HDTV Converter/Upscaler

[Wynstar]

Howdy Sega Fans, I have a question that is driving me crazy. I recently upgraded to a bigger HDTV, which unfortunately doesn't have an s-video input for my modded Genesis. I've been looking at converter/upscaler that I believe I can plug my modded Genesis into (has s-video input), which is connected to the television via HDMI. Is this a plausible work around or am I misunderstanding things? Any helpful info would be greatly appreciated, as I'd hate to ask my friend for my old t.v. back, just because I can't imagine going back to playing my Genesis using the old composite connection.

[Christuserloeser]

Two options:

• RGB SCART to HDMI
  Requires a RGB-SCART cable (via ebay.co.uk) and a HDMI converter like this, _not_ like this (note the orange/brown logo)
  
• RGB SCART to Y'PbPr component
  Requires a RGB-SCART cable (via ebay.co.uk) and a a component converter.
  
  Highly recommended for classic 4:3 CRTs, but works great on many HDTVs too.

[tomaitheous]

Do any of the upscalers/converters keep the aspect ratio to 4:3, and just padd the sides to HD PAR?

[Waterfaller]

I imagine it would. High def and widescreen don't always go hand in hand (thank god).

[Wynstar]

So, an upscaler would work? It's just very difficult to go back to hooking up my Genesis the old way after I had OSG mod it for s-video. It was the best $99 I ever spent. If it wasn't for a feature here on Sega 16 (Seeing Is Believing Video Connections) I would of never known, so thanks! If anyone can suggest a good (U.S.) model for me I'd appreciate it a lot. Thanks CUL for the heads up too!

[Christuserloeser]

^ Thanks but I am not sure what your question is. All you need is a) an RGB-SCART cable and b) the converter/transcoder. S-Video is inferior to RGB.

Do any of the upscalers/converters keep the aspect ratio to 4:3, and just padd the sides to HD PAR?

Personally I use RGB-SCART and nothing else, but both the converters I recommended above do not stretch the picture automatically from what I've seen and read on other forum member's experiences with these devices.