RGB signals are read directly from the GBA LCD socket by removing the handheld’s screen in favor of a fresh flat flex ribbon cable. These original models were the early run of non-backlit screens that are also denoted by a motherboard designation that can be seen by peering into the battery compartment. The kit itself was designed specifically for the original model GBAs containing the 40-pin LCD ribbon cable. The FPGA-based mod kit he created does just that, and comes complete with controller support and digital video output in 720p over a mini HDMI cable.

looked to explore that space by attempting to turn the Game Boy Advance into a “big boy” console. There have been a few devices that dared to straddle the line (i.e., Sega Nomad, Nintendo Switch, etc.), but the two worlds typically remain separate.

Is it worth it? Only to SERIOUS GameCube collectors who REALLY CARE ABOUT VIDEO QUALITY.The concept of creating a gaming portable out of a home console has been around for some time, but it’s hardly seen the other way around. The custom made “3rd party” cables that have finally come out have some downsides, but are cheaper alternatives for HD video. TLDR: Nintendo created a cable that cannot be reproduced, its first party only. The component cable Nintendo produced is STRICTLY VIDEO ONLY, it still uses the analog audio out of the standard A/V port. The real downside is that audio was never meant to come out of the Digital port, which is what most of the new third party adapters solely utilize. Nintendo likely produced under 25,000 of these cables, hence they are hard to find, because I doubt they sold more than 10,000 and the rest are history (that was all speculation, not based on any facts whatsoever).Īnyway, they are nice, games are presented much better on an HDTV with them than without them.īut even though only Nintendo originally produced these cables, there is some seriously interesting engineering involved in the production of the cable, there are FINALLY 3RD PARTY ALTERNATIVES if you look online. Only worth it to very serious GameCube collectors (like myself). Did NOT originally come with the GameCube.

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