Best S-video cable to get?

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  1. Thebib62

    Thebib62 Member

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    I see two types of s-video cables for video game consoles (gamecube for this instance)

    One of them being like this (having the composite cables apart of it)

    http://thmb.inkfrog.com/thumbn/coolwritertwenty/gc_adapter_sav_001.jpg

    And the other one being this (just having the s-video and audio cable, no yellow cord

    http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/60000508/Images
    /2/000000000000000000x2.JPG

    Now my gut instinct tells me that ill have better image quality with the one that just has the s-video and the audio cables without the yellow composite cable. (2nd one listed)

    So, am i right, or does it not even make a difference which one i get?
    Also, sorry if this isnt the place to post this thread, but couldn't find any other suitable sub forum
     
  2. attar

    attar Senior member

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    AFAIK, the cheapest one that works is the best.
    I got my S-video cables at the dollar store.
    Although this link talks about HDMI cables, unless the factories in China are specifying different grades of copper wire for each product line, there is no electrical difference between expensive and cheap.
    The only difference I can buy, is that the mechanical properties are different - so if the kids like to swing on the cables while the DVD is playing, it may be better to buy the $100 cable.

    http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/2008/02/20/packing_the_deal/
     

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