N64 RGB output connector options/altetnatives

Started by gotloveforall, January 12, 2011, 06:22:10 PM

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gotloveforall

Now That I found that hardwiring component cables to the n64 board is not possible I am lead to the following question.
What is the easiest ad cost effective method to get my RGB N64 playing on my North American TV? CRT and LCD both?
Will I HAVE TO get an upscaler like the XRGB etc? Or is there a much cheaper alternative?

Can I somehow adapt the SCART end of a modified GC component cable onto a regular component end?

Me's really wants to play my RGB'd n64... ......  :'(

RGB32E

The least expensive route for RGB to component (RGB N64, ect) would be to buy a RGB to component converter:

http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=scart+to+component+converter&_sacat=0&_odkw=scart+to+component

The only issue with this is that the SCART RGB input doesn't pass through audio, so you'd need to either modify the unit with audio output jacks, or have audio output jacks on the SCART end of your RGB cable.

There's also the GBS-8220 for connection to a computer monitor or the PC input of a HDTV:

http://desc.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=gbs-8220&_sacat=0&_odkw=gbs-8220&_osacat=03&LH_TitleDesc=1

The XRGB-3 works best with LCDs and PDPs and provides line doubling with scanlines and sharp pixel resizing modes, but has a hefty price tag by comparison to the two options above. :)

Quote from: gotloveforall on January 12, 2011, 06:22:10 PM
Now That I found that hardwiring component cables to the n64 board is not possible I am lead to the following question.
What is the easiest ad cost effective method to get my RGB N64 playing on my North American TV? CRT and LCD both?
Will I HAVE TO get an upscaler like the XRGB etc? Or is there a much cheaper alternative?

Can I somehow adapt the SCART end of a modified GC component cable onto a regular component end?

Me's really wants to play my RGB'd n64... ......  :'(

gotloveforall

Thanks for all the help!  :)
I'll go with the component converter route for now and save up for an XRGB unit.
Any known issues with the CVS-287?
Reason I ask is that I'm in the process of modding all my Retro Systems into RGB. A buddies helping with my NES  & Genesis right now.  ;D

Quote from: RGB32E on January 13, 2011, 02:25:08 AM
The least expensive route for RGB to component (RGB N64, ect) would be to buy a RGB to component converter:

http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=scart+to+component+converter&_sacat=0&_odkw=scart+to+component

The only issue with this is that the SCART RGB input doesn't pass through audio, so you'd need to either modify the unit with audio output jacks, or have audio output jacks on the SCART end of your RGB cable.

There's also the GBS-8220 for connection to a computer monitor or the PC input of a HDTV:

http://desc.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=gbs-8220&_sacat=0&_odkw=gbs-8220&_osacat=03&LH_TitleDesc=1

The XRGB-3 works best with LCDs and PDPs and provides line doubling with scanlines and sharp pixel resizing modes, but has a hefty price tag by comparison to the two options above. :)

Quote from: gotloveforall on January 12, 2011, 06:22:10 PM
Now That I found that hardwiring component cables to the n64 board is not possible I am lead to the following question.
What is the easiest ad cost effective method to get my RGB N64 playing on my North American TV? CRT and LCD both?
Will I HAVE TO get an upscaler like the XRGB etc? Or is there a much cheaper alternative?

Can I somehow adapt the SCART end of a modified GC component cable onto a regular component end?

Me's really wants to play my RGB'd n64... ......  :'(


gotloveforall

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I'm going to look a little stupid here, but I already bought that hoping the same.   :-*
Problem is, it has a male SCART  connector on it and the SCART cable itself is male as well.  :-\
Plus I'm sure that it is just an adapter and not a converter, right?

I just purchased a CVS-287 unit off eBay and also found a Kramer FC-14 for cheap and bought that as well. :) I'm just waiting now for it to get to me.  ;D
Remember, I need 2 devices, 1 for home and 1 for work. FC-14 is staying home with me.  ;)

Quote from: Mr.Poopypants on January 15, 2011, 08:23:30 AM
How well would the dreambox yuv converter work Instead of the other boxes?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Scart-to-yPbPr-Connector-Adapter-for-Dreambox-DM500-new_W0QQitemZ190466885453QQcategoryZ11726QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m506QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DNGRI%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D160531509484%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6370867061325161595

For the money I'm going to give It a try anyway.

cgm

Has anyone given this box a try?

http://cgi.ebay.com/HDV-8S-SCART-to-HDMI-Converter-BOX-RGB-CVBS-S-Video_W0QQitemZ140500396959

Might be a good option for folks with flat panel displays. Apparently supports 240p input correctly as well.

Mr.Poopypants

Quote from: gotloveforall on January 18, 2011, 08:45:10 AM
I'm going to look a little stupid here, but I already bought that hoping the same.   :-*
Problem is, it has a male SCART  connector on it and the SCART cable itself is male as well.  :-\
Plus I'm sure that it is just an adapter and not a converter, right?

I just purchased a CVS-287 unit off eBay and also found a Kramer FC-14 for cheap and bought that as well. :) I'm just waiting now for it to get to me.  ;D
Remember, I need 2 devices, 1 for home and 1 for work. FC-14 is staying home with me.  ;)

Quote from: Mr.Poopypants on January 15, 2011, 08:23:30 AM
How well would the dreambox yuv converter work Instead of the other boxes?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Scart-to-yPbPr-Connector-Adapter-for-Dreambox-DM500-new_W0QQitemZ190466885453QQcategoryZ11726QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m506QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DNGRI%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D160531509484%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6370867061325161595

For the money I'm going to give It a try anyway.

You know what makes me mad, I seen one of those on ebay that had female ends and I didn't buy one.

Mr.Poopypants

Quote from: gotloveforall on January 18, 2011, 08:45:10 AM
I'm going to look a little stupid here, but I already bought that hoping the same.   :-*
Problem is, it has a male SCART  connector on it and the SCART cable itself is male as well.  :-\
Plus I'm sure that it is just an adapter and not a converter, right?

I just purchased a CVS-287 unit off eBay and also found a Kramer FC-14 for cheap and bought that as well. :) I'm just waiting now for it to get to me.  ;D
Remember, I need 2 devices, 1 for home and 1 for work. FC-14 is staying home with me.  ;)

Quote from: Mr.Poopypants on January 15, 2011, 08:23:30 AM
How well would the dreambox yuv converter work Instead of the other boxes?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Scart-to-yPbPr-Connector-Adapter-for-Dreambox-DM500-new_W0QQitemZ190466885453QQcategoryZ11726QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m506QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DNGRI%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D160531509484%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6370867061325161595

For the money I'm going to give It a try anyway.

Of course they sell adapters as well.   http://cgi.ebay.com/Female-21-Pin-Scart-F-F-Coupler-Adaptor-Converter-Box_W0QQitemZ160522453535QQcategoryZ15067QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp5197.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6485909618192191112

Mr.Poopypants

I'll let you know what happens. I ordered all this mess for around 20$,so no real loss If It does not work because I would still need the Scart cable anyway to use the converter boxes.

gotloveforall

Quote from: Mr.Poopypants on January 20, 2011, 07:39:30 AM
I'll let you know what happens. I ordered all this mess for around 20$,so no real loss If It does not work because I would still need the Scart cable anyway to use the converter boxes.
Please let us know how it goes. Thanks. :)