PS2 Retro GEM HDMI Vs RetroTink 4K Component – 12 Game Showcase!

It took me a while to figure out why I found my Retro GEM for PS2 to be underwhelming compared to Standard Component input through both the RetroTink 5X and RetroTink 4K. After spending several days looking at both options, I have decided that I am not fond of how it handles deinterlacing compared to the RetroTink line-up. In today’s showcase, I have 12 games running through both output methods from the same PS2 Slim so you can decide for yourself which you prefer and if you think I am being overly harsh in my judgement of the GEM 😛

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RetroTink 4K Preview/Showcase Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGTaokZjTu7ijLnBRjuH_ee4V4W486HBd&si=s9Zxg5Bi-P6qLRx8

RetroTink 4K Product Page: https://www.retrotink.com/product-page/retrotink-4k

Retro GEM Product Page: https://www.pixelfx.co/product-page/retro-gem-universal-hdmi-upscaler-kit

Time Stamps:
0:00 – Intro
1:26 – Benefits Of The Retro GEM
2:45 – Audio Comparison
3:15 – Retro GEM Deinterlacer Problems
4:31 – Retro GEM Settings
7:54 – RT4K Settings
8:43 – Capture Setup
10:41 – Final Thoughts
12:03 – Mega Man X4
17:03 – Dead or Alive 2
22:03 – Metal Gear Solid 3
27:03 – Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3
32:03 – Ace Combat 5
37:03 – Tekken 5
42:03 – Project Snowblind
47:03 – Need For Speed Underground
52:03 – Medal of Honor Rising Sun
57:03 – Star Wars The Force Unleashed
1:02:03 – Delta Force Black Hawk Down
1:07:03 – Resident Evil 4

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Any footage captured from retro console hardware (not emulation) has been done so using the RetroTink 5X from Mike Chi. This amazing device provides the best-looking footage I have ever worked with up to resolutions of 1440P! If you are interested in giving your own setup an upgrade go support Mike and check out https://www.retrotink.com/

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