Hooking up Gamecube to component video?
02-24-05, 09:39 AM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: New York
Posts: 361
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hooking up Gamecube to component video?
I see Nintendo sells a component cable for the Gamecube, but they say only the older Cube's support it. http://www.nintendo.com/gcnlarge?gal...ry¤tNo=8
But when you go to more details, it says:
"The Digital A/V Output port was removed from systems produced after May, 2004 (these systems will have a model number of DOL-101). If you have a Nintendo GameCube without this port, and you wish to play your games in progressive scan, c
I haven't had a chance to call, but reading that, I assume there is a way you can hook up newer cubes with this cable? Otherwise, why would they say "please call our Consumer Service department at 1-800-255-3700, to discuss available options."
Has anyone done this?
But when you go to more details, it says:
"The Digital A/V Output port was removed from systems produced after May, 2004 (these systems will have a model number of DOL-101). If you have a Nintendo GameCube without this port, and you wish to play your games in progressive scan, c
I haven't had a chance to call, but reading that, I assume there is a way you can hook up newer cubes with this cable? Otherwise, why would they say "please call our Consumer Service department at 1-800-255-3700, to discuss available options."
Has anyone done this?
02-24-05, 09:53 AM
#2
Retired
No way to hook up newer cubes with it. See if yours has the digital out put, you could have bought an older produced one after that date as GCs don't fly off the shelves.
If not, give Nintendo a call, another member said he called and they swapped him with a refurbished unit that had the digital out.
If not, give Nintendo a call, another member said he called and they swapped him with a refurbished unit that had the digital out.
I'll call them in a bit, see what they say.
02-24-05, 12:20 PM
#9
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Originally Posted by nickdawgy
On a side note, can you get digital sound out of the Gamecube?
02-24-05, 04:19 PM
#12
Member
Join Date: Feb 2001
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I bought the Mario Kart bundle back in November...platinum Gamecube without the the digital video out...and I'm wondering...if I want to swap it with an older model from Nintendo, is there a chance they are going to send me an Indigo or Black model?
I want the port but I also would like to keep it Platinum.
I want the port but I also would like to keep it Platinum.
02-24-05, 05:08 PM
#13
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: New York
Posts: 361
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I asked the guy I talked to if they would match my black set that I have now. He said they would probably try but no guarantee. He said if I had a platinum set, there was probably no chance of getting a platinum unit with the component out.
02-25-05, 10:26 AM
#15
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 716
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
the s video is a giant leap over the regular composite cables. Honestly when comparing s video to component cables you wont realize any HUGE difference unless the game has progressive scan enabled with the component cables. Other than that nothing huge. I have been playing RE4 in progressive scan and 2 words EYE POPPING
02-25-05, 10:39 AM
#16
Retired
Yeah, component only makes a really noticeable difference on progressive scan games (assuming you even have an HDTV).
S-video is a huge improvement over composite, even on my 27" Wega, so definitely go up to that. The $10 mad catz and other s-video cables are good enough IMO.
S-video is a huge improvement over composite, even on my 27" Wega, so definitely go up to that. The $10 mad catz and other s-video cables are good enough IMO.
10-03-05, 07:07 PM
#17
DVD Talk Special Edition
Join Date: Oct 1999
Posts: 1,865
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Where is the cheapest place to get Component cables for the GC? I've looked on the official site and the cables are on back-order until Jan 06. I also checked play-asia and lik-sang, but I couldn't figure out how much shipping would be at lik-sang.
10-03-05, 09:47 PM
#19
DVD Talk Legend
Crazy. I bought my component cables from Nintendo recently when I got my HDTV and they were in stock. Funny how no one uses them, but Nintendo is always sold out.
I decided to replace my launch Cube a couple of weeks ago because it seemed like it was having problems from time to time reading discs. I figured it would be easier to buy a new one instead of getting a four year old console fixed. Finding a Cube with the component port was nearly impossible, but strangely enough the local Circuit City had one of the older models among all the new ones. Its an old one too, because it was made back when they still made them in Japan. Hopefully it will last me another 4 years. The Japan ones are tanks. I'm just glad it was a black console instead of one of the purple ones.
I decided to replace my launch Cube a couple of weeks ago because it seemed like it was having problems from time to time reading discs. I figured it would be easier to buy a new one instead of getting a four year old console fixed. Finding a Cube with the component port was nearly impossible, but strangely enough the local Circuit City had one of the older models among all the new ones. Its an old one too, because it was made back when they still made them in Japan. Hopefully it will last me another 4 years. The Japan ones are tanks. I'm just glad it was a black console instead of one of the purple ones.
10-04-05, 05:00 PM
#20
DVD Talk Special Edition
Join Date: Oct 1999
Posts: 1,865
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by GizmoDVD
Ebay...expect to pay around $40 though.
There's one a-hole on ebay that must have bought Nintendo's stock out b/c he's constantly got about 15 auctions going for $40 + $10 shipping.
That pisses me off, but I'm more pissed at Nintendo for allowing that to happen. WHy can't they just make more of them and keep them in stock. Or better yet, have them available in STORES!
10-04-05, 06:02 PM
#23
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 273
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
yeah.. i'll try to check it out.. i think it's in the garage somewhere.. it will require lot of effort to dig it out.. i hope it has the component though.. so once i get to play it i can utilized the progressive scan..
10-04-05, 10:17 PM
#24
Originally Posted by darkside
Funny how no one uses them, but Nintendo is always sold out.
10-05-05, 12:16 AM
#25
DVD Talk Gold Edition
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: NorCal
Posts: 2,927
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Zodo
There's one a-hole on ebay that must have bought Nintendo's stock out b/c he's constantly got about 15 auctions going for $40 + $10 shipping.
That pisses me off, but I'm more pissed at Nintendo for allowing that to happen. WHy can't they just make more of them and keep them in stock. Or better yet, have them available in STORES!
That pisses me off, but I'm more pissed at Nintendo for allowing that to happen. WHy can't they just make more of them and keep them in stock. Or better yet, have them available in STORES!