TheRetroChannel

635 orders since Sep 28, 2025
Based in Calwell, ACT, Australia
Ships from Australia
Business seller
Sells 15 products

Average rating

based on 58 reviews
Overall: (4.9)
Product: (4.9)
Documentation: (4.8)
Shipping: (4.9)
Communication: (4.9)
Breakdown
5 stars 46
4 stars 11
3 stars 1
2 stars 0
1 star 0

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Michael Sekulovski • Oct 15, 2026

Product: RFOFF Commodore 64 and 128 V1.1 200 sold

Very Nice. Thank you

Very Nice. Thank you

Michael Sekulovski • Oct 15, 2026

Product: Commodore 64, SX-64 and 1541 replacement ROMs 99 sold

Very Nice. Thank you

Very Nice. Thank you

Michael Sekulovski • Oct 15, 2026

Product: Commodore 64, SX-64 and 1541 replacement ROMs 99 sold

Very Nice. Thank you

Very Nice. Thank you

Michael Sekulovski • Oct 15, 2026

Product: Commodore 64, SX-64 and 1541 replacement ROMs 99 sold

Very Nice. Thank you

Very Nice. Thank you

Michael Sekulovski • Oct 15, 2026

Product: TIARA Atari 2600 S-Video and composite mod V2 103 sold

Very Nice. Thank you

Very Nice. Thank you

max • Oct 12, 2026

Product: TIARA Atari 2600 S-Video and composite mod V2 103 sold

Easy install for improved Atari 2600 AV output

I purchased the TIARA v2 to install onto a NTSC 2600jr 3-chip, the board is marked NTSC v2.2.
The installation was fast and easy: snip R31, solder the board under the TIA, choose a AV connector, enjoy. I went for a TSSR of the OMTP variety just because I had a cable laying around (probably should have chosen the more common CTIA pinout).
I also added a flying SVideo connector (still need to decide how to get it on the case).
The quality is definitely better than the std RF, so told a ghost image is visible on both composite and SVideo, specifically on SVideo the very first column of pixels on the left side is clearly a different color, many dark objects (like the tree trunks of Pitfall) have a ghost vertical line to the right, and after the last column of displayed pixels one can see a ghost image too, the composite output softens these artifacts but they are still visible.
This was seen when directly connected to a Vizio 27” TV SVideo and composite inputs and to a 45” Samsung HDMI (no AV input on this TV) via RetroTink 5x fw 3.98 and PixelMorph2K both SVideo and composite, on all cases SVideo due to its improved clarity makes artifacts more obvious.
It is possible this is how the TIA in the 2600jr emits the colors, not sure, note that to make the TIARA v2 work with the Tink5x I had to close the C.BST jumper (the Morph2K was fine either way) and to make SVideo look better I closed the S.FIL jumper (it softens the image a bit and so those artifacts too).
It’s a marked improvement from RF, but not 100% sure it is on par with UAV (I have no way to test that, I am not purchasing a UAV to try).
Of note on the Vizio TV I can see jailbars on both Composite and SVideo but on the Samsung via either Tink5x or PixelMorph2K I don’t, no idea what’s going on with the Vizio.

Niklas Brättemark • Sep 26, 2026

Product: RFOFF Commodore 64 and 128 V1.1 200 sold

Good quality and easy to mount

Satisfied with everything.
Good quality!

Jeff Thieleke • Sep 15, 2026

Product: TIARA Atari 2600 S-Video and composite mod V2 103 sold

Fast shipping and easy installation

I installed this in an NTSC C2600A and had very few issues with installation. I had one pin that wasn't making good contact, which just needed a little more solder reflow, but be sure to check continuity between the chip's pin and the corresponding pad on the TIARA. Also watch the "New and improved Atari 2600 S-Video and composite mod - TIARA V2" YouTube video for a few hints, such as expected shorted pins for NTSC models.
I haven't fully wired up the s-video connector yet, but did a quick test using composite on a LCD TV and it looks amazing. It is basically how I (falsely) remember it looks back in the day!

Ralph • Sep 14, 2026

Product: Video debug / scart breakout board 24 sold

I hadn't seen such a device before, ...

... but it's super helpful and convenient. Instead of fiddling with loose wires and hoping they don't disconnect while the measurement is running, this adapter PCB makes it a lot easier to get the information you want from the signal. Thank you!

Jarrod Demeza • Aug 31, 2026

Product: TIARA Atari 2600 S-Video and composite mod V2 103 sold

Another sensational mod from The Retro Channel.

I've tried a number of composite/s-video mods for my good ol' Atari 2600 Woody, this is easily the best.

Tyler Hardison • Aug 21, 2026

Product: Commodore VIC-20 S-Video and Composite mod 95 sold

Perfect Video Output for a VIC-20

Installation was easy, for someone with moderate soldering skills it should be a breeze. Documentation is easy to follow. If you haven't done this, you should. It's amazing what the original VIC produces when it has proper outputs.

Carlos • Aug 05, 2026

Product: Commodore PET disk drive device ID switcher 8 sold

Perfect way to change disk drive device number

This is the perfect way to easily change your PET drives device number - easy to install - works perfectly with a large range of PET disk drives and PET machines (and in my experience a C64 via an IEEE adapter) - Mark has done an amazing job! Thank you

Jeff Thieleke • Aug 02, 2026

Product: RFOFF Commodore 64 and 128 V1.1 200 sold

95% Perfect

I installed the RFOFF (with Luma bypass option) in my NTSC Commodore 128, connected to a 27" Trinitron CRT. From the excellent before/after video, I wasn't expecting perfect video output, but realize that there will still be jailbars and adjust your expectations.
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That said, they are much less noticeable even on the worst case BASIC 7.0 startup screen and I don't think most people would notice them in actual usage. The installation instructions were a little lacking, but they basically boil down to "desolder and remove the old RF unit and solder in this one". Maybe a short real-time video showing the process would help.
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Shipping was amazingly fast. It was out of Australia and into the United States in 2 days...and then sat in Chicago for almost a week!
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All in all, I am very happy with this purchase. It was fun to take apart my C128 which had always just worked (unlike coughcoughc64breadbin) and improve it with this worthwhile upgrade, and highly recommend it to any C128 owner.

Ken White • Jul 29, 2026

Product: TIARA Atari 2600 S-Video and composite mod 214 sold

Pads too close.

too difficult to solder on the pads that were too close together. Had to throw it away.

Michael Adams • Jul 26, 2026

Product: RFOFF Commodore 64 and 128 V1.1 200 sold

A worthwhile upgrade

I had been looking to upgrade the video quality of my Commodore 64 and found RFOFF in a YouTube video. Mark, creator of The Retro Channel, described the device and gave clear instructions on how to install it. I ordered it, and it came from Australia to the U.S.A. in a reasonable time. It was well-packaged for the trip and didn't have any damage. The version I got had the HDMI connector to go with a VIC-II Kawari, because I may purchase that in the future. Installation was not too difficult for a novice solderer; the hardest part was removing the old RF modulator. The new RFOFF fit perfectly and worked without any trouble-shooting. Picture quality definitely improved, with only a faint, few jailbars still visible. I also like the configurable audio-output jack on the RFOFF. I have a SidKick Pico in my C64 and intend to use the jack for stereo output. All-in-all, I'm glad I chose the RFOFF. Mark was helpful in helping me choose the right model for my machine, and the build quality is excellent. I wouldn't hesitate to order from him again, and I wish him well in his small business. His knowledge and experience are an asset to the retro community.

Harald Köhler • Jul 24, 2026

Product: TIARA Atari 2600 S-Video and composite mod 214 sold

Excellent product

Great seller. Secure packaging and very fast overseas shipping. Item as described in great condition. Good communication. Highly recommended.

Harald Köhler • Jul 24, 2026

Product: TIARA Atari 2600 S-Video and composite mod 214 sold

Excellent product

Great seller. Secure packaging and very fast overseas shipping. Item as described in great condition. Good communication. Highly recommended.

Wing Chun Fan • Jul 19, 2026

Product: Super Nintendo Digital Audio No-Cut Mod V2 73 sold

Perfect Audio Mod

It's a fantastic set for the SNES. Easy and Simple to install. Highly recommend!

Phil Webster • Jul 07, 2026

Product: RFOFF Commodore 64 and 128 V1.1 200 sold

Excellent product

Great add-on that does exactly what it promises, Got one on both my C64 & C128. Work brilliantly

Niklas Brättemark • Jun 26, 2026

Product: RFOFF Commodore 64 and 128 V1.1 200 sold

Easy and good quality

Same as the other one. Easy and good quality. Now I have good picture for my daily driver!