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wingzrow
01-21-2009, 03:05 AM
Does anyone out there mod the n64 for anything higher than s-video? I've heard people have done RGB mods but i don't own a tv that supports that. If anyone knows of someone who can RGB mod but with a converter to use component or a regular PC input let me know.

izarate
01-21-2009, 09:31 AM
The easiest way would be:

N64 RGB mod + SNES SCART RGB cable + SCART RGB to component encoder (NOT adapter).

Some encoders:
JROK (this one will require a custom cable, but you can use the SCART cable to make it)
http://jrok.com/hardware/RGBv4/index.html

CSY-2100
http://www.cypress.com.tw/product.php?PId=2264&CId=007&CName=Video%20Processors&SR=0

Aptus-1
http://www.keene.co.uk/electronics/multi.php?mycode=apt1

Take in mind that SCART can be used for composite or S-Video too, so make sure that it is an SCART RGB cable before buying it.

wingzrow
01-26-2009, 07:40 AM
Still looking for someone to modd my N64

izarate
01-26-2009, 09:35 AM
The mod isn't difficult. Here's a link showing how it's done:

http://www.gamesx.com/rgbadd/rgbn64.htm

wingzrow
01-26-2009, 11:07 AM
I don't have any experience with soldering, plus i would need some kind of signal booster installed since it would be too dark otherwise.

SkiDragon
01-26-2009, 04:16 PM
I the level of improvement from S-video to component really worth it? It's too bad the N64 can't be modded to run at a higher resolution.