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it's not fair to demonstrate the thing on a tiny microscopic monitor (even 240p will look good on that ameba-size thing). Connect it to a normal size hdtv! )))
@@ukroinskieMamkiStoyat5griven I have demonstrated GCVideo over and over again being captured through a cap card. This video wasnt to demonstrate the same shit for the 100th time, it was to demonstrate if Kaico delivered a product that works like the rest. And I can plug the GameCube into this tiny tv with composite cables and it looks like crap, so your point is invalid.
I remember how we went from it being almost impossible to get HDMI out of a Gamecube or you had to pay 300 bucks for the component cables to within 5 years we have TONS of HDMI adapters and the price is being driven down.
Bought one last week, Built well, works well, comes with a remote does everything I need it to do, I highly recommend this, I'm interested in the Dreamcast adaptor now
@@neverknowsbest. I live in the UK, so if I play games using this adaptor then my game are in 60hz, if I play NTSC games then I can play my games in progressive mode which improves the image, the graphics will always be the same but the image will be clearer if that makes sense
Good to see these adapters becoming more mainstream and getting cheaper. I picked up a ZXP GCVideo 3.0 (w/ mini hdmi connector) a couple of years ago, it did cost a bit more but I don’t regret the purchase.
@JAMorgan2002 That is the one that I have. It has been amazing. Let's face it, without zeldaxpro taking it to market, we would not have GCPlug, EON, Insurrection Industries, HDMyCube, Kaico, etc. People can hate all they want, these products would not exist without him. He is the "father" of the GameCube HDMI adapters. Period.
The plug used on this might be the "Insurrection Industries Plug" - which is the best out there. You can purchase this for your own projects. Much easier than developing your own.
CastleMania Games I know I’ve seen them and it’s a cool idea. However we would need a large quantity for our production line. Also we looked at changing our design to a plug/cable like our other adapters but we were worried with signal loss due to a lot of wiring outputs. Maybe on a future revision we might change that again.
I appreciate the heads up on this. I'm definitely interested in getting my gamecube switched over to HDMI but the EON is just way too expensive. I will definitely be taking a closer look at this product. A fun test might be to see if it'll work with the N64 as well. I'd be curious to see how that might work. Rock on dude. Love your channel.
@@OriginalMegamanX No. Im saying the person making them benefits off other people's work and contributes nothing to the retro gaming scene other than making clones of their products. Whether or not you care i guess is irrelavant. I cant stop you from purchasing kaico products but youll never see me recommend them to anyone. Functionally they should be identical since they both use the same gcvideo software.
I bought the Aliexpress one at xmas & it worked a few times before flickering & then stopping completely. It looked homemade to me with exposed connectors. I returned it for a partial refund & bought the Kaico one, much better build quality although the PQ was the same. In the UK the Kaico one is £55.
Paul Foley the one your talking about isn’t bad (chipset) but they use a 3D printed connector which just won’t last long term (I think that’s the one your talking about)
@@kaicointernational8133 I bought your adapter for my gamecube. Now it stopped playing volume. Can I get this thing warrantied??? It's only 5 months old and I paid 80 dollars for it. I'm not happy.
I really like mine! Component quality video was all I was looking for, and this shiz does the trick! And it does progressive scan as well. Definitely recommend. And mine came with a battery for the remote, lol.
This looks like a pretty affordable option for the Gamecube. I currently have the Hyperkin hdmi cable for the Wii, but it doesn't have the extra options that this adapter has. I'll keep this item in mind for the future. Maybe this adapter might look better when I stream compared to the Hyperkin. I love your review video's, keep up the good work! 👍🤘
I would definitely recommend! Wanted a hd option to play my Gamecube on other tvs for on the couch multiplayer. Man the picture is stunning! Even supports progressive scan so you can play games in 480p. The remote to access all the options is just the cherry on the cake!
Kaico Labs continue to impress me, I'm getting their PlayStation 2 adapter so I can play with it on my monitor. They also have an upcoming line doubler for the Super Nintendo and Nintendo 64.
Gotta watch those wobbly adapters. Metal Jesus Rocks' GameCube got fragged when it got knocked off the table it was on, and the adapter wobbled and shorted out the port.
I cant vouche for this adapter specifically cause its new, im sure its fine, but most gcvideo adapters are perfectly fine. The one that shorted MJR'a gamecube out was one of those cheap 3d printed early versions that werent properly made. The Carby and Eon adapters i know for a fact dont have this issue and even MJR has tested them assuring that they are fine to use.
I mean, as long as you're not man-handling your electronics equipment, I don't think you'll have a problem. none of this stuff is gonna survive falling off a damn table, cmon lol
what was that 2nd Cord You Plugged in...All the Way to the Left Rear?...The Standard AV Analog RCA'a For Sound??...Or Just the Power Adapter Plugin? at Your 6:30 Minute Recording Mark,
I have my Gamecube connected to my old crt tv in the gaming room still but use my Wii set at 480i/576i resolution connected to a retrotink 2x line doubler with Wii component cables to output 480p and then the retrotink 2x connected to a hdmi mcable that upscales with AA to 1080p to play GC games on my flatscreen. Crazy I know but games look great (all this trouble cause PAL GC games only outputs 480i/576i not 480p). I also use my WiiU to play Wii and wiiU games on the flatscreen.
@@alteredveggie1495 later when I get home I'll try to pull up some of the really good ones I found. I just know I hate mine, and now it's just a piece of garbage and I have to buy a better one anyway. I'd rather avoid you making the same mistake I did.
@@internetotaku6139 This would have been great to know months ago lol. either way I Like the retro look the adapter does to force things into 4:3 without having to change the tv settings.
I have a Kaico Labs OG XBOX and PS2 HDMI adapter and now this. The new version come with USB port for firmware update and s support bracket that sits underneath. And yes... a battery.
Are you going to be playing PSO Episode I & II, and maybe even Ep. III CARD, or Mario Kart Double Dash & Kirby Air Ride via tunneling with that Broadband Adapter?
I was hoping that you'd have the foresight to test widescreen mode on the GammeCube with this device since you had F-Zero GX highlighted. You scrolled down instead. 16:9 was shown set to off in the remote control settings. I wished you were more detailed instead of repeating the same things about liking the other adapter.
@@Ren722 No prob. Just dont go in expecting 720p or 1080p. Assuming your tv handles 480p correctly itll look really good with the progressive scan support.
@@ians_parks This has to be incredibly niche then. If it can't do 720P what TV would it be good for? TV's that accept 480P would have component hook ups so I'm not sure why you would need this. So if you hooked it up to a 1080P gaming monitor it wouldn't look good then?
What I think is I just ordered it and it will be here today! Hope you got some partner money off the sale too 😁. Been waiting for the cheaper options to pop up with a decent build quality
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im trying decide if i like the clear case monitor or not
Ain't gonna lie, I'm feeling that Prison TV. Could do some cool things with it; maybe even mod it with some sweet LED lights for use whilst it's off. Possibilities, man.
This actually uses digital signal to digital signal so it should be noticeably sharper/cleaner. The Digital AV port was removed in the first or second cost cutting revision of the console. Any external analog AV-to-HDMI converter cables (for any system) are using analog to digital conversion and are probably of questionable quality for the price
@@phillherup The retrotink2x doesnt accept 480p progressive scan signals. Even if it did you would still need the expensive gamecube component cables in order to get progressive scan out of your gamecube. Otherwise itll just be 480i passthrough or 480i bob deinterlaced on the retrotink2x. The retrotink2x is a great device but is best used with consoles prior to the gamecube. Basically any pre 480p consoles.
Madlittlepixel Madlittlepixel Before I just had my GameCube connected the normal way, with the av cable it came with. I notice a slight difference but not anything too crazy
Hey MLP, on another note than the video, I'm buying an 8bitdo Megadrive controller, do I need a USB adapter for it to work on my Megadrive mini? Cause I'm looking and the adapter its with looks like that OG one the OG Megadrive came with. Thanks any advice is appreciated man.
Where are you purchasing from? On amazon is see two different listings for the same 2.4g wireless megadrive controller (not bluetooth). One comes with the original megadrive connector and the other comes with the megadrive classic connector.
@@ians_parks I was getting it off Ebay and it just looked like an old school MD connector so might need an adapter with it I guess. I'll look up the classic one you mentioned though.
it's only 16:9 so i'd recommend changing the picture mode on your tv/monitor my monitor supports auto switching aspect ratios making it easy for me to switch to this or my pc/xbox depending without having to manually change aspect ratio
I got the Kaico component cables instead of Retroprism components. They have too many negative audio reviews and these dongle adapters always break or have to be updated. Getting the best picture out of a gamecube has always been a pain in the ass though.🙄
@Madlittlepixel Please don't advertise their products! They steal designs and sell them for cheaper! They are doing this to the OSSC and the retroTink products as well...
@@CZroe No they dropped it after the backlash and apologized to save ass. If they contributed anything new to retro gaming scene id give them a chance but so far all theyve done is try to profit off the work of other people open source or not.
Who needs an HDMI adapter for the GameCube when there is a screen attachment add-on for the GameCube therefore making your GameCube portable? I can say the same thing about the PS1 Slim (AKA PS one).
The bitfunx is almost the same & it uses the digital port IF your CG only has the anolog port you are kinda screwed means you cant do progressive scan personally id sell my CG if it was that version
The rad2x is best used with pre gamecube consoles. For gamecube you want a device that supports the GCVideo software so that can get progressive scan out of the games that support it. Personally i recommend the Carby hdmi adapter by insurrection industries, kaico is sketchy.
Ian Cowell Thanks dude, sounds like sound advice. I recently bought a Nintendo Rad2X for my UK PAL N64 and GameCube, haven’t tried it yet......hope it’s ok?! 😖 (wasn’t cheap😩😂)
I got the cheap blue plug from AliExpress. Its the same thing, but cheaper. Granted, upgrading firmware is very hard but so far I haven't needed to do so. Also, the plastic one cannot fry your GC by itself, if you yank it of course it'll damage the thing but not by just sitting there.
I have a "GC Video Plug and Play" HDMI adapter and it works great until I tried playing "Prince of Persia: Sands of Time" and when the game loads to the game select screen, there noticeable vertical lines which become more obvious when there are effects like fog on the screen. Would it be possible to test POP: The Sands of Time on the Kaico and see if those bars exist? I tried the same game on my Wii with component cables, and those vertical lines aren't there.
The latest ones they have on amazon come with a free support bracket for the adapter to to take the pressure of the port since the adpter and cable could be too much. I thought that was awesome, because its kind of necessary if you ask me. And they sell for $10 just by themselves. Awesome product.
@@ians_parks Yea after putting in some thought for a few minutes after I last posted. I trust them more especially since The component Cables they made are of excellent quality. I'm more convinced at getting the HDMI Adapter with the remote but I'm just waiting for them to restock on the Black version to go with the look of my Gamecube.
@@ians_parks I cant seem to find any Carby in EU for less than 100$ though, even on ebay, Kaico sells for ~67€ on Amazon shipping included, I was looking for a Carby since people say it's only 5$ more but maybe it's just for the US?
@@TooFurious4 oh some actually do. I just bought this one cause it was cheaper since it didnt have speakers. They make this same exact model with speakers but costs a lot more. Models without speakers have headphone jacks
Hey! I was wondering if I could set the game cube up to a projector but have the projector and game cube behind me so the screen would be in front? Would this be possible with wireless controllers to work??
Pretty sure its 4:3 by default. There's GCvideo settings to allow 16:9 but ive never gotten it work. Might be related to homebrew software like swiss which has options to force widescreen in games that dont support it. Edit: for clarification i use a Carby, this device just looks like a cheap clone that uses the same GCvideo software so id imagine the settings are identical.
3 options. carby, kaico and eon. assuming that eon is out of your price range the kaico does the same thing as a carby at a better price. Kaico wins for me.
Ill pay the $5 or so difference to support a reputable company. Kaico brings nothing new to the retro gaming scene and banks off the work of others. After the retrotink2x clone fiasco I wouldnt be giving them a penny.
mine just broke after 3 weeks. The soldering inside is at fault...You can hear that pins have lifted. Really poor. When it worked it was amazing. But it's badly put together
There doesnt appear to be any usb port for firmware upgrades. Unless you know how flash a firmware upgrade yourself youd probably have to send it back to get it upgraded to the latest firmware. If that option is even available, which i doubt it is.
Kinda a specific question, but if anyone here plays the Gamecube Animal Crossing and can confirm the NES Roms work with this adapter, I'd love you forever
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it's not fair to demonstrate the thing on a tiny microscopic monitor (even 240p will look good on that ameba-size thing). Connect it to a normal size hdtv! )))
@@ukroinskieMamkiStoyat5griven I have demonstrated GCVideo over and over again being captured through a cap card. This video wasnt to demonstrate the same shit for the 100th time, it was to demonstrate if Kaico delivered a product that works like the rest. And I can plug the GameCube into this tiny tv with composite cables and it looks like crap, so your point is invalid.
Instablaster.
I remember how we went from it being almost impossible to get HDMI out of a Gamecube or you had to pay 300 bucks for the component cables to within 5 years we have TONS of HDMI adapters and the price is being driven down.
Bought one last week, Built well, works well, comes with a remote does everything I need it to do, I highly recommend this, I'm interested in the Dreamcast adaptor now
I got both!!! I love it
Does it improve the graphics?
@@neverknowsbest. I live in the UK, so if I play games using this adaptor then my game are in 60hz, if I play NTSC games then I can play my games in progressive mode which improves the image, the graphics will always be the same but the image will be clearer if that makes sense
@@MarkO-ul5hv Do you force progressive on PAL games with Swiss? And if so, is better 480p or 576p?
@@matejnosal3937 I could be wrong but I think only a couple of pal games support it, I use mostly NTSC games on my pal gamecube
Appreciate the random innuendos haha
Good to see these adapters becoming more mainstream and getting cheaper. I picked up a ZXP GCVideo 3.0 (w/ mini hdmi connector) a couple of years ago, it did cost a bit more but I don’t regret the purchase.
@JAMorgan2002 That is the one that I have. It has been amazing. Let's face it, without zeldaxpro taking it to market, we would not have GCPlug, EON, Insurrection Industries, HDMyCube, Kaico, etc. People can hate all they want, these products would not exist without him. He is the "father" of the GameCube HDMI adapters. Period.
I got one from Zeldaxpro still working. Gonna pick up one of these adapters in the video though. Cause two is always nice.
I'm glad the analog AV output is free because I need it for audio when I use a DVI monitor.
I would love if Kaico could actually help contribute something new to the retro gaming scene. If thats even possible.
The plug used on this might be the "Insurrection Industries Plug" - which is the best out there.
You can purchase this for your own projects. Much easier than developing your own.
Albey I can assure you it’s not. Do you think they would supply us....
@@kaicointernational8133 yes, they have them for sale on their website has separate pieces for anyone to buy and use
CastleMania Games I know I’ve seen them and it’s a cool idea. However we would need a large quantity for our production line. Also we looked at changing our design to a plug/cable like our other adapters but we were worried with signal loss due to a lot of wiring outputs. Maybe on a future revision we might change that again.
This guy sounds like Wreck it ralph.
Damn... now I can't unhear it
I'm dead😂😂
I dig it.
True
I appreciate the heads up on this. I'm definitely interested in getting my gamecube switched over to HDMI but the EON is just way too expensive. I will definitely be taking a closer look at this product. A fun test might be to see if it'll work with the N64 as well. I'd be curious to see how that might work. Rock on dude. Love your channel.
Get a Carby from insurrection industries if you need hdmi for gamecube. Eon's adapter is incredibly overpriced and kaico is scummy.
@@ians_parks are you saying the kaico adapter is inferior in some way?
@@OriginalMegamanX No. Im saying the person making them benefits off other people's work and contributes nothing to the retro gaming scene other than making clones of their products. Whether or not you care i guess is irrelavant. I cant stop you from purchasing kaico products but youll never see me recommend them to anyone. Functionally they should be identical since they both use the same gcvideo software.
@@ians_parks general scumbag, gotcha. No, I hear ya. I don't support that kind of thing either.
Get the blue GCPlug from aliexpress. Same stuff, cheaper, comes with HDMI cable.
I used the Dreamcast adapter from this company and it's great! $30 on Amazon.
Dream cast adapter placed onto the GameCube?
@@georgeorozco3126 No Kaico makes a cable for the Dreamcast and Gamecube. I think they have cables for other consoles like PS2 also.
I bought the Aliexpress one at xmas & it worked a few times before flickering & then stopping completely. It looked homemade to me with exposed connectors. I returned it for a partial refund & bought the Kaico one, much better build quality although the PQ was the same. In the UK the Kaico one is £55.
Paul Foley the one your talking about isn’t bad (chipset) but they use a 3D printed connector which just won’t last long term (I think that’s the one your talking about)
@@kaicointernational8133 I bought your adapter for my gamecube. Now it stopped playing volume. Can I get this thing warrantied??? It's only 5 months old and I paid 80 dollars for it. I'm not happy.
I really like mine! Component quality video was all I was looking for, and this shiz does the trick! And it does progressive scan as well. Definitely recommend. And mine came with a battery for the remote, lol.
Yeah, I think he pulled his battery out for a laugh.
This looks like a pretty affordable option for the Gamecube. I currently have the Hyperkin hdmi cable for the Wii, but it doesn't have the extra options that this adapter has. I'll keep this item in mind for the future. Maybe this adapter might look better when I stream compared to the Hyperkin. I love your review video's, keep up the good work! 👍🤘
I would definitely recommend! Wanted a hd option to play my Gamecube on other tvs for on the couch multiplayer. Man the picture is stunning! Even supports progressive scan so you can play games in 480p. The remote to access all the options is just the cherry on the cake!
I loved the hdmi cable for my wii and then 1 day it just up and died 😑. Now I am worried bout investing in another one
Kaico Labs continue to impress me, I'm getting their PlayStation 2 adapter so I can play with it on my monitor. They also have an upcoming line doubler for the Super Nintendo and Nintendo 64.
Rad2x is best for 1 chip snes and rgb modded n64
Were you going for a Goku theme gamecube?
So the packaging lies when it says compatible with all GameCubes.
Thanks for doing this Review I have been looking that this for about 2 weeks.
Gotta watch those wobbly adapters. Metal Jesus Rocks' GameCube got fragged when it got knocked off the table it was on, and the adapter wobbled and shorted out the port.
I cant vouche for this adapter specifically cause its new, im sure its fine, but most gcvideo adapters are perfectly fine. The one that shorted MJR'a gamecube out was one of those cheap 3d printed early versions that werent properly made. The Carby and Eon adapters i know for a fact dont have this issue and even MJR has tested them assuring that they are fine to use.
I mean, as long as you're not man-handling your electronics equipment, I don't think you'll have a problem. none of this stuff is gonna survive falling off a damn table, cmon lol
Thanks for the review! I'll buy this.
seem ok
I mean...
The carby is 5 bucks more and better quality. If Kaico's was $40 maybe...
Ill forgive the Carby for being $5 more because they actually came with a battery lol
@@ians_parks lol
Ian Cowell battery should be included. Contact us if you didn’t get one!
@@ians_parks did you ever get your battery
Now try it with the Mcable. Very curious to see what, if any difference will it make / looks like.
Carby all the way, screw Kaico.
Insurrection Industries never plagiarized Mike Chi's intellectual property.
I bought this a few months ago. Worked great, now I have no volume from it. I want this warrantied!
I always wondered why Nintendo encrypted the digital output? What the hell did they think people were going to do? Great product review! Thanks!
Probably to cast video onto a PC or storage device.
what was that 2nd Cord You Plugged in...All the Way to the Left Rear?...The Standard AV Analog RCA'a For Sound??...Or Just the Power Adapter Plugin?
at Your 6:30 Minute Recording Mark,
I have my Gamecube connected to my old crt tv in the gaming room still but use my Wii set at 480i/576i resolution connected to a retrotink 2x line doubler with Wii component cables to output 480p and then the retrotink 2x connected to a hdmi mcable that upscales with AA to 1080p to play GC games on my flatscreen. Crazy I know but games look great (all this trouble cause PAL GC games only outputs 480i/576i not 480p). I also use my WiiU to play Wii and wiiU games on the flatscreen.
Great vid man, I got the Eon super 64 and Eon GC mk 2 at GameStop for $100 each on the day of the deal I can't wait for them! 🎮💪🏼😎
what monitor is that ? looks mad nice
Ok but why shouldn't I just use an av/hdmi adapter that goes for like $12?
I did that. Unless you're getting an expensive one, the image sucks.
My understanding is that if your on an hdtv it's always gonna be blurry.
@@alteredveggie1495 later when I get home I'll try to pull up some of the really good ones I found. I just know I hate mine, and now it's just a piece of garbage and I have to buy a better one anyway. I'd rather avoid you making the same mistake I did.
Awesome review Ron!
I'm horribly puzzled. I thought it was not possible to get audio off the digital port, and that you still needed the analog port for audio.
@@CZroe That's great news to me. I didn't know there was SPDIF in there, and I didn't think other HDMI adapters were using it.
Would using a Marseille mCable make even more improvements in conjunction with this or not?
Sure if anti aliasing is your thing. I couldnt justify spending that much on an mcable and mclassic tho.
@@ians_parks Search McCable Ultra on eBay. You can find it for $30 to $40. It is virtually identical to the gaming one.
@@internetotaku6139 This would have been great to know months ago lol. either way I Like the retro look the adapter does to force things into 4:3 without having to change the tv settings.
Finally one with more acceptable price. However I am still waiting for prices like the other consoles have: around 40 EUR.
I have a Kaico Labs OG XBOX and PS2 HDMI adapter and now this. The new version come with USB port for firmware update and s support bracket that sits underneath. And yes... a battery.
OK, but what about PAL games?
I remember that the EON adapter didn't make sense with PAL games.
Are you going to be playing PSO Episode I & II, and maybe even Ep. III CARD, or Mario Kart Double Dash & Kirby Air Ride via tunneling with that Broadband Adapter?
Do you have to have Swiss installed? I want to keep mine as stock as I can lol
I was hoping that you'd have the foresight to test widescreen mode on the GammeCube with this device since you had F-Zero GX highlighted. You scrolled down instead. 16:9 was shown set to off in the remote control settings. I wished you were more detailed instead of repeating the same things about liking the other adapter.
10:55 that track looks really dark and weird.
The eon is overpriced and made out of cheap plastic
What kind of tv is that? Never seen one with a clear case like that!
Its a prison tv lol
@@ians_parks guess that's why it's clear then! Either way still like the clear case though! Wouldnt store any shanks or weed in it though lol!
What about PAL CONSOLES
mine has bad input lag. wonder what i'm doing wrong.
If only they could make a replacement adapter for the wavebird :(
I'll more than likely pick one of these up to use my GC on my HDTV.
Get a Carby
@@ians_parks why? Carby looks like cheap plastic. What am I missing?
So does it default to 480p the whole time?
480p by default but i believe you can choose different output settings using the gcvideo software.
@@ians_parks ok, thank you!
@@Ren722 No prob. Just dont go in expecting 720p or 1080p. Assuming your tv handles 480p correctly itll look really good with the progressive scan support.
@@ians_parks This has to be incredibly niche then. If it can't do 720P what TV would it be good for? TV's that accept 480P would have component hook ups so I'm not sure why you would need this. So if you hooked it up to a 1080P gaming monitor it wouldn't look good then?
@@8dragonquest Do some research on GC video, these devices are superior to Component now. Ingo Korb's work blew the doors off.
How well would it work on a 65in tv ??
What I think is I just ordered it and it will be here today! Hope you got some partner money off the sale too 😁. Been waiting for the cheaper options to pop up with a decent build quality
im trying decide if i like the clear case monitor or not
Its a prison tv lol
Ain't gonna lie, I'm feeling that Prison TV. Could do some cool things with it; maybe even mod it with some sweet LED lights for use whilst it's off. Possibilities, man.
I plugged mine in and it displays 16:9. I had to set my TV to 4:3. Should it have adjusted to 4:3 automatically?
Thanks for the review :)
I mean... It's only $5 more to get the CARBY..
I thought the carby was I'm the hundreds?
What brand is your tv?
Stupid but genuine question here. How different of a picture will this be compared to if I get a cheap AV cable to HDMI convertor?
You'll get progressive scan with this device
This actually uses digital signal to digital signal so it should be noticeably sharper/cleaner. The Digital AV port was removed in the first or second cost cutting revision of the console. Any external analog AV-to-HDMI converter cables (for any system) are using analog to digital conversion and are probably of questionable quality for the price
Got one of these, pulled the battery tab ourt and never checked it had a battery. Now I know why the controller never worked
Time to dust off the Cube. But I don't like how it sticks out so far. But I could just find a small box for the cable to lay on.
How easy is the adapter to open so a firmware update can be done to 3.0d ??
I have s video cables for the GC and a retrotink 2x pro, do i even need this? Waiting for my GC to get here to test it out
Get a Carby. Great upgrade over svideo. Progressive scan is leagues better than interlaced.
@@ians_parks i saw somewhere that retrotink 2x pro already outputs progressive scan tho? Or am i wrong lol thanks for the help
@@phillherup The retrotink2x doesnt accept 480p progressive scan signals. Even if it did you would still need the expensive gamecube component cables in order to get progressive scan out of your gamecube. Otherwise itll just be 480i passthrough or 480i bob deinterlaced on the retrotink2x.
The retrotink2x is a great device but is best used with consoles prior to the gamecube. Basically any pre 480p consoles.
Yes it should be an upgrade.
I think Kaico also has something for the Dreamcast
I just got the Kaico and installed it. However I don’t notice much of a difference with the games I’m playing. Am I doing something wrong?
How were you connecting it before?
Madlittlepixel Madlittlepixel Before I just had my GameCube connected the normal way, with the av cable it came with. I notice a slight difference but not anything too crazy
Hey MLP, on another note than the video, I'm buying an 8bitdo Megadrive controller, do I need a USB adapter for it to work on my Megadrive mini? Cause I'm looking and the adapter its with looks like that OG one the OG Megadrive came with. Thanks any advice is appreciated man.
Where are you purchasing from? On amazon is see two different listings for the same 2.4g wireless megadrive controller (not bluetooth). One comes with the original megadrive connector and the other comes with the megadrive classic connector.
@@ians_parks I was getting it off Ebay and it just looked like an old school MD connector so might need an adapter with it I guess. I'll look up the classic one you mentioned though.
Does this affect input lag or should I stick to my crt tv for smash bros melee
Does this allow you to put it in 1080 even 720 with anti aliasing or something similar to that?
Is it only 16:9, or can it output 4:3 also???
it's only 16:9 so i'd recommend changing the picture mode on your tv/monitor
my monitor supports auto switching aspect ratios making it easy for me to switch to this or my pc/xbox depending without having to manually change aspect ratio
I got the Kaico component cables instead of Retroprism components. They have too many negative audio reviews and these dongle adapters always break or have to be updated. Getting the best picture out of a gamecube has always been a pain in the ass though.🙄
It seems they're the same internally.
I like the mismatched GameCube, it has some character.
@Madlittlepixel Please don't advertise their products! They steal designs and sell them for cheaper! They are doing this to the OSSC and the retroTink products as well...
Ossc is open source but the retrotink2x isnt. Regardless dont support them
@@CZroe No they dropped it after the backlash and apologized to save ass. If they contributed anything new to retro gaming scene id give them a chance but so far all theyve done is try to profit off the work of other people open source or not.
Ikea has the cheapest price on those 2032 batteries. Also great for rechargeable batteries for those Wiimotes
Will the GC loader play physical disk back ups from the GC???
It doesn't matter. They are sold out pretty much everywhere on the internet.
Who needs an HDMI adapter for the GameCube when there is a screen attachment add-on for the GameCube therefore making your GameCube portable? I can say the same thing about the PS1 Slim (AKA PS one).
that tiny little screen is a joke. are you high? lol
The bitfunx is almost the same & it uses the digital port IF your CG only has the anolog port you are kinda screwed means you cant do progressive scan personally id sell my CG if it was that version
Would this work to plug into a projector?
What’s better, this or the Rad 2X?
The rad2x is best used with pre gamecube consoles. For gamecube you want a device that supports the GCVideo software so that can get progressive scan out of the games that support it. Personally i recommend the Carby hdmi adapter by insurrection industries, kaico is sketchy.
Ian Cowell Thanks dude, sounds like sound advice.
I recently bought a Nintendo Rad2X for my UK PAL N64 and GameCube, haven’t tried it yet......hope it’s ok?! 😖 (wasn’t cheap😩😂)
Any links to UK sellers of the Carby?! Just looked on Amazon and can’t find it 😖
Was there an option for adjusting aspect ratio?
It should be 4:3 by default. His tv must be set to widescreen
doesnt look like this will provide a 1080 p picture, I would also like to see the picture on a large screen.
I got the cheap blue plug from AliExpress. Its the same thing, but cheaper. Granted, upgrading firmware is very hard but so far I haven't needed to do so. Also, the plastic one cannot fry your GC by itself, if you yank it of course it'll damage the thing but not by just sitting there.
How's it work with the Game Boy Player?
You just need the proper software for the Swiss program. Boot disc not even needed.
Mine came with a battery. You got had my guy
I have a "GC Video Plug and Play" HDMI adapter and it works great until I tried playing "Prince of Persia: Sands of Time" and when the game loads to the game select screen, there noticeable vertical lines which become more obvious when there are effects like fog on the screen. Would it be possible to test POP: The Sands of Time on the Kaico and see if those bars exist? I tried the same game on my Wii with component cables, and those vertical lines aren't there.
That’s a side effect of having a higher video output. The GameCube uses dithering for some effects and that’s why you see those lines
The latest ones they have on amazon come with a free support bracket for the adapter to to take the pressure of the port since the adpter and cable could be too much. I thought that was awesome, because its kind of necessary if you ask me. And they sell for $10 just by themselves. Awesome product.
So its basically just 5$ less than the Carby. Not sure now what to think.
Play is safe and get a carby
@@ians_parks Yea after putting in some thought for a few minutes after I last posted. I trust them more especially since The component Cables they made are of excellent quality. I'm more convinced at getting the HDMI Adapter with the remote but I'm just waiting for them to restock on the Black version to go with the look of my Gamecube.
@@ians_parks I cant seem to find any Carby in EU for less than 100$ though, even on ebay, Kaico sells for ~67€ on Amazon shipping included, I was looking for a Carby since people say it's only 5$ more but maybe it's just for the US?
@@infographyst I couldnt tell you. Im from the U.S.
Bro, why do you have a prison TV?
Cause I thought they looked neat and bought one off ebay for cheap lol. It has the original prisoners name and id number etched in the back lol.
@@Madlittlepixel But Prison TV's don't have any speakers. 🤦♂️
@@TooFurious4 oh some actually do. I just bought this one cause it was cheaper since it didnt have speakers. They make this same exact model with speakers but costs a lot more. Models without speakers have headphone jacks
Can you use it to stream with an elgato?
Yep, exactly how I capture footage when playing GC on streams or videos.
For me its between this and the Carby, as i prefer the metal connector build quality.
Get the Carby, had one for over a year now and ive had zero issues. Besides they are more reputable than Kaico.
Kaico is solid and feels of quality. Definitely grab it
Hey!
I was wondering if I could set the game cube up to a projector but have the projector and game cube behind me so the screen would be in front? Would this be possible with wireless controllers to work??
Sure
How does it work with 4:3 games? Does it stretch them to 16:9 or can it be configured?
Pretty sure its 4:3 by default. There's GCvideo settings to allow 16:9 but ive never gotten it work. Might be related to homebrew software like swiss which has options to force widescreen in games that dont support it.
Edit: for clarification i use a Carby, this device just looks like a cheap clone that uses the same GCvideo software so id imagine the settings are identical.
This is a lot cheaper in America than the UK.
3 options. carby, kaico and eon. assuming that eon is out of your price range the kaico does the same thing as a carby at a better price. Kaico wins for me.
Ill pay the $5 or so difference to support a reputable company. Kaico brings nothing new to the retro gaming scene and banks off the work of others. After the retrotink2x clone fiasco I wouldnt be giving them a penny.
@@ians_parks ah didnt know about that thanks for the heads up
But can it run crisis
MLP WITH THE PRISON TV LETS GOOOOOOO
Glad I got a HD CRT with component ...
mine just broke after 3 weeks. The soldering inside is at fault...You can hear that pins have lifted. Really poor. When it worked it was amazing. But it's badly put together
That sucks, I haven't heard many have an issue... Maybe isolated or just hasn't happened to many yet.
Hi, is it possible to update this device to the lateste gcvideo?
There doesnt appear to be any usb port for firmware upgrades. Unless you know how flash a firmware upgrade yourself youd probably have to send it back to get it upgraded to the latest firmware. If that option is even available, which i doubt it is.
Kinda a specific question, but if anyone here plays the Gamecube Animal Crossing and can confirm the NES Roms work with this adapter, I'd love you forever
Cheap?
Well, it's not a $200 component cable.
Has anyone tried this with a Panasonic Q? My Carby doesn't work and interested to know if this would?
GCHD vs Carby vs Kaico side by side comparison
They should all look identical. They all use the gc video open source software. Eon is overpriced, kaico is scummy, with carby you're golden.
HI i Envy You, i wish i had that exact gamecube set up have. if i imported to the uk it would be closer too $100 with import tax
Mr B it’s on Amazon Uk ;)
@@kaicointernational8133 ok thanks
You ain't trippin! HDMI should be to the side