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RCA to HDMI GANA 1080P Mini RCA Composite CVBS AV to HDMI Video Audio Converter Adapter Supporting PAL NTSC with USB Charge Cable for PC Laptop Xbox PS4 PS3 TV STB VHS VCR Camera DVD
Last Updated: May 27, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
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HDMI
Review Analysis - 982 recent, verified reviews
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Ports
194rca, wii, converter, usb power, usb
+78%
-22%
" ... This is an excellent product to play older equipment using the HDMI port on flat screen TV's. ... It does a nice job converting the signal to a usable HDMI. ... Great for older DVD and VCR players that don't have a HDMI port. ... "
" ... Great for connecting old analog electronic equipment to digital. ... "
" ... It works great on my new TV which has no component or composite cables, just HDMI. ... "
" ... Bought this product to be able to use my old SNES and N64 on my new 4K TV since it didn't have RCA inputs. ... "
" ... The quality from rca composite to hdmi is great. ... "
" ... Works like a charm to convert RCA to HDMI. ... "
" ... This converter is being used to connect an old Nintendo GameCube to a newer TV's HDMI input and for that purpose it works great. ... "
" ... I especially appreciate that a USB power cable was included and no additional setup was required. ... "
Device Compatibility
105connect, wii, smart tv, n64, nintendo
+72%
-28%
" ... I bought this to connect my Nintendo 64 to my smart tv. ... "
" ... I got this for connecting classic games to my modern TV. ... "
" ... I have a n64 and a ps2 now I can play them on my monitor perfectly ... "
" ... Helped me connect my old stereo equipment to my new tv. ... "
" ... Works great for taking an original Wii and connecting it to a 21 inch computer monitor. ... "
" ... Got this for my N64 to connect to my modern TV with no RCA inputs. ... "
" ... I hooked it up to computer monitor and works great or better ... "
" ... Use it to connect my GameCube to a newer tv. ... "
Ease of Use
78easy to install, easy to use, simple, works great, easy to set
+99%
-1%
" ... Easy to install, works like a charm. ... "
" ... Great unit and easy to hook up. ... "
" ... Simple and just what we need ... "
" ... Easy to install, I recommend it ... "
" ... Easy to install, and picture quality looks just as I remember. ... "
" ... The module was easy to install. ... "
" ... Simple like that. ... "
" ... Was quick and easy. ... "
Picture Quality
71image, wii, sound, picture and sound, vcr
+89%
-11%
" ... Picture quality and sound are excellent. ... "
" ... The sound and picture quality are great if one takes in mind that the PS2 graphics and sound are not what one may used to. ... "
" ... Image is very blurry at 109” projector throw but when reduced to 80” the image is acceptable. ... "
" ... I did not notice an improvement in picture quality. ... However, I did notice a huge improvement in picture/sound matching. ... Without the converter, the sound was not matching the picture. ... "
" ... As noted by others, picture quality may vary from tape to tape. ... "
" ... Went between an old Apex DVD player and digital TV and had a very clear picture. ... "
" ... Picture looks perfectly fine and you can’t beat the price ... "
" ... Picture quality is ok and doable. ... "
Resolution
69hdmi, 4k tv, 4k, wii, vhs
+84%
-16%
" ... Conversion from newer vhs to newer tv requiring video to hdmi hookup. ... "
" ... Used this for playing the gamecube on my 4k tv. ... "
" ... I can't really notice a difference between switching it from 720p to 1080p but I am also using this for retro video games on the old old consoles like atari and nes. ... "
" ... I can play my original Xbox on my HDMI tv . ... "
" ... The other adapter I purchased that I'm happy with is as clear as a tiny Wii image, stretched to 1080p and tv-scaled to 4K can be. ... "
" ... I am using this to connect my SNES to a newer ultra HD tv. ... "
" ... I use it for some old AV output game systems to convert to HDMI and play on my led tv. ... "
" ... After hooking this up to our new 4k tv, the picture from the Wii was bright and colorful. ... "
Product Reliability
58working, work, months, weeks, stopped
+38%
-62%
" ... It worked once then died. ... "
" ... You get a one-time use out of it and then it'll never work again. ... "
" ... Warning: Do not bother wasting your time purchasing this crap. ... Tried it on my first day and did not work. ... "
" ... It just doesn't work. ... "
" ... Mine doesn't seem to be working properly. ... Not sure if I just received a faulty one that has issues or what but it's pretty disappointing. ... "
" ... stopped working after 3 weeks ... "
" ... Worked at first now no good, went to Walmart to buy a new one ... "
" ... My first one was defective and didn’t work at all. ... "
Marketplace
58works as advertised, seller, product, works, described
+71%
-29%
" ... Yeah, the picture looks as good as it can. ... "
" ... Product came on time. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... It does not make the picture better but it works. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... good product works as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
Setup
55easy, setup, easy to set, set, easy to connect
+96%
-4%
" ... The module was easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Setup was easy. ... "
" ... easy to install, it was what I expected. ... "
" ... easy to install. ... "
" ... works great, does jut what I want it to do and was super easy to install ... "
" ... Easy to set up, and works with my Nintendo 64 with no lag or issues. ... "
" ... Very simple straight forward adapter. ... "
Cables
54power cord, cord, cords, wires, rca cables
+57%
-43%
" ... One day, we are looking for some cords, and we find our old Game Cube. ... "
" ... This product is great for reducing unsightly cords and improving quality. ... "
" ... Worked just fine for me, I used it for a PS2 and cable box. ... "
" ... My cables are run behind the wall and I wanted to reduce how many were run back there. ... "
" ... No problems at all if you have the required wires. ... "
" ... coaxial is superior. ... "
" ... I recommend this device for those who don't have a tv that uses RCA cable in-puts. ... "
" ... The system coming with a power cord is helpful. ... "
Gaming
51game, ps2, n64, nes, gamecube
+82%
-18%
" ... I have a PC gaming monitor and I wanted to play my retro consoles on it. ... "
" ... if you dont care about that kind of stuff then this little box works great for playing retro game consoles on newer tvs with no inputs for them. ... "
" ... Awesome for reviving the old games ... "
" ... Just plug a few things into this and into that and BOO-YAH you're ready to play GTA III and other vintage games. ... "
" ... I can't really notice a difference between switching it from 720p to 1080p but I am also using this for retro video games on the old old consoles like atari and nes. ... "
" ... If your trying to hook up you old game systems get this product ... "
" ... Now I'am able to stream retro games with my Elgato HD60 without having to go out and buy a whole new elgato. ... "
" ... Bought different one from local game shop instead and it works great. ... "
Sound Quality
46audio, video, tv, picture, noise
+67%
-33%
" ... However, I did notice a huge improvement in picture/sound matching. ... Without the converter, the sound was not matching the picture. ... "
" ... I do have an old dvd player where I play the basic dvd quality, and the sourround sound system that is hooked to the Vizio tv is ultra sensitive. ... "
" ... Solved to problem my using stand alone speakers ... "
" ... I love that you can try out both 1080 and 720, either works great with my TV and still has sound and everything. ... "
" ... The sound and picture quality are great if one takes in mind that the PS2 graphics and sound are not what one may used to. ... "
" ... The sound is also there. ... "
" ... & both video & sound came out alright on the TV. ... "
" ... The sound was great from the TV using the yellow RCA connector. ... "
CD/DVD
39player, tv, vcr, vhs, hook
+87%
-13%
" ... It works CD TO HDMI YAY. ... "
" ... Bought this for my girlfriend so she could hook up her DVD/VCR combo to her new TV. ... "
" ... I can now play VHS tapes on my Smart TV via the VCR / DVD player. ... "
" ... Super little device which allowed a teacher here to continue using her older VHS player. ... "
" ... This was exactly what I needed to hook up my old DVD/VCR unit to my new 65" flat screen TV. ... "
" ... I am using to utilize my VHS ... "
" ... Used to be able to use an older DVD player to the new TV. ... "
" ... Nice to be able to watch those VHS tapes again. ... "
Price
38good, money, waste your money, worth the money, worth
+66%
-34%
" ... The price was great too! ... "
" ... These are kinda hard to find in retail stores the getting one for this price is rather excellent. ... "
" ... Reasonable price with good quality. ... "
" ... Great product and well worth the money. ... "
" ... Quality is adequate for price. ... "
" ... Price was higher. ... "
" ... For the price, it seems that this is a good product. ... "
" ... Quality is okay for what you pay. ... "
Product As Described
35works as advertised, works, described, exactly as advertised, better
+80%
-20%
" ... Item received quickly and exactly as described. ... "
" ... Product is as described and in picture ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... It worked exactly as advertised! ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Came exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised ... "
Display Clarity
35blue screen, resolution, display, new flat screen, flat screen tv
+63%
-37%
" ... Had to buy this in order to play my N64 on the flat screen. ... "
" ... I used this for my N64 on a newer LCD TV. ... "
" ... NTSC up scaled to 1080, on almost any size screen larger than 15 inches, will always look very soft. ... "
" ... This can be easily fixed with screen options found on most TVs nowadays. ... "
" ... was able to use the old VCR on the new flat screen. ... "
" ... Used this to hook up our original nintendo to our new flat screen TV. ... "
" ... The display results are much better than expected. ... "
" ... It was easy to hook up, but display-wise . ... "
Returns
29work, refund, returned, back, returning
+7%
-93%
" ... Unfortunately, I can't return it. ... "
" ... This product did not work and is being returned. ... "
" ... Junk didn't work and you can't return it waste of $14 ... "
" ... I returned it because I was somewhat concerned over the potential of a fire. ... "
" ... Unfortunately the return window has ended. ... "
" ... This is not an option with this product as it was non-returnable. ... "
" ... Will be returning. ... "
" ... It's still not working and it's already too late to return it. ... "
Video Playback
26tv, old, audio, watch, vhs
+62%
-38%
" ... Now I can watch videos on an older VCR and newer television. ... "
" ... Great product I can watch my old VHS movies on my new TV now ... "
" ... It’s been really nice watching old movies with our family! ... "
" ... Pretty low-average video quality. ... "
" ... It works but quality of video to hd tv not so much. ... "
" ... It performs as expected and displays a much better video image on my TV screen. ... "
" ... The sound comes through the camper speakers and we can now watch our movies. ... "
" ... I still watch my video tapes. ... "
Delivery
19shipping, received, ordered, delivery, arrived on time
+74%
-26%
" ... Product works and company is very good at making sure it arrived in working condition. ... "
" ... I ordered the device with two-day shipping as I needed it for the week and was not disappointed! ... "
" ... It arrived quickly, on time and packaged well. ... "
" ... works as intended arrived on time ... "
" ... Very quick delivery! ... "
" ... Also, thank you for your prompt shipping as well! ... "
" ... Item arrived on time (internationally) and works great! ... "
" ... Quick turnaround and efficient delivery also . ... "
Build Quality
18cheap, feels, build quality, material, feels cheap
+56%
-44%
" ... The build quality is alright. ... "
" ... Feels cheap but works great ... "
" ... great product, does the job - plastic is regular strength so don't drop it ... "
" ... I tried a few other connectors but this item was the best. ... "
" ... The package came bubble wrapped and was very safe from damage. ... "
" ... The plastic shell feels a little cheap, but it been doing exactly what it needs to and has stayed strong after close to six months. ... "
" ... Feels cheap but works amazing! ... "
" ... With that being said I'm satisfied with the easy to use setup and the build quality is solid. ... "
Overall performance
16gets the job, done, performance, overall, fast
+100%
" ... Easy to use and gets the job done. ... "
" ... Does the job intended. ... "
" ... Nothing Special, but gets the job done cheap. ... "
" ... This box does the job. ... "
" ... but does the job ... "
" ... Does the job it was purchased to do. ... "
" ... Overall, it's a cheap and neat little converter that gets the job done. ... "
" ... Overall it does the job I need it to do and I'm not unhappy with the product. ... "
Color
12color, black, colors, video quality, video
+42%
-58%
" ... The image is all pixelated and unusable. ... "
" ... The audio worked but the colors were messed up: a lot of the screen was black with a few green stripes and I could only make out about 40% of the actual game graphics. ... "
" ... Look closely and you'll see not only is the converter's image washed out but the outlines are faint and the overall image suffers severely from very heavy interlacing. ... "
" ... The there is color separation, sever artifacts around 8-bit graphics that ruin the image. ... "
" ... Didnt work from the start and when it did it was waved y and changed all the colors to unmanageable, uncorrectable and unwatchable crap. ... "
USB
11power, powered, power source, via, adapter
+91%
-9%
" ... Make sure you power the adapter via the USB it came with. ... Once I plugged in the USB it worked perfectly. ... "
" ... It is powered by usb . ... "
" ... It's faster than a couple of USB-C to M.2 NVMe enclosures that I tested on UserBenchmark. ... "
" ... Works well, powered off of USB ... "
" ... Took a while playing around with it to figure out the best source of USB power but once we figured it out, it hasn’t failed us! ... "
" ... Overall a decent product, came with usb power source that works for what it is. ... "
" ... Requires a power source via usb . ... "
" ... It comes with an USB power line which I connect to a port on my TV. ... "
For Kids
10son, new, loves, grandkids, old
+100%
" ... My son and I were looking for an inexpensive way to breathe new life into my old GameCube. ... "
" ... works well with the kids wii so they can continue to play it on the new tv. ... "
" ... My daughter loves this and uses it everyday. ... "
" ... Used it for my sons wii. ... "
" ... Our son loves his new Upscaler! ... "
" ... I was surprised at how easy this was to figure out, especially since my children tease me about how backward I am when it comes to electronics. ... "
" ... Grandkids (6yo) aren't critics about movie quality. ... "
" ... My grandson is now able to use Wii again. ... "
Design
8look, feels cheap, cheap but works, black, nintendo
+75%
-25%
" ... Had to make a DIY set up that doesn’t look very pleasing. ... "
" ... Feels cheap but works great ... "
" ... Feels cheap but works amazing! ... "
" ... Nintendo and super nintendo look great. ... "
Software Platform
6old, new, error, years, working
+67%
-33%
" ... I upgraded to a Vizio smart tv a few years ago and I’ve had a PlayStation one since I was about 5 years old. ... "
" ... Use to interface a vintage WII with a new TV. ... "
" ... I bought this gadget to hook up an older VCR to a new Roku TV. ... "
" ... Without it I wouldn't be able to access the screens that allow me to change settings. ... "
Power Consumption
6supply
+50%
-50%
" ... Spend the $30 and buy a "real" convertor with a power supply. ... "
" ... It will show power but nothing will work on it. ... "
" ... I do not like that I have to have it plugged in all the time but that is because RCA does not provide power. ... "
Cable Length
6power, longer, cable, short, product
+33%
-67%
" ... Only problem is the power cable included with the product. ... "
" ... Just the box and usb cord. ... "
Network
6tv, get, blue screen, hot
+33%
-67%
" ... No signal at all. ... "
" ... Got a “No Signal” indicator on the TV. ... "
" ... All you get is a blue screen reading no signal. ... "
" ... So then I tried using it with my old TV which is a 720p and it still wouldn't work, just kept saying no signal. ... "
Size
6like, compact, bulky
+83%
-17%
" ... It's small and compact and performs flawlessly. ... "
" ... I like that's it's small and not to bulky. ... "
" ... I like be that the item is small ... "
" ... It works absolutely perfect, small size so it fits basically anywhere(thank God cause the one at Walmart was super bulky). ... "
Charging
6charger, power, plugged, phone charger, needs
+50%
-50%
" ... it needs to be powered by a AC-DC USB 2.0 amp phone charger or it will not work -I would've give it a 5-star but this was not included & would probably have raised the price ... "
" ... I had intend to get some gameplay going from my N64, and had it plugged into a Samsung Cell Phone Charger because I had a few spares lying around. ... "
" ... It came with the Wrong end, can't connect to a charger. ... "
Defective Delivery
4faulty, working, package, arrived
+50%
-50%
" ... This brand sells faulty equipment. ... "
" ... 😄They understand the frustration of a faulty product! ... "
Memory
3using, usb, recorder, flash
+100%
" ... Also works on other M.2 NVMe SSD drives like Toshiba and Western Digital as well. ... "
" ... My router has a usb port for using a thumb drive for shared memory . ... "
" ... if the USB flash drive I had in my recorder had been the right file system. ... The test recordings I had done using a smaller drive worked fine. ... "
Codecs
3audio, working, player, dvd
+33%
-67%
" ... Video still worked just no audio. ... "
" ... The audio works, but no video. ... "
Lagging
3works, nintendo, easy to set, 64
+100%
" ... Easy to set up, and works with my Nintendo 64 with no lag or issues. ... "
" ... It also connects really quickly and theres no lag time ... "
" ... Works perfectly with no lag ... "
Clarity
3display
+100%
Fit
3+67%
-33%
" ... I got it for my truck so i can use my fire stick in it works great ... "
" ... Once I found the right position I secured it with electrical tape. ... "
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Resolution: Full HD 1080p