RCA Svideo to HDMI Converter with 4 : 3/16 : 9 Aspect Ratio Switch, S-Video RCA to HDMI Adapter, Support 720P/1080P Output Switch for VHS/VCR/DVD Player/Wii/PS1/PS2/N64/NGC/NES to View on HD TVs

I've been buying these $7 converters for RCA to HDMI. I have them all over the place and they work with minimal issues. They don't come with a switch for the aspect ratio, but they do usually come with a switch for 720/1080p. I had to buy an S-VIDEO converter recently and found the cheapest was around $15. It had the ratio switch and a switch from 480 to 720p, but the image wasn't the sharpest and it didn't work with my Commodore 64 (even though I had the 300 ohm resistor... for those in the know). I thought I was having trouble with the machine until I plugged it into a TV and found it worked just fine. I set out to find a new converter and found this one.I'm very happy with this box. Like another reviewer said, it's about as close as you're going to get to a RetroTink without shelling out the big bucks. The image is great, the ratio, quality, and source switching work perfectly and there is an on-screen display showing you what you just set it to. After going through those cheap converters I was also really pleased to find a custom power adapter and not a USB plug (they don't usually give you an adapter and you have to make sure the one you grab can support the power requirements of the converter - a hassle).If you aren't worried about S-Video, you aren't using your converter on a large TV, and you don't need to change the aspect ratio, I would say one of those cheap-o converters will do the trick for you. If you don't need S-Video, are on a small screen, but need ratio switching, there are other boxes slightly higher in cost than those that will work. If you need S-Video, this is hands-down better than any of those that are using USB power (I'm not saying the fact that they are using USB power has anything to do with the quality, but I've seen the options on Amazon and this is the easiest way to draw a line in the sand). You could probably get away with one of the cheaper options if, again, you're on a smaller screen and don't need ratio switching.Now, if you want to see your vintage device on a large screen, no matter what, this is one of the best of the sub-$40 options on the market and there is a marked difference in quality over the sub-$25 options. If you have a vintage computer, I'd say just skip the testing and get this one from the start. I wish I had.

The unit seems to be constructed with good, durable materials. It provides a few different options for SD video input such as RCA and S-video. I like how the converter provides on-unit configuration buttons such as aspect ratio adjustment and resolution choice.

I mistakenly ordered this product thinking it would plug into my laptop HDMI so that I could use video software to copy old Camcorder videos. It solely interfaces with display devices like TV's, and is not compatible with the HDMI on laptops (which are output ports). My mistake! The reason for a 4 Star instead of a 5 Star is the cables are just average, the power cord not a standard USB-C for today's market, and the various buttons you depress to select functions are not intuitive (they do work if you refer to directions).I ended up ordering the correct laptop interface cable: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087TDN2FL?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_detailsI will find a friend or neighbor to give this video converter to that can make use of it, or toss it in the trash if no one else can use it. For the price, dispite the lower quality, it is still a good purchase for anyone needing the converter. But it would be nice to see the converter sold without the cables at a lower price (for people that already own better quality cables).

Pros:- Promises to resurrect analog ghosts like a junkie preacher with a shiny HDMI cross.- 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio switch—because you might as well choose how you die.- Claims 720p and 1080p output, perfect for dressing up your old garbage in high-def lies.Cons:- No power adapter. No power. No life. Just another cold corpse in the endless landfill of consumer despair.- Feels like it was built for people who like solving puzzles missing half the pieces.- Holds your nostalgia hostage, demands you bring your own ransom.

I needed an Analog-to-HDMI signal converter in order to be able to connect my old VCR to a modern receiver via HDMI cable. There are cheaper options available, but customers complain about various image and build quality issues. Upon careful research, I have decided upon this product due to its robust feature set, build quality, good reviews, and built-in settings memory preserving user settings when power is turned off. I am very pleased with the result. This converter is perfect for my application, and it provides a good image quality on a 77" TV set.

I'm going to make this shorter than I should. Bought several AV/S-video to HDMI converters over the years for 1/2 the price or less and have always been disappointed. Basically, all I ever wanted was a device that kept my Laserdisc player vs newer TV's happy. This is it! It doesn't distort or add additional noise, maintains the proper aspect, and retains setting upon power loss (I cut power when not needed as to not put extra wear on my aging LD player). This would probably work for other legacy AV devices, but I would not recommend for Retro game consoles if you are a serious gamer as it most certainly introduces input lag (there are devices on the market that while being even more expensive are far more suited). But straight up video players where lag is of no concern definitely buy this.

This adapter is perfect for my home theater. There is no lag, and the quality stays crystal clear. The setup was so simple, and nothing is compromised with this adapter.

Connected my Laserdisc player with S-Video out and audio rca jacks out to the unit which feeds out to hdmi and your modern TV. Worked fine. Came with starter s-video and rca cables and power