When you're shopping for gaming replacement parts and modding kits, the output type matters more than the box. Retro consoles look great on the display they were built for, but modern TVs don't always cooperate. If you're planning to mod an N64 or PS1, the first decision is which output path you want: RGB for a CRT or external upscaler, or direct HDMI for plugging into a modern screen. The two kits below take very different routes, and the right one depends on your console and your display.
Quick Verdict
Pick the N64 kit if you want a direct RGB path for an N64. Pick the PS1 kit if you want HDMI out from a PS1. Decide which display type you're targeting first, then buy accordingly.
Price and Feature Comparison
| Kit | Price | Output | Notable features |
|---|---|---|---|
| N64 RGB MOD Kit | $26.69 | RGB (RGBS / SCART via OSSC) | THS7374 amp, color cable included |
| PS1 Digital to Digital HDMI Mod Kit | $48.50 | HDMI | 480P/1080P, OSD menu, 3 video modes, 6 aspect ratios, adjustable deinterlace |
Where Each Product Wins
The N64 kit is the lower-cost option for retro enthusiasts who already have an analog RGB monitor or an upscaler. The PS1 kit is the better fit for someone who wants the console connected straight to an HDMI display.
N64 RGB MOD Kit
The N64 RGB MOD Kit is a direct RGB output module for NTSC N64 consoles. It uses a THS7374 amp to display clearer, smoother images, and it can feed an RGB monitor through an N64 RGBS cable or an OSSC through an N64 SCART RGB cable. The package includes the color monitor cable, so you don't need to source that separately. At $26.69, it's the more affordable of the two kits, and it keeps your display path analog. The tradeoff is that it's aimed at NTSC N64 consoles and analog RGB/OSSC setups, so make sure that's the display path you want.
PS1 Digital to Digital HDMI Mod Kit
The PS1 Digital to Digital HDMI Mod Kit rewires the console's digital output to HDMI, giving you 480P or 1080P without an external HDMI converter. The board includes an OSD menu, three video modes (Mild, Standard, Dynamic), six aspect ratio choices, and adjustable deinterlacing with Bob and Weave options. That's a lot of image control packed into a $48.50 kit. Installation is not for beginners: the kit is a PCB and flex that must be soldered into the PS1, and good soldering skills are required. There is also no paper installation manual; you request it after receiving the product, so plan your install carefully.
Final Choice by Use Case
N64 owners who want RGB output should go with the N64 RGB MOD Kit. PS1 owners who want a direct HDMI connection should go with the PS1 Digital to Digital HDMI Mod Kit. If you're mainly playing on a modern TV, the PS1 kit is the easier path.
