Might also turn Cinemotion off and game mode on.

Not an available option for my tv. "Available only on KDL-W series"...

I also tried turning the noise reduction options on and off and that didn't seem to improve it either. Hmmm...?


 

Cinemotion or game mode?

You have some sort of smoothing going on. Need to find the setting and shut it off.

Nope. I'm guessing my TV may not be compatible. 
 

Not compatible? I find that very unlikely.

Page 33 shows all kinds of picture options for your TV. It says you have game mode. It also says game mode is not available when theater mode is on, make sure that is off.  I would turn off all the other extra junk too.

Did all the above....Still didn't improve the picture quality. I even changed out the HDMI cable...still nothing. Could it be the AVS? 

Doubtful. Something is wonky with your TV settings, or the TV's imaging has gone to pot. But it's not an incompatibility.

 

I'll keep messing with it. I'm gonna try it out on another tv this evening. Thanks for all the help. 
 

No problem.

Trust me, it's something in your TV. If my ancient rear projection HDTV from when dinosaurs still roamed the earth can play nice with the AVS, then just about any fixed pixel HDMI TV should work.

Got mine last Friday - LOVE IT. Definitely the best retro-gaming type purchase I've made. Far, far better than RetroPie / Lakka - NO contest!! The picture is REALLY sharp, accurate, and I have no noticeable controller lag. I love it has GG built in support.

Only gripe I've had is having to install new batteries in the carts that support saving. I hadn't put in new batteries in my carts in almost 10 years.   But that's not a gripe about AVS - IMO Nintendo should of had a battery type slit in those carts for easy replacements.

Really want to get an AVS, but I've heard about a couple of USB ports breaking off and that has scared me away. I know there are "reinforced" ones now, but I also know that a permanent fix is coming soon, so I'll wait for that. Probably be a long time before I get my hands on one, but if that's what it means to get one with a USB port that my OCD wouldn't go absolutely ape-shit over, that's what I'll do.

The "reinforced" ones sold now are a permanent fix. They're bolted to the circuit board. Honestly probably more secure than a through-board USB mount. It ain't going to break off.

The early ordered ones (like mine) are the ones that may need the 3D printed brace.

 

*Sigh* trust me man I know the reinforced fix is a true fix, but unfortunately my OCD does not agree, nor care for our logic or reasoning. It's a part of my brain I have zero control over, and that part has firmly told me that the reinforced fix is not enough (even though it really 100% is enough).
 

Fair enough. Just didn't want you to lose out on that AVS goodness.  

I think the AVS is great. I plugged it into my computer monitor, connected to a cheap $13 HDMI switch cable off Amazon.

I'm somewhat concerned about my USB power cable. I hope it doesn't break here in 2-3 years.

Does anybody know if they're are the going to send out new pin connectors? I've noticed a few of my games have the green stripe and don't play. Which I can get working with a real game genie, LOL.

No definite date.

Try inserting green strip games left side first.

Also, unless you were the first few weeks of ordering, your USB port is probably already reinforced.
 

You're not even going to notice the difference. If you want an AVS now just get it. Before they run out of NES Power and Reset. Then you'll get OCD for the buttons not being the original ones. Also you guys are giving this OCD thing too much power. I know because I was the same way. It won't matter what condition your AVS is when you die so just enjoy it now. Find some other things to justify the reinforced USB ports. That's what I do with money.

Just got mine yesterday. It's incredible. Inserting carts is tough, but it should loosen up shortly. How does this thing react to carts with thicker boards like the game genie or certain unlicensed games?

I've noticed the slot is a little wider than it needs to be also.  It doesn't really do a good job of guiding the cart in like the original NES did.  Maybe bunny boy can fix this in a later revision.

 

Just arrived yesterday. I didn't even know about the AVS until I saw someone mention it as I was looking for a Nintendo Classic. I was pretty much sold within a day of nonstop viewing of AVS review videos on YouTube. I had always wanted to play my old NES games on my current TV but virtual consoles were disappointing and stuff like the Framemeister seemed too confusing and I didn't want to buy a CRT. Basically the AVS was something I had no idea I needed in my life until I learned about it..lol

So far it's been very user friendly. I'd like to know what settings I'm supposed to be running this on? I know there's personal preference, but in general, what are the commonly accepted best settings for my AVS and TV? I have my tv set to 4:3 and 3 ticks on the pixel aspect. Vertical border is the default. Some light scan lines make Rush N' Attack look pretty nice.

I really like the scoreboard feature. It breathes life into a bunch of old games and there's such a variety available. If there's anyway to put Tecmo Super Bowl on there, I'd be all for it. Most points in a game. I see a number of people comment about the cart slot being difficult to use but I thought it was fine. I'm really excited for my Everdrive to arrive next week. Also looking for Tecmo Super Bowl 2017-Official release.

But in short, yeah, the AVS is awesome and I'm really enjoying it.

Sadly I couldn't get Tecmo Super Bowl working yet, but I got regular Tecmo Bowl working. Have fun!
 

Tecmo Bowl is a scoreboard compatible game?  I didn't see it on the list, but if it is that's awesome and thank you for adding it.   

It is now.  

Damn!!!  That's awesome news.  My Everdrive gets here on Monday.  Just in time for me to go back to work..lol