Are S-Video cable really worth it for the GC or any other video game system?
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Are S-Video cable really worth it for the GC or any other video game system?
I feel kinda dumb for asking this, because I know the benefit of S-Video, but I have never used them for a video game console. Does it have the same effect for a gaming system? Also, I can not find the cables that are made by Nintendo, are any of the after market brands ok, or should I find the Nintendo cables?
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Not dumb at all. S-video makes a HUGE difference...the clarity is amazing. I have my DC and Gamecube hooked up via s-video. Now the cool thing about Nintendo is that the s-video cable has been the same for the SNES, the 64, and the Gamecube. I just unplugged the S-video from my 64, and plugged it into the gamecube.
Now you can get the cable through Nintendo, or you can just go to Wal-mart and pick up a multi s-video cable that has connections for the DC, PSX, and the SNEN/64/Gamecube...I think it ran about 20 bucks...good investment.
Now you can get the cable through Nintendo, or you can just go to Wal-mart and pick up a multi s-video cable that has connections for the DC, PSX, and the SNEN/64/Gamecube...I think it ran about 20 bucks...good investment.
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Yep, it makes a lot of difference. Much more clear. I haven't got to use S-video with my gamecube yet because all the third party cables have plastic blocks on them that keep you from being able to "peel" the cables apart. I need to be able to split them so I can run the video directly to my Wega, and the audio to my receiver. I ordered the Nintendo S-video cable, which you can "peel" directly from them and it is supposed to come by UPS on Wednesday. I have my Dreamcast hooked up with S-video now, and it looks much better than it did with the RCA cables.
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Here is the link for the Nintendo online store:
http://store.nintendo.com/cgi-bin/nc...ranslateTo=EEC
http://store.nintendo.com/cgi-bin/nc...ranslateTo=EEC
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Here is a page with a few comparison pictures of S-Video vs. composite.
http://members.home.net/thatmarkguy/svideo.html
http://members.home.net/thatmarkguy/svideo.html
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My television only has one Svideo input, and i use that for my DVD player. My A/V receiver has no S video inputs or outputs... So how can i hook my DC and PS2 and DVD to my TV using Svideo for all of them... Is there like an S video HUB?
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Originally posted by ClarkKentKY
My television only has one Svideo input, and i use that for my DVD player. My A/V receiver has no S video inputs or outputs... So how can i hook my DC and PS2 and DVD to my TV using Svideo for all of them... Is there like an S video HUB?
My television only has one Svideo input, and i use that for my DVD player. My A/V receiver has no S video inputs or outputs... So how can i hook my DC and PS2 and DVD to my TV using Svideo for all of them... Is there like an S video HUB?
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yeah, like an RF switch... I dont' know why i didn't think of that. I've seen them at walmart for 20 i think. Might be worth looking into if it will make my games clearer...
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I know the question has already been answered, but I've got all of my systems connected via S-Video, even my SNES! (Saturn is not S-Video, though, as I couldn't find a S-Video connector for it ). BIG frickin difference!
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S-Video is worth it. And you don't necessarily have to spend lots of money to see the difference. Even the cheapest (in price) of S-Vid cables show a noticeable improvement over composite.
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I bought the cables today but it looks really bad now. I'm pretty sure the cables are messed up. There isnt some sort of setting I have to turn on or some switch I have to use on my tv is there?
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If you can use S-Video there really is no reason that you shouldn't. It'll definately make the picture much clearer for the games which will result in higher scores.
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Originally posted by CreatureX
Here is a page with a few comparison pictures of S-Video vs. composite.
http://members.home.net/thatmarkguy/svideo.html
Here is a page with a few comparison pictures of S-Video vs. composite.
http://members.home.net/thatmarkguy/svideo.html
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Originally posted by lesterlong
If I dont have an S-Video hookup on my TV is there anyway I can still get it? Like an adapter or anything?
If I dont have an S-Video hookup on my TV is there anyway I can still get it? Like an adapter or anything?
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Sorry to disagree, but I upgraded my Dreamcast to S-video and regretted spending the money. I saw no improvement, and neither did my friends. I say check it out for yourself live in a store before you spend the money for an S-video cable. Don't trust images on a web page.
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Originally posted by CreatureX
Here is a page with a few comparison pictures of S-Video vs. composite.
http://members.home.net/thatmarkguy/svideo.html
Here is a page with a few comparison pictures of S-Video vs. composite.
http://members.home.net/thatmarkguy/svideo.html
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Ok, I bought the cables yesterday and there is a noticeable difference. The picture just looks clearer, and there seems to be more detail.
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Originally posted by Joe Schmoe
Sorry to disagree, but I upgraded my Dreamcast to S-video and regretted spending the money. I saw no improvement, and neither did my friends. I say check it out for yourself live in a store before you spend the money for an S-video cable. Don't trust images on a web page.
Sorry to disagree, but I upgraded my Dreamcast to S-video and regretted spending the money. I saw no improvement, and neither did my friends. I say check it out for yourself live in a store before you spend the money for an S-video cable. Don't trust images on a web page.
I have a 27" Sony Wega and their is a huge difference.
If you're going to bother on using S-video or component, you really need to get a decent 27" or larger tv set, or you're just wasting your money. Panasonic makes some good 27" sets for under $300, for those interested in upgrading their picture quality. Just stay away from the crappy brands you see in stores like wal-mart (phillips/RCA etc.) , as they are cheaper but you pay the price in lack of quality. Of course if you don't really care about video quality, then you'll be fine with your 13" phillips.
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I've hooked it up to a 35" Toshiba and a 55" Mitsubishi Diamond Series HDTV. Just don't see what y'all are talking about. If there's a difference, it must be so subtle that I'm just not seeing it. I guess I was hoping the difference would be night and day.
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Originally posted by joshhinkle
Of course if you don't really care about video quality, then you'll be fine with your 13" phillips.
Of course if you don't really care about video quality, then you'll be fine with your 13" phillips.
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Originally posted by Cornfed
How about an S-Video vs. Component comparison?
How about an S-Video vs. Component comparison?