TheRetroChannel

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

Average rating

based on 69 reviews
Overall: (4.9)
Product: (4.9)
Documentation: (4.9)
Shipping: (4.9)
Communication: (4.9)
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5 stars 56
4 stars 12
3 stars 1
2 stars 0
1 star 0

All reviews

Marco • Nov 10, 2026

Product: Super Nintendo Digital Audio No-Cut Mod V2 77 sold

Great quality

This mod is well thought out with a straightforward install. Mark had great communication with a question I had.

Marco • Nov 10, 2026

Product: PlayStation PS1 Digital Audio Adaptor V2 29 sold

Great quality, easy installation.

High quality design overall. Had the mod installed and functional in minutes. 3D print is solid.

Jason • Nov 09, 2026

Product: Commodore 1541 device ID switcher 33 sold

An easy to install Mod for Device ID number change.

This is exactly what ive been looking for, I have multiple drives but needed an old device switcher to use more than one. This allows you to easily modify your 1541 or 1541c so you can select ID 9 10 11 or 8.. Its as easy as removing the TOP , removing a socketed CIA 6522 and placing the Mod in place, then replacing the 6522 and choosing a ID number by moving a jumper (shunt) and placing the Top back on. It leaves the covers in tact and easily removed if you feel the need. Everyone in my commodore group all think its brilliant .

Jason • Nov 09, 2026

Product: Commodore VIC-20 S-Video and Composite mod V2 98 sold

Fixed my Poor Video signal from a VIC 20 Long board

The instructions are clear, there is also a very easy to follow video that covers both styles of main boards and instructions on the retro channels lectronz site. . The mini pcb is very easy to fit, and the results were instant. I had little fine tuning on the vic and the Pcb from mark and I now get a constant video signal.. No more rebooting my Hdmi converter for a decent picture. Thank you Mark.

Omar • Oct 28, 2026

Product: RFOFF Commodore 64 and 128 V1.1 213 sold

This RF Modulator is sleek looking piece

The Youtube video introducing us to the RF Modulator replacement was easy to follow along to. I am relatively new to electronics and after viewing Mark install the unit into the Commodore 64, it was an easy task to fulfill. Luma bypass, Yes Please !

Shaun Watson • Oct 23, 2026

Product: TIARA Atari 2600 S-Video and composite mod V2 130 sold

Great product

Bought 2 of these and installed the first one and works flawlessly. Need to order 2 more, so hopefully can get their store reopened soon.

Henri Laurikka • Oct 23, 2026

Product: TIARA Atari 2600 S-Video and composite mod V2 130 sold

Works great!

Only problem I had was I got the s-video cable wired the wrong way and that was because the first pin-out picture I found from internet was wrong. The youtube installation videos were really helpful. I am very happy with the image quality.

Ashley Dawson • Oct 21, 2026

Product: Commodore VIC-20 replacement ROMs 60 sold

Mark is always excellent!

Super quick on delivery, and product are always of excellent quality and function

Jason odewahn • Oct 20, 2026

Product: NEAT 2364 - reprogrammable 24pin ROM replacement 100 sold

Great substitute for a 24 pin Eprom

5/5 Stars – The cleanest solution for vintage Commodore ROMs!
I bought these to burn replacement ROMs for my C64, VIC-20, and 1541 disk drive. While 28-to-24 pin adapter PCBs are an option, the programmable Neat 2364 ROMs from The Retro Channel are a far better alternative. They are much easier to use, fit directly without clearance issues, and look a million times cleaner on the board. This was actually my second order, these replacement ROMs have already helped me fix up and restore a couple of older Commodores. Shipping was quick as well, arriving in just a few days. Highly recommended for anyone restoring or repairing classic 8-bit hardware that needs 24 pin roms!

Brian Atkins • Oct 17, 2026

Product: TIARA Atari 2600 S-Video and composite mod V2 130 sold

Great product

Wonderful upgrade for my Atari 2600. Easy to install. Now I can enjoy my console on a modern TV in its full glory.

DerGorgon • Oct 17, 2026

Product: TIARA Atari 2600 S-Video and composite mod V2 130 sold

Have you played Atari today?

I’m really happy with this mod! The picture quality on my PAL Atari 2600 is much better, and it’s great to enjoy my favorite classic games with a cleaner, sharper image while keeping that original Atari feeling. The TIARA V2 is a fantastic upgrade and definitely worth it. Highly recommended!

Michael Sekulovski • Oct 15, 2026

Product: RFOFF Commodore 64 and 128 V1.1 213 sold

Very Nice. Thank you

Very Nice. Thank you

Michael Sekulovski • Oct 15, 2026

Product: Commodore 64, SX-64, VIC-20, 1541 replacement ROMs 115 sold

Very Nice. Thank you

Very Nice. Thank you

Michael Sekulovski • Oct 15, 2026

Product: Commodore 64, SX-64, VIC-20, 1541 replacement ROMs 115 sold

Very Nice. Thank you

Very Nice. Thank you

Michael Sekulovski • Oct 15, 2026

Product: Commodore 64, SX-64, VIC-20, 1541 replacement ROMs 115 sold

Very Nice. Thank you

Very Nice. Thank you

Michael Sekulovski • Oct 15, 2026

Product: TIARA Atari 2600 S-Video and composite mod V2 130 sold

Very Nice. Thank you

Very Nice. Thank you

max • Oct 12, 2026

Product: TIARA Atari 2600 S-Video and composite mod V2 130 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 V1.1 213 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 130 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 27 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!