@Roibeard64 The Warrior is a good option for someone that didn't already have an N64. Where else are you going to find a reconditioned N64 (cleaned up and recapped), two new hori style controllers, a built in 1080p upscaller, the needed power/av cables, and have all that shipped to your door for only $150US? Sure, there might be better options out there (like the OSSC, Retrotink 2x, Tim's RGB mod, etc), but those things assume that you already own an N64... and Tim's mod still needs to be soldered to the N64's motherboard. People need to compare apples to apples.
@sketchturner As for the price of the new N64Digital board, they announced it the other day... $160US, and it will require soldering it to your own N64 motherboard, just the the UltraHDMI mod did. So if you're not confident with micro soldering, you'll need to find someone else to install it for you (which could mean extra $'s).
I just saw this comparison video of the warrior 64 versus regular av out. Seems pretty clear to me that the warrior looks much better than the original av out that most people would have tried using with their hdtv's.
I'm going to back this kickstarter to get the full package. My old n64 was damaged a few years ago during a basement flood, but thank God all my game carts were safe. This will allow me to play those old carts again. By the way, I read on their kickstarter that the warrior 64 console is compatible with the Everdrive cartridge. WooHoo!
@Nico07 From reading their kickstarter, there are two main options that are available. The first is a $95 DIY kit that comes with a new replacement case, one new controller, and the DIY rgb hdmi board that would need to be soldered in. The second option is the $150 package, and that one comes with a new case, a rgb hdmi modded N64 motherboard (it's a real n64 board and not a clone), two controllers, and all the cables. The second option already has the DIY rgb hdmi kit already installed for you. Any option you pick from their kickstarter comes with free shipping included in the price.
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Re: Pixel FX's N64Digital Promises "Crystal-Clear HDMI Video" For Your Nintendo 64
@Roibeard64 The Warrior is a good option for someone that didn't already have an N64. Where else are you going to find a reconditioned N64 (cleaned up and recapped), two new hori style controllers, a built in 1080p upscaller, the needed power/av cables, and have all that shipped to your door for only $150US? Sure, there might be better options out there (like the OSSC, Retrotink 2x, Tim's RGB mod, etc), but those things assume that you already own an N64... and Tim's mod still needs to be soldered to the N64's motherboard. People need to compare apples to apples.
@sketchturner As for the price of the new N64Digital board, they announced it the other day... $160US, and it will require soldering it to your own N64 motherboard, just the the UltraHDMI mod did. So if you're not confident with micro soldering, you'll need to find someone else to install it for you (which could mean extra $'s).
Re: Turns Out This Kickstarted HDMI-Ready N64 Is A Bust
I just saw this comparison video of the warrior 64 versus regular av out. Seems pretty clear to me that the warrior looks much better than the original av out that most people would have tried using with their hdtv's.
https://youtu.be/gSYhthphc0M
I'm going to back this kickstarter to get the full package. My old n64 was damaged a few years ago during a basement flood, but thank God all my game carts were safe. This will allow me to play those old carts again. By the way, I read on their kickstarter that the warrior 64 console is compatible with the Everdrive cartridge. WooHoo!
Re: Turns Out This Kickstarted HDMI-Ready N64 Is A Bust
@Nico07 From reading their kickstarter, there are two main options that are available. The first is a $95 DIY kit that comes with a new replacement case, one new controller, and the DIY rgb hdmi board that would need to be soldered in. The second option is the $150 package, and that one comes with a new case, a rgb hdmi modded N64 motherboard (it's a real n64 board and not a clone), two controllers, and all the cables. The second option already has the DIY rgb hdmi kit already installed for you. Any option you pick from their kickstarter comes with free shipping included in the price.