See the whole route
Draw the physical path from console to display, including every switch, scaler, receiver, and capture device.
Built for real retro setups
Every console. Every cable. One working route.
RetroRoute turns your gaming rack into a clear signal map, catches compatibility problems, and gives you a launch checklist before game night or a live stream.
No spreadsheet. No cable archaeology. Start with one room and up to 10 devices for free.
DCDreamcastComposite
SWA/V SwitchInput 4
5XRetroTINKHDMI
TVDisplayHDMI 1
Designed for the awkward stuff: analog signals, switch chains, scalers, capture passthrough, regional connector names, and the cable you only own one of.
HOW IT WORKS
Your setup becomes understandable.
RetroRoute models the physical system you already own, then makes it useful every time you sit down to play, capture, or troubleshoot.
Catch mismatches early
RetroRoute checks signal types at each hop and explains exactly where a converter, cable, or input is wrong.
Launch without guessing
Turn the saved route into a step-by-step power and input checklist anyone can follow.
FROM MESS TO MAP
One source of truth for the whole rack.
Keep the inventory, connection diagram, compatibility checks, cable notes, and startup procedure together. When something changes, update one device instead of rebuilding a forgotten mental model.
- Per-room inventories and signal paths
- Composite, component, SCART, VGA, HDMI, and more
- Human-readable launch and troubleshooting steps
A REAL SETUP, DOCUMENTED
The map gets you oriented. The checklist gets you playing.
RetroRoute remembers the route, input assignments, compatibility notes, and startup order for the hardware you actually own.
7800
Atari 7800Composite
↓SW
RCA SwitchInput 3
↓5X
RetroTINK 5XHDMI
↓CAP
Elgato HD60 XPassthrough
↓TV
Samsung 65-inchHDMI 2
✓ Valid route5 steps
- Power on Atari 7800
- Set RCA Switch to Input 3
- Load the RetroTINK 7800 profile
- Confirm Elgato passthrough
- Set Samsung display to HDMI 2
Known requirement: Elgato receives 1080p output from the scaler.
Cable note: 6 ft HDMI cable, rack drawer 2.
TRY THE PRODUCT FIRST
Start free. Upgrade when your rack grows.
Build a real route before deciding. One account keeps your RetroRoute setups and plan synced.
Free
$0
One room, one saved setup, up to 10 devices, route validation, and launch checklists.
Try RetroRoute freeCollector
$49/year$24.50/year
Half-price promotion through October 31, 2026. Unlimited rooms, saved setups, and devices for documenting a complete collection.
Upgrade to CollectorCreator
$99/year$49.50/year
Half-price promotion through October 31, 2026. Everything in Collector, plus simultaneous branches for play and capture.
RetroTINK→TV↘Elgato → OBS
Upgrade to CreatorOPTIONAL DONE-FOR-YOU SERVICE
$79 flat$39.50 flat
Prefer that we build the first map?
Try RetroRoute free yourself, or send us photos and a gear list. We will build your first map, audit cables and adapters, document exact inputs, and prepare a launch checklist.
Signal mapCompatibility auditCable listLaunch checklist
This service is optional and does not replace your Free, Collector, or Creator software plan. Best for 5 to 20 devices; complex multi-room systems are quoted first.
Photos and equipment details are used only to prepare and deliver your setup documentation.
STOP RELEARNING YOUR OWN SETUP