GameCube Component Video Cables
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GameCube Component Video Cables
I'm interested in getting GameCube component video cables, but the only vendor I can find selling them is Nintendo for $29.95.
Both PS2 and XBox have tons of 3rd party cables available for cheap many places, but I'm not finding component cables for GameCube.
I know a company caleld Pelican made some, and they sold for $19.95, but on Pelican's web site they list the specs for the cable, but no merchants are lisited in the 'Where to Buy" section.
Anyone have any help on this one? I want my GameCube in 480p, but I'm not paying $30+ for it.
Both PS2 and XBox have tons of 3rd party cables available for cheap many places, but I'm not finding component cables for GameCube.
I know a company caleld Pelican made some, and they sold for $19.95, but on Pelican's web site they list the specs for the cable, but no merchants are lisited in the 'Where to Buy" section.
Anyone have any help on this one? I want my GameCube in 480p, but I'm not paying $30+ for it.
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As far as I know, Nintendo is the only place to get the cables. They are a bit pricey, but believe me it is worth the cost. My Cube games look absolutely spectacular, and I can't stand to play with the standard cables any more.
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You may be out of luck I have no logical idea why a 3rd party does not make these availabl. There appears to be quite a demand.
I wish you the best; nevertheless, If I had a TV that could support PS I would be willing to pay 30 bucks.
I wish you the best; nevertheless, If I had a TV that could support PS I would be willing to pay 30 bucks.
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Thanks for the feedback, people.
I've never used an S-Video cable, and I know it won't be as good as a component 480p picture, but I can get a Gamecube S-video cable for $5.00. Does anyone out there with experience in comparing S-Video to Component Video have anything to share on this thought?
Seeing how I just bought a Gamecube and Metroid Prime using all these discounts, rebates, etc... for $84.00, I'm having trouble spending almost half that on cables.
I've never used an S-Video cable, and I know it won't be as good as a component 480p picture, but I can get a Gamecube S-video cable for $5.00. Does anyone out there with experience in comparing S-Video to Component Video have anything to share on this thought?
Seeing how I just bought a Gamecube and Metroid Prime using all these discounts, rebates, etc... for $84.00, I'm having trouble spending almost half that on cables.
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I have had my GC hooked up ala s-video since launch, looks beautiful. A friend of mine bought the component over and I hooked them up for some Metroid.... aaaahh. They immediately went on my christmas wish list. If I don't get them, I am ordering on the 26th. Absolutely stunning picture. I didn't want to spend the $30 either(hence christmas) but once you see it you won't want to go back.
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any idea if the component cables make much of a difference for those of us who have component inputs but regular SDTVs? My Samsung Dynaflat has component inputs but it's not PS.Is it an improvment over S-Video?
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5% better than svideo is an awful low percentage. I could tell right away the difference. Of course you have to have the equipment to take advantage of the progressive scan, but I would put it higher like 15-20% better.
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Michael, that's what I'm wondering. if I have an interlaced set with component inputs, is switching to component going to be noticeably better even though I cannot use progressive scan? It seems everyone agrees games look awesome in prog. scan but few people can comment on how they look in regular mode on an SDTV with a regular component connection.
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Originally posted by jasonr114
try looking on ebay for cheap game cube cables
try looking on ebay for cheap game cube cables
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I'm thinking(no expert) that if your set is not prog. scan than the improvement is probably minimal and not worth the $30. Here is the breakdown:
RCA: All Color and B&W transmit through yellow jack
S-Video: Color and B&W are seperated
Component: Complete seperation, Red, Blue & green make up the image for a crytstal clear image
It is kinda like printers, older printers you had a black and a color, nowadays you have a black, and a color that is seperated into Cyan, magenta and yellow, producing the best quality image for photos prints. Same thing with TVs.
I was viewing on my new Sony 57" HDTV. One of the newest models. Samus has never looked more beautiful. I hope Santa brings me Nintendo component this year.
RCA: All Color and B&W transmit through yellow jack
S-Video: Color and B&W are seperated
Component: Complete seperation, Red, Blue & green make up the image for a crytstal clear image
It is kinda like printers, older printers you had a black and a color, nowadays you have a black, and a color that is seperated into Cyan, magenta and yellow, producing the best quality image for photos prints. Same thing with TVs.
I was viewing on my new Sony 57" HDTV. One of the newest models. Samus has never looked more beautiful. I hope Santa brings me Nintendo component this year.