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== | == NTSC Super Nintendo / Super Famicom == | ||
All original (large) versions of the Super Nintendo and | All original (large) versions of the NTSC Super Nintendo and both NTSC & PAL Super Famicom can output RGB without a modification, however each region requires a different cable. The SNES Mini / Famicom Jr. require a modification before an RGB/YPbPr/HDMI cable can be used (see [[SNES:SNES_Jr_Mods|the SNES Jr page]] for more info). | ||
=== RGB === | === RGB === | ||
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* [https://retrorgb.link/insurrectionsnesscart Super Nintendo SNES RGB SCART cable (NTSC)] (US Seller #1) | * [https://retrorgb.link/insurrectionsnesscart Super Nintendo SNES RGB SCART cable (NTSC)] (US Seller #1) | ||
* [https://retro-access.com/collections/super-nintendo/products/super-nintendo-stereo-rgb-scart-lead-snes-csync-full-shield-grounded-cable Super Nintendo SNES RGB SCART cable (NTSC)] (US Seller #2) | * [https://retro-access.com/collections/super-nintendo/products/super-nintendo-stereo-rgb-scart-lead-snes-csync-full-shield-grounded-cable Super Nintendo SNES RGB SCART cable (NTSC)] (US Seller #2) | ||
=== S-Video === | |||
There's also S-Video cables available for all original SNES/SFC consoles. They will ''not'' work with the SNES Mini without a mod though. | |||
* [https://www.retrogamingcables.co.uk/SUPER-NINTENDO-NTSC-GAMECUBE-N64-S-VIDEO-SUPER-FAMICOM-CABLE-FULLY-SHIELDED-75-OHM '''Retro Gaming Cables NTSC S-Video Cable'''] | |||
* [https://retro-access.com/products/n64-s-video-cable '''Retro-Access NTSC Coax S-Video Cable'''] | |||
* [https://insurrectionindustries.com/product/nintendo-s-video/ '''Insurrection Industries NTSC S-Video Cable'''] | |||
* [https://classicgamestore.ch/n64-s-video-kabel '''Consoles4You PAL S-Video Cable'''] | |||
== PAL Super Nintendo == | == PAL Super Nintendo == | ||
Latest revision as of 21:33, 24 September 2023
 | Never use use an NTSC cable in a PAL system, as it will damage components! |
NTSC Super Nintendo / Super Famicom
All original (large) versions of the NTSC Super Nintendo and both NTSC & PAL Super Famicom can output RGB without a modification, however each region requires a different cable. The SNES Mini / Famicom Jr. require a modification before an RGB/YPbPr/HDMI cable can be used (see the SNES Jr page for more info).
RGB
Component YPbPr
HDMI
While the SNES does not output HDMI natively, you can use a cable that converts the RGB output to HDMI.
- RAD2x HDMI Cable (upscales to 480p)
SCART (RGB)
All systems (large, original version) can all output CSYNC without a modification, except the very rare 1CHIP-03. If you have a 1CHIP-03, either use luma as sync, or see the instructions below to connect CSYNC:
- Super Nintendo SNES RGB SCART cable (NTSC) (UK Seller)
- Super Nintendo SNES RGB SCART cable (NTSC) (US Seller #1)
- Super Nintendo SNES RGB SCART cable (NTSC) (US Seller #2)
S-Video
There's also S-Video cables available for all original SNES/SFC consoles. They will not work with the SNES Mini without a mod though.
- Retro Gaming Cables NTSC S-Video Cable
- Retro-Access NTSC Coax S-Video Cable
- Insurrection Industries NTSC S-Video Cable
- Consoles4You PAL S-Video Cable
PAL Super Nintendo
These systems output 12v on the csync pin and if you tried to use an NTSC / csync cable on a PAL system, you could damage your equipment! Also, PAL cables require different components to send the proper signals to PAL displays, so you should never use an NTSC cable on a PAL system (or vice versa).
In most scenarios, the best RGB cables to use with PAL SNES systems are either the basic-shielded cables that get sync from the luma pin, or fully shielded that get sync from cvbs (composite video).
An easier choice is the universal cable linked above:
- Super Nintendo SNES RGB SCART cable (PAL) (UK Seller)
- Super Nintendo SNES RGB SCART cable (PAL) (US Seller)
If your display, processor or switch requires [sync.html csync], you'll either need to use the universal cable, or make sure a sync stripper is in your setup chain. Once again, please make sure to never use use an NTSC cable in a PAL system!