Console Info

This section will show you the best way to get RGB from each system, as well as which versions of each system outputs the best quality!  Some systems only require an RGB cable and others require modifications, but I’ve broken each section down to show the best option for your setup.
Here’s all the console pages that are live and currently being updated with the latest information.  If this site was a help, please consider supporting the Patreon, as it’s the main reason this site is able to stay alive:  https://www.patreon.com/retrorgb

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NES

The NES doesn’t natively output RGB, but this page shows how to modify your NES to do it, as well as picture comparisons of how awesome it looks when you do.

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Sega Master System
RGB info, as well as which version to get.

Sega Master System FM Audio A description of how to get FM audio from your SMS!

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N64

This page has all the info you’d need on which N64’s can be used with each mod, as well as different mods available.

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Sega Saturn

Information and comparison pics on why the Saturn versions.  Also, RGB cable information.

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Game Boy
This page has information about the Nintendo Game Boy line of systems, as well as which model is the best and how to display them on a TV.

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Game Boy Advance

TONS of GBA info, including comparisons and TV-out info.  Every GBA fan should check this page out!

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Game Gear

The Sega Game Gear can output RGB, but requires a modification.  There are also multiple versions available.

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Gamecube

Information on getting the best quality output from your GameCube.

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Sega Dreamcast

Information on the Dreamcast VGA box, as well as RGB-out.

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Nintendo Wii
Information on Wii RGB-out, as well as comparing the Wi’i’s virtual console games to the originals.

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Atari 2600

The Atari 2600, 5200 and 7800 systems require modifications, but can output RGB, S-Video and composite.

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Atari Jaguar

The Jaguar outputs RGB natively and only requires a cable. If you’re a fan of the game Tempest 2000, the Jaguar version allows a rotary / spinner controller to be used.

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Atari Lynx
There is a video-out mod, as well as LCD mods available for both model Lynx handheld systems.

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ColecoVision

The ColecoVision can be modded for RGB-out, but the only output from the factory is low-quality RF.

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3DO

The 3DO requires a mod for RGB, but does offer S-Video output.

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TurboGrafx-16

TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine systems can output RGB with a modification.

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NeoGeo

All versions of the NeoGeo home console should output RGB with just a cable.

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Neo Geo Pocket

There is a front-light mod available for the NGP, but no TV-out mod.  There is a rare dev kit available called the K2_VIDEO which will output RGB.

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Philips CDi

Some CDi systems can output RGB with a modification.  Many output S-Video natively, which is also a good solution.

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Sony Playstation

Every version of the Playstation should output RGB with just a cable.

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Intellivision
All Intellivision systems only offered RF-output, but there is an RGB mod available.

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Xbox
The original Xbox can output 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i. Check out this page for the best methods to output those resolutions. 

If you need detailed technical info on any of the above systems (or any I don’t have listed), I suggest checking out the Console5 Wiki, as it has datasheets and schematics for almost every console!:  https://console5.com/techwiki/
Here’s some other links I often find helpful:
240p Test Suite – If you’d like to calibrate your display directly from your console, this software will be a huge help.  I’ve also used it to test lag on displays and upscalers…it’s my favorite go-to software for testing!!!: http://junkerhq.net/xrgb/index.php/240p_test_suite  /  http://junkerhq.net/xrgb/index.php/240p_test_suite#Versions
GameSX– This site has technical info for almost every system!  It also has a list of systems and available mods, so if you can’t find what you’re looking for on this page, check the ones below: http://www.gamesx.com/         /         http://www.gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=matrix
Also, there are great forums around with helpful people.  I’d read everything in this guide before posting questions (so people aren’t posting the same beginner questions over and over), but if you’re ever stuck, check out the forums at: shmups.com, smspower.org, sega-16.com, assemblergames.com and racketboy.com.
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