple reason of I've had very bad experiences with HDMI switchers and I got good deals on component gear from both the internet and from goodwills. This was all fine and dandy on my 2012 TV that had native component inputs and only did up to 1080p anyway, so running everything at 720p through these leads made things easy, plus I didn't have to worry about bypassing the PS3's HDCP. So alls good right? It was until that TV died on me about two months ago, I was paniced and searching every online review for new tvs that still had component inputs and found that, those ports are becoming more and more of a niche feature by the year. I did mange to find one, but the whole experience left me thinking about the future for a lot of these systems that I don't really want to risk damaging the cases to install HDMI mods when these outputs work just fine, so something like this in a way helps future proof my specific set up in a way that the RetroTink 2x Mini does for my older retro systems but for the newer ones. I should also mention my capture card does infact natively capture component video so no messy conversions needed there!

I actually use component on my 360 Elite cuz the HDMI port on it stopped working after a power outage. So for that and recording PS3, this would actually be pretty good for me

Literally the best explanation of what it does and what the demographic should go for, I was so confused on which one I needed for my 6th Gen and no one was giving straight forward answers until you came along! You are a life saver man

Good to see that these issues are addressed. Something for the PS2, even though those games that use this are few. - Gotta make sure those Nuon users are looked after.

Comment for engagement for the algorithm. Engagement. I have engaged with this video to appease the algorithm and boost its potential for being viewed favorably by our corporate masters. I like Adam's videos. I want more people to watch him.

I run a 60gb PS3 for all my PS2 needs. A comparison between the two would be awesome. I would love to switch to the PS2 and put that PS3 up before it kicks the bucket, lol.

Thanks for the vid. I'd be curious to see how Gran Turismo 4 looks using one of these, that game looked great on certain LCDs but the newer ones look muddy over component IMO. Still searching for the best looking solution for GT4 on a modern LCD.

It looks interesting, Mr. Koralik!

Great review, exactly what I was looking for 👍 I'm loving how retro gaming has become really popular lately.

6 degrees of Kevin Bacon... Glad you are back. Wishing you well through the holidays. The first holidays without a parent is the hardest.

I can't help but see a missed opportunity. SCART can literally support composite, S-video, RGB and YPbPr. Why not just release a Pro version of the SCART model that supports all these formats plus all the features as the Pro M? The lack of a passthrough option and lack of support for non-RGB sources is a glaring omission on the SCART model.

Another excellent video explaining the product. I was about to buy the pro but now that I saw your video I'm now getting the pro m since I mostly use it for my ps2.

Not sure where the metrics land, but was nice that this wasn't done with the premier feature. Sometimes I'm unable to start watching for a few minutes and I either rewind and miss the whole point of the chat or wait til it's over to avoid said happening. Loving all the content this year Adam. Hope you're staying safe and doing your best to heal from your family issues.

After listening to the podcast with Leafy I think I'm finally going to pull the trigger next pay check. I have 2 out of the three amigos for my PS2, and plan on getting HD Retro vision cables for my OG Xbox (I have really crappy component cables currently). I'm hoping it is worth it since I mainly just use PS2 and Xbox from that generation and my Wii for the select GameCube games I have. I don't have anything decent to help modernize my GameCube currently. Thanks for the videos Adam. You rock.

Got one for my wii and I love it. 480p goodness in wii, gamecube, and n64 VC games. I use the regular pro version for my pre-gamecube consoles. :)

Hey, Adam! Thanks for the awesome review! I am trying to connect my Wii to HDMI TVs. I currently have the traditional Wii AV Cables. Do you recommend I invest in Wii Component Cables and the RetroTink 2X Pro M? Or should I buy one of the cheaper Wii to HDMI devices? Thanks!! 😊

A day were a Video from Adam drops is a good day. So, if I want to play the few PS2 480p games with the RetroTink I need the 2X Pro M?

I use the normal retrotink2x with my FM towns marty since it caps out at s-video. I think the pro is good for people that don't have a retrotink2x already and want this plug and play solution. It's also helpful for guys that don't have s-video on their new TVs. Just my experience.

The thumbnails are getting progressively creepier. All we need now is Adam to be staring right into your eyes zoomed in on his face.

Great review as always Adam, the best I believe on these devices. Tells you flat out if it worth buying or not. I got one because I have the PS2 Sony component cables, Gamecube Nintendo component cables, and the XBOX Microsoft component cables. The Dreamcast I have the Beharbros Akura device. The Wii I do not own. Great content as always Adam. My best source on console gaming on RU-vid. Thanks

Getting a new 4K tv on Friday, I’ll make sure to pick this up when I can to breathe some life into my small PS2 library

Just wanted to add that in my experience the retrotink pro and scart do not achieve the same results on PS2, with component on the pro being far superior. Thanks for the great video,btw

Excellent video! Do you need to purchase one of these for each system or can a Component Switcher be used?

I can't wait to get this. Its on its way from LA as I speak!!

Always look forward to your new videos!

Honestly I think I'd prefer a CRT. I'm way too old fashioned basically in every way for my own good. But this is very cool.

Thank you for making this video. I look forward to buying the OSSC Pro. The prototypes are out.

I will get this for xlink kai footage on original xbox

Needed this video! I have the OG Retro TINK 2x and am ready to upgrade. I will get the Pro. That's all I need.

Nice video! Personally I use component cable with an 4K LG LED tv with extremely good results. My 2015 UF850 even has a scart input!

Adam, my mClassic is not working with my newer Samsung TV. It'd mostly an issue with 480p. The TV supports 1440p, so it is being upscaled to that, but there's all these lines tearing thru the screen and sometimes it loses signal. Is there a way I can fix this? Marseille won't respond to me.

Excellent video and info. Would like to see how you connected each device to the systems.

Think Im gonna get this at least for the PS2 as that thing never looks good on modern tvs

Hi Adam. Thank you for your videos but I still need some help. I will be using a PAL region PS2 with HDRetrovision Component cables. To my understanding this should usually display PAL region games in 576i. I found a 2x-M for sale on eBay since it's no longer available on the RetroTink website. Should I go for that or the 2xPro? If I chose the 2xPro will ALL PS2 games work on it and simply just display interlaced instead of progressive? This is where I get confused. I 'MIGHT' use an actual PSone console with composite for PS1 games despite the PS2 being able to play those because I just like to, but would use the PS2 for them if I must. What would you suggest would be the best scenario for me? I thought about the 5xPro but not sure I can justify it for just a PS2. Thank you.

RF is still the greatest way to hook up a console in 2020 🤙🏻

Hi, I know this is a comment on a months-old video, but I have a project and I'm looking for advice. I'm going to be putting together a gaming area at our family's cabin to combine all of the various consoles we have (NES, SNES, Genisis, Xbox, PS2, Gamecube, Wii, Dreamcast, Xbox 360, etc. ). My current plan is to run all the composite (NES) and Component systems into a gCompsw, with one output going to an CRT, and the other going to a scaler and into an automatic HDMI switch with the more modern consoles, displayed on an HDTV. I know that the Retrotink pro-m isn't ideal for older consoles- but given the goal of the project (Turn on a console, and play, minimal fiddling, to make it easy for nieces/nephews to play retro games), do you think it would work? OSSC is out as it can't take composite(unless the pro is released sooner than I expect), and the Frameister is crazy expensive, do you think the Pro-m is a reasonable solution?

Planning on getting the component to rub converter mainly because I don’t want to get rid of my HD Retrovision cables for my PVM

I tested an mClassic in “RETRO Mode” with a BC PS3 with “PS/PS2 Scaling” set to “Off” and “Smoothing” set to “On”, and the mClassic does such a better job than the PS3’s internal scaler. It shouldn’t be surprising given that the internal scaler is at least a decade older, and I’ve yet to test it in games with a “Widescreen” setting, but it really breathes new life into these older titles. May try this out with my original Xbox if the quality plug-and-play HDMI solutions still have supply issues by the time I’m ready to buy.

I could be wrong, but my 2x Pro (not M) seems to support my PS2 in 480p but not my Wii. I'm using component cables for both consoles and the PS2 works but not my Wii. Is that weird or am I missing something?

Great review Adam as always!

Lol, new secret life goal, mention the nuon in every video.

I have 6th gen consoles as well as the older ones which should i get? Is how the 2x pro looks vs the pro M with older consoles worth the trade off of not having a 480p option?

My mClassic does not work with the 2xproM...i get a bunch of lines at the bottom of the screen😤

So this thing should be perfect for unmodded PAL xbox ?

Is this still any good for PAL consoles that don't output 480p or for the PAL PS2 that barely has any games that output in progressive mode? Would this be a better choice than the OSSC for the PS2 and Xbox original? I'm guessing it will handle interlaced signals much better but I don't know. I don't really want to mod my consoles, at least, not right away, maybe down the line.

This is exactly what ive been waiting for.

More I look video about upscalers and linedoublers (by you and other like RetroRGB, My Life in Gaming ect), morz I thinking about than the PlayStation 2 need a RAW digital to digital HDMI output + a brand new homebrew to replace GSMs who okay but not at the level of what Swiss do with the GameCube.

I have a Wii with component and PS2 with composite. All my Wii games are 480p but the one PS2 game I play is 480i only. Does the multiformat support that one 480i game?

Love using my wii as a reliable gamecube. Have a great Sony 40" 2006 flat panel TV with all of the inputs. Sony knew early adopters of lcd televisions would still be connecting lots of SD content so I think Sony still used great components/boards/chipsets on the inputs on these early LCD tvs. Alas, I upgraded to a 70" TCL 4k display in my living room. Looking for a good component to hdmi for my wiicube. Unfortunately due to chip shortages, this unit is no longer produced. Anyone have feedback on performance with the wii? And any idea when these will be produced again? I could go right over to ebay and buy myself a nice counterfeit 🤣🤣🤣.

Cool video tech talk lol yes ok yep oh ok Adam

What is your opinion on ps2 horror games? Do you think there the most divided in popularity? I wanted to ask because I feel like a lot of consoles like ps3 and Xbox 360 have clear winners like alien isolation and Alan wake etc and only a few percent of horror being as favorited same for ps4 and Xbox one with winners like amnesia and until dawn ,alien isolation again with only few being as favorited Then when you get to the ps2 horror library except alone in the dark 2008 witch is hated . There's always a huge debate and everyone of them having a loving fan base that loves that horror game. Just wanted your opinion if you agree ps2 horror library is the most split when it comes to favorite horror games on a console and what is your favorite?

I have a PS2 slim, Dreamcast and will eventually get an Xbox og. I also use the RetroTink2x Pro already for my 5th gen and below consoles. I have hd Retrovision cables for all of them except the Dreamcast, should I get the RetroTink2x Pro M or should I wait for new solution or the OSSC Pro? I'm very happy with the 5th gen and below consoles but want a better picture for my PS2 and dreamcast. I'll probably invest in HDMI mods down the road but for now I'm very content with analog. What do you guys think?

If I play ps1 games on ps2 through component will it work?

Does the retrotink 2x pro multiformat have smooth filtering like 2x pro?

Does it support consoles prior to the Dreamcast etc consoles.

Hey, can the Retrotink 2xM work with Elgato? I have both an Elgato HD and HD60S+ and I just can't get the Gamecube capture to display on my laptop. it will freeze, say it can't display a 1440p resolution, or it says the capture is being used by another device. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

For my fat ps2 I will be playing ps2 games and ps1 games. Do I get the 2x pro or the multi format?

Thanks for confirming I made the right purchase. I have a 25" Sony Trinitron and good quality RGB scarts for all my console's, the megadrive, N64, Saturn and PS1 all look great on it and I guess were made for CRTs. Even next gen looks fine. But I'd love to see my ps2, xbox, Dreamcast and Gamecube in 480p + and whilst on my sofa vs desk chair. Gotta soft mod my xbox though. I may someday get a Tink2x pro for older console's but don't know if I could go 2 x 6 ways scarts > 1 x 4 way scart > scart to component box > retrotink2x pro > flatscreen. Also, I'm that xbox 360 guy haha! It still works, and has it's original component cable. Don't know if the Tink would make much difference though.

Have you tested 240p on the M against the og Pro? I ordered this M to solve all my issues. Thinking ill need the original pro now also for 240p consoles. Wish these were quicker to travel overseas.. i want to test this now! Haha. Want to see how well this handles 240 against the base pro unit. Great vid btw. Enjoyed this mate.

I only play Gen 6 for retro and N64.. could I get away with this?

I am thinking this combined with OG Xbox and GC forced 480p via swiss routed to my Mcable is pretty much the final component solution for these two systems.

How is the 2x Pro M with N64? I'm new to "modern retro gaming" and have a 2x pro M on the way. I was told it is better for 3D graphics. Will it be much different for games like Mario 64 and Banjo Kazooie compared to the standard 2x pro?

Would the pro M work with an amiga cd32 in the uk

I bought this to support my ps2/wii/GameCube in 480p. It thought it looked amazing until I bought the ossc. Still a good product

Currently a sale going on for 10% off for all versions of the Retrotink 2X. Use code Tinkyfriday. Good through 12/2.

Thanks a lot buddy. I have the problem with 720p and 1080i resolutions with the Xbox. The only proble with this is some micro pauses in the sound with both resolutions...

I bought this for SUCH a specific reason and it was the only real "lagless" option for what I wanted to do. Play Melee on a crt pc monitor using component to hdmi to vga and not have any latency in Smash Bros Melee. I hate interlaced signal. So I had to find a way to do this. There were other lagless converters in the past that could do this but they're not in production as far as I've found. So. I am the guy who wanted to do this for the weirdest "retro" scenario.

Why would you buy an Retrotink 2x Pro over an OSSC for component/RGB use, especially considering the prices are pretty similar? OSSC can take those signals up to 1080p vs 480p.

So... I am in that niche group of people with the niche group of consoles haha. The likelihood you'll see this Adam, is itty bitty. But.. any reason why running 480p on a passthrough for the RetroTink Pro M an mClassic would upscale and drop the signal like nuts? It's processing just blacks out every second.

Also Adam how dare you ...you still dont like cake. Seriously though is it still your opinion still, the best way to connect to a ps2 is through Retrotink2x pro with smoothing on using the mclassics. Even after using the retrotink2x m, since it has no smoothing and it using b filter

Note that all you need for turning 480p/720p component into HDMI is a component to HDMI converter which are very cheap (

Lol I had the non-hdmi 360 but even then I used VGA

I could benefit from these products but it gone take me a bit to splurge on this and the m classic. Love the channel, Keep up the great work Adam

Is it possible to hook up the mclassic with this? I saw a video of someone hooking up the mclassic to the retrotink 2x pro for their sega genesis and it looked pretty good. But when I hooked up the mclassic to the retrotink 2x pro M for my ps2 slim the image became incredibly messed up.

Hey Adam, outside of the internal HDMI mod, what would be the best way to get the best out of the N64? It needs to go into my Elgato. Cheers, love the videos.

I ordered mine specifically for the Wii. You mentioned that you can use the Wii U for Wii games but there's actually an issue with the Wii mode on Wii U where the Wii U looks *worse* than the Wii with component cables due to how the Wii U upscales Wii games to 1080p, causing some colors to bleed. While you can actually set your Wii U to 480p which will fix the color bleeding, this will for some reason zoom the image in a bit in Wii mode, causing the image to look a bit softer. Also the Wii U only outputs limited RGB through HDMI, so you won't get the full color range with Wii games.

do you know of anywhere we can get one from?

If I only care for the n64 should I get the mini version ?

I've been waiting for your 2x m video! I've had the m for awhile now and all the other reviews well naturally sucked

So... which is better, retrotink 2x multiformat or ossc???

actually i've been going through with that issue with like 3 of they're products in ky and i don't have access to anything windows related, so i'm sitting on some duds. legit old school gamer, my tag is cobrastrap-cobb. the xbox issues may stem from the 4 different operating systems. Learned that from some orta snafu a few years back. peace and be well

yeah i love the scart one i just ordered a multi for the ps2 and xbox

Sorry in cases I missed it. What’s the best on for N64 ?

Hey Adam, when you say not recomended for older consoles like the Genesis/Mega Drive, SNES etc, do you mean its like overkill for them or will it like not work properly? I ask because Ive been looking for a good component to HDMI solution for awhile for the Xbox Original because my tv doesnt have component input and if I could use this as an all in one converter for the Xbox as well as the rest of the retro consoles, this would be perfect for my setup. Thanks man!

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Hey Adam, I have an extron BNC switcher and want to connect my consoles to the inputs and use two of the outputs, one to a PVM and one to the retrotink 2X Pro M(using BNC to RCA obviously). Would the retrotink be able to accept a signal coming through like that.

Hello Adam, Okay so just want to get this straight. If I purchased a Scart RGB cable for my original XBOX, would it work on my Framemeister? I planned on purchasing a Scart RGB cable for my original XBOX today but I wanted to ask you this question before I did. Thx in advance!