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Why are HD Retrovision cables for SNES and Genesis / MegaDrive so expensive?
KenToad:
I've looked up all kinds of information about these cables and no one seems to ever explain why they're so expensive. Anyone have any information or guesses?
chopperthedog:
I'd say it's the RGB to component circuit used, it's basically a tiny version of the retrotink RGB2COMP in that cable.
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Howard_Casto:
Yeah that's certainly true... I think it's also because people seem willing to pay that. Supply and demand is a merciless ---smurfette---.
KenToad:
Okay, thanks for the replies. I guess that I would assume that the cables for the PS2 and Wii don't have any microcircuitry? Speaking of supply and demand, it kind of ticks me off that HD Retrovision won't even put the SNES and Genesis cables in their own Amazon storefront. As far as I can tell, they were only available from a single retailer in the US, Castlemania Games.
Howard_Casto:
Yeah it is. I've gotta be honest. I don't think they are a great option. Component will stick around for now, but since it was never super popular to begin with I figure it'll eventually go the way of s-video. Worse yet it coudl go the way of composite where it's supported but not in the resolutions we need for gaming. The gbs-control with a component out is a good inexpensive option if you absolutely need component. Just as soon as I get my stuff moved into the house I'll do some video capture of it in action.
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