The BEST GameCube HDMI Solution! The Retro-Bit Prism HD! Easy USB C Firmware Updating!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ม.ค. 2021
- The Prism HD Adapter for the Nintendo GameCube from Retro-Bit! This is an Adapter that plugs into your Digital AV Out port that gives it an HDMI port! Clean crisp graphics and plenty of options you can change with the included remote! This runs the latest GC Video firmware and is EASILY updateable!
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Does not look to be simple to update using the usb c cable to the 3.1 firmware any luck updating?
Straight forward solution and priced right, on my pick up list when released!
We just pretending the Carby never existed? Similar features and priced the same. Been out for like 2 years
@@billy-waynejeffcoat4828 Except this one has a firmware update feature over USB. That alone beats the Carby for me and the fact that it's cheaper here in Europe than the Carby (which is also harder to get in general and often comes with import fees).
I am in aww of that battery pack you're using for the screen's power supply
This is cool, internally debating picking one up.
I'll be buying one of these for my Game Cube. Now Retro-Bit could release an HDMI adapter for Play Station owners. Great video!
Solid MLP! Look forward to more GC content & hopefully a Wii version of this adapter eventually as i need one bad for my own GC gameplay.
I got to say: WOW! The video quality is amazing. None of the others from generation 6 are even close. You really have to see it in person. One of the best purchases I've ever made.
What about the sound quality?
@@nadimmousa2009 didn't notice anything wrong with the sound.
Can you compare it to the eon GCHD MKII?
Especially if it works with the DOL-101 digital port mod, this becomes such a good deal for the average joe, especially with the ability to easily update with USB-C.
I'm so excited to start blessing people with these.
Very good! Thanks for making this video.
seems like a really neat device.
Playing hackisack with your GameCube. I love you bro! You alway make great content.
Was looking into these, I have the component cables but getting everything to HDMI is the goal for game reviews and the elgato. Can’t wait for mine to show up Wednesday!
How is it treating you?
@@commwell8738 very pleased with it! It does hang out a lot further out than the MK and the MK is sturdier because it goes into another port, but I don’t move my GameCube around a lot so it’s never going to come out of the console itself
It’s good it has a line doubler for PAL GC’s that only output 480i
Sure, but if you use Swiss to play with your back ups you can force progressive in a lot of PAL games. Most NTSC-progressive scan games have the progressive routine hidden in the PAL version and you can force it with Nintendont on a Wii for example, I do that with my PAL games, and I mean original discs not back ups, like F-Zero GX, Smash Bros Melee, Mario Kart DD, Zelda TP or Soul Calibur 2.
Looks Nice! Lot cheaper than GCHD May have to pic one up...
wish they would make a gamecube remake or something id fall in love
You should test this paired with the mClassic.
What you really want to know is what version of GC video is running on the dongle, the latest one has more options to tweak the image and fixes the chromatic errors that the first batch of GCvideo had.
Nice video. Been interested in it since I heard of it.
But I would’ve love to have seen a side-by-side comparison between the GCHD Mk-II, the Carby, and this thing.
That said, the ability to update the firmware is a nice touch and puts it above it’s competitors in that department.
But we’ll see what happens.
No point in visual comparison, they all look the same
Good to know. Wondered the same
@@cbk12 Yes, because they are all using the same open source GC Video. The only difference will be in features, but not in the raw picture quality.
@@Rocky712_ good to know. Thanks 😊
actually with the latest carby that has 3.x firmware on it you can simply update gcvideo on it via the updater dol file through swiss or once you've updated your old one to 3.x firmware then you can do the same after that too, if you update other devices to 3.x such as the eon then you may also be able to update them the same way too although i've never tested that.
Can you do a comparison between this and the hyperkin hd cable?
Can you load progressive scan with PAL gamecube’s and disks? Do you need that Swiss thing and can you have progressive on the Pal systems with swiss if its not allowed on stock pal systems?
Got carby already ;)
Someone needs to make something like this for the Wii. Not like the HDMI adapters that are already out there, but one that has the GC Video software on it.
The Wii doesn't have digital output through any of it's ports like some Gamecubes do, so something like this for the Wii isn't possible. There was a board called the Wii dual that you could get soldered to your Wii motherboard and tapped into the chips before the D/A conversion and went straight to HDMI. I don't think they're still being made though. Honestly considering what these 6th gen machines are rendering, I find the Wii2HDMI adapters are fine.
Wii has crap output by default
@@lolcat Really it's not that different to the Gamecube. Check some comparison videos on here, to help you to spot the difference they put them side-by-side, zoomed in and slowed down and you still have to look pretty hard to see it. It's a game in itself, not something you could do while actually gaming. This sort of snobbery just makes it harder to enjoy gaming, just like how audiophiles can't enjoy a great album because of some theoretical problem they have with the speaker system.
@@lolcat I have both side by side via component and the only difference was that the Wii was SLIGHTLY softer. The difference is negligible if they're both running through component.
Atleast it doesn't look dark like hyperkins and pounds hdmi cables
Amen!
those are junk. not even real gcvideo
This is an amazing device 😍
Imported it after watching your video and I am absolutely satisfied! Thank you for the convincing review.
BTW, I really like the color combination of your GC! I am playing on a pearl white GC with a black GBA Player, after swapping the intestines with the ones from a DOL-001 model.
Pearl White was only available with DOL-101 models sadly, which, let's face it, are basically useless to anyone with an OLED TV. So I had to get two GCs and do some very minor cutting for the missing SP2 just to get the one GC I actually wanted. But it was definitely worth it!
Nice!!
As of firmware 3.0 the Carby can be updated without a JTAG. You just load the updater DOL file in Swiss. That said, this is a great method for people without a GC Loader.
Any of the devices after 3.0 can be updated via Swiss... But with that said none of my other adapters are on 3.0 all in v2.~ so I cannot update them easily. This is a good option I think cause unless you are guaranteed an adapter with 3.0 and have a system running Swiss at least this can be updated by anyone, huge plus in my opinion. I have 4 other adapters and cannot update any of them 🥺
@@Madlittlepixel good point
Love the orange 🍊 GameCube Ron!
It's a sexy gamecube, got one too and reshelled my gba orange too, to match
I like it too, was it made by Sega? Cause it's starting to look like the Tower of Power. There's a lot goin on there lol 🤣
I hope you will do a review of the Satiator card for the Sega Saturn, seems to be a decent product. It would be interesting to hear your opinion
So another product that guts the cd drive out the system... I want more products like sd2sp2 for gamecube that lets you play games off sd card by connecting into a unused port.
@@billy-waynejeffcoat4828 The satiator doesnt replace the cd drive.
This device is the same as "Armor3 "NuView" HD Adapter : HDTV Upscaling" that I found on amazon?
I wonder if u could pair this with the mclassic hdmi adapter
wow i'm gonna buy it
Looks like a really nice device. One question though, the line doubler doesn't output to 960p? Just converts 480i to 480p? That seems like a missed opportunity.
no, none of these adapter can do that
So I have the LG CX and I’m using the this HDMI by retro bit. And I notice audio lag. When playing for 5 minutes the audio starts to lag. An example would be when playing smash and i hit an opponent the sound would lag for a second. I’ve tried it on a tv that has hdmi and other video ports from 2008 the Sony Bravia and on that one is worse. Sound is gone for a whole second. Any suggestions this was really pricey almost $90 bucks :/. And I’ve tried different hdmi cables and the result is the same.
My Kaico adapter stopped working today out of the blue. It still gets power so the signal just isn't transmitting through the gamecube. I might be getting this one.
Does the audio carry out with this thing or do one still require to use the RCA cable for the audio side of things?
Audio carried via hdmi no need for anything else
Thanks.
I’m on a Hisense roku tv and I’ve plugged the prism into my GameCube. The remote doesn’t seem to work… am I doing something wrong? Some people insert another cable into the adapter itself and some don’t but I’m so confused rn
Wish I was smart enough to set up the GC loader SD card thing on my GC
I have been using S-Video thru my Retro TINK 2X Pro for Gamecube and was considering the Carby. Would you suggest this over the Carby, Ron?
Both are good options. But as far as differences this one is firmware upgradeable via usb c. To upgrade the carby youd either have to send it in or use homebrew software like swiss to update it.
@@ians_parks Thanks!
How is the output for the GB adapter? Is the quality just as good?
My main question as well. Would be why I would buy it.
Gameboy player quality is better, but if you truly want the best gbplayer quality video output you need swiss and a homebrew gbaplayer iso instead of the original one. The homebrew version can give you better output (needs to be configured) look for yt videos
Such a saturated market. This doesn’t really stand out by leaps and bounds compared to the other solutions out there... Carby etc... If this was priced at $49.99, it would have sold like hot cakes.
Doesn't the firmware of this thing easily get updates without having to dismantle it like other alternatives?
@@ultraspinalki11 Yep
What i really need to know is the lag & how that lag compares to the Carby & Eon adapters. It is priced similar to the Carby.
Its exactly the same
@@Madlittlepixel the Eon has lag? Even the second one?!?
@@rickvince no all of them add no input latency, they all use the same software for the most part for the firmware on the devices. They are all essentially the same thing just with different design and some features between them.
Just curious, does anyone else who owns one of these ever experience a delay in their audio? It’s happened to me twice now. Unplugging and plugging back in the output fixes it but it’s kind of annoying
How do you sync the remote?
Do you need a computer for this or is plug and play on TV ?
Does this also output audio? I heard the digital AV doesn't do so but I noticed the volume setting. If it does, that would make my life so much easier with my setup. I was gonna get a Carby but I decided to preorder this one due to easy firmware updates.
Yes it outputs video and audio.
No it doesnt, the av digital output is component video only. You have to use both wires to connect the audio from the composite output. I was one of the people who got the 100 dollar official nintendo component cable for 480p progressive scan for compatible games.
@@amelialacroixch8283 than I must be imagining the audio coming out of the HDMI cable then. A lot of these adapters can pull audio from the digital output port. A few 3rd party and 1st party component need the analog stereo from the A/V port.
Is there a way to get a replacement remote?
Aight then.
Would you suggest this if i already use the EON 1st GCHD?
I mean if you are happy with the solution you have and already spent money, I see no real reason to jump to buy something else. If you have absolutely no way to update the firmware than thats something to consider, but I personally wouldnt spend more money if I already have something that does the same.
this is an exact clone of the GCHD eon mkII it just lacks a few things physically but in terms of function and UI its a splitting image.. but its half the price then the EON so i guess thats a selling point.
The notable thing here is that you don't need to take the thing apart to update the firmware!
Idk what's the fuss, there's the Carby adapter and costs the same and does exactly the same 🤷🏼♀️
there is no "fuss" It is an option, with one additional feature that those whom havent already bought one of these devices may be interested in.
is this worth it over something like a composite to hdmi converter or something? I have the gamecube that has digital and analog but I'd rather just spend like 10 bucks on a composite to hdmi converter than get a 80 dollar digital adapter if they're going to look pretty much the same. I mean getting to connect to hdmi is nice but a composite to hdmi would do the same.
The main issue with that would be the possibility of latency. A lot of the composite to hdmi convertors and even component to hdmi convertors introduce an abnormal amount of input lag. For some people it may not be too noticeable, but for some it may be. Id recommend if possible trying to get one of these convertors you are interested in from a place that allows easy returns, just in case it is noticeable to you with the latency issues I speak of. One other thing worth pointing out from my experience with various cheap convertors like those is they wind up having video issues, distortions on screeen, washed out colors, a more blurry image than youd expect. I have tried many of them and each one has had a varying degree of problems with video... its kind of a roll of the dice if you get one that outputs colors and the signal properly.
Do you know if it works for Nintendo 64 as well?
Yes
It might just be me but I feel like if they can make an adapter like this then they should be able to make a component cable...
Funny you should mention that 😊
Does this improve the quality just as much for playing game boy advance games with the gameboy player?
Yes especially combined with the homebrew Gameboy Interface.
Question! I have an HDMI adapter I bought on Amazon a while ago for the Wii and its how I play my Gamecube games. The games go to progressive mode as they should.
Is there a difference in quality between this and the Wii solution?
Probably. Your Wii solution is probably analog to digital conversion where as this converter takes the digital output from the GameCube port and converts to digital HDMI. Analog to Digital VS Digital to Digital is a clear winner.
I have insurrections Carby v2 and it's essentially the same as this retrobit adapter. They all use the GCVideo open source software.
Usually these hdmi adaptors do look better than GameCube native on the Wii. Usually a bit more vibrant and colors are more accurate. But for most people the different will be minimal. The Wii U playing GameCube using the Nintendont homebrew app looks just as good in my opinion.
@@Bo_Knows_Tecmo pixel clarity as well. Very sharp 480p signal.
Based on my experience, the difference is noticeable in person, but considerably harder to see in captured footage.
It just depends how much of a GameCube fanatic you are. I want the best signal with the proper colors and proper scaling on an hdtv so it is a must in my book. If you have a Wii already though with a progressive scan connection with component cables then look into using Nintendont homebrew and you can force progressive scan mode on any game and it looks more crisp. You have to have a soft modded wii though.
I lost my remote to my prism is there a way I can replace it?
Damn. I was hoping to play hackysack with my Gamecube...
How is this with the game boy player?
Wait, they didn't make this thing hacky sack compatible?
Have you seen how this compares to the GC dual?
Both based on GC Video, so you will have the same results visually. Just one internally modded the other a external adapter but both do essentially the same thing.
I hope the EON comes down, because I really want the ability to use Component and have HDMI should I want it.
Is EON better? Wondering which is the best
@@jorgealfaro20
You know, it’s a little odd that MadLittlePixel didn’t make a comparison with either the Carby or the EON.
@@souldespair01 yes I have EON and love it so far. I have 2 GC. One modded and one not. Looking to buy another EON but then saw this... so not clear about which is best
@@souldespair01 I would like to see the difference as well. That this one can't do component is just.... seems like a waste to me.
@@mbe102 If you need Component it's still cheaper to buy a Prism with a HDMI to Component converter and a Component cable, than getting an EON.
Does this support full screen resolution? Or is it just the way I seen it on my tablet
4:3 and 16:9 widescreen
Does it need to be connected to a power source via USB?
Also, does it need Swiss to work, or can you use it on a GameCube that doesn't have Swiss?
The answer is: No it doesn't need to be externally powered. No it doesn't need Swiss to work
Is the performance any better than the Kaico? How's the latency?
Does the same thing, no latency added it is on the latest firmware so if you search GC VIDEO firmware you can see what fixes have been done versus whatever the firmware is on a Kaico. Neither is a bad option, just the Retrobit is easy for anyone to update firmware if needed.
Hi can you help me? I bought this thinking it was gonna make my gameplay look super crisp compared to a 20 dollar hdmi 64 one, but it doesn’t look any different. I’m wondering why I spent 80 dollars lol. I get the games are in 480 and when blown up to a vizio HDMI tv scaling will occur but I thought it would look even a little better, and it didn’t. Any help before I return this thing?
There is also this pixelated look to the characters like anti aliasing and I was expecting it to be smooth, any way to fix that?
@@bradleygo1 I'd imagine it's your tv. Maybe your tv doesn't like it. You should be having a noticeable difference in quality. I don't own any of these digital hdmi ones yet but analog source usually looks washed out with dull colors and not crisp at all. Right now I'm using a Hyperkin 3 in 1 with my gamecube and it looks god awful on both my Samsung T260 HD 1920x1200p monitor and my Dell 32 inch 4k 1800r 4k monitor. The Hyperkin is god awful looking with dull colors. I really hope what you're saying is not the truth because Digital is always suppose to look far superior unless something is up with the Model TV you're using.
This compatible with Pal gamecubes?
Do i have to hold the B button of my remote before starting a game to acess the progressiv scan option or do I have to hold the B button of the controller??? 🎮😊🌌
You hold B on the Gamecube controller.
Show us how gameboy games look on the gameboy player.
I see you have a Wavebird controller...I too like to live dangerously
Link for wireless controller please. Exelent vídeo!
It's a nintendo wavebird controller, you'll find it on ebay
@@steviebhoy25 thanks sir 👍
I'd love to see a hdmi adapter that has a cable, not just hanging out of the back
Cool video tech talk lol yes ok yep
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I don't get why every gcvideo solutions out there costs more the 50$. Isn't gcvideo open source?
Yes, so you're more than welcome to build your own.
My damn GC is analog only pssh
I loved Kid 'n Play! Time for a reunion???
Retro-bit is the only company that does cheap quality products, sure, there are better options but i don't want to waste 200$ on a mod.
This thing costs the same as a Wii+component cables.
And that compares to playing on an original GC with such an adapter how exactly?
The Wii with component cables does not even look remotely as good as the Prism HD with the GC does on my LG OLED TV.
Plus, I would really like to see you play your original copies of any GB, GBC or GBA game via your recommended solution... I won't because you can't. It's absolutely not comparable, so please quit bringing up the frigging Wii as THE alternative solution...
Cheapness is seldom an indication for a high quality solution ;)
@@scherge You play whatever you like, i don't even know you xD.
@@ZpinalX I bet you don't know madlittlepixel or any of his viewers either and yet you felt the need to recommend something to them that isn't even directly related to this video.
So I don't see the point in knowing each other when it comes to comments on TH-cam, but you definitely got one thing right mate, everyone should play in his or her most convenient or affordable or desirable way. As long as it makes you happy, go for it 😁👍🏻
@@scherge comparing costs isn't a recomendation, i'm not saying, hey people you should buy this or that. Everyone's free to choose and decide by their own.
@@ZpinalX I get your point, but it's such a random thing to bring up. A lot of things cost 75 bucks, but not all of them allow you to play your GBA games on your HD TV with a super sharp image, so I wouldn't necessarily point them out in a comment on a video reviewing exactly such a device.
Does this have bowl 69 and 43 aspect ratio
GC Video will send a 4:3 signal, but it depends on the monitor/tv on what it wants to do with that signal. So some widescreen displays will still display 4:3 as 16:9 unless you have a 4:3 option on the display. But to that point, GC Video also does have a send 16:9 signal option as well.
It works with PAL consoles ?
Yes
@@Madlittlepixel
Great !!
Thanks ;-)
for just a simple adaptor im not paying $70-$100 in 2021 thats just ridiculous....
Not exactly a simple adapter, but that's cool
Not a fan of retro-bit. Their DC VGA adapter was crap, and my Sega Saturn controller randomly bricked (they aren't answering my emails either). Definitely not buying any more of their products.
DOOD!
80 bucks is too much.
So it's the Carby, but not the Carby.
They can all be the Carby if ya want lol, all based on GC Video which is open source for these projects. None of these brands are original designers of the product.
Still no. Only interested when price gets below 50.
aliexpress has them for 60
Make your own then Karen.
@@sgq1512lol
this is cool but your better off just using Dolphin and playing gamecube games at 4k
You can get the same kind of hdmi adapters on AliExpress for €32 ($35), why pay more
@Talion Ranger I bet your phone is made in china. or your clothes.
I'm pretty sure they aren't the same thing
@@jcreazy also GC video . All GC video adapters are practically the same.
The only thing I like about this retrobit one is the ability to easily do a software update, and full size HDMI (so many mods use mini HDMI, I hate it)
the usb C is just useless.
you can update via swiss now. thanks to the GCvideo update. 3.0 that come out jan 2020.
Not everyone is running swiss, so how is it useless? And what about all the GCVideo adapters that shipped with 2.4 firmware etc... lower than 3.0? I have a EON Mk-II I cannot update at all....
@@Madlittlepixel but you said all these adapter are already installed with newest firmware.(but yes if this did come out befor 3.0 update then it will be amazing, even I would be interested to buy, but sadly I think it come out a little too late with this feature.
I think most people who would buy something like this, will be using Swiss.
If not I bet they will not care about updating the device, becouse the gcvideo allmost perfect as it is, I find new big bugs but the Devs do not want to update becouse Swiss has fixed them all ready.
@@haloharry97 what's the point of coming up with a bunch of assumptions, if it's not for you it's not for you. I can easily assume more people with a GameCube do not run Swiss than actually do and that seems extremely likely versus just saying there is no reason for something. There are many GC Video products out there and I've covered most, I could care less what one people buy or don't buy... But when there is an advantage some could use it's worth pointing out, this having USB C can be a benefit to many and hence not something to blindly say is useless because you have no use for it. It's useless for you, ya don't speak for everyone.
@@Madlittlepixel your correct, am sorry.
More options is allways better ;(
@@haloharry97 you're*
What's with all the ghetto talk?
I'll be buying one of these for my Game Cube. Now Retro-Bit could release an HDMI adapter for Play Station owners. Great video!
That's not possible because the PS1 (or PS2) doesn't output a digital video signal unlike the GameCube with its digital out port. Only way to get a digital signal out of the PS1 is the PS1Digital and that's an expensive and rather complicated hardware mod.