NES/SNES/N64 AV Wires

[NeverGoBak]

I've found that N64 AV cords seem to work perfectly with SNES and vice versa, so I've considered just storing my SNES AV cables somewhere else and solely using N64 cables. I was wondering if there are any possible risks to using the N64 AV cables on SNES or NES consoles?

I would search it, but I honestly don't know what keywords I could use to get the right answers.

[noiseredux]

Ninty used the same AV cables for SNES, N64 and GameCube. You're all set.

[NeverGoBak]

Ninty used the same AV cables for SNES, N64 and GameCube. You're all set.

This is why I just love Nintendo .

[CRTGAMER]

I've found that N64 AV cords seem to work perfectly with SNES and vice versa, so I've considered just storing my SNES AV cables somewhere else and solely using N64 cables. I was wondering if there are any possible risks to using the N64 AV cables on SNES or NES consoles?

All three consoles are compatible. Are you plan on using the one cable on multiple consoles? The unplugging and plugging will eventually damage the pin connectors. Get a switchbox and leave each console video cable hooked up.

[NeverGoBak]

All three consoles are compatible. Are you plan on using the one cable on multiple consoles? The unplugging and plugging will eventually damage the pin connectors. Get a switchbox and leave each console video cable hooked up.

Great, good to know. I've been doing a LOT of plugging and unplugging. Haven't gotten a chance to get a switch box(Since I only learned about them earlier this week,), so whenever I'm not playing a game I take the AV cords out to avoid clutter, gotta stop going that.

[DinnerX]

I agree with CRTGAMER. Lots of repeated plugging and unplugging will likely wear out the consoles' sockets.

The nes won't work with N64/SNES/GC AV cords. The NES just uses a regular RCA cord like a VCR would use.

On a related note, do you know they make S-Video cords for the SNES/N64/GC? If you're going to invest in a switcher you might want to make sure it can do S-Video in case you want to upgrade later.

The Gamecube has component cords for it as well if it's an early model 'cube with a digital out port. The cords are super expensive however, and you can buy much cheaper component cords for the Wii.

[NeverGoBak]

I agree with CRTGAMER. Lots of repeated plugging and unplugging will likely wear out the consoles' sockets.

The nes won't work with N64/SNES/GC AV cords. The NES just uses a regular RCA cord like a VCR would use.

On a related note, do you know they make S-Video cords for the SNES/N64/GC? If you're going to invest in a switcher you might want to make sure it can do S-Video in case you want to upgrade later.

The Gamecube has component cords for it as well if it's an early model 'cube with a digital out port. The cords are super expensive however, and you can buy much cheaper component cords for the Wii.

The cable I use for my SENS has an S-Video on the end, I just can't plug it into my TV.

I'm definetely going to need a switcher though, as my TV has exactly 1 place to plug AV wires into. I've been on the look out for one that takes five/six at a time, otherwise I'll end up switching manually again.

[DinnerX]

I agree with CRTGAMER. Lots of repeated plugging and unplugging will likely wear out the consoles' sockets.

The nes won't work with N64/SNES/GC AV cords. The NES just uses a regular RCA cord like a VCR would use.

On a related note, do you know they make S-Video cords for the SNES/N64/GC? If you're going to invest in a switcher you might want to make sure it can do S-Video in case you want to upgrade later.

The Gamecube has component cords for it as well if it's an early model 'cube with a digital out port. The cords are super expensive however, and you can buy much cheaper component cords for the Wii.

The cable I use for my SENS has an S-Video on the end, I just can't plug it into my TV.

I'm definetely going to need a switcher though, as my TV has exactly 1 place to plug AV wires into. I've been on the look out for one that takes five/six at a time, otherwise I'll end up switching manually again.

That's too bad about the S-Video. Must be a fairly old TV. I've got one that's about 10 years old and it has one in the back. Oh well. Old CRT TVs are good for old games.

This selector has 5 inputs. If you had to you could wire one switcher into another switcher. It's not ideal, but it should work.

[NeverGoBak]

That's too bad about the S-Video. Must be a fairly old TV. I've got one that's about 10 years old and it has one in the back. Oh well. Old CRT TVs are good for old games.

This selector has 5 inputs. If you had to you could wire one switcher into another switcher. It's not ideal, but it should work.

My TV is very new, came out in the last few years I think. I just found an older tv that has one after rummaging around, so I unplugged everything and took my N64 back there to try it out. I see what you mean . I didn't even care that the TV was in lower quality than I'm used too, the vibrant colors made up for it. Since I only have a few games, I'm thinking of keeping my N64 back there from now on .

I'm going to have to choose between SNES and N64 for the time being though.

[isiolia]

If you had to you could wire one switcher into another switcher. It's not ideal, but it should work.

Alternatively, hook multiple switchboxes into an A/V receiver (if necessary, as you could probably handle an extra console or three just with the receiver's inputs). Wouldn't take much in the way of speakers to sound better than a TV to boot.

While a brand new setup could add up, it's something you might run into at a thrift store/etc these days. Speakers too. There are games that support Pro-Logic back to the SNES days that I recall (Jurassic Park did), so it's not even like surround sound isn't relevant to retro.