This cable looks interesting. However the clips in this video are so heavily compressed they are worthless for judging the video quality. If you revisit this in the future please capture footage of games that will compress better. Also don't compare the HDMI cables against an upscaled composite signal. Only comparison with an component cable makes sense. In the Retrotink section the interlacing is really noticable. A comparison of this versus the pound cable and official component cable plus OSSC and Retrotink 2x in 480p and 720p would be great. Maybe 1080i as well although I don't this many people use this mode. Also do lag tests, video quality will be fine with many upscalers as well, but these often introduce a few frames of lag.
Ive done numerous comparisons with component etc. Wanted to change it up just for the sake of it. The footage suffers more so from RUclipss video encoding. I recorded the best settings I can eith this. It is what it is.
This OG Xbox is addicting, isn't it? I have one since day one when I was 14 or 15 and I owe much of my 'tech' and homebrew/emulator knowledge to this beast. Nice video, I'm surprised to see a licensed accessory to this 'box in 2018, thanks for the review.
RUclips video encoding doesn't do these visuals justice! After watching the video on YT I definitely can say it looked a lot better on my HDTV. Available here: hyperkinlab.com/products/retro/ Or at amzn.to/2CuV41d Check out my recommended products on Amazon here: www.amazon.com/shop/madlittlepixel Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/madlittlepixel Support My Channel: paypal.me/madlittlepixel Follow me twitter.com/madlittlepixel Amazon Wish List: a.co/gpQd12i Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/madlittlepixelgaming Want to send me something for unboxing, review or gift or just a nice letter?? Send to: Ron Pixel PO Box AK Beaumont, CA 92223-00AK
I bought 2 of these one give static lines on screen every min or two and the other has a black screen for 30 sec of every 45mins its on i havent bought a pound cable i would try pound first
Combine this device with~ -HDMI to VGA adapter -Open Source Scan Converter (OSSC) Run the video in x2 mode (with upsamplex2) and you're going to get something that not only defeats the excessive scaling processing on most displays, but you're going to end up with a level of detail that's familiar to anyone who plays at VGA resolutions on a pc crt monitor.
I bought one of these today and here's a problem, it has flickering and tv screen footage would cut off to a black screen and on again, there's no sound, and I tried uploading a video of it but it would say "video abandoned". Not sure if I got a bad cable, but can someone help me out here. I was looking forward to playing my original Xbox and recording game footage.
How does this compare to the pound xbox hdmi cable? Im not that into it having the Krusty Brand Seal Of Approval. Ive seen reviews of the pound cable where they dont look as good as a good component cable. Is this better? Also the pound cable is able to swap out hdmi cables.
The pound cable is fine. I have 2 for my 3 xboxs. It is the same as component minus the HD audio. But there is a production run of xboxs that show some minor banding when using it, I have one of these xboxs I use the component cables for that one. I have 3 xboxs cause every few months I do lan halo2 party with my buds. I ordered one of these hoping it fixes that issue on that third XBOX to make hooking it up easier This looks to be a better cable and seems to support the doubly audio.
I tried this cable and was quite disappointed with it. It produced interference, noise in the signal and wavy lines when connected to three of my XBOXes. Same as the Pound cable but worse. Hyperkins customer service was lacking and made it much more difficult than it should have been for me to return the cable. I would not recommend this.
I wonder if its some kind of compatibility issue with maybe your TV, Xbox, or the cable. I use the Pound HDMI cable all the time and I have never seen any interference in the picture.
Why didn't you compare the pound or the component cables to ether the retro tink or ossc in the video? when i get home where i am i am going to watch your pound cable review side by side.
Combination of both. Just looks bad using composite no matter what through HD recording. Just thought itd be interesting to see output via retrotink and composite lol. Via component and the retrotink it looks amazing. Ive shown that in another Xbox vixeo.
RUclips compression does no favors for high-speed racing footage. Also, it would be interesting to see how well this device works with 720p games, or even 1080i.
This is true unfortunately. Looked fine when recording and editing... But RUclips made it look worse.. Ah well. I will be doing a comparison to the pound cables to see if a difference in another video... Will not use a racing game this time lol.
@@drunkensailor112 i tried on a few TVs in my house that are fairly new. I learned that it has to do with the model of Xbox. Newer Xbox it worked just fine
Question: If I must choose, this one or component cable??? Which one makes picture better on modern TV?? That's what I need to know!!!! Cool video btw!!!!
I would use Microsoft branded component cables.You know for a fact that 1st party products are better than 3rd party.You can use the Retrotink2x for component to hdmi for a 480P output.
The RetroTink does not support naitive 480p over component. My life in gaming did a whole video on the retrotink. It won't work running progressive scan.
Yes i would go component for sure. The pound hdmi gives me a slightly darker picture and a greenish tint. My cheap tomee cables are better then the pound. But i have not tried the hyperkin yet but im guessing i will get the same results so il stick to component
@@michaeljijus980 No its not better then component. They dont upscale. Also there are so many revisions of the xbox hardware that what you see on this video may not be the same for you. I save your money for the official hd av pack. Trust me.
Yeah, why does every retro game reviewer ignore the existence of the digital surround sound output of the Xbox? Do they all just use the stereo speakers on their TV or what?
Adam Harry at DNA design made that wooden xbox jewel. The rest is a vynl skin look up xbox skin vynle by decal girl or something like that. (DNA demension design/Adam Harry)
Depends on the game and what it supports. Most will output in 480p and still play in 4:3 or 16:9 if you have it set in the system menu. I know Star War Republic Commando will only play 16:9 in 480i or 4:3 in 480i/480p. I personally prefer playing these older games in 480p 4:3 on modern hdtv screens. Stretching a low resolution game to fill the screen lowers the quality even more in my opinion. A small handful of games will run in 720p or 1080i and they look awesome.
The white (unless you fixed it). Xbox had no metal feraday cage in it. The wood grain xbox has the cage. I can mail you a cage for the white one if you want it. It appears gametatoe quit so the Xbox is this too so as you please if guess? No videos for a while from him
This and the DC cable are cool, I’m curious to know which brand makes the best product. I’m especially looking forward to the pound cable for PS2, because it up scales ps1 games from 240p to 720p. MJRs review didn’t tell me much.
The Pound cables for the PS2 aren't that great when you break down the features. According to MJR it doesn't support native 480p, and the image is stretched. If you are using it exclusively for PS1 games, you should be fine. If you want to use it for PS2/PS1 games, you are better off with another solution.
Derick Kerr That MJR vídeo was useless, I don’t care if his bargain bin TV doesn’t have aspect ratio change. And like I said, I want to play ps1 which are all 240p and have then scaled to 720p
This cable looks interesting. However the clips in this video are so heavily compressed they are worthless for judging the video quality. If you revisit this in the future please capture footage of games that will compress better. Also don't compare the HDMI cables against an upscaled composite signal. Only comparison with an component cable makes sense. In the Retrotink section the interlacing is really noticable. A comparison of this versus the pound cable and official component cable plus OSSC and Retrotink 2x in 480p and 720p would be great. Maybe 1080i as well although I don't this many people use this mode. Also do lag tests, video quality will be fine with many upscalers as well, but these often introduce a few frames of lag.
Ive done numerous comparisons with component etc. Wanted to change it up just for the sake of it. The footage suffers more so from RUclipss video encoding. I recorded the best settings I can eith this. It is what it is.
Madlittlepixel Fair enough. I will check out the other videos again. I probably watched these when they came out, but I don't remember many details.
You can always include stills from the capture. That can make subtle differences easier to see.
This OG Xbox is addicting, isn't it? I have one since day one when I was 14 or 15 and I owe much of my 'tech' and homebrew/emulator knowledge to this beast. Nice video, I'm surprised to see a licensed accessory to this 'box in 2018, thanks for the review.
RUclips video encoding doesn't do these visuals justice! After watching the video on YT I definitely can say it looked a lot better on my HDTV.
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I bought 2 of these one give static lines on screen every min or two and the other has a black screen for 30 sec of every 45mins its on i havent bought a pound cable i would try pound first
Combine this device with~
-HDMI to VGA adapter
-Open Source Scan Converter (OSSC)
Run the video in x2 mode (with upsamplex2) and you're going to get something that not only defeats the excessive scaling processing on most displays, but you're going to end up with a level of detail that's familiar to anyone who plays at VGA resolutions on a pc crt monitor.
I bought one of these today and here's a problem, it has flickering and tv screen footage would cut off to a black screen and on again, there's no sound, and I tried uploading a video of it but it would say "video abandoned". Not sure if I got a bad cable, but can someone help me out here. I was looking forward to playing my original Xbox and recording game footage.
switch your tv to standard hdmi setting
@@jaeeofficial1542 thanks, I'll try that.
How does this compare to the pound xbox hdmi cable? Im not that into it having the Krusty Brand Seal Of Approval. Ive seen reviews of the pound cable where they dont look as good as a good component cable. Is this better? Also the pound cable is able to swap out hdmi cables.
The pound cable is fine. I have 2 for my 3 xboxs. It is the same as component minus the HD audio. But there is a production run of xboxs that show some minor banding when using it, I have one of these xboxs I use the component cables for that one. I have 3 xboxs cause every few months I do lan halo2 party with my buds.
I ordered one of these hoping it fixes that issue on that third XBOX to make hooking it up easier
This looks to be a better cable and seems to support the doubly audio.
The pound cable does not support 5.1 surround sound.We need a side by side video comparing both and see which is best?
Both xboxes mods are Josh lineberry 2tb hard drive set ups, pretty cool stuff imo.
Awesome video!!Can't wait for your review on the hyperkin dc cable!!
I tried this cable and was quite disappointed with it. It produced interference, noise in the signal and wavy lines when connected to three of my XBOXes. Same as the Pound cable but worse. Hyperkins customer service was lacking and made it much more difficult than it should have been for me to return the cable. I would not recommend this.
Man, I was really hoping this was going to be on par with the Microsoft/monster component solution.
Same with mine... If it wasn't for those lines running down, or vertically across my screen the picture is responsive and crisp.
I wonder if its some kind of compatibility issue with maybe your TV, Xbox, or the cable. I use the Pound HDMI cable all the time and I have never seen any interference in the picture.
Why didn't you compare the pound or the component cables to ether the retro tink or ossc in the video? when i get home where i am i am going to watch your pound cable review side by side.
Yeahhh pound him side by side
My TV says, 'Not Optimum Mode Recommended Mode 1920x1080 60Hz' Do you know how i can fix it? I can see my Xbox through the Elgato on my PC.
How does this cable compare with the Pound Technology Xbox HDMI cable?
Pound vs Hyperkin Video?
Yes that's what we need.😉
Ill be working on that shortly~
Kyle G came here to ask the same question. Happy to have gotten an answer. Thanks MLP
That xbox skin is really nice
How do I get rid of the static lines on my OG Xbox? This happens with every video cable and I cleaned the contacts. Is it an RF shield issue?
I'm just over here waiting for the Dreamcast cable review. For days...
🤘😁
How do I get to those 480p, 720p and 1080p settings?
Awesome video, thanks for posting. Thinking of picking one up. Do you know how this compares to the Pound cable by any chance? Thanks!
My TV won't even register the cable is plugged in, can anyone help?
What's with the interlace on the RetroTINK ? Is it your capture card or the RetroTINK ?
Combination of both. Just looks bad using composite no matter what through HD recording. Just thought itd be interesting to see output via retrotink and composite lol. Via component and the retrotink it looks amazing. Ive shown that in another Xbox vixeo.
RUclips compression does no favors for high-speed racing footage. Also, it would be interesting to see how well this device works with 720p games, or even 1080i.
This is true unfortunately. Looked fine when recording and editing... But RUclips made it look worse.. Ah well. I will be doing a comparison to the pound cables to see if a difference in another video... Will not use a racing game this time lol.
Hi, one question, this works with PAL anda NTSC consoles? I have a idea that the only the NTSC consoles supported 720p and 1080i-
For some reason my TV is not adjusting with the cable. still looks blurry AF
What tv do you have? Your tv probably has a bad scaler
@@drunkensailor112 i tried on a few TVs in my house that are fairly new. I learned that it has to do with the model of Xbox. Newer Xbox it worked just fine
@@davefried81 do you know what year xboxes work?
Did you compare these to the Pound HDMi cables? Just curious if there is any quality difference.
Question: If I must choose, this one or component cable??? Which one makes picture better on modern TV?? That's what I need to know!!!!
Cool video btw!!!!
I would use Microsoft branded component cables.You know for a fact that 1st party products are better than 3rd party.You can use the Retrotink2x for component to hdmi for a 480P output.
The RetroTink does not support naitive 480p over component. My life in gaming did a whole video on the retrotink. It won't work running progressive scan.
Yes i would go component for sure. The pound hdmi gives me a slightly darker picture and a greenish tint. My cheap tomee cables are better then the pound. But i have not tried the hyperkin yet but im guessing i will get the same results so il stick to component
@@lordhades9945 thank you!! But ask about this hyperkin thing!!!! Is it better than component?
@@michaeljijus980 No its not better then component. They dont upscale. Also there are so many revisions of the xbox hardware that what you see on this video may not be the same for you. I save your money for the official hd av pack. Trust me.
I have a question I have a 2 TB original Modded Xbox RGH JTAG would this work for my modded console?
Yes and will look better than a stock console
hey wtf is the cable already out ? for pal users u still need a modded xbox
Does this cable output dolby 5.1 digital audio also?
Yeah, why does every retro game reviewer ignore the existence of the digital surround sound output of the Xbox? Do they all just use the stereo speakers on their TV or what?
Dude that Xbox is tight!!
Does anybody have problems with these going black and then back to normal picture over and over again? Not sure why mine does that
Did you get a solution to the black screenshots?
Can I get that cable please I have an Xbox orinagla and it don't have a cable
Where did you get the wood grain Xbox skin? It’s awesome because it has the “Xbox” center piece.
Adam Harry at DNA design made that wooden xbox jewel. The rest is a vynl skin look up xbox skin vynle by decal girl or something like that. (DNA demension design/Adam Harry)
Ok if I set my Xbox to 480P and the game is "fullscreen" only does it still pass 480P and stay in 4:3 or change to
16:9 widesreen?
Depends on the game and what it supports. Most will output in 480p and still play in 4:3 or 16:9 if you have it set in the system menu. I know Star War Republic Commando will only play 16:9 in 480i or 4:3 in 480i/480p. I personally prefer playing these older games in 480p 4:3 on modern hdtv screens. Stretching a low resolution game to fill the screen lowers the quality even more in my opinion. A small handful of games will run in 720p or 1080i and they look awesome.
@@AmyGrrl78 I appreciate that.Thank you!
@@AmyGrrl78 yup depending on game
The white (unless you fixed it). Xbox had no metal feraday cage in it. The wood grain xbox has the cage. I can mail you a cage for the white one if you want it. It appears gametatoe quit so the Xbox is this too so as you please if guess? No videos for a while from him
The pound cable isn't shielded well so the lack of cage matters a lot oddly
Amazing Xbox skin
Why would you want this? Just wondering
Funny thinking that the Xbox and Dreamcast are now considered retro
You need to check the two Hunter games. One of them had issue with component cables.
Image looks really dark compared to the retrotink
This and the DC cable are cool, I’m curious to know which brand makes the best product. I’m especially looking forward to the pound cable for PS2, because it up scales ps1 games from 240p to 720p. MJRs review didn’t tell me much.
The Pound cables for the PS2 aren't that great when you break down the features. According to MJR it doesn't support native 480p, and the image is stretched. If you are using it exclusively for PS1 games, you should be fine. If you want to use it for PS2/PS1 games, you are better off with another solution.
Derick Kerr That MJR vídeo was useless, I don’t care if his bargain bin TV doesn’t have aspect ratio change. And like I said, I want to play ps1 which are all 240p and have then scaled to 720p
@@radracer8889 Can use the Retrotink2x with Svideo or Scart to Component converter to get 480p.
CAPCOM784 sure, but that’s $100 for 480p and not $30 for 720p. The other Pound cables work fine, so I’d like to see MLP review it
mannn bricked a tv because I used the AV cables from my xbox, wish I had this before then.
Hey where did you get that wood-grain decal please
Looks like a good product might have to get this.
That skin is bad ass...where can I get one?
I think it's called decal girl vynle xbox wraps.
The wood jewel was from Adam Harry DNA demension design or something like this
And its lisensed by microsoft?
I've been playing the 360 version of Burnout Revenge on my Xbox One X, so the Burnout Revenge footage here is seriously underwhelming 😂
Expensive for me sniff
looks like shit to me or is your capture card ?
I need that skin
I don't know why but the games you showed look worse than composite :(
Peep? Hahahahaha