AstralSoul | 502 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Don't know if anyone here would be interested in this but there is a cool N64 clone system in Kickstarter set to ship at the end of the month. I'm very iffy on clone consoles as they always seem to be very flimsy. But being a huge N64 fan with no real HD alternatives for the console this might seriously be worth considering. It already reached the goal but if you wanted one here is the link: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH | 4,882 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Oh wow, this is finished? I remember when this launched. I wished them well, but that's all I had to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifightdragons | 234 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Temper expectations, and read this:https://www.retrorgb.com/intecgaming-makes-dubious-claims-with-the-warrior64.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erac | 78 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Right, it's not a clone console, it's a new case and a builtin s-video-to-hdmi adapter. According to retrorgb, the adapter may be poor quality. The case itself looks fine, and it's about time to get new N64 cases to replace broken ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstralSoul | 502 Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 (edited) Oof that sucks. I thought it was a clone console. So they're basically taking old N64 consoles and changing the outer case and giving it access to HDMI? That's disappointing if that's the case. While we're on the subject anyone know what the cheapest option to convert N64 to HD? Edited November 4, 2020 by AstralSoul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeevan | 8,907 Events Helper · Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 If you can find someone to install it, or if you can do it yourself an UltraHDMI isn't that bad of a price. Problem right now is that shipping and supply of them. I am having one done, but the buy is over right now. When I get mine back I can ask them when they will be doing the next buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erac | 78 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 https://old.reddit.com/r/n64/comments/it0fq0/the_guide_how_to_setup_your_n64_to_modern_tvs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptOut | 8,871 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 I like the look of the shell design, if nothing else. Using OEM internals is also actually a smart move considering how terrible N64 emulation is. But, obviously the weak point of this whole product is the analogue to digital converter, if it is as cheap and laggy as reported. Also, I didn't see a price anywhere, how much are they charging for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstralSoul | 502 Posted November 11, 2020 Author Share Posted November 11, 2020 https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/11/turns_out_this_kickstarted_hdmi-ready_n64_is_a_bust More information for those curious, it's not looking so good to me anymore. I'll pass. @OptOut It's $150. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptOut | 8,871 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 $150 is actually a super good price, on the face of it. But yeah, looks like a bust from the point of view of the technology used, so the price becomes irrelevant at that point. I will say I DO like that shell design! If I can pick up just one of those shells one day and put one of my junk N64's inside it, that would be pretty cool, and just use the original AV out. Also, man, MJR is looking fat af these days, lol! Time makes fools of us all, I guess, lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erac | 78 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Well, you can get the 95$ DIY package and just sell/scrap the hdmi adapter. That gets you the case, and (not sure, CBA to check) the controller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pendragonx | 117 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 WELP... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,749 Administrator · Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, Pendragonx said: WELP... Pen druh gone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pendragonx | 117 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Gloves said: Pen druh gone. Oh hai! too bad the upscaler wasn't any good.. like he points out in the vid, it'd be great to get a good hdmi upscale for that price if it was actually quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptOut | 8,871 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 On 11/11/2020 at 5:19 PM, erac said: Well, you can get the 95$ DIY package and just sell/scrap the hdmi adapter. That gets you the case, and (not sure, CBA to check) the controller. Or I could wait until they inevitably end up on eBay for like 20 bucks in like 6 months or so! You get what you pay for, I guess... Like when I paid for the real thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Monkey | 2,005 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 This isn't any better than a $30 cable from Amazon. Why would anyone buy this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erac | 78 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 There's a risk they'll only produce the amount for the KS orders and quit, making the cases rare collectibles. In that case the ebay price could be 400$ ;D If it gets bigger production, then sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDIRunner | 2,718 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 While I'm not interested in this at all, I agree with others that the case design looks very good. If nothing else, I would think they might be able to make some money selling replacement/custom cases for the N64. Depending on the price, I would consider getting an empty case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,749 Administrator · Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 I want what you guys are smoking if you think that case looks good. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Monkey | 2,005 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 3 hours ago, erac said: There's a risk they'll only produce the amount for the KS orders and quit, making the cases rare collectibles. In that case the ebay price could be 400$ ;D If it gets bigger production, then sure. They look printed, not vacuum moulded so anyone with a printer can just make their own. They'll never be collectible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMR | 517 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 I just RGB modded my N64. It looks great with the retrovision hd cables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erac | 78 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 If they're printed, it's on an industrial quality 3d printer. FDM does not look like that, home resin can't do that large parts. Plus you have to consider the time to make the model, iterate port/piece locations... There's a reason nobody has made a replacement case model so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeye | 1,595 Homebrew Team · Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 RetroRGB released a video today that covered some testing on the Warrior 64 and repairs . Good video and worth a watch. Summary: Shell is good quality Controller is good, you may or may not like the layout of it RGB/HDMI Board is poorly / incorrectly designed Order of amp, filter, and RGB is flipped Does not add RGB to analog out (multi-out) May remove S-Video or composite from multi-out depending on version of mod included HDMI kit is similar to a POUD cable, but internal Adds variable lag of 3-5 frames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki | 4,929 Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 I just finished the video a bit before coming here, the entire thing ultimately outside of the nice new shell it has basically start to finish is summed up in two words: dumpster fire ...or better in one word. AVOID. The video where it starts, I think it says too much about where that whole mess was going with those frauds stuffed a bag, a piece of paper, and one other item in there to use if your games don't start up immediately to fix them... SANDPAPER. Yeah, if your game fails to load, sandpaper the crap out of the pins, and if it still fails, your game is busted. That's the argument and more than enough to just pack it back up and send it in to get a refund. Negligence and fraud from that gem down to the design of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noiseredux | 232 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 I can't believe that none of these third party companies have given us a portable N64 yet. We need that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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