At least in this video they look the same. The only difference at 2:00 is that Wario is in a different spot so the camera gets lens flare. Confirmation bias is a real thing. Also worth noting that the HUD elements on the generic cable don't get bright at 2:30 which, again, suggests this is not a difference in the cable but gameplay.

@oleschoolgamers

3 жыл бұрын

Well said and very possible. I looked over the timelines again and you’re right about the camera angle. After playing with the cables for this long and going back to the originals it is very hard to tell any difference between them. It’s our recommendation to buy these cables if you have composite, but if you already have a good set of component cables to keep those. Thanks for the great feedback, pinned!

There might be noticeable difference but hard to see if the footage is shrinked 50%

@oleschoolgamers

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’ve always struggled with deciding what the best comparison method is. There’s three common ways: - Same screen (con is both shrunk to 50%) - Full screen one after the other (con is you can’t see both at same time) - Full screen but half on one side and other half on other side (con is cant see same part of game on both sides to do direct compare)

Something I noticed with the cheaper component cables is that when anything on the same circuit that the Wii was plugged into draws a lot of power on startup (in my case, my furnace), the image would cut out for a second. It's extremely frustrating to be in the middle of a game and randomly lose video. This hasn't happened since switching to the HD Retrovision cables.

@oleschoolgamers

3 жыл бұрын

Thats a great detail to highlight, thanks for the comment.

The only time they looked different was when the wii games were paused. The generic ones looked washed out, but in motion they were identical..a bit odd

@oleschoolgamers

3 жыл бұрын

Very Interesting, thanks for the comment!

i just bought a retrotink 5x and CANNOT wait to pair these with it

@oleschoolgamers

11 ай бұрын

Definitely won’t be disappointed. The cables from HDRV are high quality and the picture is so MUCH better than composite.

The colors were a little brighter on the rv cables. I have a switcher between ps2, wii and xbox all in 1 unit, and they luckily don't buzz or hiss. And they happen to look pretty good. Can't remember the brand off hand. but they come in their own retail package, so i took a shot, and they look pretty decent. im sure not as good as the hdretro cables, probably a bit dimmer, but they are close enough, probably 90%+. And close enough is typically good enough for me.

@oleschoolgamers

7 ай бұрын

Agree. The differences here are splitting hairs, and we recommend getting what’s best for your setup. The quality of the cable and its durability over time is where HD Retrovision shines.

I bought the offical RVL-011 OEM Nintendo wii component cables

@oleschoolgamers

2 жыл бұрын

very nice! Usually the manufacturers know best and make quality cables, I've never used the Nintendo Wii official component cables, would be interesting how they compare

I think the reasoning for the hard differences in the virtual console games is because most of them are 240p and 240p I believe is less affected

@oleschoolgamers

Ай бұрын

@@user-mi3hp7wm7k never thought about the resolution mattering too much, since the component cable changes the clarity of any video signal passing through it. Interesting comment though, thanks!

i always wondered why my old games sound like dog shit through headphones. ps2's optical audio out was a brilliant move.

Thank you!

@oleschoolgamers

3 жыл бұрын

Anytime, thanks for the comment!

What about sound interference using let's say a component switch box? i think better shielded cables are going to shine.

@oleschoolgamers

3 жыл бұрын

Well said, with little shielding and several cables overlapping on top of each other the cables would be open to more interference. Having played with both cables for a while now I didn’t have any issues with sound using either one, but this was running on a dedicated tv so not the greatest test for the shielding either. We know HDRV cables are well shielded but the original Wii component cables I’m not sure without cutting em open.

@almmironmaiden6032

3 жыл бұрын

@@oleschoolgamers I've been using wii cheap china cables since 2011, no problem. But now I've bought a component switcher (startech CPNT410IR - not the best, but not so bad). I hear a interference noise. Direct plugged on the tv the noise does not exist. I dont know if I buy the best shielded cables (official ones or the HDRV ones) will solve the noise, or if the problem is in the switcher....Maybe I buy, test, and sell it later if I dont get the expected results.

@oleschoolgamers

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting, but yeah if you get no issues without the switcher, it’s most likely that but trying a good set of shielded cables would be a good idea too.

is the upgrade from regular component cables to the hd retrovision component cable worth it?

@oleschoolgamers

2 жыл бұрын

unless you are using unshielded crap cables, the visuals and audio is going to be negligible IMHO. HD Retrovision cables are a great option and have some of the best guys in the business putting their name on it, so if you don't have any cables I would go with them. But if you already have component cables it's probably not worth it to upgrade.

This cable is 10ft?

For the Gamecube, did you route the cables through the GCHD?

@oleschoolgamers

4 жыл бұрын

Justin Meyer no GCHD used, all the vids were recorded using the generic or HD Retrovision component cables, and captures were all done using component as well.

I know im now an old retro gamer as cable tech is exciting now hahaha

@oleschoolgamers

3 жыл бұрын

Join the club, haha, thanks for the comment!

@zombiemachinery4868

3 жыл бұрын

Once you become obsessed with cables you know you're a hardcore retrogamer.

@oleschoolgamers

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely haha

To be honest I wonder how the HD Retrovision Wii Component cable stacks up against the Official Nintendo Wii Component cable.

@oleschoolgamers

Жыл бұрын

Me too! Don’t have a copy of them to test but I think they’d be pretty comparable with little differences TBH.

i cant find the retrovison cables for GCN or are they the same for for wii?

@oleschoolgamers

4 жыл бұрын

Great question. HDRV’s official answer is here: www.hdretrovision.com/faq#gamecube

@SoundwaveMusic22

4 жыл бұрын

I don't believe they have any yet, try Insurrection Industries GameCube cables

Are this cables better than the Original Wii component cables?

@oleschoolgamers

4 жыл бұрын

Two parts, physical and visual. Physically, the HD Retrovision cable is the best made. Visually, the original Wii component cables should still look great and be very comparable to the HD Retrovision cables. If you’re upgrading from composite to component, get the HD Retrovision. If you already have component cables, you should be fine, the differences visually are very small.

@lilhelsie

3 жыл бұрын

@@oleschoolgamers i have generic component cables,i buy,which one would you recommend me? original wii:25 Euros HdRetrovision:40 euros,i found original wii in spanish web,i used retrotink

@oleschoolgamers

3 жыл бұрын

@@lilhelsie The quality of the cables are what's going to be a deciding factor, especially long term. If you're upgrading from Composite, get the HD Retrovision since they are going to be one of the best quality cables you can buy and were produced recently vice over a decade ago. The visual differences between the official Nintendo cables and HD Retrovision's are almost nill, but its more the physical quality that puts HD Retrovision at the top, but you'll be happy with the official Wii cables from Nintendo as well. Hope that helps!

@lilhelsie

3 жыл бұрын

@@oleschoolgamers i understand sorry for my english im from spain,thank you so much friend,i understand physical quality better HDRV,but on image maybe win original wii?,i dont know what i do,cause i can get original wii for 25 euros

@oleschoolgamers

3 жыл бұрын

@@lilhelsie no te preocupes, compra la original, y tu vas a ser alegre, porque es mas o menos la misma de HDRV como mira. (Hopefully that translated well haha)

Would madcatz be an upgrade over the original?

@oleschoolgamers

Жыл бұрын

Based on what I saw between the original and the HDRV, it’s hard to say since the originals looked just as good. It’s the quality of the cable that comes to play for me personally when recommending one of these two and the HDRV cables are one of the best in quality for materials and components.

@liberdelta

Жыл бұрын

@@oleschoolgamers another question does the generics have Nintendo printed on it? Seeing a bunch of sets with grey cable but need some way for buyer to confirm if it's genuine or copy.

@oleschoolgamers

Жыл бұрын

@@liberdelta These generic ones don’t. Nintendo ones do, and they print their Nintendo name on the plug along with model number RV-011 on the other side of the same grey plug that goes into the back of the Wii.

Ordered a set tonight

@oleschoolgamers

4 жыл бұрын

Very cool. Let us know your thoughts as everyone has different TVs and setups so we'd be interested, thanks!

@almostliterally593

4 жыл бұрын

My current $6 component cables have a lot of faint but noticeable horizontal lines appearing... i hear this is from bad component cables. Hopefully this cable fixes it.

@almostliterally593

4 жыл бұрын

I’m using a 52” proscan HD tv. I got the very last HD Retrovision wii cables in stock at Castlemania games! Right after i bought it i checked their site and it said out of stock :P

@oleschoolgamers

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Yeah, superb quality you’ll be very happy with their cables

I have the Monster Wii component cables. I would assume they are the best Wii component cables you can get. Thoughts?

@oleschoolgamers7303

4 жыл бұрын

I wish I had a pair of Monster cables so I could put them head to head with the HD Retrovision cables to see for myself if the Monster hype is true =) From what I've heard, they have a solid video signal, but the audio part is not shielded as well so you might hear buzzing on quiet / black screens. Can you comment on the audio, and does it work well and what kind of TV are you hooking it up too now? Mine is going to a 4k TV, but I also have these on another Wii playing on a 720p LCD in the other room, both look and sound great.

@brantlisk786

4 жыл бұрын

OleSchool Gamers I think the audio is shielded as well as the video. I recently bought an OSSC because that’s the only way to hook it up to my 4K OLED. No component jacks, all HDMI. With all that said, it looks and sounds GREAT! Before this tv, I had it hooked up to my Panasonic plasma, and it looked and sounded very nice as well. I bought the monster cables new YEARS ago. Been happy with them ever since.

@stekulov3529

4 жыл бұрын

@@brantlisk786 There are actually two versions of the Monster Wii cable. The first one is 10ft long, had fully shielded cabling on all 5 signals, and they wrote "Heavy-Duty Double Shielding" on the cable jacket. The re-released version is 8ft long, skimped on the audio shielding, and was much cheaper in cost. You can try looking at photos on ebay to see what I'm talking about on there being two versions.

@brantlisk786

4 жыл бұрын

Ste Kulov Thanks for the heads up. I just checked, and mine is the 10 ft, better of the 2. YES!!

@oleschoolgamers7303

4 жыл бұрын

@@brantlisk786 Great to hear that they've lasted this long, sounds like you have a great setup. I also have an OSSC and run my Wii (the one connected to the 4K TV) through that, it looks soooo much better! Speaking of which, we're probably gonna do a OSSC vid on "best settings" for different consoles soon. I think lotta gamers would enjoy that.

En qué tv lo pones en un crt o un tv actual lcd

@oleschoolgamers

8 ай бұрын

I put it on an LCD

Are the hd retrovision cables better than wii to hdmi adapter?

@oleschoolgamers

3 жыл бұрын

Great question, hard to answer since it’s easier to give pros and cons. One pro is it’s hdmi, so more compatible with recent TVs, if your playing on a classic crt, it’s a con. The other pro is the wii2hdmi is cheaper. Picture wise I’m not sure which one is better. The wii2hdmi adapter could add lag, but I don’t have one to test, the HD Retrovision cables don’t add any lag.

@adbeelmark4241

3 жыл бұрын

@@oleschoolgamers thank you for the reply if you ever get your hands on one please test.

@oleschoolgamers

3 жыл бұрын

Will do bud, it would be an interesting comparison.

@djm9937

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely ! the Wii to HDMI adapters are trash. I haven't found one that doesn't add interference to the display. The same can be said for the PS2 to HDMI. Much better to have Component to HDMI adapters as component on it's own adds tons of lag when connected to a flat panel. Apologies to all. My post was was very poorly written as I should have said that an interlaced signal like the PS2 over component has tons of lag. I personally go for HDMI to component adapters (Portta) as I can use the Mclassic

@dubson965

3 жыл бұрын

@@djm9937 component to a flat screen is laggy? so it's better to go component to hdmi? even with the adaptor, it will lag less than component?

Ypbr is amazing for consoles that can use component cables. I always go ypbr over those crap hd converters.

@oleschoolgamers

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely, couldn’t agree more. Thanks for the comment!

Why is your video terribly dimmed? It looks like my laptop's lowest FN 6&7 brightness levels here.

@oleschoolgamers

2 жыл бұрын

If I had to guess I’d say the video editing software perhaps because IRL it was fine and unedited after capture. I currently use Filmora but perhaps something else is in order.

that delay between videos is quite distracting

@oleschoolgamers

4 жыл бұрын

Lachietg 185 thanks for the honest feedback!

I picked some up haven't tried them yet. But will likely tonight.

@oleschoolgamers

4 жыл бұрын

DatGameCollector that’s great! Outta curiosity did you upgrade from another component cable or the OEM composite cables?

@DatGameCollector

4 жыл бұрын

@@oleschoolgamers it was a third party one modeled after the oem one.

@cesarsilva2282

4 жыл бұрын

I update from original one. It's better the HD Retrovision. the difference is not so much, but the oem cables have a yellowish image, that bothered me. Sorry for my English, i'm from Brazil. Great video

@oleschoolgamers7303

4 жыл бұрын

@@cesarsilva2282 I completely agree! The yellowish / gray was what I saw instead of pure white. I didn't notice that difference until I compared the HD Retrovision vs my own Component cable though. Its hard to tell in the Mario Kart screen, but that's where I noticed it for the first time. Glad you liked the video, thanks for the comment, its very cool that you are from Brazil, I hear you guys have alot of gamers down there!

The easiest to tell for the n64 screen was on Mario's face on the start menu. I just stared at his nose with it paused and I could see that his skin tone was lighter and more washed out on the generic ones. His skin tone was a bit darker and more deep and true on the retrovision cables.

@oleschoolgamers

3 жыл бұрын

Great catch and good eye, thanks for the comment!

good video where buy the generic cables ? =D

@oleschoolgamers

Жыл бұрын

I got mine off of Amazon actually. Hopefully they last a while haha

@JohnLee-ks8ke

Жыл бұрын

@@oleschoolgamers thank you

thanks from iraq ❤

Dude, this is an awful comparison. Video comparison looks too dark and the resolution is too small. It's impossible to tell how good HD Retrovision's component cable is, but I know they're definitely superior as I own their PS2 component cable.

@oleschoolgamers

Жыл бұрын

Fair comment. Learning as we go, will make the next one so that both are more visible. Thanks for the feedback.

@mrbungle589

Жыл бұрын

Got my ps2/ps3 and wii/wii u hd retrovision cables coming in the mail. My plasma tv is hungry!😋

@oleschoolgamers

Жыл бұрын

@@mrbungle589 very jealous of the plasma, those cables will really show there stuff on it, enjoy!

all that wasted space for a comparison, imagine if you are on a phone

@oleschoolgamers

10 ай бұрын

Appreciate the honest feedback.