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Monster Cable GCGL300 SV-10 GameCube S-Video A/V Cable (10 Feet)

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I am mostly writing this to correct a comment made in the previous review. S-Video does not enable progressive scan output, only component video allows that. The Gamecube component video cable is only available through nintendo's website. Aside from that, this is the best way to hook up your gamecube!

I recently bought this S-video cable more out of a desire to enhance the visual quality of my older Nintendo 64 rather than having anything to do with my Nintendo Gamecube. I happen to own a high definition TV and could easily purchase high def component cables for progressive scan compatable Gamecube titles. This review was written with Nintendo 64 owners in mind, who are spoiled by next generation picture clarity and cannot bare to suffer for blurry colors, and blocky or choppy environments. I have to say that it is difficult to find a set of cables which support the Nintendo 64 and alter the quality of the overall picture in any way that will make a spectacular difference. Buying high def component cables tailor made for Gamecube might seem reasonable enough considering that most of the cables on the market that fit Gamecube also fit the Nintendo 64. But the end results are negligable when you consider the cost of those cords, then compare them to a set of these video-S monster cables. The difference is minimal at best. From what I have seen, these monster cables cost less than high def component cables yet offer an equaled quality or even better. The Nintendo 64 hardware and or software really don't support high definiton anyways. You CAN however improve the color and texture quality of your Nintendo 64 in two ways.

1) buy these monster cables for Gamecube. They are relatively cheap, and are more reliable with most television models than some 3rd party cables. They are a lengthy 10 feet and the cords are very thick and durable. They are quality I assure you.

2)Make sure to purchase a Nintendo 64 expansion pak. The effectiveness of the cords alone will only carry so far, the Nintendo 64 hardware is partially to blame for it's lackluster visual details.

...So buy the expansion pak and these cords and you will certainly view the difference.

I bought this cable because I needed something for my PAL SNES. The colours are very crisp and clear (At least on my Samsung SyncMaster 215TW) and the sound is good as well. Individual pixels can be distinguished perfectly. However, this cable works horrible for the PAL N64. The colours are impossibly washed out and overbright, you can barely distinguish colours from each other. PAL Gamecube doesn't give any S-Video output at all, do make note of this. All in all, it does half of what I bought it for excellently.

Considering Component cables for GC are not sold anymore. These are the best cables for your gamecube. The Graphics look noticeably better then composite on a HDTV. Sound is also vastly improved, also very noticeable.

Great product, and worth it if you have an HDTV.

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I know that if you are looking into getting these cables, you are mostly likely just interested in using them for Gamecube. BUT, were you aware that these cables are fully functional with N64 as well as SuperNES? Up until the Wii, Nintendo never change the A/V connector on the back of there systems. (Except NES, it used mono standard RCA style A/V output) I am using these cables not for my Gamecube, but for my N64 nd SuperNES, and it looks GREAT. Well, as great as old school systems can look, you'd be amazed what the old cable antena connection signal hid, it almost blurred it into looking better, lol. What I am saying is if you are serious old school gamer and a videophile, your going to want to consider these cables.

Why suffer with RCA video cables anymore? There is a better way to hook your game system up and it's with S-Video. I don't know all the techno babble and why S-Video is better. All I can tell you though is it is. The picture looks a lot better throught S-video than it does through a coax link or RCA cables. There are a couple of different brands of the cables you can get out there, but I'm impressed with these. The long 10 feet cables are great and sturdy. It has gold connectors which are suppose to help give a better picture.

This is the best way to view your video game system. It's clear and crisper and provides a slightly better gaming experience. This brand of cables is kind of pricey, but is suppose to be one of the best. Just hook up on S-Video and enjoy.

First, let me just say that they weren't kidding when they said 10ft of cable. This thing is LOOOOONG.

Overall, this cable is pretty dang good, but I do have a few complaints.

1. Sometimes, I get some serious input lag in games, but it doesn't happen very often.

2. The Audio cables don't have very much grip on the inputs, so they just sit there loosely.

3. The video quality difference wasn't that noticeable to me, though that may just be me.

Watch out for those things, but other than that, I highly recomend this cable if you want an S-video cable.

This product is very good. The quality is the best, the visuals are perfect and the audio is excellent. If you want to make your SNES, N64 or Gamecube look the best it can possibly be, then get this cable...

These are the best S-video cables you can get for the n64, snes, or gamecube. They are very well insulated compared to other cheaper ones. They also have great connections and wont come loose. I'm just glad I found this since I don't believe they make these anymore.

item is working fine took a lot longer to ship then anticipated other than that i am happy with what i payed for