Where can I buy an RGB Modded N64?

[giantgonzolez]

I have the Scart RGB cables for Super NES but they don't work with N64 because Nintendo sucks with lack of high quality video output support. Sega was ROCKIN' RGB with Master System while Nintendo was giving us crappy composite with NES. This sadly continues to this day. I was just wondering where I can buy an RGB modded N64 done correctly so the colors and brightness is all correct. I have a European RGB Trinitron Television and I use a Voltage Converter to play all my US consoles in glorious RGB and I have a nice Onkyo Reciever, Large Home Theater Subwoofer and speakers dedicated specifically for my game room. My RGB tv only cost $26, but I love it just as much as my big Pioneer Elite Kuro that I use for Bluray Movies. I would NEVER watch a movie on DVD now that I've become used to Bluray, and I can NEVER EVER go back to S-video, composite or worst of all RF now that I've become so used to RGB.
Maybe I have a little OCD since I want to get the BEST QUALITY EXPERIENCE possible with my budget for movies, television, as well as for videogames. I'd hate to have to waste all the cool games I spent so much money on Ebay like a Sealed Perfect Dark, Mint Paper Mario, Mint Banjo Kazooie, Mint Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2, Mint Super Smash Bros, etc using LOWLY S-Video instead of GLORIOUS a GLORIOUS RGB.

[Endymion]

I was just wondering where I can buy an RGB modded N64 done correctly so the colors and brightness is all correct.

You can't. N64s are out of production for a long time now so there is no chance of them just showing up in this manner. They need the lines attached, and an amplifier circuit has to be added if it is necessary for the particular screen in use. You could always ask someone who has done this if they are willing to sell theirs to you, but I wouldn't hold your breath. If someone has done this they probably did it more for the ability to use it than to sell it, the market for this, especially today, is pretty small. If you rely on another person to do this for you, you're counting on someone giving their time and effort out of sheer kindness really, and we all know you would rather just get playing sooner rather than later.

So in keeping with the spirit of this site I am here to exhort you to do this to an N64 yourself. It is very easy to do. All that has to be done is add a few wires from the points on the board to the video socket. If you find the picture is dark then you worry about boosting the signal, not before, because you just might get lucky and have a good picture as-is. But even if you need amplification, there are a couple of ways to approach it, and those are easy too.

It might look intimidating but it is really very, very simple. All you have to do is connect the dots. Just imagine how good it will feel to get the image that you want and knowing that you made it happen with your own two hands. You can do it.

[Jon8RFC]

ACTUALLY...there is one diamond in the rough out there--maybe a mod should make this thread a sticky?
http://www.consolegoods.co.uk/

It's a Japanese RGB-modded N64 (dual-region as well)...that means no brightness/contrast problems, right?  I have mine sitting here at home, have a Keene APTUS1 and 3 different SCART cables to try out--the official DOL-013, an inexpensive gold-plated one off ebay, and an inexpensive one I received with my modded N64.  I'm just waiting on the arrival of my SCART coupler (although, I guess I could just make a ghetto wired connection between the APTUS1 and the SCART cable...my N64 power supply is lost though, so I'll have to borrow a friend's.  I also have an official Peritel SCART cable for my Atari Jaguar on the way that I'll post some pictures of as well once it arrives from the UK.

I'll post some comparison pictures on my Sony KDS-50A2000 of my original US N64 with OEM composite, Monster s-video, then the purchased JPA on composite, Monster s-video and RGB>component.  If I can find my tools to open up the N64, I'll post some shots of the handy work inside.

[giantgonzolez]

ACTUALLY...there is one diamond in the rough out there--maybe a mod should make this thread a sticky?
http://www.consolegoods.co.uk/

It's a Japanese RGB-modded N64 (dual-region as well)...that means no brightness/contrast problems, right?  I have mine sitting here at home, have a Keene APTUS1 and 3 different SCART cables to try out--the official DOL-013, an inexpensive gold-plated one off ebay, and an inexpensive one I received with my modded N64.  I'm just waiting on the arrival of my SCART coupler (although, I guess I could just make a ghetto wired connection between the APTUS1 and the SCART cable...my N64 power supply is lost though, so I'll have to borrow a friend's.  I also have an official Peritel SCART cable for my Atari Jaguar on the way that I'll post some pictures of as well once it arrives from the UK.

I'll post some comparison pictures on my Sony KDS-50A2000 of my original US N64 with OEM composite, Monster s-video, then the purchased JPA on composite, Monster s-video and RGB>component.  If I can find my tools to open up the N64, I'll post some shots of the handy work inside.

Thanks for the Link, I really apreciate it. Do you remember how much shipping to the US was for the N64?
Thanks.

[Jon8RFC]

Here's content from my email

The total, including 'Priority' Airmail shipping (with tracking number) is £56.95

and it arrived within 6 business days (maybe 5?), I believe.

Here's one other site...not sure if it's related or not: http://www.consolepassion.co.uk/nintendo-64-consoles.htm