I still can't afford the RetroTINK-6X CE, but given its 1440p abilities for $230, it's more likely to become my next retro upscaler than its siblings

RetroTINK-6X CE upscaler at an angle with composite and S-video inputs on front and close up of Final Fantasy 6 visuals in backdrop.

RetroTINK retro upscalers are something of a gold standard, but they come with a heavy price barrier. Yes, I am a classic console setup connoisseur, but even I could only dream of spending $750 on the lavish FPGA-powered 4K Pro model. Even the 4K-CE version with scaled-back specs comes with too heavy a toll, so when even cheaper 6X CE rolled into town with QHD abilities, I was instilled with hope.

I'm still not convinced I can personally afford the RetroTINK-6X CE at $239 / £225. However, the lower MSRP and impressive specs for the money mean I've been sneakily crunching numbers. In a reveal posted to X, the retro console gadget maker's founder, Mike Chi, unveils the 1440p upscaler alongside some headline abilities, including "true HDR10 CRT Simulation", alongside VGA, SCART, YPbPr (component), S-video, and composite for hooking up virtually everything.