Topic: Seriously, guys, get a S-video cable for your Cube. It REALLY mkaes a BIG difference.

[Tael]

Riotamus - Go for the RGB SCART lead, RGB SCART is better than S-Video.

 

[Riotamus]

Thx Tael, will do. I hope it's money well spent.

[dafunkk12]

Just a recommendation for those who still haven't jumped onto the s-video bandwagon:  snag the MadCatz multi-console cable if you also have non-Nintendo systems.  Right now I've got my Cube, Dreamcast, and PSuXone (I much prefer to call it my DDR machine) jacked in all at the same time, with the ability to switch out the Cube for the N64 or SNES because the connector is the same.  Just be sure not to turn on multiple systems at one time becuase you get a wonky picture onyour TV and I'm pretty sure it's not such a great idea to be trying to shove that much competing video data onto a single screen.

[Kraid]

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Originally posted by: Caterkiller
Other than GameStop where might I be able to pick one of these cables up? Also I read there are different kinds,  I want the best, so can someone tell me what its called?

They ahve these thigns everywhere.

Best Buy, CompUSA, EBGames... any game retailer.

I highly doubt there will be any noticeable difference (if any) between the the s-video adapters.   You could always buy the $50+ or whatever the price is for the Gamecube monster cables, but trust me... you're not going to see a difference.

The Monster s-video cable is down to $30 at Gamestop. That will give you the best possible picture short of Nintendo's own component cable. Accept nothing less for true videophile quality. Of course if you have a crappy TV, then you might as well just get whatever cable is cheapest.

[BigDXLT]

Okay, I KNOW component and svideo are SWEET on the big screens...

But what about on a 21 incher?  I can't do progressive scan on my brand new toshiba, so I won't even bother with the components... so is the svideo worth it on a tv like mine?  I just bought it.  It was the best I could afford (and anything bigger wouldn't fit in the bedroom of my apartment... no way in hell I"m sharing my Metroid Prime with my greasy roommates by leaving my stuff in the living room)

[Vegetendo101]

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Just a recommendation for those who still haven't jumped onto the s-video bandwagon: snag the MadCatz multi-console cable if you also have non-Nintendo systems.

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The Monster s-video cable is down to $30 at Gamestop. That will give you the best possible picture short of Nintendo's own component cable. Accept nothing less for true videophile quality.

LOL, what's a gamer to do!!!. Having multiple consoles hooked up is hella sweet, but I also waht the best picure quality possible. Whats the final verdict?

[theaveng]

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But what about on a 21 incher?  I can't do progressive scan on my brand new toshiba, so I won't even bother with the components... so is the svideo worth it on a tv like mine?

Yes.  As I said in my last post, in a normal setup with a Composite Video RCA plug, the color bleeds all over the place... creating a blurry picture.  The S-VHS/ S-Video cable separates the Color signal from the Picture signal and prevents that happening.  You can see the difference even on tiny TVs.

The difference between S-VHS cable and Component Video (the 5-plug setup) is not visible to the naked eye unless (a) you have a magnifying glass or (b) you have a 100" HDTV.


ASIDE: I record television using a Super VHS tape recorder.  It has near-DVD quality.  Just curious: Is it possible to record directly to a PC hard drive?