A new firmware update for the Open Source Scan Converter (OSSC) has just been released. This time around the OSD (On Screen Display), that was first introduced in version 0.85, received a general overhaul. When accessed through the remote control, all of the menu options are now displayed at once on screen and the selected […]
Recently, SmokeMonster published an article detailing how to achieve 5x and 6x mode with MiSTer, and with the use of a Datapath Vision E1/E1S Capture Card, being able to record or stream lagless gameplay. But with the fact it’s aging hardware and the Amazon price is roughly $880, I wanted to look for other options. […]
FirebrandX has just updated his OSSC profiles on Feb 20th, 2020. Added are the much-appreciated Neo-Geo and N64 profiles. Download them at http://www.firebrandx.com/osscprofiles.html For those unfamiliar; you will need to convert the json files to a bin file. Above is a YouTube video on how to convert the json profiles to a bin file and configure your […]
Marqs has revealed the successor to his Open-Source Scan Converter (OSSC), a zero lag scaler for 240p to 480p analog video, than can double or even 5x scale sources to HDMI & DVI. Dubbed the OSSC Pro, it will be built around a much more powerful Cyclone V FPGA heart, the same series used in […]
Markus has just posted the latest firmware for the Open Source Scan Converter and added a long list of features: Scanline updates and fixes – Overlay pattern customization feature – Fixed non-alternating mode with line4x interlace sources – Added half-interval option for pre-linedoubled sources Adv. timing option updates – Sampling phase made mode-specific – Horizontal […]
Webstore VideoGamePerfection.com has received its next round of OSSCs (Open Source Scan Converters) and has restocked them for purchase online. There are two prices to be aware of, one with and without “VAT” taxes. 166 EUR with VAT and 135 EUR without VAT as well as 3 optional extras. Which are a multi region PSU […]
Website and reseller of the official Open Source Scan Converter (OSSC) VideoGamePerfection.com (VGP.com) just released a blog post on their news portion of their site. VGP.com goes over their policy and breakdown of the Chinese clone OSSC now available via multiple sources. VGP.com wanted to make potential buyers of this cheaper clone version aware of […]
Markus has just released official firmware version 0.82 for the Open Source Scan Converter. The new features are absolutely incredible and one in particular – the profile import feature – will be an absolute game-changer! This will potentially allow for FirebrandX to create importable patches from his OSSC timings page. This means near perfect […]
There’s now a custom firmware for the OSSC that extends the functionality of the test patterns. There’s a bunch of excellent features, but the one that’s most intriguing to me are the refresh rate tests: “Many classic game consoles do not operate exactly at standard 59.94/60/50Hz refresh rate, especially if typical 50/60Hz modifications have been […]
