Xrgb mini + Amstrad

[jesusdelmas]

Hi everyone, i have a cpc 464 and a cpc 6128 but i dont have a tv so in thinking to get an xrgb mini for a 1080 p tv.


My question is if a xrgb mini is better than a good crt tv for  amstrad gaming  because if its not a big difference i would get jus a good crt tv.


Also ask wich crt tv is best for the amstrad and the perfect size, i think that a 21" tv wouldnt be too big and eirher too small.

[gaos74]

I would also be interested to know which CRT brand is best and preferred size.

[DanyPPC]

For CRT TV i may to suggest Sony with Scart RGB.


Best CRT PAL Monitors like C=1084S ore Philips 8833 mk2 with RGB Scart adapters.

[jesusdelmas]

For CRT TV i may to suggest Sony with Scart RGB.


Best CRT PAL Monitors like C=1084S ore Philips 8833 mk2 with RGB Scart adapters.

Thanks, i will try to get a good sony crt and see what is like 

[mr_lou]

I have been using my CPC with the Framemeister X-RGB Mini a lot, bought only because I needed to record videos for my 8-bit Memoirs project.

I will recommend using a real CRT display any day for that real nostalgic feel - but, I also have to say that I've been very impressed with the quality the X-RGB Mini could produce. I had no idea that an LCD screen could actually give such a nice picture.

Being used to always see 50 fps on any CRT screen, I was always disappointed that newer "modern" LCD screens only gave 30 fps from the same scart signal. Wtf?? This obviously doesn't look good. But the X-RGB mini makes sure you get a 50 fps result, and that just looks awesome on your LCD.

So if you think a CRT TV is too big, you can definitely use the X-RGB mini with an LCD TV. And as a bonus, you get to record videos of your gameplays if you also buy a recorder device, like e.g. the Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket.

The X-RGB gives you a lot of options, like zooming and cutting for example. For the videos in 8-bit Memoirs I have used settings to zoom and cut into a 240p image instead of seeing 288 lines. Because this way I could magnify 3 times to get a HD result with an exact 1:3 pixel ratio. I.e. no blockly out-of-place graphics.

This works well with most games because most of them contains borders anyway. But with newer overscan games you will lose some of the outer edges of course.

NOTE: If you decide to get the X-RGB Mini, be aware that it ships with a Japaneese version of the SCART cable. DO NOT USE THIS! It may actually fry some of your gear. Order a European SCART cable from the same shop at the same time.

[ASiC]

How's Xrgb mini handles weird scrolling effects like the one used in Relentless?
Every LCD I've tried so far, the image jumps left/right constantly.


Cheers

[mr_lou]

How's Xrgb mini handles weird scrolling effects like the one used in Relentless?
Every LCD I've tried so far, the image jumps left/right constantly.

Don't know actually. Will test when I find the time.

However, one thing the X-RGB mini does have issues with, is when the signal changes. So for example, loading a game like Dead on Time, will make the screen go black for a while because the resolution changes, and it takes a while for the X-RGB mini to adjust for some reason.
I think there are newer replacements available for the X-RGB mini today that handles this better though. The X-RGB mini is discontinued, as far as I know.

[jesusdelmas]

I have been using my CPC with the Framemeister X-RGB Mini a lot, bought only because I needed to record videos for my 8-bit Memoirs project.

I will recommend using a real CRT display any day for that real nostalgic feel - but, I also have to say that I've been very impressed with the quality the X-RGB Mini could produce. I had no idea that an LCD screen could actually give such a nice picture.

Being used to always see 50 fps on any CRT screen, I was always disappointed that newer "modern" LCD screens only gave 30 fps from the same scart signal. Wtf?? This obviously doesn't look good. But the X-RGB mini makes sure you get a 50 fps result, and that just looks awesome on your LCD.

So if you think a CRT TV is too big, you can definitely use the X-RGB mini with an LCD TV. And as a bonus, you get to record videos of your gameplays if you also buy a recorder device, like e.g. the Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket.

The X-RGB gives you a lot of options, like zooming and cutting for example. For the videos in 8-bit Memoirs I have used settings to zoom and cut into a 240p image instead of seeing 288 lines. Because this way I could magnify 3 times to get a HD result with an exact 1:3 pixel ratio. I.e. no blockly out-of-place graphics.

This works well with most games because most of them contains borders anyway. But with newer overscan games you will lose some of the outer edges of course.

NOTE: If you decide to get the X-RGB Mini, be aware that it ships with a Japaneese version of the SCART cable. DO NOT USE THIS! It may actually fry some of your gear. Order a European SCART cable from the same shop at the same time.

Thanks for your explanation, now i have a good idea of what to expect from the xrgb mini, i will get one if i cant find a newer davice (like one that solve the change resolution black screen) but form the moment there is any.