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Carby Component Cable

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Component video cable for the GameCube, Designed to provide a premium quality alternative to the OEM cable at a fraction of the cost

• Cost is $89.50 with free domestic shipping in the continental US
• Pre-orders begin September 5th at 8:00 pm EST with initial shipments to pre-order customers beginning October 7th
• Utilizes a custom version of GCvideo by Ingo Korb
• Utilizes a custom, high-quality, metal-shielded digital video connector providing a secure and reliable connection to your GameCube
• Utilizes custom 1.9 meter (~6 foot), premium-quality, double shielded, 75Ω coaxial cable that is terminated with 75Ω BNC connectors for the highest quality and most secure connection to professional video equipment
• Includes custom 75Ω BNC-to-RCA converters for total compatibility with consumer component video devices
• Comes with a precision-molded “infrared black” polycarbonate shell
• Compatible with model “DOL-001” GameCube consoles, which have the digital video port
• Allows access to the analog output of the GameCube for stereo audio using a standard Nintendo AV cable (not included)
• Will output the native resolution of the GameCube, including standard NTSC and PAL resolutions, and will enable 480p mode for compatible games and regions
• One-year warranty with repair or replacement of any device found to be defective due to manufacturing defect

 

[Lupin the Third]

Isn't there an open-source design for a GameCube component video DAC chip which has existed for a few years now? How come there aren't a bunch of these alternatives available? Why does everyone just cut straight to making even more costly HDMI converters?

Edit: Apprently I'm thinking of GCVideo and it is more of an FPGA solution than a standalone DAC chip, but I'm sure that knowledge is where all the HDMI solutions are coming from.

 

[dolabla]

There's the Eon GCHD MkII that has both HDMI and you can use Wii component cables, but that's the only I know of. It costs $150.

As far as I know, I think this is the first actual release of component style cables.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Lol, to think this plight continues to plague Gamecube fans. I bought my component cables back in like... 2012 for $60 new. Haven't given them a second thought in a few years, but I guess I'm glad I have 'em.

 

[dolabla]

Wish I had bought some years ago, lol. But super happy there is now an option. I ain't paying no $300 for some damn cables

 

[theclaw135]

Isn't there an open-source design for a GameCube component video DAC chip which has existed for a few years now? How come there aren't a bunch of these alternatives available? Why does everyone just cut straight to making even more costly HDMI converters?

Edit: Apprently I'm thinking of GCVideo and it is more of an FPGA solution than a standalone DAC chip, but I'm sure that knowledge is where all the HDMI solutions are coming from.

HMDI is apparently closer to the original source. The console outputs digital audio and video.

 

[Lupin the Third]

HMDI is apparently closer to the original source. The console outputs digital audio and video.

I suppose that does make sense, yeah, and with HDMI being the current TV standard, yeah, I guess you have a point. But they're still way too expensive for a blasted video connector IMO. Ain't no way I'd be ever convonce my spouse it was a worthwhile purchase.

 

[Bakkus]

Does there exist Trinitrons with Component input?

 

[Wolfgang Jr]

Hmm. How much could I get for my original GCN digital cable?

Also, how much could I get for my Panasonic Q?

 

[daveonezero]

Is there a benefit to using a GC over a Wii?

 

[Ceallach]

The GC cable has a DAC so you get a cleaner image.

And late model Trinitrons usually had Component, composite and s-video connections.

 

[dolabla]

Hmm. How much could I get for my original GCN digital cable?

Also, how much could I get for my Panasonic Q?

A lot

Does there exist Trinitrons with Component input?

Yes, indeed there are. They're mostly the flat screen CRT's. I have one, but it has geometry issues. I think there were a couple of curved screen Triniton CRT's that released with component input, but they're hard to find. That's what I'm looking for is a curved tube with component. JVC makes a curved one with component that rivals the the best CRT's but it's also hard to find. Still looking though.

Is there a benefit to using a GC over a Wii?

One is the being able to use the Gameboy player.

 

[SLoWMoTIoN]

One is the being able to use the Gameboy player.

Modded Wii don't care!

 

[Spukc]

imma wait for the chinese to copy that shit so i can get it for the real price..

about 15 dorrar

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

Isn't it sad that a Gamecube cable alternative is $90 and considered cheap?

Use a 1st-gen Wii and be done with it.

 

[wvnative]

Sucks to be the sucker with a gamecube that had the digital port removed...

 

[dolabla]

Modded Wii don't care!

Real hardware and real carts, care

Sucks to be the sucker with a gamecube that had the digital port removed...

What's funny is I've never even seen these type of Gamecube's before with the digital port removed. But yeah, that would suck.

 

[Tesseract]

is there anything that cannot be done at this point with cables

goddamn i love this future

 

[SLoWMoTIoN]

Real hardware and real carts, care

Who can say what is even real man?

 

[dolabla]

is there anything that cannot be done at this point with cables

goddamn i love this future

Definitely. I'm always amazed at what the retro community can come up with between cables, mods, etc and give these older consoles and new breath of life.

 

[HE1NZ]

There's plenty of alternatives for Gamecube cables already. What's really rare is proper Xbox component cables.

 

[Spukc]

Isn't it sad that a Gamecube cable alternative is $90 and considered cheap?

Use a 1st-gen Wii and be done with it.

or if you dead set in 240p get a pal gamecube with a simple full rgb scart cable
pal gamecube is native 240p full rgb on scart

 

[Bakkus]

Yes, indeed there are. They're mostly the flat screen CRT's. I have one, but it has geometry issues. I think there were a couple of curved screen Triniton CRT's that released with component input, but they're hard to find. That's what I'm looking for is a curved tube with component. JVC makes a curved one with component that rivals the the best CRT's but it's also hard to find. Still looking though.

Ah I see. Gonna be incredibly difficult to find something like that in my country. Curved CRTs are an isntant 'NO' for me. Geometry issues are a shame too. NTSC Wii doesn't even have RGB input >_>

 

[Sp3eD]

Wow at those prices. Makes me glad I bought Xbox and GameCube component cables when they launched. I do remember the gc ones I had to buy right from Nintendo but I think they were $30. I never knew I made a good collector decision back then

 

[Fushitsusha]

wait, they're worth $300 now? and i saw some for 149 the other day..

 

[dolabla]

Isn't it sad that a Gamecube cable alternative is $90 and considered cheap?

Use a 1st-gen Wii and be done with it.

It is. Just in general with retro gaming, it sucks how everything has become so expensive. I just recently got back into really collecting within the last year or so after a 13-14 year hiatus. I remember buying a working NES around 2002/03'ish with everything + a couple of games at a flea market for like $20. Bought an Atari Jaguar with two controllers and several games around that same time frame for like $40.

None of that would ever happen or at least it would be very hard to find something like that now. Maybe you could come across a yard sale or something, but that would be it.

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

It is. Just in general with retro gaming, it sucks how everything has become so expensive. I just recently got back into really collecting within the last year or so after a 13-14 year hiatus. I remember buying a working NES around 2002/03'ish with everything + a couple of games at a flea market for like $20. Bought an Atari Jaguar with two controllers and several games around that same time frame for like $40.

None of that would ever happen or at least it would be very hard to find something like that now. Maybe you could come across a yard sale or something, but that would be it.

Yeah those old yard sale days are over. Retro gaming has gotten pretty expensive. Thankfully, emulation has also improved by leaps and bounds, to say nothing of the aftermarket retro consoles (Retron, Polymega). I'm glad these premium cables exist for those who want them.

 

[BlackTron]

I found it really hard to get off my ass about this problem after buying a set of Wii component cables from Gamestop about a lifetime ago...

I like the GC and all but meh.

 

[EverydayBeast]

That's how good the GameCube was that it's getting attention in 2019.

 

[Cravis]

There's plenty of alternatives for Gamecube cables already. What's really rare is proper Xbox component cables.

The X Box component that had the box with optical output for audio? I didn't realize they were rare. That's how I have mine hooked up.

 

[HE1NZ]

The X Box component that had the box with optical output for audio? I didn't realize they were rare. That's how I have mine hooked up.

They're fairly common in US, but prices are at $60-100. In Europe and other regions they don't exist. I'm still looking for one. No alternative except very low quality Chinese knock offs.

 

[diffusionx]

Lol, to think this plight continues to plague Gamecube fans. I bought my component cables back in like... 2012 for $60 new. Haven't given them a second thought in a few years, but I guess I'm glad I have 'em.

I found the component cables at a GameStop for like $10 used in their shit accessory pile next to mad catz controllers and shit. I was thinking of getting the HDMI adapter because even component is getting a bit scarce as an input method these days.

 

[kassj0peja]

For the Xbox there is a cheaper open source alternative called XOSVP. Supposedly as good as the official component cable. It only has optical audio though.

The Carby cable looks very interesting. The one from HD retrovision uses the analog output and is only compatible with PAL Gamecubes.

 

[Mattyp]

Didn’t even know component oem where rare guess it’s not something I’ve been watching would have at least 3 sets.

Got bags of oem component cables, buy consoles with bulk games because it works out way cheaper that way collect games. Then just shift the consoles cheap with av sets and a controller.

Was never aware of this.

 

[Bankai]

For the Xbox there is a cheaper open source alternative called XOSVP. Supposedly as good as the official component cable. It only has optical audio though.

The Carby cable looks very interesting. The one from HD retrovision uses the analog output and is only compatible with PAL Gamecubes.

I have the XOSVP and it's amazing.

 

[Virex]

imma wait for the chinese to copy that shit so i can get it for the real price..

about 15 dorrar

I rike to get it for 15 dorrar as well