Pullmyfinger wrote:They also have a compatibility test that seems to explain the issue MrPopo had with the SNES cable:
But Popo was plugging into an XRGB3, so it wouldn't matter if his TV could handle 240p or not.
nightrnr wrote:I do like the option of the retrovision not having to plug in power, but are there any other advantages over what I have?
Not really, but it depends if one RGB-to-YPbPr circuit is better than the other. The box you have is a generic RGB-to-YPbPr converter. Generic, as in, all purpose. HD Retrovision eluded to their cables being designed specifically for each console, so their Genesis cables might be fine tuned for the Genesis, and the SNES cables might be fine tuned for the SNES. The generic box isn't fine tuned for anything (not that that's a bad thing).
But of course, I'm talking purely speculatively. The Genesis and SNES cables don't interest me since I'm using alternative methods, so I didn't read into them too hard.
nightrnr wrote:On the other hand, I could get SCART cables for other systems to use with my box, so I do have more options, I think...
Yep, that's why boxes like that are awesome. Most retro consoles output RGB. Those that don't can be modified to.
theclaw wrote:nightrnr wrote:One more question (forgive me if off topic),
What kind of SCART cable am I using. This is my only experience with the cable I have. It works beautifully with my scart-to-component box, but not 100% sure if it is pal or japan (assuming pal).
If you have to ask probably pal. SCART is already rare enough outside Europe.
Japanese cables are aimed at devices sold in Japan. Namely XRGB to users like us.
Note SCART isn't their Japanese-language name, you won't find that word on domestic products such as Super Famicom RGB cables.
Looks like that box is SCART, not JP-21. Check out the video I linked earlier:
https://youtu.be/LAlrdCBjUAQ?t=4m41s
