Composite to something else converter

[Hobox]

Not sure where this should go, but figured it best fit in this forum.

 

I just found out my TV can't take in a 240i signal, so old consoles like the Nintendo 64 won't work on it.

 

I was looking into either composite to VGA or composite to HDMI (prefer this one) converters, but I'm worried about input lag. Keep in mind they all upscale to either 720p or 1080p.

 

So I was hoping other people have done the same before me and have preferences/experience with any of these converters. If any of them have unnoticeable/nearly unnoticeable input lag, I'd love to hear which ones.

 

If nobody has experience, then do you think input lag would actually be that bad? And I'd assume choosing 720p would have less than 1080p assuming there is any.

[dalekphalm]

Not sure where this should go, but figured it best fit in this forum.

 

I just found out my TV can't take in a 240i signal, so old consoles like the Nintendo 64 won't work on it.

 

I was looking into either composite to VGA or composite to HDMI (prefer this one) converters, but I'm worried about input lag. Keep in mind they all upscale to either 720p or 1080p.

 

So I was hoping other people have done the same before me and have preferences/experience with any of these converters. If any of them have unnoticeable/nearly unnoticeable input lag, I'd love to hear which ones.

 

If nobody has experience, then do you think input lag would actually be that bad? And I'd assume choosing 720p would have less than 1080p assuming there is any.

Can you please list your model of TV, or post a picture of it's various inputs? Having one that doesn't have Composite inputs is rather unusual! Also how do you know your TV doesn't support 240i? Can you provide details so we can recommend the proper solution?

 

In terms of a straight up Composite to VGA Adapter, here's one option:

http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-102509-S-Video-Composite-Adapter/dp/B001I25ZWM/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1406993395&sr=8-10&keywords=composite+to+vga

 

You actually don't have to worry about input lag at all when going from Composite to VGA, since there's no signal conversion happening. VGA and Composite are both analog signals, so the VGA cable will just carry the same signal and your HDTV should have no problem accepting it.

 

If you want a Composite to HDMI converter, then here's one option:

http://www.amazon.com/Portta-WPETCHP-Composite-Converter-Scaler/dp/B008S7EYW2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1406993584&sr=8-2&keywords=composite+to+hdmi

 

However there WILL BE input lag of some description with these, as there is a Analog to Digital conversion happening. The Amazon reviews on it aren't too bad, and the top reviewer actually goes through most of the legacy consoles and talks about the results he got.

 

As for whether the input lag would be that bad? No, probably not at all. Though to be honest an easier solution would be to just emulate the consoles on your PC, and get a USB adapter for your classic controllers.

[Hobox]

I don't remember the specific model, it's not a main brand like Samsung. It's from Walmart and is called Sceptre, but the quality was superb for the price.

 

It doesn't have dedicated composite inputs, but has the hybrid ones where it can take composite signal through specific component ones. It works for any device that outputs 480i, like my PS2, Gamecube, and Wii. However, the N64 outputs 240i and it won't display anything. The N64 works on my TV at my parents house which supports 240i.

 

Also I just realized, while using a VGA adapter, how would I get audio?

 

And I do emulate, but I also want to play on my real console since I have it and have games for it. Also for speedrunning, playing on the real console is important practice.

[dalekphalm]

I don't remember the specific model, it's not a main brand like Samsung. It's from Walmart and is called Sceptre, but the quality was superb for the price.

 

It doesn't have dedicated composite inputs, but has the hybrid ones where it can take composite signal through specific component ones. It works for any device that outputs 480i, like my PS2, Gamecube, and Wii. However, the N64 outputs 240i and it won't display anything. The N64 works on my TV at my parents house which supports 240i.

 

Also I just realized, while using a VGA adapter, how would I get audio?

 

And I do emulate, but I also want to play on my real console since I have it and have games for it. Also for speedrunning, playing on the real console is important practice.

As for the audio... no... VGA does not, and never has, supported audio. However, all you need to do is take the Red/White Composite cables and convert them to whatever your TV will accept (Generally there is a specific audio input that is tied to the "PC/VGA" input on a TV. You may have to read your manual or examine your inputs to figure out which one is linked to VGA.

[Hobox]

As for the audio... no... VGA does not, and never has, supported audio. However, all you need to do is take the Red/White Composite cables and convert them to whatever your TV will accept (Generally there is a specific audio input that is tied to the "PC/VGA" input on a TV. You may have to read your manual or examine your inputs to figure out which one is linked to VGA.

Yeah I knew VGA didn't carry audio which is why I was asking. And you're right, I didn't notice this audio input next to the VGA plug. It's a 3.5mm plug which seems weird, but whatever. An adapter for that is easy enough. I'm most worried about the video to VGA not working, seems like all I can find (including the one you linked) is VGA *to* Composite, not the other way around like I need.

 

Edit: Found some, apparently going from composite video to VGA is like 50-150 dollars while the other way is like 3. Doesn't make any sense to be, but whatever, guess I'll try the HDMI route at some point.

[dalekphalm]

Yeah I knew VGA didn't carry audio which is why I was asking. And you're right, I didn't notice this audio input next to the VGA plug. It's a 3.5mm plug which seems weird, but whatever. An adapter for that is easy enough. I'm most worried about the video to VGA not working, seems like all I can find (including the one you linked) is VGA *to* Composite, not the other way around like I need.

Don't worry about it being VGA to Composite It's an analog signal, so it'll work both ways. It works on the same principle as an audio cable. You can't put it in "backwards".

 

As for the 3.5mm, that does make sense if you think about it. VGA is designed to run a computer, and a computer has 3.5mm audio output as standard. Yeah so all you need is a Composite stereo to 3.5mm adapter

 

Did you ever verify that your TV in fact cannot take a 240i signal? If that's the case, emulation or an analog to digital converter/upscaler will be required. (Composite to HDMI scaler would work fine, but they're more expensive generally).