Accessory Reviews

Upscalers, Flash Carts & More

Essential accessories for the ultimate retro gaming setup. Upscalers, flash carts, cables, and more.

Top Rated

Editor's Picks

Must-have accessories for retro gaming

RetroTINK 5X-Pro
10/10
Best Overall

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RetroTINK 5X-Pro

$325

The gold standard for retro gaming upscalers. Zero input lag, multiple CRT filters, and supports every retro console.

Pros

  • + Zero lag
  • + CRT filters
  • + Universal compatibility

Cons

  • - Premium price
  • - Can sell out
Everdrive N8 Pro
9/10
Best for NES

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Everdrive N8 Pro

$175

Premium NES flash cart with save states, near-perfect compatibility, and expandable storage.

Pros

  • + Save states
  • + 99% compatible
  • + SD card storage

Cons

  • - Expensive
  • - No NSF playback
HD Retrovision Component Cables
9/10
Best Cables

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HD Retrovision Component Cables

$29-59

High-quality component video cables for retro consoles. The best way to connect to CRTs and upscalers.

Pros

  • + Excellent quality
  • + Shielded cables
  • + Clean video

Cons

  • - Limited availability

Upscalers

Get the best picture from your retro consoles on modern displays

RetroTINK

RetroTINK 4K

10/10

$750

The ultimate upscaler with 4K output, advanced scaling, and professional features.

RetroTINK

RetroTINK 2X-Pro

8.5/10

$139

Budget-friendly line doubler. Great entry point for retro gaming on modern TVs.

Various

OSSC (Open Source Scan Converter)

8/10

$150

Open-source upscaler with excellent results. Requires some configuration.

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RAD2X Cables

8/10

$59

All-in-one HDMI solution for specific consoles. Simple plug-and-play.

Flash Carts

Play your entire game library from a single cartridge

Flash Cart9.5/10

SD2SNES Pro / FXPAK Pro

Krikzz

$219

Premium SNES flash cart with special chip support (SA-1, SuperFX, etc.).

Flash Cart9/10

Everdrive GB X7

Krikzz

$129

Game Boy flash cart with RTC support and excellent compatibility.

Flash Cart9/10

Everdrive GBA X5

Krikzz

$109

GBA flash cart with instant loading and save state support.

Flash Cart9/10

Mega Everdrive Pro

Krikzz

$199

Genesis flash cart that also plays Sega CD games via SD card.

Flash Cart7.5/10

EZ-Flash Omega DE

EZ-Flash

$59

Budget GBA flash cart. Good value but slower than Everdrive.

Flash Cart8.5/10

N64 Everdrive X7

Krikzz

$195

N64 flash cart with improved compatibility and save support.

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