Hi all, I was reading online how SCART RGB is better than that of component video. Now I've found some SCART RGB cables for video game consoles online that were modified to work on NTSC-U (Saturn, PS1, SNES, Genesis). I was wondering, even if they were modified for NTSC-U, would they work at all? The seller of said cables is on vacation so I haven't gotten a response from them. Here's the listing for one of said cables: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sega-Saturn...or-NTSC-model-Saturn-lead-cord-/160943082439? I already have a SCART converter on hand, but was wondering if the investment in additional cables would be optional, seeing as I don't know if they will work or not. I also now that SCART is similar to a standard component signal but outputs in RGB (which looks nicer). The reason for me wanting to do this is that I want the best picture out of my retro systems as possible without having to get them modified for RGB out. I mainly want this for my PS1 as I'm stuck with S-Video out as component video does not work on it. What do you guys think? Help? Suggestions?
PS1 and Genesis normally use the same RGB cable for NTSC or PAL. SNES and Saturn are known to have pinout differences in PAL units.
No problem, these things have come up before. There's effectively four main types of RGB cable for SNES and Saturn. You've already deduced #1 is what you're after. NTSC console with SCART NTSC console with Japan RGB PAL console with SCART PAL console with Japan RGB While #4 is obviously rarest to see. I can't off-hand name anyone who's used one. It'd be for scenarios like people living in Japan who import consoles from Europe.
And on a NTSC machine a SCART cable will auto enable RGB mode, correct? I've been doing comparisons online with how S-Video compares to SCART and SCART looks better than component. It's richer, more vibrant, and crisper. If these modified SCART cables will enable my US and JPN machines to have RGB output, then I'll be doing that!
Hrm, I use a Japanese Saturn actually, but will be sending it to APE to be modded to be region free. I'll investigate more.
Most consoles don't have an RGB "mode" per se. They either output RGB or not, and if they do then you can connect a cable to it. Some NTSC machines that natively support RGB: Genesis/MD, Saturn, Dreamcast, SNES (not Jr.), PS1 and PS2. N64 and SNES Jr. can be easily modded for RGB. NES can be modded for RGB, but is difficult and costly. Those are the basics. I'm beginning to think we ought to have an FAQ type thing about RGB, since this is something that gets discussed a lot.
It turns out Nintendo did release a first party RGB SCART cable for SNES in the US. Good luck finding one, they were used in kiosks. http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=12830
Generally I don't recommend japanese rgb21 cables in the us. Harder to find adapters, selectors, and all that.
