UltraHDMI

[PatMan33]

Hey guys! Still alive.

Had a customer come into the shop earlier this week and he was talking to me about UltraHDMI. Have any of you seen this before? It looks pretty amazing, though I admit I am somewhat skeptical. The setup apparently does not change the system's native resolutions (obviously), but allows for the output to be upscaled seamlessly to 1080p. I may send out one of my extra N64s to see what happens. Imagine playing California Speed like this. :3

This is a pretty straightforward introduction video, with some other odds and ends.

And here is a lengthy video detailing the installation process.

[famiac]

When are they available? it seems interesting

[PatMan33]

They had just run out of them a few days ago before I got my paycheck (go figure) and I am not sure when they will be back in. But I will probably pick one up when they are and will report back.

[famiac]

Huh cool. Do you know where i can check for availability? It seems like they're sold through separate retailers.

[PatMan33]

I plan on having these guys do mine when they are back in stock.

http://www.badassconsoles.com/ultrahdmi/

They ran out a few days ago but are saying it'll be back in stock soon.

[ericj]

At $164, that's a great deal. 

[PatMan33]

As much as I think I might be able to do it myself, it does seem like a pretty involved process and outside of my comfort zone.

[famiac]

I'm comfortable with doing it myself. Do you know of a place that offers a kit?

[PatMan33]

I do not know of any way to get the kit by itself. The outlet that sells the kits reportedly only sells to verified installers and to nobody else.