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Game Boy Interface
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Author(s)	Extrems
Type	Utility
Version	Rolling release
Licence	All rights reserved
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A spiritual successor of the ultra-low latency version, Game Boy Interface High-Fidelity Edition (GBIHF) aims to provide the best source quality for further processing or archival. It is less than suitable for direct display connection, and you should be looking at the standard edition or speedrunning edition instead in such case.

Controls

Type A (two-handed)

Nintendo GameCube	Nintendo GameCube Controller	Logitech Speed Force	Nintendo 64 Controller	Action
	A/B Buttons	A/B Buttons or Accelerator/Brake Pedals	A/B Buttons	A/B Buttons
	Z Button	Z Button	Z Button	Select
	Y Button	Y Button		Select or Turbo
	X Button	X Button		Start or Turbo
	Start/Pause	Start/Pause	Start	Start
	+Control Pad or Control Stick	+Control Pad or Steering Wheel	+Control Pad or Control Stick	+Control Pad
	L/R Buttons	L/R Buttons	L/R Buttons	L/R Buttons
Reset Button	B, X and Start/Pause Buttons	B, X and Start/Pause Buttons	Z, R, A, B and Start Buttons	Power Switch
	B, X and Start/Pause Buttons (Hold for 0.5 seconds)	B, X and Start/Pause Buttons (Hold for 0.5 seconds)	Z, R, A, B and Start Buttons (Hold for 0.5 seconds)	Exit
Reset Button	X, Y and Start/Pause Buttons (Hold for 1.5 seconds)		L, R and Start Buttons	Recalibrate controller
	X, Y and Start/Pause Buttons (Hold for 3 seconds)			Swap controls (Only with controller adapter)

DK Bongos Controller	Active Life Mat Controller	Action
Bottom Right/Left	Orange Up/Right	A/B Buttons
Hand Clap	- Button	Select
Start/Pause	+ Button	Start
Top Right	Blue or Orange Square	+Control Pad Right
Top Left	Blue Left	+Control Pad Left
	Blue Up	+Control Pad Up
	Blue or Orange Down	+Control Pad Down

Type B (one-handed)

Nintendo GameCube	Nintendo GameCube Controller	Nintendo 64 Controller	Action
	A/B Buttons	A/B Buttons	A/B Buttons
	Z Button	Z Button	Select
	L Button	L Button	Select or Turbo
	R Button	R Button	Start or Turbo
	Start/Pause	Start	Start
	+Control Pad, Control Stick or C Stick	+Control Pad, Control Stick or C Buttons	+Control Pad
	Y/X Buttons		L/R Buttons
Reset Button	B, X and Start/Pause Buttons	Z, R, A, B and Start Buttons	Power Switch
	B, X and Start/Pause Buttons (Hold for 0.5 seconds)	Z, R, A, B and Start Buttons (Hold for 0.5 seconds)	Exit
Reset Button	X, Y and Start/Pause Buttons (Hold for 1.5 seconds)	L, R and Start Buttons	Recalibrate controller
	X, Y and Start/Pause Buttons (Hold for 3 seconds)		Swap controls (Only with controller adapter)

DK Bongos Controller	Action
Bottom Right/Left	A/B Buttons
Hand Clap	Select
Start/Pause	Start
Top Left/Right	L/R Buttons

Type C (Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2)

Nintendo GameCube	Nintendo GameCube Controller	Nintendo 64 Controller	Action
	B/Y Buttons	A/B Buttons	A/B Buttons
	Z Button	Z Button	Select
	Start/Pause	Start	Start
	+Control Pad or Control Stick	+Control Pad or Control Stick	+Control Pad
	X/A Buttons		B/R Buttons or Turbo
	L/R Buttons	L/R Buttons	L/R Buttons
Reset Button	B, X and Start/Pause Buttons	Z, R, A, B and Start Buttons	Power Switch
	B, X and Start/Pause Buttons (Hold for 0.5 seconds)	Z, R, A, B and Start Buttons (Hold for 0.5 seconds)	Exit
Reset Button	X, Y and Start/Pause Buttons (Hold for 1.5 seconds)	L, R and Start Buttons	Recalibrate controller
	X, Y and Start/Pause Buttons (Hold for 3 seconds)		Swap controls (Only with controller adapter)

Type D (The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past)

Nintendo GameCube	Nintendo GameCube Controller	Nintendo 64 Controller	Action
	Y/B Buttons	A/B Buttons	A/B Buttons
	Start/Pause	Z Button	Select
	R Button	L Button	Select or Turbo
	L Button	R Button	Start or Turbo
	Z Button	Start	Start
	+Control Pad, Control Stick or C Stick	+Control Pad, Control Stick or C Buttons	+Control Pad
	X/A Buttons		L/R Buttons
Reset Button	B, X and Start/Pause Buttons	Z, R, A, B and Start Buttons	Power Switch
	B, X and Start/Pause Buttons (Hold for 0.5 seconds)	Z, R, A, B and Start Buttons (Hold for 0.5 seconds)	Exit
Reset Button	X, Y and Start/Pause Buttons (Hold for 1.5 seconds)	L, R and Start Buttons	Recalibrate controller
	X, Y and Start/Pause Buttons (Hold for 3 seconds)		Swap controls (Only with controller adapter)

Type E¹ (swapped)

Nintendo GameCube	Nintendo GameCube Controller	Nintendo 64 Controller	Action
	B/Y Buttons		A/B Buttons or Turbo
	X/A Buttons	A/B Buttons	A/B Buttons
	Z Button	Z Button	Select
	Start/Pause	Start	Start
	+Control Pad or Control Stick	+Control Pad or Control Stick	+Control Pad
	L/R Buttons	L/R Buttons	L/R Buttons
Reset Button	B, X and Start/Pause Buttons	Z, R, A, B and Start Buttons	Power Switch
	B, X and Start/Pause Buttons (Hold for 0.5 seconds)	Z, R, A, B and Start Buttons (Hold for 0.5 seconds)	Exit
Reset Button	X, Y and Start/Pause Buttons (Hold for 1.5 seconds)	L, R and Start Buttons	Recalibrate controller
	X, Y and Start/Pause Buttons (Hold for 3 seconds)		Swap controls back (Only with controller adapter)

Type E² (swapped Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2)

Nintendo GameCube	Nintendo GameCube Controller	Nintendo 64 Controller	Action
	A/B Buttons	A/B Buttons	A/B Buttons
	Z Button	Z Button	Select
	Start/Pause	Start	Start
	+Control Pad or Control Stick	+Control Pad or Control Stick	+Control Pad
	Y/X Buttons		B/R Buttons or Turbo
	L/R Buttons	L/R Buttons	L/R Buttons
Reset Button	B, X and Start/Pause Buttons	Z, R, A, B and Start Buttons	Power Switch
	B, X and Start/Pause Buttons (Hold for 0.5 seconds)	Z, R, A, B and Start Buttons (Hold for 0.5 seconds)	Exit
Reset Button	X, Y and Start/Pause Buttons (Hold for 1.5 seconds)	L, R and Start Buttons	Recalibrate controller
	X, Y and Start/Pause Buttons (Hold for 3 seconds)		Swap controls back (Only with controller adapter)

Type E³ (swapped The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past)

Nintendo GameCube	Nintendo GameCube Controller	Nintendo 64 Controller	Action
	B/A Buttons	A/B Buttons	A/B Buttons
	Start/Pause	Z Button	Select
	R Button	L Button	Select or Turbo
	L Button	R Button	Start or Turbo
	Z Button	Start	Start
	+Control Pad, Control Stick or C Stick	+Control Pad, Control Stick or C Buttons	+Control Pad
	Y/X Buttons		L/R Buttons
Reset Button	B, X and Start/Pause Buttons	Z, R, A, B and Start Buttons	Power Switch
	B, X and Start/Pause Buttons (Hold for 0.5 seconds)	Z, R, A, B and Start Buttons (Hold for 0.5 seconds)	Exit
Reset Button	X, Y and Start/Pause Buttons (Hold for 1.5 seconds)	L, R and Start Buttons	Recalibrate controller
	X, Y and Start/Pause Buttons (Hold for 3 seconds)		Swap controls back (Only with controller adapter)

Options

--crop-auto: Crop up to 8 black lines on the top and bottom for Game Boy Game Paks.
--poll=<0-11>: Set controller polling rate. Use if your third-party controller or controller adapter is malfunctioning.; Not applicable to Nintendo 64 Controllers using a passive connector adapter.

0:	VSync (most compatible)
1:	1000Hz (default)
2:	500Hz
3:	350Hz
4:	300Hz
5:	250Hz
6:	200Hz
7:	150Hz
8:	150Hz
9:	125Hz
10:	125Hz
11:	100Hz

Note: The polling rate will be doubled or halved in tandem with the refresh rate.
--turbo=<on:off>: Set autofire interval (default: 0).; When non-zero, duplicate buttons act as turbo A/B Buttons.
--control=<P1[:P2[:P3[:P4]]]>: Set control scheme. The default is the Game Boy Player Start-up Disc's Controller setting (0 or 1).

0:	Type A (two-handed)
1:	Type B (one-handed)
2:	Type C (Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2)
3:	Type D (The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past)
4:	Type E¹ (swapped)
6:	Type E² (swapped Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2)
7:	Type E³ (swapped The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past)

--control=0:1:2:3 Set control type A, B, C, D on controller socket 1, 2, 3, 4.
--control=4 Set control type E¹ on all controller sockets.

Note: A Game Boy Advance used as a controller is a Nintendo GameCube Controller.

--control-turbo=<bitmask>

Set which duplicate button acts as the turbo modifier key.

0:	None (default)
1:	A, Select or R Button
2:	B, Start or L Button
3:	Both

--control-spare=<bitshift>: Set function of L/R Buttons with Game Boy Game Paks.; Normally used to switch between wide/normal screen mode.

0:	None
1:	A/B Buttons
2:	Select/Start
3:	+Control Pad Right/Left
4:	+Control Pad Up/Down
5:	L/R Buttons (default)

--control-rotate=<0-3>: Set rotation of +Control Pad.

0:	0° (default)
1:	90° clockwise
2:	180°
3:	90° counter-clockwise

--delay-reset=<N>

Set reset delay (default: 0).

--delay-video=<N>

Set video buffering (default: 1). Setting this option to 0 is not recommended.

--movie=<path>, --no-movie

Play input log (default: no).

--movie-record, --no-movie-record

Record input log (default: no).

--palette=<#rgbx,#rgbx,#rgbx,#rgbx>, --palette=<xxxx-xxxx-xxxx>, --no-palette

Apply Super Game Boy color palette (default: no).

--palette=719 Set color palette 2-H.
--palette=#8000,#AF3F,#FAB7,#FFFF

Note: Press Left + B while the Game Boy logo is visible for proper application on original Game Boy Game Paks.

--lut3d=<path>, --no-lut3d

Load 32x32x32 lookup table in PNG file format (default: no).

Overrides --matrix, --input-gamma, --brightness, --contrast, --saturation and --hue.

--lut3d-order=<rgb|gbr|bgr>

Specify lookup table order (default: gbr).

--profile-intent=<perceptual|relative|saturation|absolute>

Set color rendering intent (default: perceptual).

--profile=<srgb|gambatte|gba|gbasp|gbc|gbi|hicolour|higan|nds|palm|psp|sloop|vba>

Set quick color profile.

Overrides --matrix, --input-gamma, --output-gamma, --brightness, --contrast, --saturation and --hue.

srgb:	Emulator
gambatte:	Gambatte / higan / ares
gba:	Game Boy Advance
gbasp:	Game Boy Advance SP (AGS-101)
gbc:	Game Boy Color
gbi:	Game Boy Interface (2015–2017)
hicolour:	Gameboy Hi-Colour Convertor
higan:	higan / ares
nds:	Nintendo DS
palm:	Palm Treo 700p
psp:	PlayStation Portable
sloop:	Game Boy Advance - Nintendo Switch Online
vba:	VisualBoyAdvance-M

--matrix=<identity|gambatte|gba|gbasp|gbc|gbi|hicolour|higan|nds|palm|psp|switch|vba>: Set color matrix (default: identity).; This translates the RGB color primaries to the video RGB color space.

identity:	Identity matrix
gambatte:	Gambatte / higan / ares
gba:	Game Boy Advance (by Pokefan531)
gbasp:	Game Boy Advance SP (by Pokefan531)
gbc:	Game Boy Color (by Pokefan531)
gbi:	Game Boy Interface
hicolour:	Gameboy Hi-Colour Convertor (by Pokefan531)
higan:	higan / ares
nds:	Nintendo DS (by Pokefan531)
palm:	Palm Treo 700p (by Pokefan531)
psp:	PlayStation Portable (by Pokefan531)
switch:	Nintendo Switch - OLED Model (by Pokefan531)
vba:	VisualBoyAdvance-M (by Pokefan531)

--daltonize=<normal|protan|deutan|tritan>, --anomalize=<normal|protan|deutan|tritan>: Set color blindness compensation and/or simulation (default: normal).

normal:	Trichromat
protan:	Protanope
deutan:	Deuteranope
tritan:	Tritanope

--input-gamma=<red[:green[:blue]]>

Set gamma (default: 2.2).

Overrides --input-alpha.

--input-alpha=<red[:green[:blue]]>

Set alpha for piecewise parametric curve (default: 0.0).

--output-gamma=<value>

Specify screen gamma (default: 2.2).

Overrides --output-alpha.

--output-alpha=<value>

Specify screen alpha for piecewise parametric curve (default: 0.0).

--brightness=<red[:green[:blue]]>

Set lift (default: 0.0).

--contrast=<red[:green[:blue]]>

Set gain (default: 1.0).

--contrast=.811065673828125:.8790390491485595703125:1. D93 to D65, gamma 2.2.
--contrast=1.:.92267322540283203125:.811065673828125 D65 to D93, gamma 2.2.

--saturation=<value>: Set color saturation (default: 1.0).
--hue=<0-359>: Set color hue shift (default: 0).
--volume=<left[:right]>: Set audio gain (default: 0.75).; Note: GCVideo-DVI v2.4b and earlier reduces volume down to a quarter of this value.
--sound=<[mono|stereo][,digital|analog|original]>: Set sound mode. The default is the Sound Mode system setting (mono or stereo).

mono:	Mono downmix
stereo:	Stereo

Note: GCVideo-Lite has swapped audio channels.

digital: Use PWM decoder (default).
analog[=<a0:a1:a2:b1:b2>]: Use 2MHz biquad filter. Defaults to a second-order low-pass filter with a cut-off of 10kHz and a quality factor of √2 if not specified.; This is used to simulate the RLC circuit on the Game Boy Advance's Headphone Jack, providing a treble boost.
original: Use low-pass filter similar to the Game Boy Player Start-up Disc.

--colorspace=<gray|ycc601|ycc709|ycc2020|ycc2100|rgb601|rgb709|rgb2020|rgb2100>: Set video color space (default: ycc601).; This should only be changed when the output is analog Y’P’_BP’_R or digital Y’C’_BC’_R.

gray:	Grayscale
ycc601:	IEC 61966-2-4 xvYCC₆₀₁
ycc709:	IEC 61966-2-4 xvYCC₇₀₉
ycc2020:	ITU-R BT.2020 Y’C’_BC’_R
ycc2100:	ITU-R BT.2100 Y’C’_BC’_R (hybrid log-gamma)
rgb601:	IEC 61966-2-1 sRGB
rgb709:	ITU-R BT.709 R’G’B’
rgb2020:	ITU-R BT.2020 R’G’B’
rgb2100:	ITU-R BT.2100 R’G’B’ (hybrid log-gamma)

Note: GCVideo-Lite or GCVideo-DVI v2.4d-2 and earlier will interpolate C’_R/R’ and C’_B/B’ samples.
--output-matrix=<gray|ycc601|ycc709|ycc2020|rgb>: Set video color matrix (default: ycc601).
--chroma-location=<left|center|right>: Specify chroma sample location (default: center).; If non-center, this will interpolate Y’/G’ samples in 4:4:4 processing mode. C’_R/R’ and C’_B/B’ are always downsampled in 4:2:2 processing mode.

left:	GCVideo-DVI (Chroma Interpolation)
center:	AVE N-DOL, AVE P-DOL, CMPV-DOL
right:	GCVideo-Lite

--format=<[ntsc|pal|pal-m|ntsc-50|pal-60|custom|custom-m|hd60|hd50|hd48|hdcustom][,offset=<x:y>][,scaled-size=<WxH>][,cropped-size=<WxH>][,border|no-border]>: Set video format (default: custom).

ntsc:	NTSC-J
pal:	PAL-B/G/D/K/I
pal-m:	PAL-M
ntsc-50:	NTSC-50
pal-60:	PAL-60
hd60:	HDTV (60Hz)
hd50:	HDTV (50Hz)
hd48:	HDTV (48Hz)

Note: GCVideo-DVI is only designed to support NTSC-J, PAL-B/G/D/K/I and PAL-60.
AVE N-DOL can only output CVBS or Y/C as NTSC-J, PAL-M or NTSC-50.
AVE P-DOL can only output CVBS as PAL-B/G/D/K/I or PAL-60.

offset=<x:y>: Set screen position.
scaled-size=<WxH>: Set screen size. The minimum is 480:320.
cropped-size=<WxH>: Set screen crop size.
border, no-border: Enable 4:3 border generation for GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later (default: yes).

--scan-mode=<[interlace|quasi-interlace|non-interlace|non-progressive|progressive][,clock2x|no-clock2x][,size2x|no-size2x][,strobe|no-strobe]>: Set scan mode. The default is the Progressive Scan Mode system setting (non-interlace or progressive).

interlace:	15 or 18-22kHz interlaced (480i@60Hz; 576i@50Hz; 720i@48-60Hz)
quasi-interlace:	15 or 18-22kHz segmented frame (480sf@30Hz; 576sf@25Hz; 720sf@24-30Hz)
non-interlace:	15 or 18-22kHz progressive (240p@60Hz; 288p@50Hz; 360p@48-60Hz)
non-progressive:	31 or 27-33kHz interlaced (960i@60Hz; 1152i@50Hz; 1080i@48-60Hz)
progressive:	31 or 27-33kHz progressive (480p@60Hz; 576p@50Hz; 540p@48-60Hz)

clock2x, no-clock2x: Enable 27MHz pixel clock (default: auto). Enabling doubles the refresh rate for interlace scan modes. Disabling halves the refresh rate for progressive scan modes.; This depend on a compatible video encoder or transmitter not mangling its input.
size2x, no-size2x: Enable pixel doubling and force 4:4:4 processing mode (default: auto). Enabling halves the refresh rate.; This depend on a compatible video encoder or transmitter not mangling its input.
strobe, no-strobe: Enable black frame insertion (default: no). Enabling halves the frame rate.

--usb, --no-usb: Enable USB Gecko features (default: yes).
--enhance, --no-enhance: Enable Game Boy Player enhancements (default: yes).

Title	Feature(s)
Drill Dozer	Rumble
Game Boy Advance Video Series	Not compatible
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga	Rumble, reduced contrast
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Rumble
Shikakui Atama o Maru Kusuru Advance: Kanji Keisanhen	Rumble, restored contrast
Shikakui Atama o Maru Kusuru Advance: Kokugo Sansuu Shakai Rikahen	Rumble, restored contrast
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3	Rumble, restored gamma

Note: Remove any accessory from the External Extension Connector, or the Rumble Feature will not work.
If you're using an EverDrive-GBA, make sure to turn off Quick Boot in the options, or the enhancements may not work.
<path>: Load Game Boy Advance multi-bootable ROM.; Note: Remove any accessory from the External Extension Connector, or the program will not load.
The e-Reader need to be pulled out slightly from the Game Pak Slot for a program to be loaded and interact with the e-Reader.

Any file path can be relative or absolute. The working directory is the first, non-empty GBI/ directory found in Memory Card Slot A, Memory Card Slot B, Serial Port 2, or GC Loader. The device can be specified with the prefix carda:, cardb:, sd:, or dvd:.

Comparisons

Audio quality

Main article: Audio quality tests

Video quality (480i/p)

These results will differ from the standard edition and speedrunning edition.
These results are not applicable to Nintendo GameCube software.

Using SSIMULACRA, DSSIM 3.1.0, and FFmpeg 4.4 for SSIM & PSNR, with this reference image.

The analog-to-digital conversion parameters were calibrated for each source and device pair when possible.
This isn't representative of relative signal strength. Sorting by SSIMULACRA provide a fairly accurate ranking.

If you'd like to see additional data or more products tested, please support the author on Patreon.

Blackmagic Intensity Shuttle

Using ADV7180 and ADV7604.

This 10-bit YC_BC_R 4:2:2 capture device is most representative of what you might see on a digital television.
As chroma is shifted right on YP_BP_R in/out, this was corrected in post-processing. Video and S-Video in/out suffer from internal interference.

Nintendo Stereo AV Cable (NTSC-J)
Nintendo Stereo AV Cable (PAL-M)
Generic S-Video Cable (NTSC-J) ^[1]
Generic S-Video Cable (PAL-M) ^[1]
HD Retrovision SNES Component Cable
Bitfunx/Kaico GameCube Component Cable & Retro-Bit Retro Prism Component Cable ^[2]^[3]
EON GCHD Mk-II (480i) + Datel Wii HD Component Cable ^[4]
EON GCHD Mk-II (480i) + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable ^[4]
EON GCHD Mk-II (480p) + Datel Wii HD Component Cable ^[2]
EON GCHD Mk-II (480p) + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable ^[2]
EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + Datel Wii HD Component Cable
EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable
GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later + Portta HDMI to YPbPr Converter
Insurrection Industries Carby Component Cable ^[2]
Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable
GCVideo-DVI v2.4a and earlier ^[2]^[5]
GCVideo-DVI v2.4b and later ^[2]
EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HDMI Cable
GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Generic S-Video Cable exhibits a checkerboard pattern when audio isn't connected.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 ^2.4 ^2.5 Undesirable first-order hold on chroma samples.
↑ GCVideo-Lite has chroma shifted right.
↑ ^4.0 ^4.1 EON GCHD Mk-II's analog output suffers from 54MHz and harmonic interference.
↑ GCVideo-DVI v2.4a and earlier has C_B shifted left in the Green channel of RGB outputs.

Measurements in dB
	Source	SSIMULACRA	Lab* DSSIM	R’G’B’ SSIM	R’G’B’ PSNR
CVBS	Nintendo Stereo AV Cable (NTSC-J)	-9.240295	-17.650904	9.113080	26.230614
CVBS	Nintendo Stereo AV Cable (PAL-M)	-9.201585	-17.635094	9.266401	26.258677
Y/C	Generic S-Video Cable (NTSC-J)	-10.333813	-21.305827	9.665270	28.114733
Y/C	Generic S-Video Cable (PAL-M)	-9.613201	-20.571086	8.940419	27.562406
RGB_CVS	HD Retrovision SNES Component Cable	-10.994397	-24.119836	11.909565	30.240476
YP_BP_R	Bitfunx/Kaico GameCube Component Cable & Retro-Bit Retro Prism Component Cable	-12.177094	-25.616478	11.833698	30.903891
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II (480i) + Datel Wii HD Component Cable	-11.129232	-23.353008	11.015005	29.622180
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II (480i) + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable	-11.008637	-23.771504	10.756515	29.733275
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II (480p) + Datel Wii HD Component Cable	-10.924886	-22.486894	11.437944	28.814303
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II (480p) + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable	-10.961547	-22.668726	11.709875	28.666443
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + Datel Wii HD Component Cable	-11.745416	-24.960333	11.557802	30.870581
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable	-11.823827	-25.531449	11.666174	30.782310
YP_BP_R	GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later + Portta HDMI to YPbPr Converter	-11.529594	-25.421901	11.843748	31.035720
YP_BP_R	Insurrection Industries Carby Component Cable	-10.900181	-22.505819	12.052110	28.699952
YP_BP_R	Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable	-11.918474	-24.802715	12.296097	30.858279
TMDS	GCVideo-DVI v2.4a and earlier	-11.295141	-24.125068	13.002043	30.700228
TMDS	GCVideo-DVI v2.4b and later	-12.061597	-25.892260	13.572411	30.754753
TMDS	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HDMI Cable	-13.387504	-30.220674	14.019783	32.655669
TMDS	GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later	-26.757543	-45.327662	24.748498	50.132255

"Can't Link"

Using MS2109.

GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later (MJPG)
GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later (YUY2)

Measurements in dB
	Source	SSIMULACRA	Lab* DSSIM	R’G’B’ SSIM	R’G’B’ PSNR
TMDS	GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later (MJPG)	-11.665900	-24.046911	11.041204	30.845894
TMDS	GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later (YUY2)	-12.404198	-23.795062	11.683967	30.481554

Datapath VisionRGB

Using AD9887A.

This range of 8-bit RGB 4:4:4 capture cards serve as our reference.

HD Retrovision SNES Component Cable ^{4× Oversampling ADC}
EON GCHD Mk-II (480i) + Datel Wii HD Component Cable + [RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1] ^{2× Undersampling ADC} ^[1]
EON GCHD Mk-II (480i) + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable + [RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1] ^{2× Undersampling ADC} ^[1]
EON GCHD Mk-II (480p) + Datel Wii HD Component Cable + [RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1] ^{[4× Oversampling ADC]} ^[2]^[1]
EON GCHD Mk-II (480p) + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable + [RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1] ^{[4× Oversampling ADC]} ^[2]^[1]
EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + Datel Wii HD Component Cable + [RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1] ^{[4× Oversampling ADC]} ^[1]
EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable + [RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1] ^{[4× Oversampling ADC]} ^[1]
Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable + [RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1]
GCVideo-DVI v2.4a and earlier ^[2]^[3]
GCVideo-DVI v2.4b and later ^[2]
EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HDMI Cable
GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later ^{[5-5-5 Bits]}

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 ^1.5 EON GCHD Mk-II's analog output suffers from 54MHz and harmonic interference.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 Undesirable first-order hold on chroma samples.
↑ GCVideo-DVI v2.4a and earlier has C_B shifted left in the Green channel of RGB outputs.

Measurements in dB
	Source	SSIMULACRA	Lab* DSSIM	R’G’B’ SSIM	R’G’B’ PSNR
RGB_CVS	HD Retrovision SNES Component Cable ^{4× Oversampling ADC}	-15.925540	-27.180932	15.806164	35.753032
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II (480i) + Datel Wii HD Component Cable ^{2× Undersampling ADC}	-19.200614	-37.130312	13.860572	41.699780
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II (480i) + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable ^{2× Undersampling ADC}	-16.863238	-36.047663	10.659546	39.569547
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II (480i) + Datel Wii HD Component Cable + RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1 ^{2× Undersampling ADC}	-22.323556	-40.305977	17.362421	45.116109
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II (480i) + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable + RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1 ^{2× Undersampling ADC}	-22.573935	-40.628929	17.737755	45.675859
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II (480p) + Datel Wii HD Component Cable	-14.075873	-28.146407	12.341793	31.634624
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II (480p) + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable	-13.266014	-28.204209	9.916441	31.202246
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II (480p) + Datel Wii HD Component Cable ^{4× Oversampling ADC}	-12.772003	-25.568945	14.994420	31.011696
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II (480p) + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable ^{4× Oversampling ADC}	-14.278214	-28.299856	14.727669	32.038702
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II (480p) + Datel Wii HD Component Cable + RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1	-14.057546	-28.276383	14.787570	31.886085
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II (480p) + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable + RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1	-14.082391	-28.248147	14.845414	31.825589
RG_SB	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + Datel Wii HD Component Cable	-23.165253	-38.387819	17.283093	46.437449
RG_SB	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable	-20.839709	-38.995401	13.715459	46.187558
RG_SB	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + Datel Wii HD Component Cable ^{4× Oversampling ADC}	-17.152884	-31.581862	13.897661	38.550358
RG_SB	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable ^{4× Oversampling ADC}	-26.211797	-43.487925	15.353564	49.763166
RG_SB	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + Datel Wii HD Component Cable + RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1	-24.966661	-42.092098	17.089931	49.815191
RG_SB	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable + RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1	-26.191378	-42.754356	17.619588	50.258804
RG_SB	Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable	-24.651652	-37.799705	16.608604	45.823305
RG_SB	Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable + RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1	-24.742648	-39.022873	17.065324	46.608796
TMDS	GCVideo-DVI v2.4a and earlier	-11.669476	-24.439556	15.626441	31.413426
TMDS	GCVideo-DVI v2.4b and later	-13.446035	-26.536529	16.788036	31.747315
TMDS	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HDMI Cable	-39.408684	-47.705310	33.474729	52.385668
TMDS	GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later	-42.226940	-53.323374	51.065153	66.290202
TMDS	GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later ^{5-5-5 Bits}	-Infinity	-Infinity	Infinity	Infinity

Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1850

Using CX23888.

This 8-bit YC_BC_R 4:2:2 capture card show the advantages of 3D comb filtering.

Nintendo RF Modulator (NTSC-J)
Nintendo RF Modulator (PAL-M)
Nintendo Stereo AV Cable (NTSC-J)
Nintendo Stereo AV Cable (PAL-M)
Generic S-Video Cable (NTSC-J)
Generic S-Video Cable (PAL-M)

Video quality (360p)

Using SSIMULACRA, DSSIM 3.1.0, and FFmpeg 4.4 for SSIM & PSNR, with this reference image.

The analog-to-digital conversion parameters were calibrated for each source and device pair when possible.
This isn't representative of relative signal strength. Sorting by SSIMULACRA provide a fairly accurate ranking.

If you'd like to see additional data or more products tested, please support the author on Patreon.

RetroTINK-5X Pro

Using firmware v1.55.

Bitfunx/Kaico GameCube Component Cable & Retro-Bit Retro Prism Component Cable
EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + Datel Wii HD Component Cable ^[1]
EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable ^[1]
GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later + Portta HDMI to YPbPr Converter
Insurrection Industries Carby Component Cable ^[2]
Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 EON GCHD Mk-II's analog output suffers from 54MHz and harmonic interference.
↑ GCVideo-DVI v2.4d-2 and earlier prevents use of the full active area.

Measurements in dB
	Source	SSIMULACRA	Lab* DSSIM	R’G’B’ SSIM	R’G’B’ PSNR
YP_BP_R	Bitfunx/Kaico GameCube Component Cable & Retro-Bit Retro Prism Component Cable	-21.408734	-25.523011	11.475737	22.955342
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + Datel Wii HD Component Cable	-25.928118	-33.977173	13.252787	31.515272
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable	-25.648250	-33.935303	12.777585	31.593359
YP_BP_R	GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later + Portta HDMI to YPbPr Converter	-24.883454	-32.859882	13.781837	34.048769
YP_BP_R	Insurrection Industries Carby Component Cable	-4.920715	-7.806496	4.496849	12.124607
YP_BP_R	Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable	-24.313316	-34.200503	16.505917	35.960657

Video quality (1080i)

These results will differ from the standard edition.
These results are not applicable to Nintendo GameCube software.

Using SSIMULACRA, DSSIM 3.1.0, and FFmpeg 4.4 for SSIM & PSNR, with this reference image.

The analog-to-digital conversion parameters were calibrated for each source and device pair when possible.
This isn't representative of relative signal strength. Sorting by SSIMULACRA provide a fairly accurate ranking.

If you'd like to see additional data or more products tested, please support the author on Patreon.

Blackmagic Intensity Shuttle

Using ADV7604.

This 10-bit YC_BC_R 4:2:2 capture device is most representative of what you might see on a digital television.
As chroma is shifted right on YP_BP_R in/out, this was corrected in post-processing.

Bitfunx/Kaico GameCube Component Cable & Retro-Bit Retro Prism Component Cable + [RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1] ^[1]^[2]^[3]
EON GCHD Mk-II + Datel Wii HD Component Cable ^[1]^[2]^[4]^[5]
EON GCHD Mk-II + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable ^[1]^[2]^[4]^[5]
EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + Datel Wii HD Component Cable + [RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1] ^[2]^[4]^[6]
EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable + [RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1] ^[2]^[4]^[6]
Insurrection Industries Carby Component Cable + [RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1] ^[1]^[2]^[7]
Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable + [RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1] ^[7]

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 Undesirable first-order hold on chroma samples.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 ^2.4 ^2.5 Missing a reconstruction filter. If an anti-aliasing filter is also missing, pixel width will be uneven.
↑ GCVideo-Lite has C_B shifted right and C_R shifted left, then both shifted right.
↑ ^4.0 ^4.1 ^4.2 ^4.3 EON GCHD Mk-II's analog output suffers from 54MHz and harmonic interference.
↑ ^5.0 ^5.1 GCVideo-DVI v2.4c and earlier has C_B shifted right and C_R shifted left.
↑ ^6.0 ^6.1 EON CUSTOM v2.4c.2 repeats the first pixel and loses the last.
↑ ^7.0 ^7.1 Suffering from 54MHz interference visible as vertical bands.

Measurements in dB (Relaxed)
	Source	SSIMULACRA	Lab* DSSIM	R’G’B’ SSIM	R’G’B’ PSNR
YP_BP_R	Bitfunx/Kaico GameCube Component Cable & Retro-Bit Retro Prism Component Cable	-12.766442	-23.912045	12.002178	31.570151
YP_BP_R	Bitfunx/Kaico GameCube Component Cable & Retro-Bit Retro Prism Component Cable + RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1	-14.240195	-25.346381	11.946654	32.226028
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II + Datel Wii HD Component Cable	-11.218150	-20.294362	10.145642	27.976400
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable	-10.813577	-20.404723	9.404068	27.937689
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + Datel Wii HD Component Cable	-14.146244	-28.136581	11.422367	34.616801
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable	-13.401739	-28.676316	10.047574	34.389782
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + Datel Wii HD Component Cable + RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1	-14.631272	-26.924198	12.307257	34.300344
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable + RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1	-14.846140	-27.446046	12.342375	34.450169
YP_BP_R	Insurrection Industries Carby Component Cable	-13.351651	-20.946216	11.747847	28.657726
YP_BP_R	Insurrection Industries Carby Component Cable + RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1	-12.614719	-19.572225	11.677416	27.557869
YP_BP_R	Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable	-12.589788	-24.745754	11.944957	32.255651
YP_BP_R	Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable + RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1	-12.795929	-24.353736	12.085284	32.112010

Measurements in dB (Strict)
	Source	SSIMULACRA	Lab* DSSIM	R’G’B’ SSIM	R’G’B’ PSNR
YP_BP_R	Bitfunx/Kaico GameCube Component Cable & Retro-Bit Retro Prism Component Cable	-11.409886	-17.542315	11.149022	26.598855
YP_BP_R	Bitfunx/Kaico GameCube Component Cable & Retro-Bit Retro Prism Component Cable + RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1	-11.217207	-17.865553	11.066684	26.733891
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II + Datel Wii HD Component Cable	-11.218150	-20.294362	10.145642	27.976400
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable	-10.813577	-20.404723	9.404068	27.937689
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + Datel Wii HD Component Cable	-10.061879	-18.943233	10.650207	26.127405
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable	-9.702461	-18.739124	9.453072	25.640686
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + Datel Wii HD Component Cable + RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1	-10.504041	-19.222887	11.462010	26.505730
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable + RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1	-10.369509	-19.241636	11.463985	26.369512
YP_BP_R	Insurrection Industries Carby Component Cable	-13.351651	-20.946216	11.747847	28.657726
YP_BP_R	Insurrection Industries Carby Component Cable + RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1	-12.614719	-19.572225	11.677416	27.557869
YP_BP_R	Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable	-12.589788	-24.745754	11.944957	32.255651
YP_BP_R	Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable + RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1	-12.795929	-24.353736	12.085284	32.112010

Datapath VisionRGB

Using AD9887A.

This range of 8-bit RGB 4:4:4 capture cards serve as our reference.

EON GCHD Mk-II + Datel Wii HD Component Cable ^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]
EON GCHD Mk-II + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable ^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]
EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + Datel Wii HD Component Cable + [RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1] ^[2]^[3]^[5]
EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable + [RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1] ^[2]^[3]^[5]
Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable + [RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1] ^[6]
Insurrection Industries CARBY + Manhattan HDMI to VGA Converter ^[1]^[4]^[7]
Insurrection Industries CARBY v2.4c + Manhattan HDMI to VGA Converter ^[1]^[4]
EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + Manhattan HDMI to VGA Converter ^[5]
Insurrection Industries CARBY v2.4d-2 + Manhattan HDMI to VGA Converter ^[1]

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 Undesirable first-order hold on chroma samples.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 Missing a reconstruction filter. If an anti-aliasing filter is also missing, pixel width will be uneven.
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 ^3.3 EON GCHD Mk-II's analog output suffers from 54MHz and harmonic interference.
↑ ^4.0 ^4.1 ^4.2 ^4.3 GCVideo-DVI v2.4c and earlier has C_B shifted right and C_R shifted left.
↑ ^5.0 ^5.1 ^5.2 EON CUSTOM v2.4c.2 repeats the first pixel and loses the last.
↑ Suffering from 54MHz interference visible as vertical bands.
↑ GCVideo-DVI v2.4a and earlier has C_B shifted left in the Green channel of RGB outputs.

Measurements in dB (Relaxed)
	Source	SSIMULACRA	Lab* DSSIM	R’G’B’ SSIM	R’G’B’ PSNR
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II + Datel Wii HD Component Cable	-11.329061	-20.171909	10.279903	27.990232
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable	-11.260468	-20.297793	9.352765	27.995439
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + Datel Wii HD Component Cable	-16.452706	-30.646033	11.618009	37.371300
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable	-16.341529	-32.660397	9.958545	36.774390
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + Datel Wii HD Component Cable + RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1	-17.186507	-32.126545	14.702635	38.196510
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable + RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1	-18.770180	-35.512602	15.088919	39.872670
YP_BP_R	Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable	-14.441559	-26.453529	14.616500	34.078794
YP_BP_R	Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable + RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1	-14.466397	-26.042900	15.807630	33.786928
RGBHV	Insurrection Industries CARBY + Manhattan HDMI to VGA Converter	-11.337228	-20.057998	13.981769	28.675147
RGBHV	Insurrection Industries CARBY v2.4c + Manhattan HDMI to VGA Converter	-11.573836	-19.682595	13.696418	28.674923
RGBHV	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + Manhattan HDMI to VGA Converter	-19.614513	-32.469447	17.092819	42.283870
RGBHV	Insurrection Industries CARBY v2.4d-2 + Manhattan HDMI to VGA Converter	-15.191898	-24.366880	15.215643	32.477806

Measurements in dB (Strict)
	Source	SSIMULACRA	Lab* DSSIM	R’G’B’ SSIM	R’G’B’ PSNR
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II + Datel Wii HD Component Cable	-11.329061	-20.171909	10.279903	27.990232
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable	-11.260468	-20.297793	9.352765	27.995439
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + Datel Wii HD Component Cable	-9.628042	-18.263701	10.631144	25.247548
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable	-9.547417	-17.686642	9.264280	24.559405
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + Datel Wii HD Component Cable + RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1	-10.150039	-18.334755	12.760222	25.386722
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable + RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1	-10.115572	-18.222667	12.850003	25.183900
YP_BP_R	Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable	-14.441559	-26.453529	14.616500	34.078794
YP_BP_R	Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable + RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1	-14.466397	-26.042900	15.807630	33.786928
RGBHV	Insurrection Industries CARBY + Manhattan HDMI to VGA Converter	-11.337228	-20.057998	13.981769	28.675147
RGBHV	Insurrection Industries CARBY v2.4c + Manhattan HDMI to VGA Converter	-11.573836	-19.682595	13.696418	28.674923
RGBHV	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + Manhattan HDMI to VGA Converter	-9.843740	-17.321359	13.852164	24.662837
RGBHV	Insurrection Industries CARBY v2.4d-2 + Manhattan HDMI to VGA Converter	-15.191898	-24.366880	15.215643	32.477806

Portta YPbPr to HDMI Converter

Using MS9282.

Bitfunx/Kaico GameCube Component Cable & Retro-Bit Retro Prism Component Cable ^[1]^[2]^[3]
EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + Datel Wii HD Component Cable ^[2]^[4]^[5]
EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable ^[2]^[4]^[5]
Insurrection Industries Carby Component Cable ^[1]^[2]^[6]
Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable ^[6]

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Undesirable first-order hold on chroma samples.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 Missing a reconstruction filter. If an anti-aliasing filter is also missing, pixel width will be uneven.
↑ GCVideo-Lite has C_B shifted right and C_R shifted left, then both shifted right.
↑ ^4.0 ^4.1 EON GCHD Mk-II's analog output suffers from 54MHz and harmonic interference.
↑ ^5.0 ^5.1 EON CUSTOM v2.4c.2 repeats the first pixel and loses the last.
↑ ^6.0 ^6.1 Suffering from 54MHz interference visible as vertical bands.

Measurements in dB (Relaxed)
	Source	SSIMULACRA	Lab* DSSIM	R’G’B’ SSIM	R’G’B’ PSNR
YP_BP_R	Bitfunx/Kaico GameCube Component Cable & Retro-Bit Retro Prism Component Cable	-8.914416	-19.106106	5.712628	18.427626
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + Datel Wii HD Component Cable	-9.972670	-24.481153	6.596356	22.770356
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable	-9.599311	-24.762729	5.880444	22.741482
YP_BP_R	Insurrection Industries Carby Component Cable	-9.519411	-21.189848	6.997911	22.974619
YP_BP_R	Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable	-10.052794	-24.818514	7.323158	23.531506

Measurements in dB (Strict)
	Source	SSIMULACRA	Lab* DSSIM	R’G’B’ SSIM	R’G’B’ PSNR
YP_BP_R	Bitfunx/Kaico GameCube Component Cable & Retro-Bit Retro Prism Component Cable	-8.044763	-16.331843	5.575817	18.097944
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + Datel Wii HD Component Cable	-7.754196	-17.895709	6.025700	20.880210
YP_BP_R	EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable	-7.696149	-17.808942	5.823661	21.021095
YP_BP_R	Insurrection Industries Carby Component Cable	-9.519411	-21.189848	6.997911	22.974619
YP_BP_R	Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable	-10.052794	-24.818514	7.323158	23.531506

Sound emulation

Mega Man Zero 2

Pokémon Sapphire

3D lookup table

Metroid: Zero Mission

Identity LUT
lutrgb.png
Gambatte / higan / ares
lutrgb-gambatte.png
Game Boy Advance
lutrgb-gba.png
gbaHD consolizer
lutrgb-gbahd.png
Game Boy Advance SP (AGS-101)
lutrgb-gbasp.png
Game Boy Color
lutrgb-gbc.png
Game Boy Interface (2015–2017)
lutrgb-gbi.png
Game Boy Player Start-up Disc
lutrgb-gbp.png
Gameboy Hi-Colour Convertor
lutrgb-hicolour.png
higan / ares
lutrgb-higan.png
Game Boy Color - Nintendo Switch Online
lutrgb-hiyoko.png
Nintendo DS
lutrgb-nds.png
PlayStation Portable
lutrgb-psp.png
Game Boy Advance - Nintendo Switch Online
lutrgb-sloop.png
Nintendo Switch - OLED Model
lutrgb-switch.png
VisualBoyAdvance-M
lutrgb-vba.png
VisualBoy
lutrgb-vbc.png
Wii U Virtual Console
lutrgb-wiiu.png

Pokémon Sapphire

Identity LUT
lutrgb.png
Gambatte / higan / ares
lutrgb-gambatte.png
Game Boy Advance
lutrgb-gba.png
gbaHD consolizer
lutrgb-gbahd.png
Game Boy Advance SP (AGS-101)
lutrgb-gbasp.png
Game Boy Color
lutrgb-gbc.png
Game Boy Interface (2015–2017)
lutrgb-gbi.png
Game Boy Player Start-up Disc
lutrgb-gbp.png
Gameboy Hi-Colour Convertor
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higan / ares
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Game Boy Color - Nintendo Switch Online
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Nintendo DS
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PlayStation Portable
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Game Boy Advance - Nintendo Switch Online
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Nintendo Switch - OLED Model
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VisualBoyAdvance-M
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VisualBoy
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Wii U Virtual Console
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Color blindness

Pokémon Puzzle Challenge

Protanopia
Deuteranopia
Tritanopia

Color matrix

Golden Sun

Identity matrix
Gambatte / higan / ares
Game Boy Advance / Game Boy Color
Game Boy Advance SP (AGS-101)
Game Boy Interface
higan / ares
Nintendo DS
Palm Treo 700p
PlayStation Portable
Nintendo Switch - OLED Model
Gameboy Hi-Colour Convertor / VisualBoyAdvance-M

Mario Kart: Super Circuit

Identity matrix
Gambatte / higan / ares
Game Boy Advance / Game Boy Color
Game Boy Advance SP (AGS-101)
Game Boy Interface
higan / ares
Nintendo DS
Palm Treo 700p
PlayStation Portable
Nintendo Switch - OLED Model
Gameboy Hi-Colour Convertor / VisualBoyAdvance-M

Pokémon Sapphire

Identity matrix
Gambatte / higan / ares
Game Boy Advance / Game Boy Color
Game Boy Advance SP (AGS-101)
Game Boy Interface
higan / ares
Nintendo DS
Palm Treo 700p
PlayStation Portable
Nintendo Switch - OLED Model
Gameboy Hi-Colour Convertor / VisualBoyAdvance-M

The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap

Identity matrix
Gambatte / higan / ares
Game Boy Advance / Game Boy Color
Game Boy Advance SP (AGS-101)
Game Boy Interface
higan / ares
Nintendo DS
Palm Treo 700p
PlayStation Portable
Nintendo Switch - OLED Model
Gameboy Hi-Colour Convertor / VisualBoyAdvance-M

Wario Land 4

Identity matrix
Gambatte / higan / ares
Game Boy Advance / Game Boy Color
Game Boy Advance SP (AGS-101)
Game Boy Interface
higan / ares
Nintendo DS
Palm Treo 700p
PlayStation Portable
Nintendo Switch - OLED Model
Gameboy Hi-Colour Convertor / VisualBoyAdvance-M

Examples

Color emulation

Game Boy Advance

Using a contrast ratio of 250:1.

--matrix=gba
--input-gamma=4.
--brightness=.25148668593658708166355310093177
--contrast=.74851331406341291833644689906823

Game Boy Advance SP (AGS-101)

Using a contrast ratio of 600:1.

--matrix=gbasp
--input-gamma=2.2
--brightness=.05460142499154923424989090729934
--contrast=.94539857500845076575010909270066

Game Boy Color

Using a contrast ratio of 75:1.

--matrix=gbc
--input-gamma=2.2
--brightness=.14050747383584267109301027880364
--contrast=.85949252616415732890698972119636

Nintendo DS

Using a contrast ratio of 600:1.

--matrix=nds
--input-gamma=2.2
--brightness=.05460142499154923424989090729934
--contrast=.94539857500845076575010909270066

Palm Treo 700p

Using a contrast ratio of 75:1.

--matrix=palm
--input-gamma=2.2
--brightness=.14050747383584267109301027880364
--contrast=.85949252616415732890698972119636

PlayStation Portable

Using a contrast ratio of 750:1.

--matrix=psp
--input-gamma=2.2
--brightness=.04933486807278596181719235613556
--contrast=.95066513192721403818280764386444

Color restoration

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga

This game reduces contrast when played with Game Boy Player enhancements.

--contrast=1.1

Super Mario Bros. 3: Super Mario Advance 4

This game reduces gamma when played without Game Boy Player enhancements.

--input-gamma=2.8

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages/Seasons

This game reduces gamma when played on a Game Boy Advance. Due to Game Boy Color limitations, only shadows can be restored perfectly.

--input-gamma=4.

Mimicking

Nintendo Switch Online

Game Boy Advance

--matrix=identity
--input-gamma=3.24
--input-alpha=.055
--output-gamma=2.4
--output-alpha=.055
--saturation=.8
--colorspace=ycc601
--format=hd60
--scan-mode=non-interlace
--enhance

Video optimization

Datapath VisionAV & VisionRGB

GCVideo-DVI v2.4b and later

These settings provide a 2× scaled image in a 3:2 720×480p59.7276 video output. Refer to RetroRGB for OBS Studio configuration.

--chroma-location=left
--format=custom,offset=0,scaled-size=0x0
--scan-mode=progressive

Capture Format: 8-8-8
Color Adjustments
- Brightness: 32
- Contrast: 128
- Colour Domain: RGB (709)

GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later

These settings provide a 2× scaled image in a 3:2 480×320p59.7276 video output.

In the GCVideo menu under "Other settings", set "Enhanced DVI mode" to Off.
In the GCVideo menu under "Advanced settings", set "Chroma Interpolation" and "Fix resolution" to Off, and "Digital color format" to YC444.

Included as gbihf-vision.cli, gbihf-vision.dol+cli and gbihf-vision.gci. Transcribed below for reference.

--colorspace=rgb709
--format=custom,offset=0,scaled-size=0x0,no-border
--scan-mode=progressive

Capture Format: 5-5-5
Color Adjustments
- Brightness: 32
- Contrast: 128
- Colour Domain: RGB (709) Limited

Datapath VisionRGB

Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable

These settings provide a 2× scaled image in a 3:2 480p59.7276 (27MHz÷866÷522) video output.

Included as gbihf-vision.cli, gbihf-vision.dol+cli and gbihf-vision.gci. Transcribed below for reference.

--colorspace=rgb709
--format=custom,offset=0,scaled-size=0x0,no-border
--scan-mode=progressive

Capture Format: 8-8-8
Resolution and Refresh
- Width: 480
- Height: 320
- Vertical Refresh: 59.72
Video Adjustments
- Horizontal Position: 247
- Horizontal Size: 866
- Phase: 28
- Vertical Position: 116
- Black Level: 8
Cropping
- Top: 0
- Left: 0
- Width: 480
- Height: 320
Color Adjustments
- Brightness: 32
- Contrast: 128
- Colour Domain: RGB (601)
- Colour Balance
  - All Colors
    - Brightness: 32
    - Contrast: 128
  - Red
    - Brightness: 164
    - Contrast: 196
  - Green
    - Brightness: 178
    - Contrast: 160
  - Blue
    - Brightness: 156
    - Contrast: 196

Open Source Scan Converter

These settings provide a 2× scaled image in a 4:3 360p60 (13.5MHz÷600÷375 or 27MHz÷1200÷375) video output. They require firmware v0.82 or later.

If you have a GCDual or EON GCHD Mk-II, under "Other settings", set "Analog output" (Wii RGB Cable) or "Mode Select" (Wii Component Cable) to dYUV.
If you're using a Wii RGB Cable: In the OSSC menu under "Settings opt", set "Auto AV1 Y/Gs" to YPbPr.

If you're using GCVideo-DVI with a HDMI to YPbPr Converter: In the OSSC menu under "Sync opt.", set "Vsync threshold" to 14.92 us or higher.

Included as gbihf-ossc.cli, gbihf-ossc.dol+cli and gbihf-ossc.gci. Transcribed below for reference.

Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable (1080p)

--format=hd60
--scan-mode=non-interlace

In the OSSC menu under "Output opt.", set "384p/400p proc" to Line2x 240x360 (720p) or Line3x 240x360 (1080p).
In the OSSC menu under "Sampling opt." and "Adv. timing", set "H. samplerate" to 300 and "Sampling phase" as needed.

These settings provide a 2× scaled image in a 4:3 360p59.762 (13.5MHz÷604÷374 or 27MHz÷1208÷374) video output.

--format=hdcustom
--scan-mode=non-interlace

In the OSSC menu under "Sampling opt." and "Adv. timing", set "H. samplerate" to 302 and "Sampling phase" as needed.

This is best used with:

Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable
Nintendo GameCube D-Terminal Video Cable
Nintendo GameCube RGB Cable

This is compatible with:

EON GCHD Mk-II + Wii Component Cable
EON GCHD Mk-II + Wii RGB Cable
GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later + digital-to-analog converter
GCVideo-Lite
HD Retrovision SNES Component Cable

This is not compatible with:

GCVideo-DVI v2.4d-2 and earlier
Insurrection Industries Carby Component Cable

GCVideo-Lite

These settings provide a 2× scaled image in a 4:3 360p60 (27MHz÷1200÷375) video output. They require firmware v0.82 or later.
These settings are applicable to the Bitfunx/Kaico GameCube Component Cable and Retro-Bit Retro Prism Component Cable. They will be updated as more mitigations are implemented.

--sound=original
--chroma-location=right
--format=hd60
--scan-mode=non-interlace,clock2x,size2x

In the OSSC menu under "Output opt.", set "384p/400p proc" to Line2x 240x360 (720p) or Line3x 240x360 (1080p).
In the OSSC menu under "Sampling opt." and "Adv. timing", set "H. samplerate" to 300 and "Sampling phase" as needed.

Insurrection Industries Carby Component Cable

These settings provide a 1× scaled image in a 3:2 240p59.7276 (13.5MHz÷866÷261) video output. Refer to FirebrandX for Open Source Scan Converter configuration.
These settings are also applicable to other GCVideo-DVI products with a digital-to-analog converter. They are not applicable to GCVideo-Lite.

Included as gbihf-ossc+carby.cli, gbihf-ossc+carby.dol+cli and gbihf-ossc+carby.gci. Transcribed below for reference.

--chroma-location=left
--format=custom,offset=0,scaled-size=0x0
--scan-mode=non-interlace,no-clock2x,no-size2x

Important: Misuse will result in the wrong aspect ratio. These settings are mutually exclusive with a secondary display.

RetroTINK-4K (CE)

GCVideo-DVI v2.4b and later

These settings provide a 1× scaled image in a 3:2 720×240p59.7276 video output. They require firmware v1.0rc8 or later.

In the GCVideo menu under "240p settings", set "Linedoubler" to Off.

Included as gbihf-ossc+carby.cli, gbihf-ossc+carby.dol+cli and gbihf-ossc+carby.gci. Transcribed below for reference.

--chroma-location=left
--format=custom,offset=0,scaled-size=0x0
--scan-mode=non-interlace,no-clock2x,no-size2x

In the RT4K menu under "Profiles" and "Load Profile", select "Load Default".
In the RT4K menu under "HDMI® Output" and "Transmitter", set "Sync Lock" to Frame.
In the RT4K menu under "Advanced Settings", "HDMI® Receiver Setup" and "Input Decimation", set "Input Pixels" to 2 (Output: 360) and "Initial Phase" to whichever is sharper.
In the RT4K menu under "Advanced Settings", "Scaling/Crop Setup" and "Input Crop", set "Top Trim" and "Bottom Trim" to -40.
In the RT4K menu under "Advanced Settings", "Scaling/Crop Setup" and "Scaler", set "Aspect Correction" to 1:1 (Sq. Pixel).
In the RT4K menu under "Advanced Settings", "Color Correction Setup" and "Gamma/PQ", set "Input Factor" and "Output Factor" to 2.40.
In the RT4K menu under "Advanced Settings", "Color Correction Setup" and "Advanced Controls", set "Bit Crush" to 3 bits Removed.

GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later

These settings provide a 2× scaled image in a 3:2 480×320p59.7276 or 5:3 480×288p59.7276 video output. They require firmware v1.0rc8 or later.

In the GCVideo menu under "Other settings", set "Enhanced DVI mode" to On.
In the GCVideo menu under "Advanced settings", set "Fix resolution" to Off and "Digital color format" to YC422.

Included as gbihf-rt4k-hdmi.cli, gbihf-rt4k-hdmi.dol+cli and gbihf-rt4k-hdmi.gci. Transcribed below for reference.

--crop-auto
--colorspace=rgb709
--format=custom,offset=0,scaled-size=0x0
--scan-mode=progressive

In the RT4K menu under "Profiles" and "Load Profile", select "Load Default".
In the RT4K menu under "HDMI® Output" and "Transmitter", set "Sync Lock" to Gen.
In the RT4K menu under "Advanced Settings", "HDMI® Receiver Setup" and "Input Decimation", set "Input Pixels" to 2 (Output: 240).
In the RT4K menu under "Advanced Settings", "HDMI® Receiver Setup" and "Colorspace", set "4:2:2 Upsampler" to Nearest and "Input Range" to RGB Lim.
In the RT4K menu under "Advanced Settings", "Scaling/Crop Setup" and "Input Crop", set "Vert. Pre-Scale" to 1/2.
In the RT4K menu under "Advanced Settings", "Scaling/Crop Setup" and "Scaler", set "Aspect Correction" to 1:1 (Sq. Pixel).
In the RT4K menu under "Advanced Settings", "Color Correction Setup" and "Gamma/PQ", set "Input Factor" and "Output Factor" to 2.40.
In the RT4K menu under "Advanced Settings", "Color Correction Setup" and "Advanced Controls", set "Bit Crush" to 3 bits Removed.

PixelFX RetroGEM GC

These settings provide a 2× scaled image in a 3:2 480×320p59.7276 or 5:3 480×288p59.7276 video output. They require firmware v1.0rc8 or later.

In the GCDigital menu under "System" and "GCDigital Settings", set "Use console DE" to on (1:1 PAR).
In the GCDigital menu under "Video" and "Direct Mode", select "DV1-Direct mode".

Included as gbihf-rt4k-hdmi.cli, gbihf-rt4k-hdmi.dol+cli and gbihf-rt4k-hdmi.gci. Transcribed below for reference.

--crop-auto
--colorspace=rgb709
--format=custom,offset=0,scaled-size=0x0
--scan-mode=progressive

In the RT4K menu under "Profiles" and "Load Profile", select "Load Default".
In the RT4K menu under "HDMI® Output" and "Transmitter", set "Sync Lock" to Gen.
In the RT4K menu under "Advanced Settings", "HDMI® Receiver Setup" and "MiSTer DV1", set "Auto-Decimate" and "Auto-Crop" to Off.
In the RT4K menu under "Advanced Settings", "HDMI® Receiver Setup" and "Input Decimation", set "Input Pixels" to 2 (Output: 240).
In the RT4K menu under "Advanced Settings", "HDMI® Receiver Setup" and "Colorspace", set "4:2:2 Upsampler" to Nearest and "Input Range" to RGB Lim.
In the RT4K menu under "Advanced Settings", "Scaling/Crop Setup" and "Input Crop", set "Vert. Pre-Scale" to 1/2.
In the RT4K menu under "Advanced Settings", "Color Correction Setup" and "Gamma/PQ", set "Input Factor" and "Output Factor" to 2.40.
In the RT4K menu under "Advanced Settings", "Color Correction Setup" and "Advanced Controls", set "Bit Crush" to 3 bits Removed.

RetroTINK-5X Pro

These settings provide a 2× scaled image in a 4:3 360p60 (13.5MHz÷600÷375 or 27MHz÷1200÷375) video output. They require firmware v1.28 or later.

If you're using GCVideo-DVI v3.0 or later, under "Advanced settings", set "Chroma Interpolation" to Off.
If you have a GCDual or EON GCHD Mk-II with firmware v2.4c.2, under "Other settings", set "Pixel Average" to Off and "Mode Output" to dYUV.
If you have a EON GCHD Mk-II with original firmware, under "Other settings", set "Mode Select" to dYUV.

Included as gbihf-ossc.cli, gbihf-ossc.dol+cli and gbihf-ossc.gci. Transcribed below for reference.

Portta HDMI to YPbPr Converter (1920x1440p)

--format=hd60
--scan-mode=non-interlace

In the RT5X menu, set "H. Sampling" to GBI Optimal, "Interpolation" to Sharp, and "Vertical Sync" to Frame Lock.
Do not set "Output Res." to 1200p unless you have a 16:10 monitor. If set to 1920x1440p, change the Aspect Ratio on the display to 4:3.

This is compatible with:

EON GCHD Mk-II + Wii Component Cable
EON GCHD Mk-II + Wii RGB Cable (firmware v3.0c and later)
GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later + digital-to-analog converter
GCVideo-Lite
Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable
Nintendo GameCube D-Terminal Video Cable
Nintendo GameCube RGB Cable

This is not compatible with:

EON GCHD Mk-II + Wii RGB Cable (firmware v2.4c.2 and earlier)
GCVideo-DVI v2.4d-2 and earlier
HD Retrovision SNES Component Cable
Insurrection Industries Carby Component Cable
Nintendo GameCube S-Video Cable
Nintendo GameCube Stereo AV Cable

GCVideo-Lite

These settings provide a 2× scaled image in a 4:3 360p60 (27MHz÷1200÷375) video output. They require firmware v1.28 or later.
These settings are applicable to the Bitfunx/Kaico GameCube Component Cable and Retro-Bit Retro Prism Component Cable. They will be updated as more mitigations are implemented.

--sound=original
--chroma-location=right
--format=hd60
--scan-mode=non-interlace,clock2x,size2x

In the RT5X menu, set "H. Sampling" to GBI Optimal, "Interpolation" to Sharp, and "Vertical Sync" to Frame Lock.
Do not set "Output Res." to 1200p unless you have a 16:10 monitor. If set to 1920x1440p, change the Aspect Ratio on the display to 4:3.

Insurrection Industries Carby Component Cable

These settings provide a 1× scaled image in a 3:2 240p59.7276 (13.5MHz÷866÷261) video output. They require firmware v2.39 or later.
These settings are also applicable to other GCVideo-DVI products with a digital-to-analog converter. They are not applicable to GCVideo-Lite.

Included as gbihf-ossc+carby.cli, gbihf-ossc+carby.dol+cli and gbihf-ossc+carby.gci. Transcribed below for reference.

--chroma-location=left
--format=custom,offset=0,scaled-size=0x0
--scan-mode=non-interlace,no-clock2x,no-size2x

Important: Misuse will result in the wrong aspect ratio. These settings are mutually exclusive with a secondary display.

In the RT5X menu under "Output Res.", choose 1080p (Under).
In the RT5X menu under "H. Sampling", set "Preset" to Gen/Sat 320, "Phase Detect" to 3 of 4 and "ADC Samp./Line" to 1732.
In the RT5X menu under "Video ADC", set "SDTV LPF" to Light and "ADC Phase" to 315.00 Deg.
In the RT5X menu under "Scaling/Crop", set "H Position" to -12, "V Position" to +1, "H (Interp) Size" to +0 pix, "V Size" to +0%, "H Crop Start" to 664, "H Crop End" to 1624, "V Crop Start" to 244 and "V Crop End" to 887.
In the RT5X menu under "Interp./Deint.", set "Vertical Filter" to Sharp.
In the RT5X menu under "HDMI", set "V-Sync" to Frame Lock.

XRGB-mini Framemeister

These settings provide a 1× scaled image in a 3:2 240p59.7387 (13.5MHz÷856÷264 or 27MHz÷1712÷264) video output. Refer to FirebrandX for XRGB-mini Framemeister configuration.

Included as gbihf-xrgb.cli, gbihf-xrgb.dol+cli and gbihf-xrgb.gci. Transcribed below for reference.

--format=custom-m,offset=0,scaled-size=0x0
--scan-mode=non-interlace

Important: Misuse will result in the wrong aspect ratio. These settings are mutually exclusive with a secondary display.

Computer monitors (Cathode-ray tube)

These settings provide a 2× scaled image in a 4:3 360p119.524 (27MHz÷604÷374) video output with black frame insertion.

If you're using GCVideo-DVI, under "Advanced settings", set "Chroma Interpolation" and "Fix resolution" to Off.

Included as gbihf-direct-vga.cli, gbihf-direct-vga.dol+cli and gbihf-direct-vga.gci. Transcribed below for reference.

--poll=2
--delay-video=2
--format=hdcustom
--scan-mode=non-interlace,clock2x,no-size2x,strobe

High-definition televisions

Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable

These settings provide a 5.5× scaled image in a 16:9 1080i60 (27MHz÷800÷1125) video output.

Included as gbihf-direct-ypbpr.cli, gbihf-direct-ypbpr.dol+cli and gbihf-direct-ypbpr.gci. Transcribed below for reference.

--colorspace=ycc709
--format=hd60,offset=-1
--scan-mode=non-progressive

Change the Aspect Ratio on the television to Just Scan. The picture was shifted left to compensate for lesser clone products.

Wii Component Cable

These settings provide a 5.5× scaled image in a 16:9 1080i60 (27MHz÷800÷1125) video output. They require a GCDual or EON GCHD Mk-II with firmware v2.4c.2 or later.
A reconstruction filter may be necessary as an add-on for proper display. The GCDual and EON GCHD Mk-II lack such a filter.

For firmware v2.4c.2: In the GCVideo menu under "Other settings", set "Pixel Average" to Off and "Mode Output" to dYUV.
For firmware v3.0c or later: In the GCVideo menu under "Advanced settings", set "Chroma Interpolation" and "Fix resolution" to Off.

Included as gbihf-direct-ypbpr.cli, gbihf-direct-ypbpr.dol+cli and gbihf-direct-ypbpr.gci. Transcribed below for reference.

--colorspace=ycc709
--format=hd60,offset=-1
--scan-mode=non-progressive

Change the Aspect Ratio on the television to Just Scan.

GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later

These settings provide a 4× scaled image in a 4:3 960×720i60.08 video output.

In the GCVideo menu under "Advanced settings", set "Chroma Interpolation" to Off, and "Digital color format" to RGB-F, RGB-L or YC444.

Included as gbihf-direct-hdmi.cli, gbihf-direct-hdmi.dol+cli and gbihf-direct-hdmi.gci. Transcribed below for reference.

--format=hd60
--scan-mode=interlace,clock2x,size2x

Change the Aspect Ratio on the television to 4:3. If the correct aspect ratio cannot be realized, or the output isn't compatible, consider other options.

PixelFX RetroGEM GC (SDR)

These settings provide a 2× scaled image in a 3:2 480×320p59.94 or 5:3 480×288p59.94 video output. They require firmware v3.9.46.178 or later.

Included as gbihf-gem-sdr.cli, gbihf-gem-sdr.dol+cli and gbihf-gem-sdr.gci. Transcribed below for reference.

--crop-auto
--format=ntsc,offset=0,scaled-size=0x0
--scan-mode=progressive

In the GCDigital menu under "System" and "GCDigital Settings", set "Chroma Interp." to off and "Use console DE" to on (1:1 PAR).
In the GCDigital menu under "Video" and "Direct Mode", select "Standalone mode".
In the GCDigital menu under "Presets", select "Restore default settings".
In the GCDigital menu under "Video" and "Scaler", set "Zoom" to zoom input to full output height (fill).

PixelFX RetroGEM GC (HDR)

These settings provide a 2× scaled image in a 3:2 480×320p59.94 or 5:3 480×288p59.94 video output. They require firmware v3.9.46.178 or later.

Included as gbihf-gem-hdr.cli, gbihf-gem-hdr.dol+cli and gbihf-gem-hdr.gci. Transcribed below for reference.

--crop-auto
--colorspace=rgb2100
--output-matrix=ycc601
--format=ntsc,offset=0,scaled-size=0x0
--scan-mode=progressive

In the GCDigital menu under "System" and "GCDigital Settings", set "Chroma Interp." to off and "Use console DE" to on (1:1 PAR).
In the GCDigital menu under "Video" and "Direct Mode", select "Standalone mode".
In the GCDigital menu under "Presets", select "Restore default settings".
In the GCDigital menu under "Video" and "Advanced Video", set "Inject HDR" to HLG.
In the GCDigital menu under "Video" and "Scaler", set "Zoom" to zoom input to full output height (fill).

Standard-definition televisions

GCVideo-Lite

These settings provide a 1× scaled image in a 4:3 240p59.7276 (27MHz÷1732÷261) video output.
These settings are applicable to the Bitfunx/Kaico GameCube Component Cable and Retro-Bit Retro Prism Component Cable. They will be updated as more mitigations are implemented.

--sound=original
--chroma-location=right
--scan-mode=non-interlace,clock2x,size2x

Video capture devices

These settings provide a 2× scaled image in a 3:2 480p59.94 (27MHz÷858÷525) video output.

If you're using GCVideo-DVI, under "Advanced settings", set "Digital color format" to YC422.

--format=ntsc,offset=0,scaled-size=0x0
--scan-mode=progressive

Important: Misuse will result in the wrong aspect ratio. These settings are mutually exclusive with a secondary display.

FAQs

How do I change Game Paks?

Hold the Reset Button.
Slide the Game Pak Ejector.
Insert a Game Pak into the Game Pak Slot.
Release the Reset Button.

Can I play Game Boy Advance Video?

Yes. You can do so by disabling Game Boy Player enhancements (--no-enhance, or "Rumble: No" in Swiss), or holding a direction while the Game Boy Player logo is visible.

What is the default video output?

Analog AV Out only: 1× in 3:2 720×240p59.7276 (reported by GCVideo-DVI as 480x180p60)
This should only be consumed by a video processor.
Digital AV Out: 1× in 4:3 1440×240p59.7276 (reported by GCVideo-DVI as 1056x180)
- Progressive Scan Mode: 2.25× in 16:9 720×480p59.7276 (reported by GCVideo-DVI as 480x405p60)

Why am I seeing a double split image?

Either progressive scan mode is enabled or, if using GCVideo-DVI, line doubling is by default.

If line doubling is at fault, the picture may also be scrolling with a slant.

Why is my picture cut-off or cut-through?

This is GCVideo-DVI's blanking regeneration misbehaving with unsupported video modes. In most cases, no user action is necessary with GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later.

If you have a GCDual or EON GCHD Mk-II, under "Other settings", set "Analog output" (Wii RGB Cable) or "Mode Select" (Wii Component Cable) to dYUV.

As a last resort, you can disable pixel doubling (--scan-mode=no-clock2x,no-size2x, or "Pixel Doubling: No" in Swiss). This will degrade video quality and disable aspect correction for 4:3 displays.

Why is my picture in black-and-white?

The high-fidelity edition is not intended to be used with composite video, nor S-Video. Please use the speedrunning edition instead, even if color is present.

How do I calibrate for this?

Damian Yerrick has ported Artemio Urbina's 240p Test Suite to the Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance.

The Game Boy Advance port can be multi-booted by Game Boy Interface, skipping the need for a flash cart.

Changelog

April, 2025

Added hybrid log-gamma system.

March, 2025

Added support for other system memory configurations.
Enabled UART standard output for development hardware.

January, 2025

Improved SD card performance.

December, 2024

Improved SD card compatibility and performance.
Disabled UART standard output.

November, 2024

Added exFAT support.
Enabled UART standard output.

September–October, 2024

Added PicoBoot v0.4 payload.
Improved SD card compatibility and performance.

June–August, 2024

Added SD2SP2 2.0 support.
Improved SD card compatibility and performance.
Enabled KunaiGC on exit.
Fixed crash after a large number of resets.

May, 2024

Added ETH2GC Sidecar+ support.
Added SD2SP1 support.
Converted 3D LUTs to IRIDAS/Adobe format for use with other software.

November, 2023

Added color profiles for RetroTINK-4K.
Fixed detecting USB Gecko in Slot A.

October, 2023

Added +Control Pad rotation.
Added auto-cropping.
Added color rendering intent.
Updated color matrices by Pokefan531.
Updated 3D LUTs by Pokefan531.

July–September, 2023

Added Memory Expansion Pak support.
Improved GC Loader write support.

February, 2023

Added Sloop color profile.
Added piecewise parametric curve.
Added pan and scan.
Added turbo A/B Buttons.
Changed saturation to use luma coefficients from video color space.
Changed L/R Buttons filtering to remapping.
Fixed 4:3 border color in RGB output mode.
Fixed polling rate in various video modes.

November, 2022

Added black frame insertion.

July, 2022

Added Gambatte and higan color profiles.
Fixed issue with GC Loader and IPL replacements.

May–June, 2022

Added 160p Test Suite autoboot.
Added direct color palette setting.
Added turbo button.
Improved SD card compatibility.
Changed reset combo to exit on hold.
Relaxed U+D/L+R cancelling.
Fixed minor issues.

January, 2022

Added color blindness filters.
Added L/R Buttons filtering control.

December, 2021

Added grayscale mode.
Added 4:2:2 processing mode.
Added hue/saturation controls.
Updated GBA-as-GC controller.

November, 2021

Added quick color profiles.
Updated color matrices by Pokefan531.
Updated 3D LUTs by Pokefan531.
Fixed issues with GC Loader.

June, 2021

Added GC Loader 2.0.0 write support.
Improved GBA anti-sleep mode.

May, 2021

Added 4:3 border generation.

February–April, 2021

Added control type E² and E³.
Updated GBA-as-GC controller.
Fixed hang in AGB Aging Cartridge.

January, 2021

Added all devices search for GBI directory.
Updated GBA-as-GC controller.
Improved GBA multiboot support.

December, 2020

Added return to loader support.
Updated color matrices by Pokefan531.
Updated 3D LUTs by Pokefan531.
Improved system stability.
Improved SD card compatibility.
Changed default 3D LUT order to GBR.

May–June, 2020

Added control type E¹.
Added disc spin-down.
Added GC Loader read-only support.

April, 2020

Fixed Game Boy Player settings validation.
Removed prohibitively expensive "linear light scaling" feature accidentally restored from a backup in January, 2020.

January–March, 2020

Improved SD card compatibility.

November, 2019

Added non-integer horizontal scaling.
Added scaled size/offset setting.
Changed pixel-doubled 240p and 480i to assume 4:3.
Changed 480p and 960i to assume 16:9.
Fixed pixel-doubled left/right chroma location.

October, 2019

Added N64 Controller support.
Added GBA anti-sleep mode.
Added subfolder search for GBI directory.
Added left/right chroma location support.

August–September, 2019

Added Game Boy Player settings validation.
Fixed default SD card with bad program name.

July, 2019

Added SD2SP2 support.
Fixed hang with no SD card inserted.
Fixed hang upon SD card reinsertion.

June, 2019

Added non-integer vertical scaling.
Changed 540p and 1080i to assume 16:9.
Fixed 540p and 1080i.

April, 2019

Fixed a power issue.
Enabled USB Gecko standard output.

March, 2019

Updated color matrices by Pokefan531.
Updated 3D LUTs by Pokefan531.
Replaced 720p with 540p.
Fixed 960i and 1152i.
Fixed Super Game Boy password order.
Fixed NTSC 50 composite video.

October–December, 2018

Added HD Custom video format.
Fixed 360p RGBcvS sync issue.

August, 2018

Updated color matrices by Pokefan531.
Updated 3D LUTs by Pokefan531.

July, 2018

Updated GBA-as-GC controller.

June, 2018

Added analog sound emulation.
Added video options.
Added component video DAC oversampling.
Changed brightness/contrast controls to match BT.1886.
Fixed some audio bugs.
Removed left/right chroma location support.

May, 2018

Added Super Game Boy color palette setting.
Changed default chroma location to center.
Fixed Game Boy Player advertisement.
Fixed rumble protocol handshake.

April, 2018

Added movie recording/playback.
Updated GBA-as-GC controller.

March, 2018

Added RGB Sync-on-Green support.
Added xvYCC/BT.2020 support for auto-generated 3D LUT.
Added control swapping for SNES Controllers.
Added center/right chroma location support.
Improved multiboot implementation.
Fixed SD card compatibility.
Fixed multiboot to rumble protocol transition.

Media

Extrems' Corner.org

TiKevin83 Speedruns

[subcarrier-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Generic S-Video Cable exhibits a checkerboard pattern when audio isn't connected.

[upsampling-2] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 ^2.4 ^2.5 Undesirable first-order hold on chroma samples.

[gcvideo-lite-3] GCVideo-Lite has chroma shifted right.

[noise-54mhz+-4] 4.0 ^4.1 EON GCHD Mk-II's analog output suffers from 54MHz and harmonic interference.

[gcvideo-2.4a-5] GCVideo-DVI v2.4a and earlier has C_B shifted left in the Green channel of RGB outputs.

[noise-54mhz+-6] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 ^1.5 EON GCHD Mk-II's analog output suffers from 54MHz and harmonic interference.

[upsampling-7] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 Undesirable first-order hold on chroma samples.

[gcvideo-2.4a-8] GCVideo-DVI v2.4a and earlier has C_B shifted left in the Green channel of RGB outputs.

[noise-54mhz+-9] 1.0 ^1.1 EON GCHD Mk-II's analog output suffers from 54MHz and harmonic interference.

[gcvideo-2.4d-10] GCVideo-DVI v2.4d-2 and earlier prevents use of the full active area.

[upsampling-11] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 Undesirable first-order hold on chroma samples.

[aliasing-12] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 ^2.4 ^2.5 Missing a reconstruction filter. If an anti-aliasing filter is also missing, pixel width will be uneven.

[gcvideo-lite-13] GCVideo-Lite has C_B shifted right and C_R shifted left, then both shifted right.

[noise-54mhz+-14] 4.0 ^4.1 ^4.2 ^4.3 EON GCHD Mk-II's analog output suffers from 54MHz and harmonic interference.

[gcvideo-2.4c-15] 5.0 ^5.1 GCVideo-DVI v2.4c and earlier has C_B shifted right and C_R shifted left.

[gcvideo-2.4c.2-16] 6.0 ^6.1 EON CUSTOM v2.4c.2 repeats the first pixel and loses the last.

[noise-54mhz-17] 7.0 ^7.1 Suffering from 54MHz interference visible as vertical bands.

[upsampling-18] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 Undesirable first-order hold on chroma samples.

[aliasing-19] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 Missing a reconstruction filter. If an anti-aliasing filter is also missing, pixel width will be uneven.

[noise-54mhz+-20] 3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 ^3.3 EON GCHD Mk-II's analog output suffers from 54MHz and harmonic interference.

[gcvideo-2.4c-21] 4.0 ^4.1 ^4.2 ^4.3 GCVideo-DVI v2.4c and earlier has C_B shifted right and C_R shifted left.

[gcvideo-2.4c.2-22] 5.0 ^5.1 ^5.2 EON CUSTOM v2.4c.2 repeats the first pixel and loses the last.

[noise-54mhz-23] Suffering from 54MHz interference visible as vertical bands.

[gcvideo-2.4a-24] GCVideo-DVI v2.4a and earlier has C_B shifted left in the Green channel of RGB outputs.

[upsampling-25] 1.0 ^1.1 Undesirable first-order hold on chroma samples.

[aliasing-26] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 Missing a reconstruction filter. If an anti-aliasing filter is also missing, pixel width will be uneven.

[gcvideo-lite-27] GCVideo-Lite has C_B shifted right and C_R shifted left, then both shifted right.

[noise-54mhz+-28] 4.0 ^4.1 EON GCHD Mk-II's analog output suffers from 54MHz and harmonic interference.

[gcvideo-2.4c.2-29] 5.0 ^5.1 EON CUSTOM v2.4c.2 repeats the first pixel and loses the last.

[noise-54mhz-30] 6.0 ^6.1 Suffering from 54MHz interference visible as vertical bands.

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@@ Line 804: / Line 804: @@
 :; <code>original</code>
 :: Use low-pass filter similar to the Game Boy Player Start-up Disc.
-; {{anchor|--colorspace}}<code>--colorspace=<gray|ycc601|ycc709|ycc2020|rgb601|rgb709|rgb2020></code>
+; {{anchor|--colorspace}}<code>--colorspace=<gray|ycc601|ycc709|ycc2020|ycc2100|rgb601|rgb709|rgb2020|rgb2100></code>
 : Set video color space (default: ycc601).
 : This should only be changed when the output is analog Y’P’<sub>B</sub>P’<sub>R</sub> or digital Y’C’<sub>B</sub>C’<sub>R</sub>.
@@ Line 819: / Line 819: @@
 | '''ycc2020:'''
 | [[wikipedia:Rec. 2020|ITU-R BT.2020 Y’C’<sub>B</sub>C’<sub>R</sub>]]
+|-
+| '''ycc2100:'''
+| [[wikipedia:Rec. 2100|ITU-R BT.2100 Y’C’<sub>B</sub>C’<sub>R</sub>]] (hybrid log-gamma)
 |-
 | '''rgb601:'''
@@ Line 828: / Line 831: @@
 | '''rgb2020:'''
 | [[wikipedia:Rec. 2020|ITU-R BT.2020 R’G’B’]]
+|-
+| '''rgb2100:'''
+| [[wikipedia:Rec. 2100|ITU-R BT.2100 R’G’B’]] (hybrid log-gamma)
 |}
 : Note: GCVideo-Lite or GCVideo-DVI v2.4d-2 and earlier will interpolate C’<sub>R</sub>/R’ and C’<sub>B</sub>/B’ samples.
+; {{anchor|--output-matrix}}<code>--output-matrix=<gray|ycc601|ycc709|ycc2020|rgb></code>
+: Set video color matrix (default: ycc601).
 ; {{anchor|--chroma-location}}<code>--chroma-location=<left|center|right></code>
 : Specify chroma sample location (default: center).
@@ Line 2,317: / Line 2,325: @@
 ===== GCVideo-DVI v2.4b and later =====
+These settings provide a 2× scaled image in a 3:2 720×480p59.7276 video output.
 Refer to [https://www.retrorgb.com/obtaining-pixel-exact-gbi-hf-output.html RetroRGB] for OBS Studio configuration.
+<pre>
+--chroma-location=left
+--format=custom,offset=0,scaled-size=0x0
+--scan-mode=progressive
+</pre>
+* Capture Format: 8-8-8
+* Color Adjustments
+** Brightness: 32
+** Contrast: 128
+** Colour Domain: RGB (709)
 ===== GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later =====
@@ Line 2,337: / Line 2,358: @@
 </pre>
+* Capture Format: 5-5-5
 * Color Adjustments
 ** Brightness: 32
@@ Line 2,359: / Line 2,381: @@
 </pre>
+* Capture Format: 8-8-8
 * Resolution and Refresh
 ** Width: 480
@@ Line 2,524: / Line 2,547: @@
 --crop-auto
 --colorspace=rgb709
---format=custom,offset=0:-80,scaled-size=0x0
+--format=custom,offset=0,scaled-size=0x0
 --scan-mode=progressive
 </pre>
@@ Line 2,551: / Line 2,574: @@
 --crop-auto
 --colorspace=rgb709
---format=custom,offset=0:-80,scaled-size=0x0
+--format=custom,offset=0,scaled-size=0x0
 --scan-mode=progressive
 </pre>
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 If the correct aspect ratio cannot be realized, or the output isn't compatible, consider other options.
-===== PixelFX RetroGEM GC =====
+===== PixelFX RetroGEM GC (SDR) =====
+These settings provide a 2× scaled image in a 3:2 480×320p59.94 or 5:3 480×288p59.94 video output.
+They require firmware v3.9.46.178 or later.
+Included as <code>gbihf-gem-sdr.cli</code>, <code>gbihf-gem-sdr.dol+cli</code> and <code>gbihf-gem-sdr.gci</code>.
+Transcribed below for reference.
+<pre>
+--crop-auto
+--format=ntsc,offset=0,scaled-size=0x0
+--scan-mode=progressive
+</pre>
+In the GCDigital menu under "System" and "GCDigital Settings", set "Chroma Interp." to off and "Use console DE" to on (1:1 PAR). <br />
+In the GCDigital menu under "Video" and "Direct Mode", select "Standalone mode". <br />
+In the GCDigital menu under "Presets", select "Restore default settings". <br />
+In the GCDigital menu under "Video" and "Scaler", set "Zoom" to zoom input to full output height (fill).
+===== PixelFX RetroGEM GC (HDR) =====
 These settings provide a 2× scaled image in a 3:2 480×320p59.94 or 5:3 480×288p59.94 video output.
 They require firmware v3.9.46.178 or later.
+Included as <code>gbihf-gem-hdr.cli</code>, <code>gbihf-gem-hdr.dol+cli</code> and <code>gbihf-gem-hdr.gci</code>.
+Transcribed below for reference.
 <pre>
 --crop-auto
---format=ntsc,offset=0:-80,scaled-size=0x0
+--colorspace=rgb2100
+--output-matrix=ycc601
+--format=ntsc,offset=0,scaled-size=0x0
 --scan-mode=progressive
 </pre>
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 In the GCDigital menu under "Video" and "Direct Mode", select "Standalone mode". <br />
 In the GCDigital menu under "Presets", select "Restore default settings". <br />
+In the GCDigital menu under "Video" and "Advanced Video", set "Inject HDR" to HLG. <br />
 In the GCDigital menu under "Video" and "Scaler", set "Zoom" to zoom input to full output height (fill).
@@ Line 2,831: / Line 2,879: @@
 == Changelog ==
+=== April, 2025 ===
+* Added hybrid log-gamma system.
 === March, 2025 ===

Game Boy Interface/High-Fidelity Edition: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 00:28, 10 April 2025

Controls

Type A (two-handed)

Type B (one-handed)

Type C (Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2)

Type D (The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past)

Type E1 (swapped)

Type E2 (swapped Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2)

Type E3 (swapped The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past)

Options

Comparisons

Audio quality

Video quality (480i/p)

Blackmagic Intensity Shuttle

"Can't Link"

Datapath VisionRGB

Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1850

Video quality (360p)

RetroTINK-5X Pro

Video quality (1080i)

Blackmagic Intensity Shuttle

Datapath VisionRGB

Portta YPbPr to HDMI Converter

Sound emulation

Mega Man Zero 2

Pokémon Sapphire

3D lookup table

Metroid: Zero Mission

Pokémon Sapphire

Color blindness

Pokémon Puzzle Challenge

Color matrix

Golden Sun

Mario Kart: Super Circuit

Pokémon Sapphire

The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap

Wario Land 4

Examples

Color emulation

Game Boy Advance

Game Boy Advance SP (AGS-101)

Game Boy Color

Nintendo DS

Palm Treo 700p

PlayStation Portable

Color restoration

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga

Super Mario Bros. 3: Super Mario Advance 4

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages/Seasons

Mimicking

Nintendo Switch Online

Game Boy Advance

Video optimization

Datapath VisionAV & VisionRGB

GCVideo-DVI v2.4b and later

GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later

Datapath VisionRGB

Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable

Open Source Scan Converter

GCVideo-Lite

Insurrection Industries Carby Component Cable

RetroTINK-4K (CE)

GCVideo-DVI v2.4b and later

GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later

PixelFX RetroGEM GC

RetroTINK-5X Pro

GCVideo-Lite

Insurrection Industries Carby Component Cable

XRGB-mini Framemeister

Computer monitors (Cathode-ray tube)

High-definition televisions

Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable

Wii Component Cable

GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later

PixelFX RetroGEM GC (SDR)

PixelFX RetroGEM GC (HDR)

Standard-definition televisions

GCVideo-Lite

Video capture devices

Type E¹ (swapped)

Type E² (swapped Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2)

Type E³ (swapped The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past)