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Item dimensions L x W x H	15 x 10.2 x 2.8 Centimetres
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Please note that there are only three input interface of this product: RGBS SCART , component YPbPr, VGA/RGBHV. With LED display and control button for setting. Easy to control. You can modify setting directly from your computer or mobile phone via WiFi connection (details refer to manual).
Lag free. Support dynamic de-interleaving, scanline effect and no delay for 240p/480i switching.
Also process 480p, 480i, 240p signal to 240p resolution. Powered via DC 12V/2A. Firmware upgradable via computer.
Feature separate audio input and output. You may connect it to earphones or other audio devices.
Utilizing the additional R/G/B knobs on the converter, user can further fine-tune the output color degree of red, green and blue respectively to meet their needs.
15kHz output is supported via VGA but requires manual configuration in settings. Not enabled by default. This converter does not support A/V composite input. Ensure your source matches VGA/SCART/RGsB.

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Brand	‎Mcbazel
Manufacturer	‎Mcbazel
Place of Business	‎HK
Model	‎MT-040062
Compatible Devices	‎Gaming Console
Number of Items	‎1
Batteries included	‎No
Batteries Required	‎No
Number of Ports	‎4
Does it contain liquid?	‎No
Manufacturer	‎Mcbazel
Item model number	‎MT-040062
Product Dimensions	‎15 x 10.2 x 2.8 cm; 472 g
ASIN	‎B0B4B2CM9F

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Date First Available	June 16 2022
Customer Reviews	67 ratings 3.9 out of 5 stars
�鶹�� Rank	#51,664 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #271 in Video Converters

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Product Description

The ODV-GBS-C support dual screen output at the same time under different format. No extra zero delay is added to ensure the original feel.

Click the scanline icon on the mobile phone control page to adjust the output scanline quality, make the game screen more retro, and increase the game experience.

You can adjust the output image quality, size and position through the control page in your phone

Additional steps:

1. Use the R, G and B three-color knobs "10",on the product to adjust the signal intensity of red, green and blue respectively.

2. Connect audio 4 to earphones or audio devices.

3. Use mobile phones, computers and other devices to open WIFI, find gbSControl to connect, the default password: qqqqqqqq, and then use the web login 192.168.4.1 to enter the control interface.

4. set the resolution as prompted.

5. To use the low solution output function, select the direct or 15kHz option in the Settings screen.

6.Retain the upgrade interface 7, support firmware upgrade function, when the upgrade plug in USB and computer connection, press the control ticket lever, plug in the power and open the power switch can be upgraded.

7. The body is equipped with a control lever, with LCD control screen 8 that can achieve a variety of Settings.

8. Green synchronous switch 11, can adapt to RGBS signal 480P format (note: input of other formats can not be opened, otherwise the signal can not be recognized).

NOTE:

-Green synchronous switch adapts to RGBS signal 480P format only. Input of other formats cannot be opened, otherwise the signal can not be recognized

-To use the low solution output function, select the direct or 15kHz option in the Settings screen

-Scanline effect only supports 240p

Installation Settings:

1. Connect the HOST RGB output to THE SCART interface "1" of ODV-GBSC or the universal VGA input interface"2".

2. Connect the component color difference output to the component input YPBPR input interface "3" of odV-GBSC.

3. Connect the HDMI output of ODV-GBS-C "5" to the HDMI input of TV/monitor.

4. Connect the VGA output of ODV-GBS-C (4) to the VGA input of the monitor.

5. Connect the external power supply (6) and use the supplied 12V/2A power supply.

If you want to use it on GameCube, N64, Wii, please buy a extra ODV II (B0B2WFTDGF: Mcbazel ODV-II Component Signal Converter Composite YPbPr/CVBS/S-Video to YPbPr Component Converter for Retro Gaming Console)

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Keiffer
Works with NEC PC-9821 and FM-TOWNS!!! Well made!!!
Reviewed in Canada on May 27, 2025
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Works perfectly and automatically with my NEC PC-9821 and FM-TOWNS after some time manually adjusting the settings. These computers require a very odd 24khz frequency monitor, glad to see it works amazing and no need to hunt down a rare expensive monitor anymore. Display is absolutely beautiful and lag free on my 2001 DELL Computer CRT using VGA. Really well made, easy to use. Very cool and practical to also be to adjust everything from online on your phone. Settings are also well described and you can easily save presets for different devices. Time will tell if lasts, but now it does exactly what I want it to!

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Keiffer

Works with NEC PC-9821 and FM-TOWNS!!! Well made!!!

Reviewed in Canada on May 27, 2025
Works perfectly and automatically with my NEC PC-9821 and FM-TOWNS after some time manually adjusting the settings. These computers require a very odd 24khz frequency monitor, glad to see it works amazing and no need to hunt down a rare expensive monitor anymore. Display is absolutely beautiful and lag free on my 2001 DELL Computer CRT using VGA. Really well made, easy to use. Very cool and practical to also be to adjust everything from online on your phone. Settings are also well described and you can easily save presets for different devices. Time will tell if lasts, but now it does exactly what I want it to!

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Dave
Works well, but caution!
Reviewed in Canada on November 12, 2024
Verified Purchase
As someone who uses a slim Playstation 2 to also watch DVD movies, the GBS-C has been terrific at rendering a 480p signal to my 1080p monitor.

There was a minor adjustment though to shift the picture upwards by 5 or 6 units to make the black borders at the top and bottom even on a widescreen movie. This was done in the WiFi & phone browser.

With games, I found no adjustments were needed unless its for personal preferences.

Also with games, at the default 1280 x 960 resolution setting, the GBS-C will automatically pseudo-widescreen the 4:3 aspect ratio. For most games, you probably won't mind this. But with movies (non-widescreen ones, and optionally games if preferred) - switching to 1920 x 1080 setting will keep the 4:3 aspect ratio with black bars on the sides. This can be done with the VR dial.

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There's one major flaw on the GBS-C however, and it has to do with the cooling vent holes at the bottom of the unit.

There's just not enough clearance for the hot air to escape when laid flat on the surface.

This causes a lot of unnecessary heat buildup and I was shocked to find a single 100 minute movie made the right side of the unit very hot afterwards. The kind of hot that makes you wonder if it'll still work after a year from now.

I would suggest either placing the unit upright or use something to support & raise it up from the surface by at least 1/2 inch or more if keeping it flat like I did.

Doing so has removed around 60% to 70% heat buildup and now after watching a movie, the right side's only warm to the touch.

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Overall I think the GBS-C is worth considering for what it can do at this price but be aware of its flaw.

If its still too much for your budget or you don't need all those connection types or even 480p, a S-video cable with the right converter for your display might just do the trick.

Note: Disregard the green/magenta and wavy lines in the photos, those are caused by the camera. Movie is on 480p, while game is 480i.

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Dave

Works well, but caution!

Reviewed in Canada on November 12, 2024
As someone who uses a slim Playstation 2 to also watch DVD movies, the GBS-C has been terrific at rendering a 480p signal to my 1080p monitor.

There was a minor adjustment though to shift the picture upwards by 5 or 6 units to make the black borders at the top and bottom even on a widescreen movie. This was done in the WiFi & phone browser.

With games, I found no adjustments were needed unless its for personal preferences.

Also with games, at the default 1280 x 960 resolution setting, the GBS-C will automatically pseudo-widescreen the 4:3 aspect ratio. For most games, you probably won't mind this. But with movies (non-widescreen ones, and optionally games if preferred) - switching to 1920 x 1080 setting will keep the 4:3 aspect ratio with black bars on the sides. This can be done with the VR dial.

------------

There's one major flaw on the GBS-C however, and it has to do with the cooling vent holes at the bottom of the unit.

There's just not enough clearance for the hot air to escape when laid flat on the surface.

This causes a lot of unnecessary heat buildup and I was shocked to find a single 100 minute movie made the right side of the unit very hot afterwards. The kind of hot that makes you wonder if it'll still work after a year from now.

I would suggest either placing the unit upright or use something to support & raise it up from the surface by at least 1/2 inch or more if keeping it flat like I did.

Doing so has removed around 60% to 70% heat buildup and now after watching a movie, the right side's only warm to the touch.

-------------------------

Overall I think the GBS-C is worth considering for what it can do at this price but be aware of its flaw.

If its still too much for your budget or you don't need all those connection types or even 480p, a S-video cable with the right converter for your display might just do the trick.

Note: Disregard the green/magenta and wavy lines in the photos, those are caused by the camera. Movie is on 480p, while game is 480i.

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Jedi
One to one with the PlayStation 2
Reviewed in Canada on May 28, 2024
Verified Purchase
Everything worked out of the box. Compared to a basic RCA to HDMI converter, this blows it completely out of the water with it component support. Immediately out of the box the picture was essentially perfect and I didn’t have to tinker with resolutions, colour gamuts, screen positions, or any other settings. I also had zero issues accessing the online menu that a lot of people have troubles with, so results may vary.

If you’re looking for a cheaply priced alternative to the over the shelf cheap converters you can buy at your big retail box stores, and something a lot cheaper than the more expensive Retro Tink products, this is the perfect product to enjoy retro consoles on modern TVs.

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Dealzz
No picture for PS2
Reviewed in Canada on December 9, 2022
Verified Purchase
I wonder how people got this to work with a PS2 on component input cables because it doesn’t work at all for me.��The screen shows a scrambled picture when output to HDMI.��I have spent hours trying to get this device to work but it has been wasting my time, so now I think I have a defective unit.

I have tried the following, but got identical results:

* Tried with two different PS2 Slims and a PS2 Fat
* Two different component cables
* Two different HDMI cables
* Two different screens (a TV and a computer monitor)
* I used the web interface and tried all the different resolutions.

In addition, the VR knob is defective.��It is loose and falls off easily, and also gets stuck in the GBS-C unit if pressed.

The little LCD display on this box is also laggy as heck, and doesn’t show accurate info. For example if you select the 1080 resolution it tells you it loaded a different one. If you have component inputs it thinks sometimes that you are using RGB instead of the YpBpR.

The web interface is even worse, it keeps losing connection. If I set an option it sometimes doesn’t get accepted, so I have to reconnect and refresh the web page. Even then it may not work. And so on.

Just rubbish.

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Dealzz

No picture for PS2

Reviewed in Canada on December 9, 2022
I wonder how people got this to work with a PS2 on component input cables because it doesn’t work at all for me.��The screen shows a scrambled picture when output to HDMI.��I have spent hours trying to get this device to work but it has been wasting my time, so now I think I have a defective unit.

I have tried the following, but got identical results:

* Tried with two different PS2 Slims and a PS2 Fat
* Two different component cables
* Two different HDMI cables
* Two different screens (a TV and a computer monitor)
* I used the web interface and tried all the different resolutions.

In addition, the VR knob is defective.��It is loose and falls off easily, and also gets stuck in the GBS-C unit if pressed.

The little LCD display on this box is also laggy as heck, and doesn’t show accurate info. For example if you select the 1080 resolution it tells you it loaded a different one. If you have component inputs it thinks sometimes that you are using RGB instead of the YpBpR.

The web interface is even worse, it keeps losing connection. If I set an option it sometimes doesn’t get accepted, so I have to reconnect and refresh the web page. Even then it may not work. And so on.

Just rubbish.

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Works well for capturing component video from older game consoles like PS2.
Reviewed in Canada on September 5, 2023
Verified Purchase
No complaints, works as advertised. Kind of expensive but much cheaper than it's direct competitors, for those of us who aren't interested or capable of engaging in the DIY options.

Unit works well, I've been able to play my PS2 on my HDMI only TV and streaming with my Elgato HD60X for several hours without issue. Image quality is also quite good whether using interlaced or progressive scan and there is no perceptible delay between the game system and my TV, even when using motion-adapted deinterlacing.

I bought this with the ODV2 which I'm having a different experience with but I'll review it separately under it's own section to avoid confusion.

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A. MURPHY
Works with Commodore Amiga
Reviewed in Canada on August 26, 2024
Verified Purchase
Been using this with my Amiga 1200 and Amiga 500. Works well, and connected to wifi to access the web interface which is awesome.

Firmware updates on the other hand... not sure how or where you can do this as the website does not give instructions on how to do this, nor can I confirm if the firmware there is newer than what is already on the box.

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Kyle Chad
Unusable after 6 months
Reviewed in Canada on December 14, 2023
Verified Purchase
Poor build quality, after light and infrequent use for 6 months it developed unfixable colour / picture issues regardless of input or output used.

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Cliente de �鶹��
Una opción económica y buena para escalar tus consolas clásicas a tvs modernas.
Reviewed in Mexico on October 15, 2023
Verified Purchase

Resultados bastante decentes en consolas 240p pero lo más interesante es 480i del PS2 da un excelente resultado. Lo único malo es que presenta ruido a pesar de usar cables de alta calidad (HD retrovison). Recomendable.

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David Barbara
This is a fantastic option for Sony PSOne and Sony PlayStation 2
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2023
Verified Purchase
Let me start off by describing my setup. I have a Denon receiver that feeds an HDMI input into my LG 4K TV (set to game mode). The output resolution on the GBS-C is 1280x960, for a widescreen effect, since 1080p displays in 4:3.

You’re probably reading this review because you’re looking for an upscaler. A month ago I was too, and if you don’t know much about tech you’ll be completely lost, when all you want is better video quality for your retro console games. Or in some cases you just need a video signal your TV can understand, like the PSOne’s 240p resolution that isn’t compatible over HDMI.

I looked around a bit before buying, and did the research, and if you don’t want to spend a boatload of money on the RetroTink 5x then your options are really limited, due to the chip shortage. Everybody is out of stock of just about everything. If you’re handy with DIY, and a soldering iron, then GBS Control becomes a solid option at a relatively lower price point. But what if you don’t DIY or have the tools to do it?

That’s where the McBazel ODV GBS-C comes in. It’s a commercial product that takes the DIY out of the GBS Control, so you can just connect it to your TV’s HDMI input, then connect your gaming console either via component or SCART inputs, and it converts it to a resolution that your TV can understand. It even runs on the same open source firmware that the DIY option uses, so you can update it as new improvements get rolled out by the community.

I have my PS2 connected via HD Retrovision component cables, and my PSOne connected via a SCART cable.

A couple of caveats on RGB SCART, make sure the one you use has capacitors built into it, or it will only be compatible with the PS2/PS3. Also, when connected via SCART, make sure the switch next to the SCART input on the GBS-C is set to RGBS (middle position). At first mine was set to the first switch position (YPBPR VGA RGBS), and the PSOne had lots of sync issues, screen tearing and dropouts. I almost returned this unit, until I figured this out through trial and error. Now it works great.

I have the GBS-C set to output scan lines on the PSOne, because personally I think it looks better. It actually makes it look higher resolution than it does without them. The PS2 uses motion adaptive deinterlacing, and there’s no screen flicker or movement at all like there is with upscalers that use bob deinterlacing.

So how’s the lag? Well, there is none. None that’s perceptible anyway. My LED TV adds more lag to the signal than the GBS-C. At first I thought the GBS-C was fairly laggy, but after doing further research it was all the image processing going on in my TV. Once I optimized my TV the lag completely disappeared. Games that require precise timing like Guitar Hero, Tekken 5, and Hot Shots Golf 3 work without any lag issues.

I’ve only found one con so far in my use case, and that is that the GBS-C defaults to using the RCA audio inputs if a cable is plugged in, even if the console is turned off. So if I want to play the PSOne over SCART, I have to unplug the audio cables from the PS2’s component input to get any sound. Overall that’s a minor inconvenience, but I’m looking into using the digital audio output from the PS2, and feeding the audio into my receiver that way to see if it solves the problem. I want to just be able to turn on either console without fiddling with wires.

Another con, for other people (not me), would be that it doesn’t support S-Video. That means a lot of Nintendo consoles won’t work without conversion first. McBazel shows a S-Video converter that pairs with the GBS-C, but I haven’t found it retail in the US yet. If you need Nintendo S-Video support, then the RetroScaler2x is probably a better option.

I included a bunch of photos so people can make up their own minds about the video quality, since the only other review with pictures said it was horrible. It doesn’t seem so bad to me. It’s upscaling 480i and 240p video signals several times, and does a pretty good job to my eyes. The images should be self-explanatory, but if they’re not then the PSOne images all show scan lines, and the PS2 ones don’t.

Overall I’ve been very pleased with this upscaler, and GBS-C is probably the best option for PS1/PS2 if you’re on a sensible budget. If you’re a retro console enthusiast, and money isn’t the sticking point, then you probably already know which option is the absolute “best” one, and of course it’s not this one. For everybody else, this option can get you 90% of the way there.

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David Barbara

This is a fantastic option for Sony PSOne and Sony PlayStation 2

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2023
Let me start off by describing my setup. I have a Denon receiver that feeds an HDMI input into my LG 4K TV (set to game mode). The output resolution on the GBS-C is 1280x960, for a widescreen effect, since 1080p displays in 4:3.

You’re probably reading this review because you’re looking for an upscaler. A month ago I was too, and if you don’t know much about tech you’ll be completely lost, when all you want is better video quality for your retro console games. Or in some cases you just need a video signal your TV can understand, like the PSOne’s 240p resolution that isn’t compatible over HDMI.

I looked around a bit before buying, and did the research, and if you don’t want to spend a boatload of money on the RetroTink 5x then your options are really limited, due to the chip shortage. Everybody is out of stock of just about everything. If you’re handy with DIY, and a soldering iron, then GBS Control becomes a solid option at a relatively lower price point. But what if you don’t DIY or have the tools to do it?

That’s where the McBazel ODV GBS-C comes in. It’s a commercial product that takes the DIY out of the GBS Control, so you can just connect it to your TV’s HDMI input, then connect your gaming console either via component or SCART inputs, and it converts it to a resolution that your TV can understand. It even runs on the same open source firmware that the DIY option uses, so you can update it as new improvements get rolled out by the community.

I have my PS2 connected via HD Retrovision component cables, and my PSOne connected via a SCART cable.

A couple of caveats on RGB SCART, make sure the one you use has capacitors built into it, or it will only be compatible with the PS2/PS3. Also, when connected via SCART, make sure the switch next to the SCART input on the GBS-C is set to RGBS (middle position). At first mine was set to the first switch position (YPBPR VGA RGBS), and the PSOne had lots of sync issues, screen tearing and dropouts. I almost returned this unit, until I figured this out through trial and error. Now it works great.

I have the GBS-C set to output scan lines on the PSOne, because personally I think it looks better. It actually makes it look higher resolution than it does without them. The PS2 uses motion adaptive deinterlacing, and there’s no screen flicker or movement at all like there is with upscalers that use bob deinterlacing.

So how’s the lag? Well, there is none. None that’s perceptible anyway. My LED TV adds more lag to the signal than the GBS-C. At first I thought the GBS-C was fairly laggy, but after doing further research it was all the image processing going on in my TV. Once I optimized my TV the lag completely disappeared. Games that require precise timing like Guitar Hero, Tekken 5, and Hot Shots Golf 3 work without any lag issues.

I’ve only found one con so far in my use case, and that is that the GBS-C defaults to using the RCA audio inputs if a cable is plugged in, even if the console is turned off. So if I want to play the PSOne over SCART, I have to unplug the audio cables from the PS2’s component input to get any sound. Overall that’s a minor inconvenience, but I’m looking into using the digital audio output from the PS2, and feeding the audio into my receiver that way to see if it solves the problem. I want to just be able to turn on either console without fiddling with wires.

Another con, for other people (not me), would be that it doesn’t support S-Video. That means a lot of Nintendo consoles won’t work without conversion first. McBazel shows a S-Video converter that pairs with the GBS-C, but I haven’t found it retail in the US yet. If you need Nintendo S-Video support, then the RetroScaler2x is probably a better option.

I included a bunch of photos so people can make up their own minds about the video quality, since the only other review with pictures said it was horrible. It doesn’t seem so bad to me. It’s upscaling 480i and 240p video signals several times, and does a pretty good job to my eyes. The images should be self-explanatory, but if they’re not then the PSOne images all show scan lines, and the PS2 ones don’t.

Overall I’ve been very pleased with this upscaler, and GBS-C is probably the best option for PS1/PS2 if you’re on a sensible budget. If you’re a retro console enthusiast, and money isn’t the sticking point, then you probably already know which option is the absolute “best” one, and of course it’s not this one. For everybody else, this option can get you 90% of the way there.

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Rodrigo Cifuentes
Una buena idea mal ejecutada
Reviewed in Mexico on September 19, 2023
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Al principio no parece un mal producto, la resolución de imagen que logra para ser un DIY y un conjunto de hacks a una placa mediocre es buena; el problema es cuando quieres empezar a usarlo y configurarlo ya que es un gran problema, es un dispositivo altamente inestable, su interfaz se controla por wifi en tu telefono y es un calvario, ya que se desconecta constantemente y hay que reconectar manualmente a cada rato, nunca se sabe si los cambios que hace uno se guardan o no en las configuraciones individuales para cada consola que uno puede hacer, hay veces que los botones ni se marcan como prendidos o apagados en la interfaz, ademas de que aveces guarda los cambios y a veces no así que si apagas el dispositivo y guardas un preset de imagen puede que cuando lo vuelvas a prender regrese a los valores pre-establecidos lo cual puede ser altamente frustrante. Además de que la señal de RGB que emite aunque dice ser Limitada provoca altos contrastes de negros(crushing blacks) en toda la imagen, al menos en mi pantalla y hace imposible jugar ccualquier juego, mucho menos los de terror ya que pierde toda la información fuera del rango; se medio soluciona poniendo mi tv en Full RGB pero la imagen entonces se ve bastante deslavada y hay que manualmente modificar los valores de negros en tu pantalla. Lo que al final me hizo optar por la devolución es el poco soporte que hay para el dispositivo por parte del fabricante, ya que después de una semana de uso dejo de conectarse a la red wifi y no habia nada que pudiera hacer para arreglarlo, incluso me di a la tarea de descifrar el español roto del mediocre manual que trae hasta que logre entender como actualizarlo a la versión mas reciente del firmware lo cual tampoco arreglo el problema y sin acceso a la interfaz por wifi no se puede controlar el dispositivo, así decidí que ya había hecho demasiados corajes con este aparato y procedí a generar la devolución y el reembolso. Si te piensas comprar este aparato piensalo dos veces, puede que te salga bien o mal como a mi la verdad no se pero no tiene un buen control de calidad, recomendaría mejor ahorrar un poco mas y comprar un OSSC que es lo que al final haré. Espero mi experiencia ayude a alguien mas con su compra. Saludos! (Adjunto dos imagenes donde se aprecian dos dispositivos con rango RGB limitado en la misma pantalla corriendo el mismo juego uno es el ODV GBS-C y el otro el PS3, espero se aprecie la diferencia en niveles de negro y contraste de una buena señal de RGB).

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Rodrigo Cifuentes

Una buena idea mal ejecutada

Reviewed in Mexico on September 19, 2023
Al principio no parece un mal producto, la resolución de imagen que logra para ser un DIY y un conjunto de hacks a una placa mediocre es buena; el problema es cuando quieres empezar a usarlo y configurarlo ya que es un gran problema, es un dispositivo altamente inestable, su interfaz se controla por wifi en tu telefono y es un calvario, ya que se desconecta constantemente y hay que reconectar manualmente a cada rato, nunca se sabe si los cambios que hace uno se guardan o no en las configuraciones individuales para cada consola que uno puede hacer, hay veces que los botones ni se marcan como prendidos o apagados en la interfaz, ademas de que aveces guarda los cambios y a veces no así que si apagas el dispositivo y guardas un preset de imagen puede que cuando lo vuelvas a prender regrese a los valores pre-establecidos lo cual puede ser altamente frustrante. Además de que la señal de RGB que emite aunque dice ser Limitada provoca altos contrastes de negros(crushing blacks) en toda la imagen, al menos en mi pantalla y hace imposible jugar ccualquier juego, mucho menos los de terror ya que pierde toda la información fuera del rango; se medio soluciona poniendo mi tv en Full RGB pero la imagen entonces se ve bastante deslavada y hay que manualmente modificar los valores de negros en tu pantalla. Lo que al final me hizo optar por la devolución es el poco soporte que hay para el dispositivo por parte del fabricante, ya que después de una semana de uso dejo de conectarse a la red wifi y no habia nada que pudiera hacer para arreglarlo, incluso me di a la tarea de descifrar el español roto del mediocre manual que trae hasta que logre entender como actualizarlo a la versión mas reciente del firmware lo cual tampoco arreglo el problema y sin acceso a la interfaz por wifi no se puede controlar el dispositivo, así decidí que ya había hecho demasiados corajes con este aparato y procedí a generar la devolución y el reembolso. Si te piensas comprar este aparato piensalo dos veces, puede que te salga bien o mal como a mi la verdad no se pero no tiene un buen control de calidad, recomendaría mejor ahorrar un poco mas y comprar un OSSC que es lo que al final haré. Espero mi experiencia ayude a alguien mas con su compra. Saludos! (Adjunto dos imagenes donde se aprecian dos dispositivos con rango RGB limitado en la misma pantalla corriendo el mismo juego uno es el ODV GBS-C y el otro el PS3, espero se aprecie la diferencia en niveles de negro y contraste de una buena señal de RGB).

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Kelly E
PS2 to modern TV
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2025
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Works for my PS2 into a more modern HDMI television. Has some settings you can mess with through wireless connection by phone and a mobile website. It was a little finicky getting that set up but eventually got that working. Allows you to save some settings profiles. I honestly don't know if I can tell a difference and even though I select a resolution regardless of saving the setting, depending on the game played, it might auto select the resolution. Not a problem. Still allows me to play my PS2 on a modern TV with a crisp image.

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Daniel Garcia Gradilla
Excelente escalado, muchas opciones y ajustes
Reviewed in Mexico on November 22, 2022
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Soporta de manera correcta el 240p, pasa las pruebas del Drop Shadow y el Striped Sprite de Artemio. La interfaz web accesible mediante wifi tiene opciones para ajustar la resolución, el tamaño , posición, filtros, intensidad y varios otros detalles, da muy buen resultado, y permite guardar presets. Dichos presets después se pueden cargar con la perilla, sin necesidad de entrar a la interfaz web. Estoy muy contento.

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