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Have you ever wanted to go back to nostalgic days from long ago to relive some of the greats from the Nintendo 64's library, but weren't pleased by emulation inaccuracies, or you no longer have a CRT to play on? That's where EON steps in, with their just-announced solution: the Super 64, a plug-and-play adapter that upscales the N64's video to 480p, and takes the system's S-video output, and replaces it with HDMI. All you have to do is just plug it into the Nintendo 64, turn it on, and it's ready to go. The Super 64 also features a "slick mode", which will round out jaggies and smooth out the picture quality to look better on modern TVs. Hardcore N64 fans will be happy to know that it launches relatively soon, with units shipping out on July 22nd. If you're interested, the Super 64 is available to pre-order on CastleMania Games, for a hefty $149.99. It's worth noting that you cannot use this with PAL N64 units, as they do not have S-video output.

WESTFIELD, NJ – June 26, 2019 – The EON Super 64, the first-of-its-kind, plug-and-play solution connecting the Nintendo 64 with modern television and monitors, launches July 22, 2019.

Developed by EON, the creators of the acclaimed GCHD and GCHD Mk-II, the Super 64 fits seamlessly into original hardware and upscales beloved retro classics on modern displays without risky modifications. EON introduces the world’s first Nintendo 64 HDMI adapter that operates without an external power source and yields truly lagless input. The Super 64’s gorgeous upscaled 480p boasts twice the resolution of the original console’s video output. Seriously.

“Slick Mode” enables retro fans to relive the triumphs of yesteryear with even smoother visuals, rounding out jagged edges for a sharper image that makes classics look better than ever. Through EON’s careful attention to detail, the Super 64 boasts the truest representation of color to create the most faithful N64 experience supplanting efforts of typical cable upgrades.

The beloved N64 sold over 32.9 million units since its 1996 debut. The Super 64 builds a bridge of nostalgic perfection between the N64's analog output and high-definition displays. Nostalgic gamers and competitive players can enjoy their favorite N64 titles on modern setups via HDMI, foregoing the need for heavy CRT televisions or risky console modifications.

EON's patent pending design is carefully crafted to prevent stress on older hardware and allows the N64 to slot neatly alongside modern platforms.

Delivering an upscaled experience that still champions the original look and feel guided EON's development process, evident in the Super 64's form-fitting elegance, brilliant display of colors, and remarkable audio fidelity.

"The Super 64 was designed to celebrate the console that pioneered 3D gaming. We set out to create something that respects the original hardware while delivering the original look and feel," said Justin Chou, Justin Scerbo, and Allan Chou, founders of EON. "The Super 64 is for everyone seeking to relive those classic experiences, and for a new generation for whom so many memories have yet to be made."

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[Griffballchamp]

Easier said than done. You can thank the complex hardware and lack of decent documentation for that.

Yeah, I know, I was attempting to be sarcastic, LOL

The hardware so difficult to emulate, Nintendo themselves can barely do it right.

 

[DeoNaught]

Looking forward to this and also don't mind the price point. Gotta pay for quality.

Pls don't, if you know how to solder, get this instead https://www.game-tech.us/product/ultrahdmi/ It costs a little bit more yeah, but it's pixel perfect, and looks wayyyyy better.
this is quality, Eon's board isn't, I can find an amazon seller with "Eon's" board for less than $150

 

[astrodraco]

I thought it was pretty obvious he was joking/trolling.

 

[DKB]

150 dollars that's laughable

 

[Adran_Marit]

I don't have the money for this >.>

 

[raxadian]

The adapter costs almost as as a new expensive CRT TV and more than double that a decent used CRT TV.

So if you can get a decent CRT TV for 60 bucks or less , or already have one, you can use it for way more old videogame consoles.

So this thing is not worth it.

 

[Daggot]

Pls don't, if you know how to solder, get this instead https://www.game-tech.us/product/ultrahdmi/ It costs a little bit more yeah, but it's pixel perfect, and looks wayyyyy better.
this is quality, Eon's board isn't, I can find an amazon seller with "Eon's" board for less than $150

While an UltraHDMI is way better than the Eon's offering the Ultrahdmi requires a soldering job, Anyone purchasing it who isn't confident in the install would have to seek out an installer, ship their console and pay extra. Below is a video of an Ultrahdmi install for reference.

 

[Deleted User]

Thats a terrible trailer and the retrotink can do the same but for any console including pal consoles for less

 

[Draxikor]

Way to expensive, if i want to spend money i prefer to go with ultrahdmi and the dual rgb output.

 

[Deleted User]

WOW HOLY SHIT THIS IS HU-
oh its just s-video
Yeah gonna hard pass on that especially for $150

 

[RowanDDR]

No scanlines? Upscaled s-video? High price? Oh dear.

 

[LucasM3]

At that price I would rather emulate with bugs on the few games that are not 100%.

 

[Deleted User]

You can get the exact same type of product for Wii and PS2 for like $20

 

[SG6000]

You can get the exact same type of product for Wii and PS2 for like $20

There's no way a high quality line-doubler exists for for any console for $20. I don't know how much RetroTinks go for but that'll be the exact same type of product and I was under the impression that they're at least $70-80.

It's almost as if there's a shock of disbelief that an external N64 adaptor isn't able to magically transform a stock console into modded one.

 

[danman78]

Pls don't, if you know how to solder, get this instead https://www.game-tech.us/product/ultrahdmi/ It costs a little bit more yeah, but it's pixel perfect, and looks wayyyyy better.
this is quality, Eon's board isn't, I can find an amazon seller with "Eon's" board for less than $150

The UltraHDMI is never in stock and is also not plug and play. You either need to be very good at soldering or pay a pro to do it.

 

[GalladeGuy]

The UltraHDMI is never in stock and is also not plug and play. You either need to be very good at soldering or pay a pro to do it.

If you want something plug and play then just get a RetroTINK 2x. It's cheaper, has the exact same quality, has more inputs, and works on any console. You can connect it to an N64 with a cheap multi-out to s-video cable.

 

[ciaomao]

check this. EON is not so bad, even if it utilize only s-video. But the price must be a mistake

 

[GalladeGuy]

check this. EON is not so bad, even if it utilize only s-video. But the price must be a mistake

It's pretty bad. It's the exact same quality as the RetroTINK-2X, which they copied the design of. Same chips and everything. Only difference is that the Super64 is $50 more and doesn't have any of the RetroTINK-2X's other inputs like component. The Super64 also doesn't work on PAL consoles.

The Super64 also has horrible build quality. The connector isn't soldered on right, some of them don't have working audio, and they added in a metal bar on the bottom just to make it heavier. I find it especially funny how they sanded off the names on the chips and put epoxy over them. People usually do that to prevent their boards from getting cloned, which is exactly what they did.

Literally the only advantage that the Super64 has over the RetroTINK-2X is that you don't have to spend $10 on power and multi-out cables. But considering that the RetroTINK-2X is only $100 compared to the Super64's $150, I'd say it's definitely not worth it.

Voultar's post for pictures of the low build quality: https://twitter.com/Voultar/status/1159125873318072322
RetroTINK-2X specs and price: http://www.retrotink.com/
RetroRGB's pageon the N64: https://www.retrorgb.com/n64.html (I'd recommend using this site if you want to get the highest possible quality for your consoles.)

 

[ciaomao]

It's pretty bad. It's the exact same quality as the RetroTINK-2X, which they copied the design of. Same chips and everything. Only difference is that the Super64 is $50 more and doesn't have any of the RetroTINK-2X's other inputs like component. The Super64 also doesn't work on PAL consoles.

The Super64 also has horrible build quality. The connector isn't soldered on right, some of them don't have working audio, and they added in a metal bar on the bottom just to make it heavier. I find it especially funny how they sanded off the names on the chips and put epoxy over them. People usually do that to prevent their boards from getting cloned, which is exactly what they did.

Literally the only advantage that the Super64 has over the RetroTINK-2X is that you don't have to spend $10 on power and multi-out cables. But considering that the RetroTINK-2X is only $100 compared to the Super64's $150, I'd say it's definitely not worth it.

Voultar's post for pictures of the low build quality: https://twitter.com/Voultar/status/1159125873318072322
RetroTINK-2X specs and price: http://www.retrotink.com/
RetroRGB's pageon the N64: https://www.retrorgb.com/n64.html (I'd recommend using this site if you want to get the highest possible quality for your consoles.)

wow! Metal Jesus should update his video.