[ Composite vs RGB ] #02: GoldenEye (N64)

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Published on September 30, 2015 3:51:01 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mYE_UitogA

Game:

GoldenEye 007 (1997)

Duration: 13:41

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GoldenEye (N64) Comparison of Composite Video (raw) and RGB SCART (via XRGB-mini Framemeister).

***MUST WATCH IN 1080p FULLSCREEN!***

VIDEO BREAKDOWN:
01:20 - Composite (raw capture)
05:45 - RGB SCART (framemeister)
09:34 - Composite vs RGB (side by side)

COMPARISON SCREENSHOTS:
http://imgur.com/a/WR50s

Overall, RGB on the N64 is underwhelming compared to the difference it makes on SNES. Still, the picture is much clearer, and you can actually see the pixels. Yes, since N64 is still 240p resolution it is SUPPOSED to be pixelated, its just that with composite the image is so blurry that it's naturally anti-aliased. The most telling difference between composite and RGB on the N64 is with any text, menu, or pixel-sharp object such as the HUD; pay attention to the ammo counter, the health bars, and the in-game watch menu; these objects show up much clearer in RGB. The aiming reticule is especially demonstrative of the "composite mud" effect, where the image is quite distorted and looks smudged, but in RGB is pixel sharp.

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RGB is the highest quality video signal output by the N64, carried via SCART cable, but requires a mod to do so. For more information about getting RGB from your N64 and the differences between revisions, check out this page:
http://www.retrorgb.com/n64.html

To learn more about non-HD consoles and RGB, visit: http://www.retrorgb.com/rgbguide.html

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Capture Hardware:
Nintendo 64 (Revision 3 Motherboard ) : RGB modded (RetroRGB amp) using Luma for sync
SNES (NTSC) RGB SCART cable (CSYNC) & Euro-SCART to Mini Adapter
XRGB-mini Framemeister
Elgato Game Capture HD

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