Should You Buy HD Retrovision Component Video Cables for the Super Nintendo and Super Famicom?

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In this video, we connect and test out the HD Retrovision component video cables for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Famicom.
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Anytime I post videos on clone consoles there's always the wave of people who poo-poo clones for various reasons. I've always liked clones for how simple they are to connect to modern HD TVs via HDMI and, for the price, they offer a decent gaming experience. Now HD Retrovision has developed some awesome Component Video Cables for the SNES & Super Famicom that make it possible to get real RGB video out of the original hardware without modification. Ok, I'm intrigued, sign me up!
The cables are pretty straightforward honestly. They're Component RCA jacks with gold plating and on the other side, they have a standard Nintendo AV connector. Now this connector has been used on the SNES 101 (SNES Jr), Super Famicom Jr, N64 and Gamecube but it is important to note that these cables are not compatible with these systems UNLESS they have been RGB modded.
Before connecting to my TV I performed the test HD Retrovision recommends on their site for compatibility. Unfortunately, my capture card and Element TV failed the test, however, my Samsung 4K Ultra HD TV passed with flying colors. With this knowledge I knew there was one solution I needed, I needed an OSSC to upscale for capturing. Well poop.
Once I had the connectors plugged into my SNES and the OSSC I was able to capture footage perfectly and man, what an amazing experience. The colors are super vibrant, the audio is spot on and overall this was a mindblowing experience! I never believed original hardware could produce images this sharp but I was blown away at how good everything looked. From SNES, Super Famicom and even Super Game Boy this was an amazing experience. Best of all using original hardware means no compatibility issues!
Why it RoX:
- $60 price makes a low barrier to entry
- Amazing audio and video output
- Zero Lag or Latency
- Heavy-duty cables
- Gold plated RCA jacks
- In-line brightness switch
- Makes original hardware worth dusting off
- Works with SNES and Super Famicom
What could be improved:
- No upscaling limits some TV's compatibility
- While $60 is a great price you can get an HDMI SNES Clone for less
- Some newer TVs do not support component video any longer
Should You Buy a Set?
If your TV passes the 240P compatibility test and you have an original Super Nintendo or Super Famicom these are must-own in my opinion. I was blown away at the colors, the audio, the overall experience. I figured these would look good, but not HDMI good or SNES Classic good, if that make sense. These cables make my original games look better than ever and, unlike clones or the Classics, introduce 0-lag or latency. Back that up with great online support and you have, again, a must-own for any serious retro gaming collector.
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@DougVandegrift 4 жыл бұрын

Ultra HDMI, RGB, Component cables, etc... all "out of stock" what a great time to be a retro gamer

@RoXolid 4 жыл бұрын

Which cables are you looking for?

@RetroTechSelect 6 жыл бұрын

I really love these cables! I'd also recommend picking up the HDRetrovision PS1 component adapter as well.

@RoXolid 6 жыл бұрын

I don't have a PS1 otherwise I would!

@RetroTechSelect 6 жыл бұрын

RoXolid Productions It's a solid little product too :)

@RoXolid 6 жыл бұрын

I bet, I love the other cables from them thus far!

@nexus7tablet610 4 жыл бұрын

@@RoXolid i seem to vaguely remember using the component cable from a gamecube on a snes years ago, i remeber thinking how great it looked without the typical noise you get with the coax

@erickmonroy5363 4 жыл бұрын

What's the difference between the HDRetrovision ps1 adapter and the ps2/ps3 component cable? Can I just use the ps2/ps3 component cables and use it on the ps1?

@gametourny4ever627 6 жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention that S Video is an option for the Snes as well. I used and still have the Purple Monster S Video cable that works for Snes, N64, and Gamecube. I use the HD Retrovision cables on my Snes now but that Monster S Video Cable does a heck of a job too.

@RetroTechSelect 6 жыл бұрын

Gametourny 4ever A good pair of S-video cables gets you pretty close to YPbPr... and also costs almost as much :D I do a Monster vs. HD Retrovision in my PS1 adapter review.

@joesaiditstrue 2 жыл бұрын

only downside is S-Video doesn't do any line doubling or tripling, so you will have a really blurry image on a modern TV. if you have the OSSC, it'll look great

@gametourny4ever627 2 жыл бұрын

@@joesaiditstrue Man. Neat to see folks still responding to 3 year old comments. So now a days I only use S Video on two consoles I own. The 3DO and the Cdi. I have two Monster S Video cables for both and they look great on this pretty big Panasonic Tube TV I acquired yesterday.

@fozzythemexican 4 жыл бұрын

Even after 2 years, your pro code still works.

@RoXolid 4 жыл бұрын

That it does!

@realtime4559 6 жыл бұрын

A must buy no doubt!!! Thanks Gary

@RoXolid 6 жыл бұрын

Anytime!

@realtime4559 6 жыл бұрын

I love the US SNES version too!!! Don’t cuss me but I’ve never played any version of Earthworm Jim

@RoXolid 6 жыл бұрын

It's kinda niche but so much fun! If you like Ratchet and Clank you'd love EWJ

@realtime4559 6 жыл бұрын

Ok cool. All the times I’ve watched your gameplay of it I’m excited now

@MrSujano 6 жыл бұрын

I like the look of the North American SNES the best as well!! Haha, great video as always - I've got these cables on my radar!

@Ron_Damon 6 жыл бұрын

I have had these cables for a while now for both the SNES and the Genesis and I can assure you that they are the best solution without modding your console. I have them plugged into a old Sony CRT and the quality of the image is impressive compared to regular AV cables and most important, they cost only ~$55.

@RoXolid 6 жыл бұрын

Exactly, for the cost of a modern game you get to upgrade your video quality amazingly with these. The value is great, the performance is great, I cannot recommend these highly enough!!

@ripetika1600 4 жыл бұрын

Carla Acosta The holy Trinitron

@bobbygaston8100 5 ай бұрын

These cables on a flat sony trinitron crt with the component hook ups must make games looks incredible.

@nickshannon7309 5 жыл бұрын

I'm doing mods to my snes I'm painting it metallic black and doing a led mod and already modded it so it plays the super famicom games plus I have super famicom controllers with extension I want to try to keep it both original but updated as well I plan on getting these cables are these cables better then the hdmi hook up?

@Night-Jester 6 жыл бұрын

I would love those cables for my SNES but I'm spoiled with 10 dollar max cables for mostly anything I need. Just love how a lot of SNES had built in rgb or whatever. The way you gave to test was very helpful.

@RoXolid 6 жыл бұрын

The quality on the HD Retrovision cables is amazing, I've yet to see anything else that compares, but there are also more options out there I need to test!

@Night-Jester 6 жыл бұрын

RoXolid Productions I've been searching since I posted for all my cables and stuff to test my snes haha. Yeah the quality seems good and it's much cheaper/easier to buy some cables instead of alternatives. Thanks for the reply

@Night-Jester 6 жыл бұрын

RoXolid Productions sorry P.S. I think you should have mentioned you can play super famicom games on the snes! :) you just have to break the tabs which some people dont like to do.

@RoXolid 6 жыл бұрын

I am one of those people who don't like to do that, that's why I have both a Super NES and a super famicom. I'd rather not break off the tabs but I know that it is a relatively easy thing to do.

@RoXolid 6 жыл бұрын

The cables are definitely cheaper than doing an HDMI mod

@GuilhermoBarretti 4 жыл бұрын

I have a HD Retrovision cable and it's great! Btw, what capture card did you use?

@RoXolid 4 жыл бұрын

I used an EZcap 284

@johnd3797 6 жыл бұрын

Cables are soo cool😎😎I’m glad I got mine.My Sega Genesis Model 2 looks amazing😎😎😎GREAT VIDEO GARY😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

@RoXolid 6 жыл бұрын

They are amazing! A great addition to my setup!

@ShiggitayMediaProductions 6 жыл бұрын

I just ordered one of these to try with my Component to HDMI converter box to easier interface with my capture setup. I was recently at a convention (Otakon in Wash DC) and I picked up an SFC with Super Bomberman, and it looks great via composite (my BMD Intensity Pro 4k sees it just fine), but I could only imagine what it'd look like with component. I did get an AV2HDMI upscale box to try, and while it works and successfully converts the SFC's composite signals to HDMI, there's this consistent green bar/green pattern on screen in the middle and that really annoys me. I really hope these HD RetroVision cables attached to my HDMI converter box works well for me. I'll report back. Great video! Just subbed.

@RoXolid 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I have found those cheap component/composite to HDMI converters are generally pretty crummy. There's a new item out called the Retro Tink we have on order from CastlemaniaGames.com that we'll be reviewing too. For $99 it promises to really do a lot of cool things. We're hoping to have ours soon!

@ShiggitayMediaProductions 6 жыл бұрын

I hate to disappoint you but I didn't use your discount to get the HD Retrovision SNES/SFC component cable... I got it offa eBay for $70, but still from CastleManiaGames' eBay presence. I'm awaiting its arrival so I can test it. The RetroTink looks interesting... Maybe I'll grab it after I see your review, but I'm hoping I can get a native SFC capture setup going before November in time for Extra Life 2018. I'll be sure to report back my findings with the HDR Component cable coupled with my component-to-HDMI box.

@RoXolid 6 жыл бұрын

Not disappointing to me, I don't get anything out of people using the promo code, it just saves people money. If you're looking for a decent capture card that doesn't cost an arm and a leg I like the EZCap 284. It is what I use to capture all my footage.

@ShiggitayMediaProductions 5 жыл бұрын

I think I'll just wait for the RetroTink. Thanks!

@ripetika1600 4 жыл бұрын

Best possible video would be, getting a 1-chip or jr, installing a RGB amplifier mod. Using that to go to a high TVL PVM/BVM via RGB

@RoXolid 4 жыл бұрын

What I did was a Jr, installed Voultar's RGB mod, HD Retrovision Cables and RetroTink 2x

@rcshaggy 5 жыл бұрын

Could you also do a comparison for all the signals too and RGB modded SNES Junior to the SNES Classic for me please RoXolid...

@ripetika1600 4 жыл бұрын

Sony KV-XXFV310 through Component vs PVM/BVM through RGB would be the greatest comparison ever

@GameboyZeroOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Great content! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this cable.

@RoXolid 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching

@GameboyZeroOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

@@RoXolid my pleasure. I will be doing a similar test/video with this cable and RetroTink 2X pro.

@RoXolid 3 жыл бұрын

You'll love it! The RetroTink2x Pro is amazing

@user-nw6dy4wt1h 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Gary, which one would you recommend between the HD Retrovision component video cables versus OSSC Open Source Scan Converter. OSSC seems to provide better results but I wonder about its lifetime, whereas a cable has a endless lifetime. Which choice is the wiser?

@RoXolid 4 жыл бұрын

Well you need the HD Retrovision cables, or a Scart cable, to go into the OSSC.

@fozzythemexican 4 жыл бұрын

My old school CRT TV has svideo input. I used that for my SNES. It improved the color and picture. Still not sure if I should get this cable. What do you think?

@RoXolid 4 жыл бұрын

The HD retrovision cables will look better than s video, right now, however, they're out of stock everywhere.

@fozzythemexican 4 жыл бұрын

@@RoXolid they just got back in stock and I used your promo code to order me a set of SNES cables. Thank you for the code and review.

@polycube868 5 жыл бұрын

I liked the IndyCar reference

@RoXolid 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a race fan from way back.

@skebardibardi2139 2 ай бұрын

Would this cable help as now im getting only black and white picture with bnc connectors from my snes? Im uaing 8" sony pvm

@terrygreene5942 4 жыл бұрын

Does this work with us ganecube? And does it play pal games if i have the action replay disc? (It plays but constantly scrolls black bars on the screen with a standard av cable and s video. Please help. Dont wanna shell out 500.00 for a gc component cable.

@RoXolid 4 жыл бұрын

No, the GameCube outputs RGB from the digital output, completely different port. You don't have to Shell out that much for the Official component cables. If your system has the Digital output you can use something like the Insurrection Industries Carby HDMI adapter or the Carby Component cables. Both are under $100 each! Review on the cables is shot, I hope to edit it this weekend

@terrygreene5942 4 жыл бұрын

@@RoXolid is there anyway i can use any cheaper cable for 480i? Im using s video resident evil 2 pal on ntsc console Is there a simpler option to actually play the game witjout flixkwring black bars? On a usa console with action replay freeloader? Gc

@justsomeguy452 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. SMB3 is better than World, but other than that great video.

@NESADDICT 6 жыл бұрын

Super Mario World blew my Mind as a kid! I like the US version too!

@RoXolid 6 жыл бұрын

But have you beaten it?

@NESADDICT 6 жыл бұрын

RoXolid Productions totally! Multiple times!

@RoXolid 6 жыл бұрын

Unless I see it I call BS! Lol

@deckofcards87 5 жыл бұрын

SMW's not easy, I'm always sceptical of those who claim they beat it lots of times.

@deckofcards87 5 жыл бұрын

BTW, Super Mario Bros. 3 is the best 2d Mario! Everyone knows that ;)

@rcshaggy 5 жыл бұрын

Will this work with the SNES Jr if the console is modded with RGB? Would be a good idea instead of buying a Framemeister...

@RoXolid 5 жыл бұрын

Yes it does, that's my current setup, although I go through a Retro Tink2x

@rcshaggy 5 жыл бұрын

@@RoXolid I have money RoXolid, but I don't want to empty my bank with a five hundred to six hundred converter... Still too this will be a better option to the RGB look...And composite is really terrible.

@joseramos-eu2cx 5 жыл бұрын

Will does cables work with my lg oled c6p

@bryanjones0185 4 жыл бұрын

Will the component cable work on the A/V famicom nes system too (the system that's identical to the 93 redesigned nes top loader)?

@RoXolid 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if that has RGB Out or not or if that mult-out is just Composite.

@HIDHIFDB 3 жыл бұрын

No you need to do a rgb mod to the famicom/ nes

@Blazer-eh3ng 6 жыл бұрын

do you have a review on the Ryu controller? Just found it on retrobit's site, looks cool for sure.

@RoXolid 6 жыл бұрын

I do, here you go: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hJmCeqx60qyxeKc.html

@Blazer-eh3ng 6 жыл бұрын

thanks so much, forgive my laziness. Also, I currently have and love the Saturn/Genesis retrovison cables. Really close to pulling the trigger on the SNES ones now that they are back in stock.

@RoXolid 6 жыл бұрын

Dude they are amazing, I was live streaming last night with my Genesis using them and they look so good. I will be live streaming tonight as well but this time using the Super NES

@Blazer-eh3ng 6 жыл бұрын

cool, so this is using the OSSC or straight to your TV that's compatible?

@RoXolid 6 жыл бұрын

To my OSSC, that TV can't handle the signal but I am only using 3x for the upscaling, the same that my Samsung TV I own does natively for 240P

@bluesky868 4 жыл бұрын

My Samsung q90r kept jittering when i used the OSSC and SNES. The signal would get lost randomly (no signal warning) no matter what line mode. I was pretty downbeat because of this and decided to think of things i could do. Eventually i decided maybe the Mclassic in linethru mode attached to the OSSC would correct the signal. BAM! Everything works perfectly. Luckily i had one lying around otherwise i would have to had installed a dejitter PCB to the SNES and i didn't fancy doing that. Hope this piece of info helps anyone who needs it. Maybe other things connected to the OSSC might work too

@RoXolid 4 жыл бұрын

Good to know! I know there are new profiles that are supposed to address this too

@bluesky868 4 жыл бұрын

@@RoXolid If you know some profiles i would love to know them. I tried everything. Most people said i needed to install the dejitter mod on my s famicom. luckily the mclassic was near by

@brandontalbort 3 жыл бұрын

Only notes for me are that the HD Retrovision cables take rgb signal but output component (YPbPr) to your TV, not RGB. With that, you're not getting the red, green and blue as mentioned. Also... most TVs today are gonna give you less than equal latency performance when connected directly and getting upscaled internally rather than with the OSSC as you have on your demo TV. You definitely have the ideal setup though and good stuff overall.

@pcm2fchris 3 жыл бұрын

I’m somewhat just getting into the HD retro gaming scene (till now just have been playing original hardware on a CRT) and am somewhat overwhelmed lol. All I wanna do is play my NES and SNES (and maybe n64) games in HD with 0 lag/latency (some NES games would be unplayable) on a smallish 18 inch gaming monitor. Can you help an old guy out? Also don’t wanna spend a fortune. Currently don’t have the monitor (not sure which to get yet), only original hardware and a CRT. If I was gonna enter the HD retro gaming scene from scratch, what should I do, if I want no latency?

@brandontalbort 3 жыл бұрын

@@pcm2fchris Pretty hard to give a cheap solution to check all of those boxes, unfortunately. You've probably already heard this, but sticking to a nice standard definition CRT is probably the best way to keep cost down and not deal with motion blur, latency and poor handling of 240p. From there a set of composite cables for NES and composite/s-video for the snes. The HD retrovision cable for snes is good whether on a CRT that has component or for going to an LCD, however this is where price starts coming into play. For the NES, you're stuck with composite as its best unless you have it modded. One of the Retrotink scalers is probably the next move if you still want to move to LCD and for moderate prices. As for the LCD, itself, you're gonna have to do the research to find a make and model that keeps latency minimal and likely need that external scaler such as the Retrotink2X or OSSC (but then $$). There are plenty of well researched websites and videos on this stuff. Try out the "RetroRGB" and "MyLifeInGaming" channels on youtube for a start or RetroRGB's website. They are two of the best of them out there who place alot of focus on these challenges. Not even two years ago, I was of the same mentality where I just wanted something quick and easy... I still mainly use CRTs for anything PS2 generation and older, for now. I do have the space and like the look and feel of it. Just picked up an OLED for xmas though so I have started courting the OSSC and Tink products. Blaaaah it truly is hard to not fall in.

@pcm2fchris 3 жыл бұрын

@@brandontalbort Awesome response here man, thanks for interacting with me. This whole area is something a guy can really fall into - like you said - and quickly be way over his head if he's not very techy. Worst part about it too is that you can't even try out these custom setups to see if you enjoy the gaming experience before you've spent the money. You've just got to buy and see what you think. With that in mind I'm considering just sticking to my CRT and taking the money I'd otherwise spend and upgrading my game collection. Spend $400 on new hardware OR $400 in games? Then again, we *did* just get a new stimulus check, didn't we? :P I'm considering going full boar and upgrading all hardware to something like the following: RetroUSB AVS, gaming monitor (20inch Spectra on amazon for $80 - if you know a reason why this would be a bad idea, please share), and then for SNES some sort of converter I'd use with original hardware to connect to the Spectra (I've heard there's one with no latency for around $60). What I want to avoid first and foremost is latency - because I actually like to play (and beat!) my NES and SNES games, and some of those, esp on NES, are unbeatable (essentially) on emulators (I have a RetroPie) and, from what I've heard, various NES and SNES clones. The N64 and GameCube would just have to stay on the CRT, or be future projects. What do you think? Think the setup would give me what I want?

@RoXolid 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I'm late to the party here. I for one am not a fan of CRTs, as such I HDMI Modded my NES, and everything else either has Component output stock or was modded to component. The NES, unless you get it modded, about the best you'll get without needing a mod is Component video, which the RetroTink Mini will make look about as good as posisble for the money. For the SNES & N64, the Mini can also do S-Video, and MIke at RetroTink has a compatible S-Video Cable you can bundle with the Mini. I'm actually outlining a series of videos to discuss how to play a certain console's games in the best quality, that's a few weeks away yet. I'll be starting with the NES, going through the Nintendo consoles thru the Wii, then move to Sega.

@RoXolid 3 жыл бұрын

A few other options, but these are pricier and work only on one console is the Super 64 HDMI Adapter from Eon Gaming which will give you HDMI out tapping into (I believe) the S-Video output). For Gamecube, if you have a Digital Output port, you can use the Insurrection Industries Carby ($80), the Eon Gaming GCHD MkII ($149) and Retro-Bit JUST announced a new adapter called the Prism which I'll have more on in the next day or so. I think the Prism is going to be $79.99 as well.

@Blazer-eh3ng 6 жыл бұрын

agree on link to the past, but still will go to bat for Super Mario 3!!!

@RoXolid 6 жыл бұрын

SMB3 Is great but SMW just raises the bar so much on what SMB3 did.

@TheAlphaOmegaX3 5 жыл бұрын

I'm with you brother!

@KCarubia 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve got an SNES HD Retrovision cable that doesn’t work on my Sony Bravia TV. It does however display my PS1 240p games and ICO over my PS2’s component cable. I know it’s accepting a 240p signal because my old TV would blank screen at the PS1 and ICO 240p content. Any thoughts to why the TV isn’t locking onto the 240p from the SNES cables? Is the 240p from the PS1/2 component different than the 240p coming from the SNES HD Retrovision cable?

@RoXolid 3 жыл бұрын

Shouldn't be, 240p is 240p

@KCarubia 3 жыл бұрын

@@RoXolid that’s what I figured. Is it possible I could have a defective HD Retrovision cableb

@RoXolid 3 жыл бұрын

Anything is possible. Have you tried another TV?

@KCarubia 3 жыл бұрын

Besides my old TV no. I’d need to try it in a TV that I know accepts 240p. Know of one?

@RoXolid 3 жыл бұрын

I'd say test on a flat panel, if it doesn't display or isn't compatible it won't hurt anything

@TheDukeOfZill 2 жыл бұрын

why does a cable like this work without external power, but retrotink (original) requires power? how can i build my own that doesn't use power for cheap? i don't want an upscaler, i want the snes rgb to become component for use on a bubble tube SD CRT that has component.

@RoXolid 2 жыл бұрын

It's doing something completely different than the RetroTink. There's no upscaling or anything like that going here, and any power it might need it can draw right from the system. For your situation, then just going with these cables is the way to go, you're not going to find a better solution out there.

@butterfly-yh8zn 2 жыл бұрын

You can use a SCART cable for the RGB signal and a SCART to component adapter if your TV doesn't support SCART

@erickmonroy5363 5 жыл бұрын

Can I use those component cables for my Super Famicom on my CRT TV??

@RoXolid 5 жыл бұрын

You should, just make sure to do the 240P test outlined in their website for compatibility is all.

@erickmonroy5363 5 жыл бұрын

@@RoXolid Thank you for your help👍👍

@RoXolid 5 жыл бұрын

Of course!

@nexus7tablet610 4 жыл бұрын

i seem to remember the standard gamecube component cable works on the snes

@RoXolid 4 жыл бұрын

It does

@butterfly-yh8zn 2 жыл бұрын

@@RoXolid How should it work on a SNES? The Gamecube component cable uses the digital out.

@RoXolid 2 жыл бұрын

@@butterfly-yh8zn A Standard SNES outputs RGB natively, no mod needed. You can use HD Retrovision component cables or Insurrection Industries SCART cables.

@butterfly-yh8zn 2 жыл бұрын

@@RoXolid I know, but he asked about the Gamecube component cable, they don't use the A/V Multiout.

@RoXolid 2 жыл бұрын

You are right, I misread that as composite and not component

@BreezeOfOnett 6 жыл бұрын

Does the Gamerz tek super hd 2-in-1 have a reset button?

@RoXolid 6 жыл бұрын

Yes it does

@BreezeOfOnett 6 жыл бұрын

can it be used to cycle through the games on a multicart?

@RoXolid 6 жыл бұрын

Couldn't tell you, my multicarts all have menus to select the game, sorry.

@TheBooleano 4 жыл бұрын

Hello from Spain! I Would like to know Best option to connect a super nes pal with a tv Bang olufsen mx4000, Tv have only scart and i Would like to know it i could use this hd retrovision cable and if it Would he better thank my packapunnch cable, thanks in advance

@RoXolid 4 жыл бұрын

HD Retrovision cables aren't SCART, they're Component cables. Insurrection Industries have SCART cables that would work however.

@TheBooleano 4 жыл бұрын

RoXolid Productions yes! But which is the Best option for me having this tv? I have only scart connections for super nintendo, thanks for all!!!

@RoXolid 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheBooleano The Insurrection Industries Cables will work. These are what you want: castlemaniagames.com/products/insurrection-industries-rgb-scart-cable-for-the-snes-super-nintendo

@phillipblanc4846 3 жыл бұрын

You Da man!

@davidegalliussi1979 5 жыл бұрын

Try with Voultar rgb mod ;)

@lullylew9083 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!! But for me CRT is the only way.

@RoXolid Жыл бұрын

I'll never own another CRT

@IMMORTTAL1981 4 жыл бұрын

All these cables are great but I can never find anything available. I would love to support these small businesses but they need to be able to supply their products. So frustrating. 😔

@RoXolid 4 жыл бұрын

2 things, A) can you take the F-Bomb out please, we try to keep things PG rated. B) HD Retrovision just tweeted out yesterday that cables have arrived and are heading to distributors as we speak! You'll be able to get them again soon!!!

@IMMORTTAL1981 4 жыл бұрын

@@RoXolid F Bomb removed ...lol...and thanks for the update!

@RoXolid 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for understanding

@shadowmich 2 жыл бұрын

Hi :D thanks for the video, I do have a question! I have a Retrotink 2X pro and I want a better quality image on my PAL Gamecube, (since I'm from Europe) it should work to improve the graphics with this through the Retrotink. Could you confirm this for me :) ?

@stopthrm 6 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@joesaiditstrue 2 жыл бұрын

earthworm jim runs at a lower resolution on the SNES compared to the genesis also

@damiennguyen5143 6 жыл бұрын

What's the intro music

@RoXolid 6 жыл бұрын

That is from my brother's band named Block. They have a few tracks they have given me to use over the years for different things. This way there's no worries about copyrights!

@ootwii 4 жыл бұрын

Ive had these cables for 2 years or more now n just now got a crt tv off my parents that uses component inputs..from what i can tell for my usesage the s video looks just as good as these cables..it could be my tv not bein a hdtv..my expectations could be set too high..but i read in another form that it could be the snes i use n alao s video on a crt is not alot of difference when usein these cables..i had a friend who had ps2 component cables back in the day n he had a crt tv n he used s video cables told me they looked bettet on his tv..i know component is better than s video but it could be the tv i got..

@RoXolid 4 жыл бұрын

Hard to say. My results look amazing, but I'm also going through either a RetroTink or OSSC

@GetOnTheFloor82 2 жыл бұрын

FZero is the coolest game ever made 😎

@Superdimensional 6 жыл бұрын

"i like the way the US version looks" (you would) lol

@RoXolid 6 жыл бұрын

Oh? It's 90's awesomesauce!

@ripetika1600 4 жыл бұрын

Superdimensional everyone does

@alexiss.marquez7096 5 жыл бұрын

I prefer the U.S. version to. My very 1st console. To bad it only lasted it me a year

@RoXolid 5 жыл бұрын

I do love the Super Famicom Styling as well, I just don't have the hate for the US design others have

@alexiss.marquez7096 5 жыл бұрын

@@RoXolid I don't understand it I actually think the U.S. one is better. I love the box shape & the purple colored buttons. But Japan did get the better looking controller. I need one....lol

@RoXolid 5 жыл бұрын

I get some people don't like the square shaping of the American version, it is very polygonal, but I will say I prefer the button layout of the US controller over the super famicom controller. The concave convex buttons make it much easier to tell what buttons you're hitting

@alexiss.marquez7096 5 жыл бұрын

@@RoXolid thats true, the button layout does help alot. I just really like the colors on the Super Famicon controller. Thank you for the video. I've been wanting to buy a snes but I thought composite was my best bet it terms of video output without buy an over priced converter for scart video

@RoXolid 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@MobileDecay 4 жыл бұрын

I'm weird. I don't like the way the U.S. version looks but I like it squashed down into the Snes classic. I took my nut pills today and everything. 🤔

@RoXolid 4 жыл бұрын

See, I love the US version, but I do also love the EU/Japanese styling

@adamgardner28 6 жыл бұрын

I think the USA Super NES is better looking also; I'm looking for a purple micro USB cord for my SNES Classic.

@RoXolid 6 жыл бұрын

Oh I don't know that it is better looking than the Super Famicom but I just don't have the hate for the US design like many others do. I love the button colors on the controller on the Super Famicom controller but prefer the concave/convex button setup of the North American version.

@adamgardner28 6 жыл бұрын

The Super NES made me notice purple! I got a purple GBC, Indigo/purple GBA, Indigo/purple GameCube....then everything turned white after that. (Apple)

@RoomerJ 5 жыл бұрын

No. Because it's S-video. Got called out at two different conventions and had nothing to say. Get an rgb to component converter offline, research the quality ones. Don't waste your money on this S-video to component cable

@ripetika1600 4 жыл бұрын

Theses use the RGB from the SNES then convert it to component video

@ikeavaughan 9 ай бұрын

Personally i find it too expensive. Diy would be my option. Or aliexpress would be a good option.

@RoXolid 9 ай бұрын

If you would be able to make less expensive quality component video cables then what HD retrovision does I would be interested in buying one from you. Please email me when you have one I could try out, I'd love to see how it works

@joesaiditstrue 2 жыл бұрын

damn starfox runs at like 12fps lol

@Emceemur 6 жыл бұрын

$60 is high for a cable. The system is barely worth that in today’s market. I might buy one eventually but that’s too high to be attractive in my opinion. Great video though, as always.

@RoXolid 6 жыл бұрын

It is but it isn't if that makes sense. I see people spending $20-$30 on AV2HDMI cables and they don't look nearly this good. Now you can save 10% by using Promo Code RoX10 at Castlemaniagames.com too to save some money.

@Emceemur 6 жыл бұрын

I hear ya, and good looks on the discount. It just went from impulse buy to “I’ll think about it” in my thought process at first.

@RoXolid 6 жыл бұрын

One thing you should do before you buy is make sure you do that 240p test I showed in the video. If your TV isn't compatible then these won't do you any good. Not trying to scare you off, just something you need to be aware of.

@Emceemur 6 жыл бұрын

Definitely, I’ll look into that first.

@mobaby1979 6 жыл бұрын

Emceemur no.

@bluesky868 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, sorry, Mario 3 is the better 2D Mario, and tbh i personally feel Yoshis Island is a better game than World too.

@RoXolid 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, I've never heard anyone who said they prefer Yoshi's Island to SMW

@bluesky868 4 жыл бұрын

@@RoXolid I guess i'm old enough to have experienced the first 3 games on NES before the release of World and i was kinda disappointed in World as it didn't feel 'new' to me like the previous 3 did. Guess Yoshis Island was a nice 'new' departure. That's my logic anyway. Great video, thanks for the help getting my SNES to output component.

@RoXolid 4 жыл бұрын

See, I loved World, it's my favorite Mario game. I liked the first 3, but world is easily Superior to me

@bluesky868 4 жыл бұрын

@@RoXolid Cool cool. Each to their own :)

@RoXolid 4 жыл бұрын

Very much so. I missed out on Yoshi's Island originally because all the ads made it look like a game for very young kids. Part was the focus on baby Mario, I think if the marketing was different the have may have done better

@tommycocacocke 2 жыл бұрын

Are you insane? Smb 3 are one of the best games ever.....

@RoXolid 2 жыл бұрын

I never said it wasn't

@tommycocacocke 2 жыл бұрын

@@RoXolid haha,, true:b

@Fritzleding 2 күн бұрын

Mario 3>mario world any and every day of the week

@RoXolid 2 күн бұрын

Mario 3 is great, but Mario World is vastly superior in my book

@camilovillamizar6171 5 жыл бұрын

Component cables do not split the signal to RGB.

@RoomerJ 5 жыл бұрын

No matter what "magic" people keep trying it will always be second place to the correct way to get video from these systems. Genesis, Turbo 16, snes and so on. Get a pvm, if you are short on room they make 14-15' nice rgb monitor like Sony pvms. If you don't have room where you live for a 14" pvm, you shouldn't be buying anything for video games and should start saving up loose change to get out the cardboard box you live in. Rgb monitor, scart or scart to bnc and whatever Amps or mods you want to enhance the quality of the native rgb. Rgb is vastly superior to component. Never play retro on HD tvs like a scrub with a lag fetish, always use a crt, try to get 500 or 700 TV lines minimum in the monitor and make sure that you use a quality rgb cable. Anything else besides this proper setup will be inferior.

@RoXolid 5 жыл бұрын

Inferior is relative. I never, ever want to own a CRT again. I don't want to play on something with such a small display, and the size, to me, makes any CRT, inferior for what I want to accomplish

@RoomerJ 5 жыл бұрын

@@RoXolid Small? I have pvms and bvms from 14"-37". Actually 37" is too large. I'm very curious what you're wanting to accomplish and at what size this "accomplishment" starts to occur?

@RoXolid 5 жыл бұрын

I want to enjoy my games on my 65" and 85" 4K TVs, that's all.

@RoomerJ 5 жыл бұрын

@@RoXolid Any other timely I'd swear this was a joke but for some reason I think you're actually serious

@RoomerJ 5 жыл бұрын

@@RoXolid There's a few, but one in particular, very good articles about peripheral vision and pixel "bleeding" individuals in esports use a sort of formula for monitoring size. Too big a screen at optimum distance affects your peripheral vision. If you move away from the screen to compensate for that loss of vision then you have distortion of pixies to the point of blurring.