Revolution A/V output

I was quite dissapointed in a way to see that they have evolved the A/V ouput ,due to my single monitor/vga box/vga switch for component->vga setup, but in all honesty, I appreciate the fact that nintendo is making a step forward.

Judging by the recent pictures, the new A/V outport is similar in appearance to the Digital A/V outport of the GameCube.

It may even be the same port, console-side. I d speculate that there will be two different kinds of cable provided, at least, based on two different DACs for video.

One for composite/s-video and the other for RGB/component.

What is worrying however is the audio. Since it is a custom single connector for both audio and video, assuming that the revolution will support proper digital audio sound, this would require two different types of hardware, one for analogue audio transfer, and one for the digi-stream (spdif or toslink).

In the light of the above that would lead to at least four different combinations of cables.

Any thoughts or information?

 

What the hell? They still make RF adapters? :lol:

Seriously though, I agree that they should have included HD support. Or at least give us progressive scan at 480.

 

more than likely it will use the prograssive scan cable for the gamecube, all games progressive scan

 

Very true. And they'll have those shitty televisions until the shitty televisions break and can't be replaced with another shitty television. The funny thing is that even when they get a decent TV, people still use RF switches because it's what they've always used. :lol:

 

Recentl pictures of the revolutions rear side show that there is only one A/V outport, which indicates that unlike the GameCube the revolution channels audio through the same cable that it sends the video signal, progressive or not (unlike the Cube where u need to have hooked up the analogue A/V cable in order to get audio)

regarding the visual presentation, lack of HD is somewhat disappointing, even people who don't have HDTVs could just buy a computer monitor to do 720p ( Currently I m using my PC monitor with a modified component cable to get 480p on it, since I have neither the space nor the money, to buy a TV that supports progressive scan at 17'' accrross.)

People are cheap indeed. I ve seen em hook up progressive-scan able DVD players to progressive-scan able TV sets via composite RCA at the front-panel of the TV. Like lab mice, they go for what they know. Most people don't even know how progressive scan works, and if they do end up buying it, it's just because the salesman did a pretty good job convincing them that it's the next big thing and the visuals will be better (as if it magically improves or something)

 

There's only one 360 RF adapter that I've seen for sale and it's made by Pelican.
I'm sure you can find some shitty Hong Kong knock-offs from lik-sang and places like that, but I'd hazard a guess and say that the majority of people with a 360 use standard Composite output instead of RF.

 

The 360 is the first console to be made without a first party RF switch...

What makes you think the revolution will have digital audio? Considering their stance on high def video, why would they bother with high end audio?

 

I could see Nintendo thinking that a 7.1 surround sound system is reasonable for people to have, but an HDTV isn't.

 

And rightfully so.
Any TV made in the last, oh 20 years or so should have composite hookups at the very least. Time to leave RF technology behind.

 

I didnt even think about the Rev having HD audio.It had better have that at the least.I understand the no HD video stance they have.But as others have said give the people at least 480p.I dont plan on getting an HDTV anytime soon but I do have a nice Receiver and live by 6.1(5.1 in gaming) for my audio.

And it would be nice once I find a nice priced CRT HDTV to be able to play my Rev in at least 480p.

 

7.1 is supported through analogue modulation in Star wars: Rebel strike , thanks to Dolby Prologic IIx. Though this might not be to some people on par with dolby digital, based on a proper Prologic IIx amp/decoder and a suitable room, I myself have heard the quality and it is very convincing indeed. You can visit Dolby's official website and check here for detailed practical analysis of the stuff.

The reason that I would assume nintendo would include a digital audio option is that, based on another recent discussion, the digital A/V port of the gamecube is indeed capable of outputing digital audio, although nintendo hasn't made official use of it so far.

I think that it would make sense that this time around they would use it, given that the hardware is actually in-place. As it was pointed to me by another member, the digital A/V port CAN output digital audio (using some modification)

 

nintendo people are cheap if nintendo make the Revolution like dvd player all the video out like this

stupid people get better tv hdtv now low price like $400 to $350 for 27 inch CRT
I wanted the nintendo Revolution has VGA out
my HDTV have VGA. out the x-box-360 and sega dreamcast look amazing