Why is Nintendo Drop the digital Port on their Gamecube??
03-27-04 | 10:20 AM
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Why is Nintendo Drop the digital Port on their Gamecube??
I heard from a friend that all future Gamecubes will no longer support Progressive scan. If this is true what the hell is nintendo thinking? Hi Def is getting cheaper and cheaper, an they want to drop support. This doesn't make any sense. Have anybody heard anything about this.
03-27-04 | 10:44 AM
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There thinking is anyone that has High Def already has a gamecube (or the latest in technology). So the people that have High Defs, already own it. Plus, it will lower costs for them so they can actually make a profit.
Note, im very tired. Hope that made sense.
Note, im very tired. Hope that made sense.
03-27-04 | 12:03 PM
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So is there any official word on this? If the only person that's mentioned it is a friend of somebody who posts on the internet, I still have reservations about accepting it as fact.
03-27-04 | 01:03 PM
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From: Space Junk Galaxy
This information is true:
source: Gamecube Advanced
The GameCube's hardware is about to see some major changes.
Nintendo of Japan has confirmed that there are changes being made to the hardware of the Nintendo GameCube in Japan. Beth Lewyn of Nintendo of America has confirmed to the site Planet GameCube that the changes will be in effect worldwide, meaning all versions of the GameCube will be affected.
The change: The Nintendo GameCube will no longer have a D-Terminal (digital video out) port. In addition, the label on the top of the GCN will no longer be interchangeable. North America gamers probably won't notice this change, as the feature has rarely been used in North America, but Japanese gamers will notice, as Club Nintendo has offered alternative labels.
Production of the new GameCube units will begin in May of this year. The changes will cut the manufacturing cost of the console. It is possible that Nintendo of Japan may release a new component cable which will work with the multi-out port on the GameCube. Nintendo of America has no plans for such a cable, however. For gamers who want the component video feature, Nintendo will offer a trade-in service, where gamers can buy the new model and then trade it in for an old model.
Nintendo of Japan has confirmed that there are changes being made to the hardware of the Nintendo GameCube in Japan. Beth Lewyn of Nintendo of America has confirmed to the site Planet GameCube that the changes will be in effect worldwide, meaning all versions of the GameCube will be affected.
The change: The Nintendo GameCube will no longer have a D-Terminal (digital video out) port. In addition, the label on the top of the GCN will no longer be interchangeable. North America gamers probably won't notice this change, as the feature has rarely been used in North America, but Japanese gamers will notice, as Club Nintendo has offered alternative labels.
Production of the new GameCube units will begin in May of this year. The changes will cut the manufacturing cost of the console. It is possible that Nintendo of Japan may release a new component cable which will work with the multi-out port on the GameCube. Nintendo of America has no plans for such a cable, however. For gamers who want the component video feature, Nintendo will offer a trade-in service, where gamers can buy the new model and then trade it in for an old model.
03-27-04 | 10:54 PM
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While some are progressive are any of them actually anamorphic?
03-27-04 | 11:49 PM
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From: Compton (Straight Outta)
so does this mean I shouldn't but the component video cable now?
03-28-04 | 01:32 AM
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Originally posted by Michael Corvin
While some are progressive are any of them actually anamorphic?
While some are progressive are any of them actually anamorphic?
Originally posted by Dan Average
Why not? If your Gamecube has the component-out jack (and it does) and if your TV has component input, I'm not sure why you shouldn't.
Why not? If your Gamecube has the component-out jack (and it does) and if your TV has component input, I'm not sure why you shouldn't.
03-28-04 | 10:47 AM
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Originally posted by sdcrym
My reason: my TV is not HD and has only one component input, and the component cable is $25 more than what I paid for the s-video cable.
My reason: my TV is not HD and has only one component input, and the component cable is $25 more than what I paid for the s-video cable.
On smaller tube TV's, say anything up to 32", it's tough to tell a difference between the two even if you know what to look for IMO.
03-28-04 | 06:51 PM
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So much for waiting for a price drop. 
03-28-04 | 10:33 PM
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I can go with this rationale. Maximize profits. But don't start skimping out on the progressive mode in newer games.
03-29-04 | 02:36 PM
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I would imagine they are doing this to allow for another price drop on the system. Now that the XBOX price drop is official Nintendo may be trying to get it even lower than its $99 price point. Considereing the percentage of users who acutally use it (I am one of them), it would make sence that this is what they get rid of.
