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"CounterTorqueSteer" (countertorquesteer) 11/24/2015 at 20:53 • Filed to: Retro Gaming, Help

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I’m trying to put together a setup to play my old SNES. I currently don’t own a CRT TV. The SNES is set up for composite. I own a Samsung LED HDTV, but when the SNES is plugged directly into the composite ports, I get really bad shaking on the screen and it is very fuzzy. What are my options? Thanks in advance.

bob and john > CounterTorqueSteer 11/24/2015 at 20:58

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you could try and get an adaptor from composite to a different plug.

you sure its not one of the comp cables starting to bike the dust?

BorkBorkBjork > CounterTorqueSteer 11/24/2015 at 20:58

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You can do a SCART conversion, just have to solder 1 wire in the SNES then you can output SCART which can be converted to HDMI for near-perfect pixel output.

Santiago of Escuderia Boricua > CounterTorqueSteer 11/24/2015 at 21:00

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I’ve used something like this to play N64

http://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Conv…

You need a converter box to translate the RCA to VGA, but the one I have works pretty well

CounterTorqueSteer > bob and john 11/24/2015 at 21:01

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Yeah, It’s a brand new cable and I’ve tried it on different TV with the same results. I’ve also tried it on a CRT and it was fine.

CounterTorqueSteer > BorkBorkBjork 11/24/2015 at 21:02

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Would the TV still be recieving the same resolution signal, or would the conversion somehow be upscaling the signal?

bob and john > CounterTorqueSteer 11/24/2015 at 21:04

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hmm, then maybe something inside the console itself?

Goatboy seems to have the right idea with a SCART conversion

CounterTorqueSteer > bob and john 11/24/2015 at 21:06

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I think the issue might be that the Samsung doesn’t like the signal that it is recieving and is trying to upscale it, but is doing a poor job.

BorkBorkBjork > CounterTorqueSteer 11/24/2015 at 21:22

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It will convert it from an Analog signal to a Digital one, which will likely solve your problem. You can also look at something called a “Framemeister”, helps alot with old consoles on new televisions.

CounterTorqueSteer > BorkBorkBjork 11/24/2015 at 21:24

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Great, thank you

CTSenVy > CounterTorqueSteer 11/24/2015 at 21:26

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If all else fails you can grab an upscale from radio shack. Just don’t go too cheap, the cheap ones cause lag.

Nibby > CounterTorqueSteer 11/24/2015 at 21:34

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See in the TV settings if there is a GAME mode

Tohru > CounterTorqueSteer 11/24/2015 at 21:43

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I’ll give you a CRT so you can play it properly.

It’s at my shop. A lovely testament to the 1980’s - a 26” RCA CRT woodgrain console television, with swivel base, a working remote, and one coaxial input.

CounterTorqueSteer > Tohru 11/24/2015 at 22:31

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That is a very generous offer. I just would hate to put you through the trouble of shipping that heavy thing.

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > CounterTorqueSteer 11/24/2015 at 23:09

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If it is truly composite (yellow for video and red and white for audio), I’m at a loss. I ask this because I have seen failed attempts at connecting single-connector RF modulated A/V into composite ports instead of antenna connectors with the expected poor results. And now, since TVs have ATSC tuners instead of NTSC, the problem is probably exacerbated even when trying to connect to the antenna jack.

If it comes down to it, acquiring a tube TV these days is actually quite easy. I’ve seen thrift stores with pallets of them, all different sizes, for $5/each. People on FreeCycle lists are always trying to get rid of these things. I gave away several when I moved years ago, so there is still some demand for them. Even though I had paid over $600 for one of mine, I was just happy to find someone to haul it away for free. I still have one tube TV at home that is quite an oddball (HD, widescreen, HDMI port) that I rarely use, and even that was purchased for $5.

Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey > CounterTorqueSteer 11/24/2015 at 23:16

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That’s odd. I recently dug out my own SNES, and it works perfect on the standard Nintendo COAX style cable, going straight into the COAX port on my Vizio HD tv. I’ve also played it on a handful of other tv’s at different places using the same setup with no issue. I’ve used the AV cables from a friend’s N64 as well, and it worked well then too.

Tohru > CounterTorqueSteer 11/24/2015 at 23:22

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Where are you located anyways?

djgreenlava > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 11/24/2015 at 23:25

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Is that mythical tv one of the last CRT Wega’s?

CounterTorqueSteer > Tohru 11/24/2015 at 23:25

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The Washington DC area

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > djgreenlava 11/24/2015 at 23:27

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It’s actually a Philips, but it wouldn’t surprise me if it came down the same assembly line as the Wega.

CounterTorqueSteer > Tohru 11/24/2015 at 23:29

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Ill tell you what, I will look around and make sure that there isn’t any family close by with a vintage CRT that I can take off their hands. If they don’t, then I will most likely take you up on your offer. Thanks again.

BorkBorkBjork > CounterTorqueSteer 11/24/2015 at 23:45

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If you go that route, make sure to get one with a S-Video input. Then get an S-video cable for the SNES. That will give you the best quality possible, barring the SCART convesion.

djgreenlava > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 11/24/2015 at 23:46

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It doesn't matter much what chassis a good motor is in. I'd hang tight to that gem.

CounterTorqueSteer > BorkBorkBjork 11/24/2015 at 23:55

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Thanks for your help

CounterTorqueSteer > BorkBorkBjork 11/25/2015 at 21:42

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I found a really nice CRT tv for 8 (!!) dollars today. I made sure to check for an s video input and it had it. Thanks for your help.

BorkBorkBjork > CounterTorqueSteer 11/25/2015 at 22:30

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Nice! Alot of people (me included) prefer the look of the S-video on CRT to the SCART conversion. With SCART, the image can be too “sharp”, literally every pixel on the 16-bit console will be a perfect square on an HDTV. With S-Video, it will be incredibly sharp, but juuusst blurry enough to make things like circles and diagonal lines work. Not to mention your input lag will be next to nothing, so those tense side scrollers will be much easier.