PAL GameCube + Compnent cable...

[exZAKtly]

Hey guys,

I have a PAL GC which is modded with a QOOB chip, and a component cable for the system. Is it possible get progressive scan output out of PAL games, or am |I just stuck with the standard choice of 50/60Hz? I recall that the PAL system had this locked out, but having a QOOB chip unlocks it. Also, if I want to use the GC component cable, do I HAVE to use the standard AV cable, because it doesn't seem to work with the RGB scart cable. Any advice/pointers would be appreciated.

[Shinebi]

If the scart has cinch in/outputs on it, you could give those a try...

As for the PAL thingy, I doubt that it will work. Viper doesnt support this afaik, and I'm not sure about what I'm gonna say, but here goes: the forcing of the Qoob chip to component is only for the display of the embedded OS (?)

[bootmonster]

Some work, some don't, it's that simple I'm afraid.

[tom-nook]

The PAL GC hardware (if it has a digital av out) does actually support progressive scan. The problem is that the prog scan option (& the relevant code) was removed from the PAL release of pretty much every single game. It's really a software rather than hardware issue.

If you play import games (those with 480p support) on a PAL GC using either a chip or Freeloader then you will get a progressive signal.

The Qoob chip will allow you to 'force' some PAL games to display a progressive image. However, it's a bit hit & miss and only works with a small number of games. Most simply won't display at all and a few others will but with some 'glitching'.

If you're using a component lead then you'll also need to have another lead (either rgb with seperate l/r phono leads or the bundled av lead) connected too. The component lead only handles video so you need the other for audio.

[exZAKtly]

So in that sense, I'm guessing a component cable doesn't really do much for a PAL GC, right? Nothing an RGB scart can't do on an HDTV (minus being able to unlock progressive scan on some games).

[anephric]

Yeah, there's no real difference in picture quality between 576i through RGB Scart and component. Some people say there's a bit of superiority but I've never noticed it.

[EvilBoris]

If you have a Qoob chip, I'm sure it has a force 480p option which will give you a visual boost.

Shakey Jake is probably the best person to ask, I think he has/had a qoob modded cube.