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Title: Gamecube and S-Video
Post by: Raven52 on May 05, 2005, 03:14:42 AM

Can anyone tell me if they have experienced problems with Pelican's S-Video cables for the Gamecube?  

When I plug them into the Gamecube, the picture actually gets much worse than the normal composite picture.  I have tried the cables on my 56" and 27" T.V.'s with the same results.  I know the cables are cheap but I have used other Pelican cables for my PS2 with no issues whatsoever.  

I even went as far as to exchanging my Gamecube for another thinking that there is no way that two sets of cables could be defective.  But after hooking up my second Gamecube to the second set of Pelican S-Video cables, I get the same result.  I am even more p1ssed now because I traded in my black Gamecube which had component capabilities for a Platinum Gamecube with zero component capabilities.  

I tried getting my money back from Gamestop but the moron who gave me the second set of cables didn't give me a second receipt and my original 7 days of the return policy was never renewed for the second set of cables.  I even sent an email to Pelican stating that their cables are crap and all they want to do is send me a third set which I am sure will take 8 weeks to arrive at my house.  And I will probably get the same result.

Can anyone tell me if they ran into the same problems with the Pelican S-Video cables?    

Title: RE: Gamecube and S-Video
Post by: RickPowers on May 05, 2005, 10:13:49 AM

Pelican generally makes second-rate accessories.

Title: RE: Gamecube and S-Video
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 05, 2005, 02:20:39 PM

Make that 4th rate.  I've had several Pelican S-video cables in the past for my GameQyuub/N60-fo, AND THEY ALL BROKE (black & white picture).

A year ago I bought a Peliccan GameCube S-Video cable for my friend (cuz i'm a nice friend), only to find out it caused the picture to have 10X the pixelation, making the GBA look superior.  Is that what happened to you?

I returned the cursed wires back to gamestop and exchanged it for a Madcatz s-video cable of the same price and much better construction.  I greatly recommend Madcatz's GameCube-only S-Video cable (for $10 or less) but NOT the "universal multi-system cable" thingie.  If you want to go a step above, Target.com sells the 6-ft Monster Cable GameCube S-video cable for $20.  

Title: RE:Gamecube and S-Video
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on May 05, 2005, 03:46:40 PM

Yeah Monster Cables are the way to go for a 3rd party cable manufacture, they do great job on cables for every system I wish Nintendo let them do the cables that enable progressive scan but alas. And as a nice bonus the gamecube monster cables are purple to match the indago gamecubes(like mine) HAZAAA.

Title: RE: Gamecube and S-Video
Post by: Renny on May 05, 2005, 05:36:40 PM

I have the shielded multi-system cable and it's fine, for the most part. I've seen occasional noise on screen transitions, but overall the picture is good for what I payed. Plus it's universal, so, that's nice. I'll eventually upgrade to the Monster. Or I'll do it this week for $20.

Title: RE: Gamecube and S-Video
Post by: Rancid Planet on May 05, 2005, 08:48:03 PM

Monster Cables. Otherwise don't bother.

And don't EVER buy Pellican again man.

Title: RE: Gamecube and S-Video
Post by: Berto2K on May 05, 2005, 10:46:01 PM

I've had the Monster Cable a/v cables since they came out pretty much.  Haven't had a problem with either set yet.

Title: RE: Gamecube and S-Video
Post by: vudu on May 06, 2005, 09:17:57 AM

I have the official Nintendo S-Video cable.  I got it when I was forced to order from nintendo.com to get the headphone adaptor for my GBA SP.  I'm better than all of you put together.  

Title: RE: Gamecube and S-Video
Post by: Rancid Planet on May 07, 2005, 11:57:59 AM

Wait a minute, no your not....carry the 7...+14....oh...nevermind.

Title: RE: Gamecube and S-Video
Post by: Kamek_X on May 08, 2005, 11:46:53 PM

Monster Cables are the way to go. With my high end flatscreen TV, games on the Cube look so good. However they look much much much much much much much much much bbbbeeeetttteeeerrrr!!!!! With the monster cable S-Video connection. My friends envy my picture because it looks so nice. I dont know how to explain it but your not doing your games justice unless you play on my TV. Of course you cant come over I've got enough friends already. So do yourself a favor as well as your eyes and ears. Get the Monster Cables enhances sound too!!