Are Nintendo Gamecube Component Cables worth buying today?

[@spicykielbasa5305]

Dear China.. please rip this cable off

[@yournightmare9999]

Spicy Kielbasa hahahaha qrwa

[@spiderluigi866]

Spicy Kielbasa China would see high sales if that happens

[@alexandrebouvier7731]

Search "GC Video 3.0 plug and play" on youtube ;) !

[@85fabricio]

@@alexandrebouvier7731 no thanks i prefer the real thing

[@tonygrant1641]

No, it's a chip in it, and China can't rip this chip for their low technology levels!

[@andrewy23]

I actually just found these cables today bundled with the power cord at a goodwill for 6$ i went to crazy 😁😁😁

[@washerface]

I found one bundled with a gamecube for $60 I was very happy that day

[@mortalplaysmc]

You are truly lucky

[@anthonycortez7270]

I’m so fucking jealous

[@sheffrespawnz7235]

I paid 275 today for them money not a problem

[@OrphanSocks12]

yeah and now they’re worth 400

[@4dchessplayer516]

these cables were 30 bucks new. It's sad that the markup is now hit the x10 range is 300.00 easy for them on ebay.

[@graydtx]

It's not sad. It's supply and demand.

[@DanielNewm]

Very helpful! I already had an S-Video cable that I ordered from Nintendo, but I was able to get a component cable a few years ago for $70 (when that was the going price). At the time, it seemed like a lot, but now I'm VERY glad I bought it when I did! I haven't used it yet, so it was very helpful to learn that you still need the A/V cable for audio, and that you need to activate progressive scan mode. Thanks!

[@DanielNewm]

It's been over a year since you released this video, and I just went to check what these are going for now on eBay. Looks like most people are paying $220-$250 each for the used ones, and $300+ for the new ones!

[@dylanwilson8168]

​@@DanielNewm you should see the price now

[@voltz15]

These days people are modding their Gamecubes with HDMI. Technology does catch up after all.

[@StormsparkPegasus]

You actually don't need to mod a Gamecube. It has a digital port in the back (DOL-001 anyway)...You get a GC Video HDMI adapter ($70-$100) and it is a plug and play thing. You CAN mod a Gamecube with an internal HDMI port but with as good as the digital output is it's not really necessary.

[@justkeepitoriginal]

0:23 accidentally cuts cables. End of video. lol

[@tiko8420]

I would have laughed so hard. That's just not the way to do it.

[@noviancasper]

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[@FunGuy-rv3sb]

He didn’t actually cut the cables. He just cut the bag open.

[@maliciousbugman]

The video compression here (which is just typical of KZbin so no offense to you) really does NOT do justice to the quality of the Gamecube component cable. Even with how crap built-in HDTV video processors often are with analog signals, the GCN component cable is phenomenal on TVs I've used mine on. I've tested the Wii component out as well on my TV and a few others, but even that doesn't stack up to the GCN cable. I suppose it makes sense; since the GCN cable is taking the "pure" digital signal and converting it to YPbPr instead of the Wii's straight cheap-and-dirty analog YPbPr signal, the picture WOULD logically be better (color-quality wise, it's even scary close to VGA). Deffo not worth hundreds of dollars though. I got *lucky* having to pay "only" $100 for my D-Terminal cable and $20 more for a D-Terminal to RCA converter cable last summer. (GCN D-Terminal cables, for the uninitiated, put out the exact same video signal as the RCA component cables; it's just a different plug, hence the need for a converter cable.) Also: someone _has_ whipped up a hack to "clone" GCN component cables, and with the bonus of also being available in VGA and digital DVI varieties. That said, though, it requires fine-pitch soldering and knowing how to program an FPGA, so I'm just waiting until someone starts selling pre-modded GCNs with these (since someone already has plans to do so).

[@BrettDarien]

***** Interesting. I would love to see it possible to grab the Gamecube's pure digital output signal and play it in VGA or DVI. The Dreamcast, for example, looks awesome in VGA so I wouldn't expect anything less from the Gamecube.

[@maliciousbugman]

***** It's not the same project as the one I mentioned earlier, but check out electronash's Gamecube HDMI project (same principle in terms of digital video although this also has digital audio). You can find his videos easily just by searching "electronash gamecube" on KZbin. Also, the official GCN cables _can_ be modded for VGA and it can be found relatively easy via Google, but a) I don't have a good TV with VGA inputs. b) I'll be goddamned if I'm risking destroying my cable in the first place, and c) as aforementioned, the GCN component's quality is seriously close to VGA quality. Naw, what I'd love to see is someone produce a video box for the Gamecube with multiple video out options (Component, VGA, HDMI, and maybe SCART) a la Dreamcast video boxes. Apparently, though, the biggest issue with producing a plug-and-play GCN component clone is duplicating the plug for the Digital A/V Out.

[@phantomgfx580]

I got a question. I have the Dreamcast vga with audio port from tomee. I have noticed the previous and official vga cords had some kind of converter box ( I am assuming a dac, similar to the gc component cable). Do you have any insight into the quality of that cord? And if you were to rate the gc's 480p output against that of the wii's out of 10. What would you rate it? I am hunting one down and want to know if its worth the trouble.

[@maliciousbugman]

phantomgfx I can't speak from personal experience myself, but apparently the straight plain VGA cables produce lesser pictures than good boxes (softer picture, color bleeding), and being plain cables, don't give you any other options should a game you're playing not support 480p. If you're serious about good video quality for the Dreamcast, I'd check out one of the boxes made by BeharBros (the Hanzo or the Toro; the latter of which also outputs SCART RGB which is the next best thing for games that can't even be forced into 480p). The only thing is, the Behar Bros produce high quality goods by hand, so be prepared to pay more for their products. Still cheaper than VGA boxes from back in the day, though. As for my thoughts on GCN vs Wii component, I'd put the GCN at a 10, and my Wii at about a 7. Later revision Wiis (look for ones made in 2010 or so for GCN compatibility) have better component, but I'd still put that at about an 8 or 8.5.

[@phantomgfx580]

cool. I always wondered about that. Will look into a vga box down the rd. The component on the other hand will serve good purpose for me now. The wii I have is post 2010 so I believe the picture is of the higher quality. would like to sample the likes of gameboy player and fzero in maximum clarity. thanks for the input.

[@thetwopointslow]

You picked the best game ever to use as an example, F-Zero GX is the reason I keep going back and back to my GameCube years later.

[@Jonaythan]

My best friend bought me this cable when they were first released. He told me it was a rare item even then...I scoffed of course and didn't believe a cable could ever hold such value. Now many years later, I discover this cable in my closet. I'd not rip someone off for $200 or more dollars though

[@brobriantutorials240]

We in germany have scart. I used a scart to HDMI converter. I can play GameCube games in upscaled hd. Try to top that!

[@darksakul]

BroBrian Tutorials Only the European PAL versions of the Game Cube has RGB Scart, the US and Japanese versions left it out. Instead the US version got S-video. I think we both agree S-Video is a poor substitution. There are mods to make this cable into a RGB cable why hacking the chip hidden inside the cable.

[@olanmills64]

I was able to get two from Nintendo directly back in the day. One for me, and one for my brother. Even back then, I remember they were selling on eBay for $150, because Nintendo did not make enough of them.

[@imapentakite4597]

dude i wish you can send me one of these to germany xD. I think have the PAL version from europe

[@yournightmare9999]

olanmills64 that's why fuck Nintendo even today like ugly switch and forgotten already wii and wiiu.......still playstation number 1

[@jacksonchisenhall7096]

spend 200$ on that cable but you hsve those sad bedsheets..

[@LAC32Griffin]

for reals homeless person looking bed sheets, but hey gamecube cables!!

[@ThePorkchopExpress975]

Jackson chisenhall That's the Kill bed.

[@Slightlyevil]

Fuck sheets, can sheets play games in HD? 1990's sheet's, 2017 sheets they all keep ya warm...lol

[@kingraptor7076]

Rip

[@TheSocialGamer]

@@Slightlyevil lololl nope, but those cables can't either. only outputs 480p..... bwahahahahaha

[@themagfish646]

I used to have these cables, as when my dad bought our GameCube for us, he sent the system in to Nintendo to get it modded with component, because we bought our GameCube in 2003, when Nintendo stopped having the component port on the GameCube. Now I have since lost the cable and now I greatly regret that! I hope one day I can find it around the house. Oh well, at least I still have my GameCube and games with the game boy player and boot up disc!

[@Piltburger]

I can fully understand the purist aspect of this, even at the insane price (even though I can not fully justify spending it at the current time). I'm a purist myself, and always play on the original hardware.

[@lucemonfalldownmode]

You did a good buy. Component cables are the best way to play Super Smash Bros. Melee in 480p, the game looks amazing and there is no lag nor frame skipping.

[@SVL0RM00N]

If you feel like soft-modding your WiiU, you can play GameCube games in 480p with HDMI.

[@herohunter81]

I look at it like this. If you ever sell the cable online you'll get your money back. It's holding value and will continue to.

[@albert0303]

i have 2 of them ... there expensive but worth every penny ... there are some games like need for speed where i couldn't see anything on my 50 inch everything was super blurry these cables make games playable to say the least

[@nictheperson6709]

al ga Yeah!

[@lurchaddams3601]

I got my component cables with a used gamecube and 4 games for £20 :)

[@diegomarquez6740]

But Europe does not have progressive scan mode on their games

[@magicalruin]

@@diegomarquez6740 it has

[@digitalblasphemy1100]

no damn way in hell. S-video to me was a huge leap above composite. I wonder what the lag is like. Going from digital to analogue must have some lag.

[@prodf]

I have a GC Component cable, the image quality is amazing in Metroid Prime 2 and Mario Sunshine. 😊

[@RabidNemo]

Paulo Roberto I agree! Looks even better then on the Wii with component cables

[@Jon-lp6en]

RabidNemo no they both look the same and they both look better than composite

[@coderkind]

Lucky enough to own a Gamecube component cable, but haven't hooked it up for a while. Was wondering what results using the cable with something like an XRGB-Mini Framemeister might be.

[@afriend9428]

The most expensive cable or accessorie in the world for a video game hobbyists and collectors in the World! 😳

[@Evilkingus]

Ahh I remember me selling my cable a few years back. I probably got $180 for it or something - we were both happy.

[@velvlet]

I just received mine !! Got lucky on a ebay auction and got them for 150$ !! =D Still expensive but much better than 200 .. 250 .. 300$. Bought this cable in order to play Metal Gear Twin Snakes with the best picture quality on the gamecube, and i have to say it .. looks awesome !!!

[@MrJimbofox]

The short answer is NO. Get a first gen wii and component cables for 60-70 total on a good day. plays all gamecube games and you've got RGB output.

[@nictheperson6709]

The Jimbo Channel NTSC Wiis don't output RGB. Plus GC component cables look sharper. If you play enough GameCube it will be worth it. Just because it's not logical for you doesn't mean it's not logical for everyone.

[@MrJimbofox]

NicRenee Khaw Of all the side by side comparisons I've ever seen of wii component vs GC component, the wii looks better. Even if I played nothing but GC, 200 for a cable is ridiculous. I'm sure someone is gonna find a way to manufacture these for 20 bucks then we'll see how every idiot who dropped 200 for some wires feels about their purchase.

[@tinostarks]

The Jimbo Channel someone? well, the console has been dead for 8 years and no 3rd party has made any. I didn't pay 200 for mine, got them when they were released.

[@MrJimbofox]

Bro there is a kickstarter that I believe got funded for doing RGB for the dreamcast and those same guys were gonna launch further kickstarters for RGB cables for other systems and I will bet bottom dollar the GC will be high on the list. There are a lot of upstarts beginning to emerge to support these older systems and if you ask me that's a really great thing.

[@tinostarks]

The Jimbo Channel don't hold your breath...and pretty sure Dreamcast does native 480p via VGA cables (I own them).

[@Microwave414]

Can't wait til GC video lite is basically just a cable that you plug in. At that point the price on the official cable will drop like a bombshell.

[@colinpenny5603]

no it won't, because the genuine cables from nintendo will still be sought after. The prices of cartridge based games didn't drop when people started making reproductions.

[@Microwave414]

Colin Penny At that point it will only be people who want it for collection sake. gcvideo lite is already proven to actually provide a cleaner picture faster then the offical cable. Nobody in their right mind would spend money to actually use the official gamecube cable when there is something that is better and cheaper.

[@colinpenny5603]

the demand will still keep the price up after gcvideo. there are alot of collectors out there

[@hELLLcs]

When this gonna be out? I want this cable badly!

[@darksakul]

The Cable does come in two styles, What is common in the US, 3 RCA plugs and the less common D-terminal connector which is only used in Japan. Both cables send the same signals, its just the connector has changed.

[@Rhoran]

Thank you so much for comparing the picture quality! You can really tell the difference when you look at the energy bar and timer!

[@antiussentiment]

I totally understand you wanting to use your original cube. worth the spend if that's what you're into I'd say.

[@LuigiVN]

Yo, you can Soft mod the vWii on your Wii U and make it play gamecube games natively, like you would on a wii. Best thing about it is that it is legal if youre playing a back up of a game YOU OWWN THE DISC FOR.

[@DocGrooveNL]

So glad I was able to buy them from a local seller for about $50 about 2 years ago. At the time they were already $100+ on eBay. The picture quality of this cable compared to composite is like night and day. However, if your setup allows it, it's cheaper to go for RGB scart.

[@madman32ish]

The cable has been cloned and improved with SPDIF audio output. Check out GCvideo-DVI and GCvideo-lite 0.9 and shuriken video. Picture is better and sound is crazy good guess what the best part is the pluto 2x HDMI board $70usd shipped

[@box-breaker3837]

Im a bit late commenting on this but is it true the PAL GameCube isn't compatible with these HD(ish) leads? I bought a black PAL Cube at it UK launch and the Resi4 PAL "Platinum" Cube at its UK launch, both have the digital out on the back but Ive been told that the 480iHD/Progressive-scan-Cable won't work on a PAL Cube, now how true that is I don't no but Ive been dying to buy this cable for over a decade now and Im desperate to no if thats true, if thats the case is the HD mod the only way to get the best signal out of the Cube? Any help welcomed, MJ.

[@chrisferguson2943]

BOX-BREAKER you are correct. I am from Australia and I'm still looking for the best alternative which I think the GameCube scart cable is the best option us pal owners can get. All pal GameCube games in general have the 480p resolution removed thus we cannot get true 480p out of our beloved little lunchboxes.

[@PocketUau]

Might sound like a dumb question, but isn't it possible to hardwire wii component cables to the gamecube through basic modding? Also, how do you get audio output with those nintendo cables?

[@pikachannel240]

IDK?

[@dylan.gendreau]

+SkyFireInDaHood No it isn't, it's completely different. And the audio comes from the analog cables, both are plugged in at the same time.

[@PocketUau]

Dylan Gendreau Ok, Thanks!

[@pikachannel240]

+SkyFireInDaHood No, its possible but I don't know how to do it....

[@dylan.gendreau]

+Pika Channel No it isn't possible, the gamecube component cable has a chip in it that converts the digital video to analog video. Only Nintendo and the company that made the MX chip know how to make that certain chip and they never released any information on how it was made. There has been somebody who cloned the chip and has a tutorial but it isn't easy and can't be mass produced for that matter. If it were possible to do what this guys initial question was, then it would have been done long ago by third party companies.

[@zaydsnaynay6736]

Are the GameCube D terminal components work and support the same picture quality as the original GameCube component cables or is one not as strong as the other

[@alexvids9232]

They now sell 3rd party cables for $60

[@SZF123456]

I actually got a component cable the other day too. We do have a Wii hanging around the house and I actually have a Wii U in my room where the cube is. I love my GameCube so I figured it was time to get the cable (plus, needed to free up a port for something else) but if you do want to save money, I'd suggest sticking to a Wii that plays NGC or hack your Wii U's vWii to use Nintendont. If you have the ports and can pay the price though, component is awesome.

[@justsomeguy8385]

I know most people don't like this option because of how inconvenient it is, but I got a 32" Sony Trintron Wega CRT TV on craigslist for $10. My Wii with component cables looks better in 480i on that TV than it ever did in 480p on my LCD TV. I wouldn't be surprised if a Gamecube with an s-video cable looked great as well. And I can enjoy my N64 the way it was designed to be played, so it's just such a great option for gaming at resolutions below 720p. The downside is that the TV probably weighs 200lbs. I'd wager a guess that the best image quality you'll see on a Gamecube is going to be on a CRT, regardless of whether or not it's in 480i or 480p. For every Nintendo console up until the Wii U, HD was basically an afterthought and not really done well enough to worry about.

[@undeadepyon]

Yeah same here. My buddy has a component cable gamecube hooked up to his hdtv and the main problem that bugged me was the lag. Sure the picture was a bit nicer but I couldn't stand the lag while playing smash bros melee, Mario party, etc. IMO gamecube games are meant to be played on a CRT. I'll just stick to my lagless crt compostite gamecube.

[@herohunter81]

At what point do you hold B for progressive scan?

[@west-texas9806]

Right after the quarantine when the goodwill was reopened I found one of these for $3 dollars. I feel kind of bad that they were only asking $3 for it knowing that they're very valuable.

[@Arrozconchopsticks]

When the price of the cable could get you more than few GameCubes

[@computerkid1416]

Not unless you *really* want to play Gameboy Player in progressive scan. Otherwise, save yourselves the time and money and just play GameCube games on the Wii using its component cables which are a heck of a lot cheaper. You can often get the Wii itself for cheaper than the GC component cables.

[@brooklynbred1460]

I bought a gamecube to play in my new truck but there are lines on the screen and static noise. It seems my Yukon 2015 is to advanced to play an old console. Any idea what kind of adapter I can use instead of the one its came with so it'll play smoothly?

[@brooklynbred1460]

+Ed O'Neill what can I tell you? that's what the guy who sold me the console at dragons den told me when he tried to help me out. thanks for the tip.

[@floris7849]

No he did not get ripped off. At the time that he bought that the cables where 200 to 300 dollars. But a year later someone found a way to create third party alternatives. Projects like the 'EON GCHD' and the 'GC Video Plug n Play' entered the market. These alternatives are priced around 100 dollars. So the market shifted abit. These days most of the original cables are sold for more than 200 dollars. Although some people sell them for 100 dollars because the demand for the originals has lowered somewhat since the introduction of third party alternatives.

[@Nein01]

8:46 composite 10:12 s-video 11:46 component

[@ChrisPBacon-nd7qe]

Yep mines is just in a bag full of xbox ps2/3 dreamcast component vga scart vga and composite cables. I'm fixing to get em out my closet and try em now. I bought them from the Nintendo website back in the gamecube days to play twin snakes Luigi mansion and mario sunshine on progressive mode on my wega sony wide-screen. :)

[@frankynakamoto2308]

If they can do an adapter that would be cheaper, we could just use a regular composite original cable and the adapter with the component out, so we could use any component cable.Or an HDMI adapter with a chip.

[@antoniokauley9171]

When parents bought the game system for their kids they weren’t thinking of picture quality it should’ve been included with the system

[@gooigismansion8215]

Nintendo needs to re-release them.

[@chickenpowers]

Can you connect The avermedia with the normal Audio/Video cable? Or do you need that cable too?

[@leoecuador89]

question dude, is it best to hook up the gamecube with component cables to a crt TV or an HD tv??

[@user-rd5wj2mm8n]

I do like the honesty, even admitting said cables aren't worth the stupid prices some people are asking. Sure, it looks better via component, but unless you also invest in a good TV - some people negate that fact - the best cables in the world won't matter jot.

[@rellik187redrum]

I purchased a complete one new in the package back in 06 for twilight princess 60$, is it worth anything ?

[@candyapplesilvermetallic9682]

I don't have this cable, but I could have bought it from Nintendo 4 twenty bucks in 2002. I can see the blur from my yellow cable in the picture. I like old school, system, controller, processor, it is all original.

[@sumo73]

Firstly, thanks for the video and I liked the comparison showing different video cables using F-Zero. Sometimes I wonder how Nintendo actually markets/advertises things because at times they are a bit clueless. They only sold this cable through their own online shop at a time when less of us had internet connections to start with and then the company finds out that not many people are using these cables (maybe because they didn't know about them in the first place or where to get them) so they stop the whole thing. Also these cables won't work correctly on PAL cubes without using Freeloader first and then using an import game, even though there is a port on older PAL cubes for component. Although I have a large Gamecube collection I won't be buying this cable. At the moment you can buy a cheap second hand (older model) Wii plus Wii component cables to get a similar effect at a cheaper cost. However, I believe there is a 'slight' difference in quality between the Wii and GameCube component display for cube games which kinda fuels purists to get a cube component cable. If Nintendo were to make a limited quantity of these cables again I'm sure they could get their money back and make a profit easily, having said that in a few years time I'm sure people will be offering crazy money on rare amiibo's. The money however won't be going to Nintendo just like these cables on ebay.

[@MisterYeko]

I don‘t know if you knew the PAL Gamecube because they don‘t support Progressiv, they only have to choose between 50hz and 60hz (by holding B like the NTSC Gamecube but it automatically comes the option to choose at the beginning in PAL Gamecube). But there‘s a alternative to get the good picture Quality, which is Scart Cable. because they get an clearer image but they don‘t have a higher Resolution because it‘s still interlaced signal but it‘s 576i than 480i. So Scart is also an Analog Cable just like Component. But it does not worth to use PAL Region to buy Component because i noticed then when i got the PS2 Component because they‘re Cheaper. if you get the Component Cable for the PAL Gamecube, it always the same quality that Scart does also in 576i. so it does not worth to get these for 300 or 400 €. So it‘s good enough to get an Scart Cable for 40 € for PAL Region but Component is way better for NTSC Gamecube. But all Scart Cable for working with GCN, SNES or even N64 (only in modded version) are not all equal, they can cause Sound Buzzing and have also weird dots in the Video Image due to the lack of Shielding. So it‘s worth note to get these from Retro Companies where they produce in Good shape for 20 to 40 €. I got the Official Gamecube Scart for 40 bucks and it‘s worth it to use it for PAL Region, so i‘m happy that i got it :P.

[@jpetrullo6890]

The most affordable way is to find a good quality Sony crt on Craigslist and buy the Nintendo brand s video cables on eBay (30-40$). The quality is far more superior than composite and probably do about 65% of what component cables do for the game. Plus, u can use svideo on n64 and snes as well

[@The_Husband_of_Jane_Lane]

I know it's a Japanese GameCube component cable, but can it work on the North American (U.S. and Canada) GameCube which I have since 2002?

[@Marcskis]

Yeah they were only released in Japan... and yes it will work if you have the digital AV out port on the back of your cube.

[@derekwashuck7691]

You can buy them for 50 bucks online the official nintendo one's or you can mod it to hdmi with 5.1 sound and 720p and you don't need a chip to turn the digital audio and video to analog 480p and then get your audio to analog stereo from the composite cables!

[@ryleev1325]

I'm planning to connect my gamecube to my lcd computer screen using a monoprice DVI-I Male to 3 RCA component adapter. Do I need that component cable to plug it to my lcd screen?

[@BrettDarien]

Rylee Val If the adapter has the red, green, and blue RCA jacks on them then yes, you would optimally need the component cable. However some devices allow you to plug a yellow composite cable into one of the component inputs (usually green I think) and it'll work. I don't know if that'll work in your situation though.

[@16BitPete]

@BullockDS I made an unboxing video of a gamecube component cable that was still wrapped in the used packaging from gamestop all these years

[@Geryboy666]

why didn't you buy a hdmi adapter for the digital out? pretty much the same.

[@BrettDarien]

I don't think those were available at the time.

[@frankymanky322]

I find it funny how much cheaper it is just to get a Wii and whatever component cables you want or an HDMI upscale unit that plugs into the Wii itself and will output in 480P upscaled to 1080P. Nintendo really makes some questionable hardware choices.

[@Blustride]

+FrankyManky Of course, there are comparisons on the internet showing that the Gamecube component signal is much, much clearer than the Wii component signal, so that's not necessarily the best option.

[@frankymanky322]

inteli722 But is it $200 or something around there, price difference good?

[@Blustride]

FrankyManky It probably will be cheaper, but since the people buying these things are looking for the best visuals they can get for Gamecube games, it's certainly not the best option.

[@justadrummervienna]

+FrankyManky doesnt matter if the output is 480i or 480p ... the television DEINTERLACES every (interlaced) signal and shows it as PROGRESSIVE.

[@Blustride]

justadrummervienna An interlaced signal that has been deinterlaced will never look as good as a native progressive signal. Interlaced signals are effectively half the resolution of a progressive signal, so it's possible for interlacing to cause artifacting during fast camera movements. Deinterlacing algorithms will cause artifacting also, and may blur the picture. The output signal absolutely does matter.

[@doogetube6017]

I have the oem cables but they were chewed up by my dog, they work fine they just look bad

[@Mr.Plant1994]

I passed one up for 110$ and I regret it to this day

[@byte.me_original]

Me, too, man. Me, too. Now, they go up to almost the price of a Wii U on eBay. Luckily, I've found someone selling a GCN D-Terminal (basically the same as the component but with different ends) cable here for a bit under $70 and I wonder if I should get it (kind of saving for something else). Of course, I'd need to get a converter for the D-Terminal before I could use it.

[@lemons2300]

Only $110 (USD)? Can't get any better than that in 2019.

[@StormsparkPegasus]

@@lemons2300 Yes you can, you can get MUCH better than that now. You can get a Carby GC Video HDMI adapter for $70 that plugs into that same digital port. MUCH better quality than component because it's full digital end to end. These were obviously not available yet when the video was created (these cables were the only thing available at the time of the video).

[@mpholicx2]

so you spent hundreds of dollars on a cable instead of $50 on a Wii...sad.

[@GamingItOldSchool]

Any chance you could do a side by side comparison video?

[@swm6791]

wow! way better image quality and FAR cheaper to install the HDMI mod out now available! I looked at these cables many times and, like most, could never justify it.

[@JasonVoorhees10100]

Got 1 tn in a lot for 100cdn im happy to have heard from your video 5 years ago they were ridiculously rare

[@SyrupFan]

What kind of mic are you using? It sounds like you're in the room with me.

[@ThePorkchopExpress975]

Could have bought a Wii and component cables for probably $60 then . I bought the cables for my Wii and games look awesome. The GameCube Metroid prime games are so muvh better in 480p. Not that i use the Wii for Netflix but even that looks good. Now that I figured out how to play GameCube games off usb its amazing. Update: oops commented before watching whole video (like the rest of the idiots watching KZbin) and missed the part where you said this.

[@Rapture-Gaming]

I'm actually on the fence about these cables been offered them for £180

[@Trakker1985]

Are they worth $200, no not really when you can get a Wii and some Wii component cables for like $50 combined. And the difference between those 2 are marginal at best. Don't get me wrong though, the GC is still a little better, but not $150 better =P

[@impracticallynoah]

R u planning to get the eon gchd for the GameCube

[@samuraigenesis3512]

What do you use to record your videos?

[@BrettDarien]

Sam Pirela For the composite video I used an EZ Grabber, and for the component video I used my AverMedia capture card with its capturing software.

[@samuraigenesis3512]

And how you put your voice in the videos? Do you need another gears for it?

[@BrettDarien]

Sam Pirela The software for my capture card allows you to record microphone audio with your video recording. I can also use OBS or Xsplit to capture the footage and record my voice as well, or I could record my voice separately and put it in the video using a video editor like Sony Vegas.

[@samuraigenesis3512]

Thank you so much! ^^

[@VampiresCrypt]

nah man its not worth it nowadays only for hardcore gamecube fans for the gameboy advance players out there just get a 30 bucks RGB or Scart to HDMI converter and game away ^^

[@shuny11r23]

I just bought some component cables for my Wii and played my Gamecube games there. $7 beats $200 any day lol

[@WhiteJarrah]

Actually, the GameCube component cables are only worth getting if you own an NTSC GameCube with a GameBoy Player. Quality wise, RGB SCART and Component on the GameCube is identical. But only the PAL GameCubes support RGB, NTSC GameCubes do not. The only advantage the component cables offer over RGB is progressive scanning, but only the NTSC consoles support progressive. On the PAL units, you'll only get either 480i or 576i, not 480p. Hell, you don't even get 576p. So for PAL users, there is no value to component cables. You'd be a fool to pay $200US for them. For about $60AU, you can buy an RGB SCART cable and a RGB SCART to HDMI upscaler and get exactly what the component cables can offer for only a puny fraction of the cost. NTSC users don't have that luxury because their units don't support RGB. If they want to get component out of GameCube games, their best option is to just get component from the Wii. But if they want to play GameBoy games in component, they're screwed.

[@WhiteJarrah]

If you are using the PAL GameCube, the best option would be RGB SCART. To display it on a CRT with component inputs, you could buy a SCART to Component transcoder, which converts the RGB to YPbPr. There are also the HD Retrovision component cables for the SNES, which convert the RGB to YPbPr for a direct plug and play option. Although they are intended for the SNES, they'll work on a PAL Gamecube.

[@mochico88]

@@WhiteJarrah I'm watching this video and didn't even know until now that later models don't even have the option for it. I've wanted these cables for GameBoy Player but looks like I'll just be sticking with S-Video. At least it still helps them look sharp for recording.

[@MadChristoph]

Where's the audio coming from? Like does the component cables even have audio? Your red and white

[@BrettDarien]

The component cable only has the three video leads. You still need a composite cable to get audio out of the analog port.

[@gametourny4ever627]

I have the Component Cable and two of the Monster S Video cables, 1 for my N64, and 1 for the Snes. Must haves for quality picture. The N64 probably gets the least out of it but still, anything better there is good

[@StormsparkPegasus]

Before 2017, they were the only way to get decent quality video out of the Cube. Post-2017 they are no longer necessary at all. GC Video HDMI adapters have made them obsolete. Pure digital end-to-end from the GC, even better quality than component. Technology marches on...this video was definitely correct at the time but not anymore.

[@DMX-PAT]

is it better than the hdmi converter?

[@slyelessar]

Is this the same one for the wii?

[@Topjaw3]

So if I buy component cables for my Wii and play GC games on it will that work, or will it only for work for my Wii games? Don't think I can afford GC component cables :(

[@BrettDarien]

Topjaw3 Yes your Wii will play GC games in 480p with its own component cables. At this point the Gamecube component cables are only for the purists and those who want to play Game Boy games in 480p using the Game Boy Player, especially now since they're going for as much as $300 on Ebay.

[@Topjaw3]

Okay thank you, This helps a lot!

[@nictheperson6709]

Topjaw3 They can be found for about $150.

[@thesmashtvnetwork]

***** i think the game cube is vga so all you need do is wire a vga cable up too it i rember vga box for game cube being sold

[@darksakul]

***** No it isn't. The Game Cube does not do VGA, not on it's own any ways. The component cables for the GC connects to the Digital video out port. In the side of the cable that plugs into the console is a chip that turns the priority digital connector to analog formats Componet. With some modification of the GC cable you could make a VGA or RGB scart cable.

[@alphaone6665]

I don't think it's worth enough to buy because of the reason that most players play gamecube games on Wii or Wiiu today but if you like enjoying gameboy series on a big screen you'd better buy one, though the S-video cable is enough beautiful and clear, it's a bit darker when you use the great software 'GBI' which for playing perfect gameboy series games specially on a LCD tv,but it will be very light and sharp by using component cable and 480p mode.

[@xXDONSHOXx]

I have the universal comp. cables for the ps2, xbox, and gamecube. S-video still looks great

[@fdcapn1229]

Do you think these would work on a modern hdtv?

[@BrettDarien]

A lot of modern TVs don't have component inputs anymore, but if you do find one that does then yes it will work.

[@fdcapn1229]

@@BrettDarien thank you for replying, my tv does have the green/blue/red or Y/Pb/Pr inputs, but since it’s a big HD tv, would you think it’s pointless to buy this expensive cable, as in, would the picture maybe be distorted due to the TVs size? Sorry for all these questions

[@BrettDarien]

I think this cable would work fine for you. However there are now HDMI solutions available that cost about the same, if not a little less, than this cable so you may want to look into that as well.

[@interests1094]

Hi wot tv do you use my.gamecube is too bright on me lcd. I use an av lead 2 audio and one for video

[@byte.me_original]

+interests10 That's probably a composite cable you're using. Composite cables are the worst nowadays. However, comparing it to other gaming systems the GameCube's composite output isn't that bad. If you have a North American GameCube the best one is the YPbPr (component) cable, as this video mentioned. Unfortunately, these are very expensive now in most places. If you're on a budget s-video would be the next best thing. If you have a European GameCube, the best it can use is RGB Scart.

[@interests1094]

byte.me where to find RGB scart lead. And is RGB different to a normal scart lead?

[@byte.me_original]

interests10 It's everywhere in Europe, so I guess Europe. Hehe. But if don't live there you'll see plenty on eBay. There is a scart connector with less pins and one with full pins. You'll want the one with the full pins for RGB. You can also search eBay for "RGB scart".

[@quaide78]

Thanks for the review. I really want these cables but I can't spend that kind of money when I have a Wii with the component cables. I am like you though. I'd much rather play GC games on the the OG console. Having to use the Wii remote is a small price to pay I guess. Congrats on the pick up tho.

[@themagicboy6548]

Mind you not all gamecube games support progressive scan. Most of the high-end games do tho

[@lazlolanza4009]

it works on the n64?

[@james17raider22]

Just play the game cube games on a Wii and you’ll get the same great graphics

[@classicrobots]

Do these cables work on European GameCubes

[@Yoshsterpalooza]

I feel so luck now that I won my cables in an eBay auction for $90, I would've never really bought them if it weren't for the sake of my tv player and Pokemon

[@PhntmStudios]

damn 200.00?? i went to the thrift store today and got a indigo gamecube with a Digital cord and gameboy player attached to it for $24.99. i was happy as hell.

[@LAC32Griffin]

sure

[@PhntmStudios]

Very sure.

[@josef7ark]

I'm still looking for those component cables. I found some for Wii and my Sega Saturn.

[@Deaththumbs]

I bought new cables for 10$ online, same cables that the snes, n64 and GameCube use lol, aftermarket but they work perfectly.

[@timhaas1]

Sold my component cables for $225 b/c they really just bring out the jaggies.. and fast! They came free with a $50 GameCube anyway, I've got s-video cables and s-video input on my projector. Bought a lot of great Wii games with the money I made on the component cables. I'm not really a collector, I hang on to games that I like to play... sell the rest... unless the price is expected to climb into the stratosphere. I'm keeping the Cube though... it's in great shape and I'd rather work the Wii into the ground than put more mileage on the Cube. Component cables for the Wii... $5. :P

[@41D5Buckets]

ok

[@AzixZander7x7]

The only thing is loading times and overall lag. When you compare the Wii to GC running games. Unless you play competitive Smash this pretty much means nothing to you, you made the smart choice.

[@Synathidy]

@@AzixZander7x7 The Wii plays Gamecube games with no decipherable lag relative to Gamecube.

[@SmashStudios]

Always test Quality with Super Smash Bros Melee. its Easy to tell the difference and most people see it all the time.

[@UndeadCollector]

And on the other side a official Wii Component Cable costs 5 bucks. At least the time i bought one, it was litteraly new for 1€ + shipping(ppl didn't care and the cable was mass produced). So the only reason for this GC Component Cable is to play a Game Boy Player with the best quality. Otherwise it's only a waste of money. I would rather spend that money in another good GBA Mod with TV support. Most ppl only want that cable, because it's hard to get. But the overall use is not worth the price of a Console itself (you can get a Switch Lite for that lol)

[@UndeadCollector]

@What's Poppin? what exactly you want to know? The GC has on start a Composite Cable (Yellow for picture (Analoge out), and red/white for sound) On the Wii you have on start a composite cable too. A Component Cable with Red/blue/green, and sound with red/white is an upgrade in picture quality. And because it's way cheaper, you buy a Wii + Component Cable and still have enough money for some games. It's nice to have a GC Component Cable, but i would never pay that price. It's not worth it because of the Wii alternative.

[@UndeadCollector]

@What's Poppin? what you mean with "gc video"? If you mean the composite cable (yellow/red/white), component is always better.

[@UndeadCollector]

@What's Poppin? oh you mean an HDMI modded GC? Then you don't need a component cable. Component is in between composite(or "S-Video", another old way to plug in a Console) and HDMI, if it comes to quality.

[@UndeadCollector]

@What's Poppin? HDMI is better, specialy if you use your GC on a HDTV. Im not an expert if it comes to modding consoles, but if it's true HDMI (without composite to HDMI Adapter lol) then you should go the HDMI Mod way. On my side: if i would have an GC Component Cable = i would sell it and buy another console (or Games^^) but im also not sure how expensive an GC HDMI Mod is.

[@LosCardenitas]

Lol, I'll give you 50 bucks for that cable. Priorities Bud, you need to reconsidered. Any ways thank you for sharing this, I'll just keep playing on composite. By the way could have gotten a quality matters covers for less then 50 bucks.

[@wakeenmo2270]

the cable is awesome no doubt about it, like you said you felt kinda dumb for paying 200 dollars for it, something i could never get myself to do, but did you ever consider modding the system?

[@ryleev1325]

Also, that thing is WAY to outpriced and expensive! Looked on amazon to find it for $329! That's way too expensive.

[@Jon-lp6en]

Rylee V and if you buy it new its a thousand dollars