The RetroTINK 4K Video Scaler 

We need a compilation of Joes old home movies lol.

The price has been since announced to be $750. Also the Surround Sound issue that I describe in this video has already been fixed, before the unit's release. It will now pass through LPCM Stereo, DTS (5.1), Dolby Digital (5.1), LPCM 5.1, and LPCM 7.1. It doesn't pass through Atmos or DTS-X, but the oldest console that supports those is the OG XBox One... not likely something you'll be hooking up to the RetroTINK 4K. But for PlayStation 3 and it's 7.1 surround, this is golden!

Edit: The 4k release has been officially confirmed. Lol! March 12, 2024. Speaking of True Lies, Joe. It was released on D-Theater VHS and the rip can be found on Torrents. It's a great high-def presentation. Obviously, an official Blu-ray release would be better, but it definitely scratches the itch and blows away the DVD.

After this fresh episode i completed my months long marathon of every Game Sack episode. I love the show, its formula and its style. And i probably learnt about some few hundreds interesting games to play. Thank you Joe for continue making of great gaming show for us.

The 3D chalkboard animation is really awesome

I always appreciate the comedy bits at the end!

Actually pretty excited for this thing. Just gotta explain to my wife why I need a $1000 retro upscaler.

Finally, now I can have Craig Stadler in 4K! It's like he'll be right there in my living room!

Craig Stadler, always watching over is like some retro gaming guardian angel

Thank you for covering your experiences with home video, VHS, and DVD with retrotink 4k. These results were what I was most curious about. 20:31

Very nice to see that old footage, and younger versions of Joe and Dave

Gamesack has the highest quality retro game footage, other channels hardly come close

Your end-credit skits always crack me up!

Always good to have a bonus Gamesack episode

Wasn't expecting that ending. Wanted to see Joe and Dave sit down to watch a family video VHS from yesteryear in 4k and then it just you to reenacting the fight scene with modern equipment.

This video made me feel comfortable keeping my Retrotink 5x.

Being able to do high end scan lines that actually look good on modern pixel art games is impressive!

Owning that thing seems like homework

I just want you to know that getting the notification for this video was the only thing that's broken me out of my Starfield hyperfixation in days. I watched it immediately on my 4K tv for the full effect!

The only creator I truly trust on subjects like this, lag and audio. Great work man.

Dang, I told myself I could just keep using the 5x in 6x mode, but having profiles available to share (other people doing the work) sure is enticing!

Was glad to hear you were testing this on a C1 OLED, I have the G1, essentially the same, so this hardware will be perfect to pair with.

100K?!!! Thats like at least $99900 more than this is really worth!

That's an insane piece of tech. First time I've seen real hardware match the kind of image processing emulators have been able to do in Retroarch, particularly the CRT stuff is super nice. It's very much outside my financial means though!

Love the lengths Joe will go to to have the best retro gaming channels. The A/V interest you have is above and beyond and really is more than what you have to do but I'll never complain. Except about the lack of SoundSack uploads.

I can't wait to play my 16 bit games from my 240p console in 4K HDTV. Awesome!!! 😅

Great vid! I hadn't realized your love for stop motion videos came from your teenage years. You were already very good at this by the time, and these homemade movies felt very comfy. ❤

First time I watch this channel, the content is awesome! ❤ Your ability to explain simply complex parameters is impressive. 😲👍

Converting low resolution interlaced video into true progressive output on the fly is bad ass!

Thanks for making videos Joe.

If mike can implement Dolby pro logic II that would cover older game libraries, and do a respectful job with more modern Dolby digital variations

This thing looks incredible. If only I didn't ditch my entire VHS collection 10 years ago, I could watch them on a 4K display today at 24p with scanline filters and HDR. Stupid past me.

Love the retro chalk zone footage 👌👏

"Craig Stadler? What are you doing inside my RetroTink 4K?" "Think you can get it inside mine?"

Me watching it on a 768p laptop: Wow, games look really good in 4K.

Love the homemade videos, you really should show them off more.

That feeling when you think you’re heading to bed but Joe surprises you with a bonus episode of Game Sack

Thank you Joe for your hard work with Game Sack!

This thing is wild. I don’t even play “retro” games and now I kinda want one just to tinker with.

I'll pass on the video filter machine, but I am definitely interested in those tissues. People don't know how important having fewer splinters is, but it's worth the asking price. I once had a big splinter shoot up into brain and brain up into there. Very fallafal.

Can't wait to get a 5X, this 4K is not for me, but God bless Mike for all his work!

Really glad you covered VHS compatibility.

Looks like a lot of care is going into it. It may not be for everyone but this is great for us who love our retro gaming! Thanks Gamesack, great review, always appreciate all your hard work!

I'm definitely getting one. The RetroTINK 4K will help give me a Switch Pro LOL

"i'm making a video on this because other people do and they're popular" i appreciate the transparency, too many people on youtube aren't honest about their intentions

The first batch RT4K of around 1930 units was released and available for purchase yesterday. They all sold out within 28 minutes, and they would probably have been gone even faster if it wasn’t for the fact that many people in the US had problems completing the purchase due to some issues with the homepage. I find it surprising that so many people wanted to get one even despite it being quite pricey for an upscaler ($750 + shipping + import taxes). They are now out of stock, but hopefully Mike Chi will be doing a second batch early 2024.

mannnn I didn't know you could adjust scanlines to perfection! This is a great episode, so much to learn from!

First time I ever went "wow" when viewing footage of a retro upscaler. Very impressive

I always want these things, but I'm always put off by the price. I know why they're expensive, but that's what keeping me from getting them lol.

I'm in agreement with a lot of the comments, you need to post some of your old home movies! Great video, lots of stuff I didn't understand but you make it entertaining. I wonder how some of the pixel cartoons like what Lowbrow does would look with some of the filters on it.

Wtf RU-vid?! You never notified me of 3 episodes. I had to get worried about Joe, only to be happily rewarded with 3 episodes and Joe still being alive, at least as of whenever he filmed and edited these.

Thank you for introducing me to the Gate of Thunder soundtrack, Joe. I've been listening to it for the last half hour and absolutely love it. Cheers.

Man, I _really_ hope this thing has a comprehensive instruction manual to explain what all the things do! Looks incredible.

Hugely appreciate this video. It can't have been easy trying to working around the limitations of streaming platforms and show off what this device can really do! You've come up with some really creative solutions here. Thorough, informative and great quality as ever. Thanks!

Well, if you're not going to do it, I'll have to do it myself... TAAAAATTTTEEEE MOOOODDDDEEEEEE!!!!!!!

The dirty floor in the shots was hilarious. I love your videos so much. Always hilarious.

The only upside of falling asleep early on a Saturday night is that I woke up to a new Gamesack episode.

I love your sense of humor lately, Joe. Your videos are the perfect blend of informative and entertaining.

fantastic work and a great resource for retrotink tweaking. looking forward to getting one of these

I love these tech videos, even though I sit here nodding like a dummy and acting like I know more than .5% of what's being discussed 😂 Loved your old videos for this segment, it's great you never lost your passion for production. That end skit made me uncomfortable, tho 🥴🤣

LOVE LOVE LOVE that song from Gates Of Thunder that you used! Been a favourite of mine since the first time I played with my Turbo Duo! Grazie from Italy!

I love starting my morning off with some Sack.

I love scanlines from 100 years ago!

This stuff makes zero sense to me, but it's so interesting!

the photography in this episode is pretty good. a little different from the other RT demo videos.

thank you for including that golf dude! I cried

I think we need a "Joe's old video tapes" Episode.

I saw Digital Foundry talk about this briefly on one of their Direct streams. It seems pretty cool but I think the average consumer don't know what the hell to do with it. I've got a retrotink 5x I'm fairly certain that does enough for me but who knows what I'll end up doing in the future once this is released. Awesome video as always. This was really well done, Joe brought his AAA game for this one.

Those home movies are awesome. And the chalk board animation first person view of the arrow was genuis. But the snowball to the asshole will make me laugh forever😂😂

Best part of the video is the old home videos. And the skit.

wow playing with one of these looks just as fun as playing video games.

I TINK this looks like a stellar product!

Im sure glad my go to tissue brand will give me less splinters now, such a relief

Ick, I don't want to go back to the way CRTs handled pixel graphics! Give me sharp clear pixels with no scanlines every time!

Holy shit, $1000?! Price is based of the resolution or something? Can't wait for Retrotink 8k, only $2000!

Thank you for reviewing this upscaler hardware. Looks amazing just like on a crt tv! Regarding to pc-engine/turbo grafx, there is an adaptor you can get that can attach to console, it outputs component signal and also rgb signal through m2 scart cable. you can then hook up output (component cable) to your retrotink 4k box.

Awesome review - thanks for hopping into laserdiscs...there are some of us out here that still have a handful ;)

I connecting my few consoles by SCART RGB to CRT TV. It`s 29" Panasonic Quintrix (rather budget model). Picture quality is great, no need fake scanlines or other tricks. There some great TV with all known connections and massive picture options you can buy that stuff very cheap awoiding "retro" sellers.

Cool basement. I have a cool basement growing up too. Thumbs up for people had a cool basement growing up. You put your gaming setup down there, CRT with a nes, wood paneling walls, tile floor, parents have a bar down there. Yes, I know I am very lucky and grateful.

As someone who still plays 5th Gen and before era consoles on a 24in CRT with RF in only with a composite adapter, maybe it might be time for an upgrade.

I own a retrotink device that I use with an NES and a PS2. I love it! Well worth the money.

I cannot wait for this thing.

This video only serves to make me want this device even more! Thanks Joe! Also, True Lies is available on 1080p Blu-ray.

All this stuff goes way over my head but I still enjoy it and it's an impressive piece of kit.

Great sponsored coverage of the Retro tank, looks like an interesting piece of kit but still too expensive for a lot of folks. Also still looking forward to how you got ahold of that SNES ASCII pad

Treat those buttons on the back like the customers at your retail job and ignore them. That gave me a good laugh!

Wow this looks incredible!! ..also, just wanna say that the YT compression does not ruin scanlines and filters when viewed at the resolution it was captured at.. You can show more fullscreen filter capture if you just tell people to view it at full glory. I just watched the GB Advance Castelvania gameplay at 4K 60, both on my PC monitor and cell phone, and you could see and distinguish all of the perfectly scaled filter action regardless of the screen lol.. were times I had to quickly pause to see the actual capture w filters on I wanted to see. Anyways, Great vid as always, offscreen shots are just as necessary too imo, and you always nail those! Greet Job!

Gotta say seeing Ken Stabler in a GameSack video always gets a laugh out of me

Game Sack is my all time favorite video game channel, even without Dave but you lost me with the technical jargon in the first 5min. Im very thankful for guys like you Joe for figuring this stuff out for dummies like me.

A skit about paper tissues was the last thing that I'd expect to see in this channel, and I've been watching your stuff for almost a decade by now.

Hey Joe, you can manually set modern Denon receivers to process stereo as Dolby Pro logic using the “surround mode” buttons at the bottom of the remote. Just press “movie” repeatedly to cycle through the different formats until you get to “Dolby Surround” which is full backwards compatible with Pro logic. Works like a charm with the RT5X so would be very surprised if it doesn’t with the RT4k.

Thank you, Joe. I've been waiting for your take on this.

This is gonna be epic!

I really appreciate all of the cool video shit on this product especially with being able to play retro games on Modern televisions with minimal input delay

Yay listening to stadler " think you can get it inside mine " in 4k ........ creepiness in 4k🤣

I've been having a heck of a time trying to get old VHS has to work through my retro tink into my capture card. For some reason the video starts and it just blanks out, I can't get it to read the video. I wonder if it's just settings on the retro tank or if I need something more advanced

Yeah, I’m too dumb to keep up with any of this computer/software/programming/gaming jargon.. but I’ll still sit here and nod in agreement, because I love you Joe. You pair so well with my morning cup of Joe.

As a purist I much prefer my pvm/crt. Imo it looks the best by far on analogue video

It doesn't piss me off, and I am glad that people are working on devices like this, but it definitely makes me eternally grateful for the work being done on emulators.

Love your touch of sarcasm with this review. I have enough hobbies, I don't need to add video engineer to list. I'll keep my 5X and have lotsa time to just play games. Cracks me up how most of the comments are complimenting Game Sack's content on the shows and not the retrotink, nobody seems to care about the 4K.