Just what is a Modded RGB Cable?

[Gruce]

Why is one so good, can't you already get RGB Scart cables, so why mod one. Thanks. I just have no clue what one is or why its so special.

[Naiera]

You'll need a modified one to get RGB out of your NTSC GameCube.

[kona]

NTSC cubes don't have an RGB output. The modded cable takes the digital output and converts the signal to analogue RGB. They are quite expensive because they are made by splicing two cables (one of which is pretty expensive by itself), but the picture quality is suberb. Better than the RGB output of a PAL cube.

[Gruce]

Ok thanks for the qucik responce. So the RGB scart cables are for PAL, I get it. How much do they normally cost?

[kona]

Yeah, if you get a PAL RGB cable (eg the official nintendo one) from the UK, I think you can connect it to an NTSC cube but you still get composite signal.

The modded ones are usually around ?30 - ?35. Be careful where you buy from though. Some places do a very bad job of soldering the cables and even sell ones that don't work at all. Your best bet is to find one made by Saurian, search the trade folder in here in case someone is selling one, or try pm'ing him (although he may have stopped making them)

[kamaya]

Hi

You can try making one yourself if you like: http://www.rgbcube.co.uk/

This is what I am going to do, should cost about ?25 - ?30.

// Kamaya

[Naiera]

Better than the RGB output of a PAL cube.

Got some evidence to support that statement?

[kona]

Better than the RGB output of a PAL cube.

Got some evidence to support that statement?

Primarily my eyes. I have a PAL and NTSC cube, both connected to the same TV (and before you say it - yes on the same RGB input of my telly using a scart splitter), and I've tried playing the same game (I had both versions of Super Monkey Ball). The NTSC looks a lot sharper.

I've also seen quite a few people mention this fact in these forums, so I know I'm not blind!

Edit: If you do decide to buy one, and can't find any second hand in the Items for Sale folder, try http://www.londonconsole.com
I think they cost 45 new though, whereas second hand they usually go for 30-35.

Edit 2: Just thought I should add since I wasn't clear before, that there is no problem with the RGB cable for the PAL cube. I'm sure it does an excellent job of carrying the signal from the cube to your TV. It is the RGB signal of the PAL cube that is not as good as the RGB signal from the modded RGB cable.

[dataDave]

Better than the RGB output of a PAL cube.

Got some evidence to support that statement?

Yeah, my mate's PAL cube + RGB isn't as sharp as my NTSC one either.

[Kron]

Agree with the two guys above, The modded lead gives a much better defined and coloured picture than a PAL Cube with Official RGB.

[charlesr]

I noticed this too. Marginal though.

[C']

I noticed this too. Marginal though.

Yeah, I asked Saur to do me a cable a while back to replace my PAL one and he was honest and said that there probably wasn't much point as the increase in quality wouldn't be that great.

It is there, but not worth worrying about tbh.

[Corbo]

Err sorry about this,but i'm very confused and i have a limted knowledge of the subject.

I'm going to get a JPN gamecube hopefully soon and it's my first NTSC console

So,i'm very new to all of this.If i used to a normal offical PAL RGB cable on my NTSC JPN Gamecube...i would get a composite output right?

So i have to buy one of these modded cables for proper NTSC RGB output?

Thanks alot!

[charlesr]

To get RGB, yes you will need a modded cable. RGB is RGB (it's neither NTSC or PAL), so if your TV can display RGB and your console (perhaps aided by a modded cable) can output RGB, then you have the best picture without using component leads and progressive scan TV's.

[Gruce]

Would this do the trick?

http://www.goldenshop.com.hk/AI-trad/gc/scartcable.htm