RCA Svideo to HDMI Converter with 4 : 3/16 : 9 Aspect Ratio Switch, S-Video RCA to HDMI Adapter, Support 720P/1080P Output Switch for VHS/VCR/DVD Player/Wii/PS1/PS2/N64/NGC/NES to View on HD TVs

3rd time's a charm as they say. I had tried 2 other RCA to HDMI converters to connect my 2003 Sanyo DVD player to my new Hisense 4K Smart TV (55E6QF). They didn't work, at all. This convertor worked great with the S-Video cable. The picture is as good as could be expected for standard DVD output, 720x480 (480p). The resolution and aspect ratio switches are most helpful. For a cleaner layout, I wish the switches were on one side by themselves instead of squeezed in between the power and HDMI ports. But hey, that's a minor complaint. Tested and recommended.

I've been buying these $7 converters for RCA to HDMI. I have them all over the place and they work with minimal issues. They don't come with a switch for the aspect ratio, but they do usually come with a switch for 720/1080p. I had to buy an S-VIDEO converter recently and found the cheapest was around $15. It had the ratio switch and a switch from 480 to 720p, but the image wasn't the sharpest and it didn't work with my Commodore 64 (even though I had the 300 ohm resistor... for those in the know). I thought I was having trouble with the machine until I plugged it into a TV and found it worked just fine. I set out to find a new converter and found this one. I'm very happy with this box. Like another reviewer said, it's about as close as you're going to get to a RetroTink without shelling out the big bucks. The image is great, the ratio, quality, and source switching work perfectly and there is an on-screen display showing you what you just set it to. After going through those cheap converters I was also really pleased to find a custom power adapter and not a USB plug (they don't usually give you an adapter and you have to make sure the one you grab can support the power requirements of the converter - a hassle). If you aren't worried about S-Video, you aren't using your converter on a large TV, and you don't need to change the aspect ratio, I would say one of those cheap-o converters will do the trick for you. If you don't need S-Video, are on a small screen, but need ratio switching, there are other boxes slightly higher in cost than those that will work. If you need S-Video, this is hands-down better than any of those that are using USB power (I'm not saying the fact that they are using USB power has anything to do with the quality, but I've seen the options on Amazon and this is the easiest way to draw a line in the sand). You could probably get away with one of the cheaper options if, again, you're on a smaller screen and don't need ratio switching. Now, if you want to see your vintage device on a large screen, no matter what, this is one of the best of the sub-$40 options on the market and there is a marked difference in quality over the sub-$25 options. If you have a vintage computer, I'd say just skip the testing and get this one from the start. I wish I had.

Does what it does. HDMI cable is pretty cheesy, but the price is right. Plan on using an alternate cable.

This works for all my old systems. There is a little lag that seems to get worse the older the system is but not bad enough to ruing game play.

Pros: - Promises to resurrect analog ghosts like a junkie preacher with a shiny HDMI cross. - 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio switch—because you might as well choose how you die. - Claims 720p and 1080p output, perfect for dressing up your old garbage in high-def lies. Cons: - No power adapter. No power. No life. Just another cold corpse in the endless landfill of consumer despair. - Feels like it was built for people who like solving puzzles missing half the pieces. - Holds your nostalgia hostage, demands you bring your own ransom.

I give up. All these converters are disappointing. Yes it works but none of them look great. The one I found that looked really nice stopped working after two uses. I was hoping this one would be better but it's meh. Not sure what else to do other than buying a CRT or spending an ungodly about of money for a retrotink. Maybe just go with emulators but that just isn't the same. The NES and SNES are playable and the Wii looks ok but my PS1 is horrible. I guess if you're ok with with less that desirable image quality just buy any of these converters because they are all the same. I understand upscaling isn't going to be flawless but I think we could do better. Why is there no middle ground?

The first thing that caught my attention was the build quality. It’s not made of plastic; it’s constructed entirely of metal. Another plus is its size. Yes, size matters. It fits perfectly on my desk without the weight of the cables pulling on them. The binding RCA plugs are of high quality. In the box, you get everything you need to get started. There’s no need to source a power supply or any other cables. However, I did use my own HDMI cable, and it worked perfectly. The upscaling is better than units that cost three times the amount of this one. I highly recommend this converter to friends and family. Everyone who used it said it worked like a charm. This year marks the 50th anniversary of VHS and I believe it’s the perfect time to digitize my memories. This converter is the one to get. You won’t be disappointed. Lastly, the color accuracy and the absence of lag in this converter will impress you with the final product. It’s something that can be shared for generations to come.

Hooking up an old game system to a newer TV and this worked beautifully. Happy to be able to play around with some old games for the sake of nostalgia. Easy to connect and adjust the settings. Looks good on the screen and plays well.