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  1.  
  2. ---- OG Xbox Video Solutions ----
  3. Revised - Feb 27 2025
  4.  
  5. Documenting every adapter/mod used to modify the OG Xboxs video and or audio output!
  6.  
  7. ---- Disclaimer ----
  8. With ongoing firmware updates to many of the products listed i cant guarantee all the stats on this page are accurate.
  9. If you have missing info for any of the products listed please let me know and i will add it in / make corrections as nessesary.
  10.  
  11. ---- Key ----
  12. Make and Model [Input Res, Processing] -> [Subsampling, Output Res]
  13. * Links-to-make-or-purchase-or-reviews
  14. (additional information of significance)
  15.  
  16.  
  17. ██████╗ ███████╗ █████╗ ██████╗ ██╗ ██╗ ████████╗ ██████╗ ██╗ ██╗███████╗███████╗
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  19. ██████╔╝█████╗ ███████║██║ ██║ ╚████╔╝ ██║ ██║ ██║ ██║ ██║███████╗█████╗
  20. ██╔══██╗██╔══╝ ██╔══██║██║ ██║ ╚██╔╝ ██║ ██║ ██║ ██║ ██║╚════██║██╔══╝
  21. ██║ ██║███████╗██║ ██║██████╔╝ ██║ ██║ ╚██████╔╝ ╚██████╔╝███████║███████╗
  22. ╚═╝ ╚═╝╚══════╝╚═╝ ╚═╝╚═════╝ ╚═╝ ╚═╝ ╚═════╝ ╚═════╝ ╚══════╝╚══════╝
  23.  
  24. ---- External Available Now ----
  25.  
  26. RetroTink 4k [240p to 1080p, Upscaled -> 4:4:4, 4K]
  27. * https://www.retrotink.com/product-page/retrotink-4k
  28. * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMkimgEwWXs
  29.  
  30. OSSC Pro [240p to 1080p, Upscaled -> 4:4:4, 1440p]
  31. * https://videogameperfection.com/products/ossc-pro/
  32. * https://github.com/marqs85/ossc_pro
  33. (Open Source)
  34.  
  35. RetroTINK 5X Pro [240P to 1080i, Upscaled -> 4:4:4, 1440p]
  36. * https://www.retrotink.com/product-page/5x-pro
  37.  
  38. OSSC [480p/i to 1080i, Line Doubled -> 4:4:4, 960p/1080p]
  39. * https://videogameperfection.com/products/open-source-scan-converter/
  40. * https://github.com/marqs85/ossc
  41. (Open Source)
  42.  
  43. Premade GBSC [480p/i to ???, Upscaled -> 4:?:?, 1080P]
  44. * https://kaicolabs.com/product/kaico-gbs-control-video-converter-gbsc-rgbs-scart-ypbpr-signal-to-vga-hdmi/
  45. (Partial Open source, See DIY section to make your own)
  46.  
  47. Electron Xout [480p/i to 1080i, Passthrough -> 4:?:?, Source]
  48. * https://electron-shepherd.com/products/electronxout
  49. * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGnJBpT5gf0
  50.  
  51. Xedusa + & Vedusa [480p/i to 1080i, Passthrough -> 4:2:2, Source]
  52. * https://www.beharbros.com/xbox
  53. * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK8F5SG1N_s
  54. (Sanded encoder, suspected "ADV 601LC")
  55.  
  56. XBHDA [480p/i to 1080i, Passthrough -> 4:2:2, Source]
  57. * https://www.ebay.com/str/retroteck
  58. (Amp "THS7376")
  59.  
  60. EON XBHD [480p/i to 1080i, Passthrough -> 4:?:?, Source]
  61. * https://www.eongaming.tech/product-page/xbhd-1
  62. * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS91B7MBAuA
  63.  
  64. Retroverse Analog2HDMI [480p/i to 1080p, Passthrough -> 4:?:?, Source]
  65. * https://consoles4you.ch/analog2hdmi?c=540
  66. * https://x.com/Consoles4You/status/1560626300330524673
  67. (Based on the "ElectronAnalog")
  68.  
  69. RetroTINK 2X-Pro/Mini/SCART [240p to 480i, Line Doubled -> 4:2:2, 480p]
  70. * https://www.retrotink.com/shop
  71.  
  72. RetroScaler2X [240p to 480i, Line Doubled -> 4:2:2, 480p]
  73. * https://www.amazon.com/BITFUNX-RetroScaler2x-HDMI-Converter-Pass-Through/dp/B0C6XP7FY4?th=1
  74. * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnJg4H-O2AA
  75. (RetroTINK 2X Classic clone)
  76.  
  77. CHEAP!!!
  78. * See CHEAP! section at bottom for more options
  79.  
  80.  
  81. ---- External Discontinued ----
  82.  
  83. XRGB Mini [480p/i to 1080i, Upscaled -> 4:2:2, 1080P]
  84. * http://retrogaming.hazard-city.de/framemeister.html
  85.  
  86. RetroTINK 2X-M PRO [480p/i, De-interlaced -> 4:2:2, 480p]
  87. * https://consolemods.org/wiki/images/b/b8/RetroTINK_2X-M_PRO_Multiformat_Manual.pdf
  88.  
  89. RetroTINK 2X Classic [240p to 480i, Line Doubled -> 4:2:2, 480p]
  90. * https://consolemods.org/wiki/AV:RetroTINK-2X_Family
  91. (Replaced by "RetroTINK 2X-Pro")
  92.  
  93. Chimeric Cable [480p/i to 1080i, Passthrough -> 4:?:?, Source]
  94. * https://www.chimericsystems.com/home
  95. * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWeQDcwFBDU
  96.  
  97. XBOX HD AV Pack [480p/i to 1080i, Passthrough -> 4:2:2, Source]
  98. * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCOCH5kKM7Y
  99.  
  100. Xbox Advanced AV Pack [480i, Passthrough -> 4:2:2, Source]
  101. * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtXNwmkaPaM
  102.  
  103. Neoya x2vga [480p to 1080i, Passthrough -> 4:?:?, Source]
  104. * https://x2vga.com/
  105. (https://postimg.cc/qgSRmbHv)
  106.  
  107. Professional Grade Upscalers
  108. * http://retrogaming.hazard-city.de/
  109.  
  110.  
  111. ---- Internal Available Now ----
  112.  
  113. Intentionally Left Blank
  114. * For legal reasons
  115. (there are 2 options available)
  116.  
  117.  
  118. ---- Internal Discontinued ----
  119.  
  120. N64 Freak Internal HDMI
  121. * https://www.xbox-scene.info/tutorials/article/11-n64-freak-internal-hdmi-mod/
  122. * https://www.ogxbox.com/forums/index.php?/topic/1336-n64-freaks-internal-hdmi-mod-install/#comment-32036
  123.  
  124. MakeMhz - XboxHDMI (Rev 4B) [480p/i to 1080i, Passthrough -> 4:4:4, Source]
  125. (EOL March 2021, Replaced by "XboxHD+")
  126.  
  127. MakeMhz - XboxHD+ (Rev 5A) [480p/i to 1080i, Upscale -> 4:4:4, 720p]
  128. (EOL Oct 2022, Replaced by "Stellar XboxHD+")
  129.  
  130.  
  131. ██████╗ ██╗██╗ ██╗ ██████╗ ██████╗ ██████╗ ██╗███████╗ ██████╗████████╗███████╗
  132. ██╔══██╗██║╚██╗ ██╔╝ ██╔══██╗██╔══██╗██╔═══██╗ ██║██╔════╝██╔════╝╚══██╔══╝██╔════╝
  133. ██║ ██║██║ ╚████╔╝ ██████╔╝██████╔╝██║ ██║ ██║█████╗ ██║ ██║ ███████╗
  134. ██║ ██║██║ ╚██╔╝ ██╔═══╝ ██╔══██╗██║ ██║██ ██║██╔══╝ ██║ ██║ ╚════██║
  135. ██████╔╝██║ ██║ ██║ ██║ ██║╚██████╔╝╚█████╔╝███████╗╚██████╗ ██║ ███████║
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  137.  
  138. ---- External ----
  139.  
  140. GBS-Control [480p/i to ???, Upscaled -> 4:?:?, 1080P]
  141. * https://github.com/ramapcsx2/gbs-control/wiki/Build-the-Hardware
  142. * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmfR0XI5czI
  143. * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AVXhiTlmgo
  144. (Partial Open Source)
  145.  
  146. GBS-C AIO [480p/i to ???, Upscaled -> 4:?:?, 1080P]
  147. * https://github.com/amoore2600/GBS-C_AIO
  148. * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpU9nrA5cJY
  149. (Open Source)
  150.  
  151. XOSVP [480p/i to 1080i, Passthrough -> 4:2:2, Source]
  152. * https://github.com/DiscoStarslayer/XOSVP
  153. * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG3aLLiJuXc
  154. (Open Source, Amp "THS7316")
  155.  
  156. Wii2HDMI on Xbox [480p/i to ???, Passthrough -> 4:?:?, Source]
  157. * https://www.ogxbox.com/forums/index.php?/topic/1103-wii2hdmi-on-xbox/
  158. * https://www.xbox-scene.info/forums/topic/352-the-wii2hdmi-mod/#comment-550
  159. * https://tkscustomsupermodz.com/products/xbox2hdmi-by-tek-nemesis-diy-kit
  160. (Sewell Wii to HDMI Converter "SW-29756" are best available donors)
  161.  
  162. Custom Cables [480p/i to 1080i, Passthrough -> 4:2:2, Source]
  163. * https://www.xbox-scene.info/forums/topic/650-diy-xbox-cable-pinouts-component-composite-scart-wii2hdmi-vga/#comment-1513
  164. * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNTi4QrQQO4
  165.  
  166.  
  167. ---- Internal ----
  168.  
  169. Ryzee119 Xbox HDMI [480p, Passthrough -> 4:4:4, Source]
  170. * https://github.com/Ryzee119/XboxHDMI-Ryzee119
  171. (Open Source, Encoder "ADV7511")
  172.  
  173. Internal Wii2HDMI [480p/i to ???, Passthrough -> 4:?:?, Source]
  174. * https://gbatemp.net/threads/cheap-xbox-hdmi-mod.503314/page-2#post-10265780
  175. * https://tkscustomsupermodz.com/products/xbox2hdmi-internal-install-parts
  176.  
  177. ElectronAnalog [480p/i to 1080p, Passthrough -> 4:?:?, Source]
  178. * https://electron-shepherd.com/collections/all/products/electronanalog
  179. * https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/xbox-classic-1-generation-electron-shepherd-hdmi-pcbs-1-70-set/2946619500-279-318
  180. * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJkqpfnjT5E
  181. (Encoder "CV9886")
  182.  
  183. Xbox AVIP mod [480p/i to 1080i -> Source]
  184. * https://github.com/professor-jonny/Xbox-AVIP-mod
  185. (Open Source)
  186.  
  187.  
  188. ██████╗ ██████╗ ███╗ ███╗██╗███╗ ██╗ ██████╗ ███████╗ ██████╗ ██████╗ ███╗ ██╗
  189. ██╔════╝██╔═══██╗████╗ ████║██║████╗ ██║██╔════╝ ██╔════╝██╔═══██╗██╔═══██╗████╗ ██║
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  191. ██║ ██║ ██║██║╚██╔╝██║██║██║╚██╗██║██║ ██║ ╚════██║██║ ██║██║ ██║██║╚██╗██║
  192. ╚██████╗╚██████╔╝██║ ╚═╝ ██║██║██║ ╚████║╚██████╔╝ ███████║╚██████╔╝╚██████╔╝██║ ╚████║
  193. ╚═════╝ ╚═════╝ ╚═╝ ╚═╝╚═╝╚═╝ ╚═══╝ ╚═════╝ ╚══════╝ ╚═════╝ ╚═════╝ ╚═╝ ╚═══╝
  194.  
  195. ---- External ----
  196.  
  197. Morph 4K [480p/i to ???, Upscaled -> 4:4:4, 4K]
  198. * https://www.pixelfx.co/morph4k
  199. * https://youtu.be/ByZeQ1DatD8?t=1006
  200.  
  201. RetroTINK 4K CE
  202. * https://consolemods.org/wiki/AV:RetroTINK-4K#Pro-Exclusive_Features
  203. * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvfWZ5coqCA
  204.  
  205.  
  206. ---- Internal ----
  207.  
  208. Open XHD
  209. * https://twitter.com/OGX_Harcroft
  210. (Check the xbox-scene discord for real time updates on this project)
  211.  
  212. Pixel FX Retro GEM
  213. * https://www.pixelfx.co/product-page/retro-gem-universal-hdmi-upscaler-kit
  214. (Xbox kits coming in the future)
  215.  
  216.  
  217. ██████╗██╗ ██╗███████╗ █████╗ ██████╗ ██╗
  218. ██╔════╝██║ ██║██╔════╝██╔══██╗██╔══██╗██║
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  220. ██║ ██╔══██║██╔══╝ ██╔══██║██╔═══╝ ╚═╝
  221. ╚██████╗██║ ██║███████╗██║ ██║██║ ██╗
  222. ╚═════╝╚═╝ ╚═╝╚══════╝╚═╝ ╚═╝╚═╝ ╚═╝
  223.  
  224. ---- External Available Now ----
  225.  
  226. EASYCEL Component to HDMI [480p/i to 1080p, Passthrough -> 4:4:4? Source]
  227. * https://www.amazon.com/EASYCEL-Component-Converter-Output-Adapter/dp/B07ZHF83G3/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Easycel&sr=8-2
  228. (Encoder "Macro Silicon MS9282")
  229.  
  230. Portta - N3CVRH [480p/i to 1080p, Passthrough -> 4:?:? Source]
  231. * https://www.port-ta.com/products/n3cvrh/
  232. (Encoder "Macro Silicon MS9288A")
  233.  
  234. BitFunx HDMI Display Adapter [480p/i to 1080i, Passthrough -> 4:?:? Source]
  235. * https://www.bitfunx.com/product/hdmi-adapter-for-xbox-classic-retro-gaming-consoles-hd-cable-accepts-5-1-dolby-digital-surround-sound/
  236. (Sanded Encoder)
  237.  
  238. XBox2Wii Component PRO [480p/i to 1080i, Passthrough -> 4:2:2 Source]
  239. * https://x.com/Consoles4You
  240. * https://classicgamestore.ch/xbox2wii-component-pro
  241. (Use Wii component cables on the Xbox)
  242.  
  243. Hyperkin - Panorama HD Cable [480p/i to 1080i, Passthrough -> 4:?:? Source]
  244. * https://hyperkin.com/panorama-hd-cable-for-original-xbox-hyperkin-officially-licensed-by-xbox.html
  245.  
  246. Pound - HD Link [480p/i to 1080i, Passthrough -> 4:?:? Source]
  247. * https://www.poundtechnology.com/original-xbox-v2
  248. * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28jVJkmIK3M
  249.  
  250. Kaico HDMI Display Adapter [480p/i to 1080i, Passthrough -> 4:?:? Source]
  251. * https://kaicolabs.com/product/original-xbox-hdmi-display-adaptor-with-optical-port/
  252. * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXmJ1RkMarU
  253.  
  254. Generic - "HDTV Converter - For Original XBOX"
  255. * XBOX-HDMI-P-V1.0
  256. (Encoder "Macro Silicon MS9288A")
  257.  
  258. LevelHike - "HD Compatible Cable" [480p/i to 1080i, Passthrough -> 4:?:? Source]
  259. * https://stoneagegamer.com/hd-compatible-cable-for-xbox-levelhike.html
  260.  
  261.  
  262. ---- External Discontinued ----
  263.  
  264. XBox2Wii Component Adapter [480p/i to 1080i, Passthrough -> 4:2:2 Source]
  265. * https://consoles4you.ch/xbox2wii-component-adapter?c=540
  266. (Replaced by "XBox2Wii Component PRO")
  267.  
  268. Nimbus [480p/i to 1080i, Passthrough -> 4:?:? Source]
  269. * https://www.etsy.com/listing/1256533295/discontinued-nimbus-hdmi-adapter-for-the?show_sold_out_detail=1
  270. (Encoder "Macro Silicon MS9288A")
  271.  
  272.  
  273. ██████╗ ██████╗ ███╗ ██╗████████╗███████╗██╗ ██╗████████╗
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  284. ╚══════╝ ╚═════╝ ╚═╝ ╚═══╝╚══════╝
  285.  
  286. --More Features to Consider--
  287.  
  288. * Digital audio out (Embedded HDMI)
  289. * TOSLink / SPIDIF Inputs and Outputs
  290. * Deinterlacer type (Bob,Weave,ex)
  291. * Video Input / Output connection types
  292. * Latency (buffered vs non buffered)
  293. * Resolution transition times (time to resync going from 480i to 480p input)
  294. * Your tv or capture cards accepted resolutions
  295.  
  296.  
  297. --Resources for Comparisons--
  298.  
  299. Comparing Some Popular Solutions
  300. * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GWdH9Mbiao
  301. * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMN69OK1n04
  302. * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oUA4dPUDvY
  303. * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9PB9VzPuN8
  304.  
  305. XB2HDMI vs Xedusa V1/V2
  306. * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gJhg8zHL-U
  307.  
  308. Resolution Transition Tests
  309. * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQPjCinjAXY
  310.  
  311. Lag Testing Popular Scalers
  312. * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VOsOuQ5mhM
  313.  
  314. Wii 2 HDMI Models Compared
  315. * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awuU_c-zOtQ
  316.  
  317. About Chroma Subsampling (4:4:4, 4:2:0 ex)
  318. * https://www.4kshooters.net/2022/06/04/everything-you-need-to-know-about-chroma-subsampling-and-bit-depth/
  319. * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chroma_subsampling
  320.  
  321. Examples of Composite 480i Vs Component 480i vs Component 480p
  322. * https://youtu.be/gepVy8Mwp6s?t=74
  323. * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdPOJhIKmDc
  324.  
  325. More Info about the XRGB Mini
  326. * https://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?t=52828
  327. * https://junkerhq.net/xrgb/index.php/XRGB-mini_FRAMEMEISTER
  328.  
  329. Retro RGB Xbox Page
  330. * https://www.retrorgb.com/xbox.html
  331.  
  332. Chroma Sampling Test Suite
  333. * http://pms.hazard-city.de/ExtronVector4KTestPattern.html
  334.  
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  342.  
  343. ASCII created using
  344. https://www.coolgenerator.com/ascii-text-generator
  345. (ANSI Shadow)
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