mClassic upscaler?

[crackinhedz]

Curious if anyone is using an mClassic adapter with the switch?

Just bought the OLED switch, curious if the $100 is worth upscaling the switch when its docked? It gets pretty good reviews.

[SillyG]

I strongly dislike upscaled images, whether it be for games or film/TV. Many Switch games already utilise upscaling algorithms, and TVs also do their own upscaling, and I'd much rather minimise the number of passes that the image goes through in that regard.

[crackinhedz]

I get that from a purist standpoint, im not worried about 4k/HDR fidelity.

But considering the switch is not native 4k, and even using the dock its not a pure 1080p signal for many games.

I consider this device to be similar to what darbee has been for movies. Personal experience is what im asking for... thanks though.

[kevers7290]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

I get that from a purist standpoint, im not worried about 4k/HDR fidelity.

But considering the switch is not native 4k, and even using the dock its not a pure 1080p signal for many games.

I consider this device to be similar to what darbee has been for movies. Personal experience is what im asking for... thanks though.

You should look at some YouTube videos, particularly "My Life in Gaming" as they have analyzed those cables quite thoroughly. IIRC the cable simply applies anti-aliasing to smooth out the jaggies that result from upscaling the image. I also recall that depending on your display, the television's sharpness setting had equal to or better results at anti-aliasing compared to the Mclassic. YYMV though depending on what your intended display is. Hope that helps.

[heyadol]

I have one, I used to use it when I had 1080p a monitor and I’m not sure it made much difference. 720p and 1080p integer scale to 2160p, since I’m using a 4K display I just let LG handle the upscaling for all consoles (and mini consoles) with HDMI connections and no 4K option.

If you are connecting classic consoles (240p/480p native output) it might actually be a benefit.

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by heyadol

I have one, I used to use it.

Still have? Thinking of selling it?

[streetzman]

Originally Posted by SillyG

I strongly dislike upscaled images, whether it be for games or film/TV. Many Switch games already utilise upscaling algorithms, and TVs also do their own upscaling, and I'd much rather minimise the number of passes that the image goes through in that regard.

Obviously you're not the right person for this thread, then.

[emailking]

How is this different than the TV doing the upscaling?

[emailking]

See I don't think it is, lol. Unless your TV is really slow at upscaling.