I hooked up my GameCube over the weekend, and was was horrified to discover that my cat had munched on my treasured component video cable. Now, the blue connector doesn't work due to a short between the tip and the sleeve. Considering the cost of a replacement cable is in triple digits, I was wondering if anyone knows of any services that could rebuild the cable. Any suggestions are welcome. Thank you.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but component cables are the more expensive hook-ups that Nintendo still holds the patent on, right?

I'm not overly familiar with them, in fact I've never even seen them before.

Still, it's got to suck to lose a pair if that end up being the case,

You might be better off getting a Wii to play GC games.  No 3 figure cost for the component cable and the console has hardware level emulation for Gamecube.

Not sure of your location, but http://www.retrogamingcables.co.uk/ is pretty good - worth sending them the details in the contact form to see if they'd be willing to repair.

My understanding is that part of the chip for processing component video is in the actual cord for the Gamecube component cable rather than in the console itself.  That's what made them expensive originally and why there aren't third party ones.  The Wii solution is kind of a solution, but I think the GC has noticeably crisper video out over component than the Wii does.  The Wii U would look spectacular if they had only included the slot mechanism to load Gamecube games.

I feel like there must be some way to just repair the cable itself, though, as long as the chip in the end part isn't damaged.

Thanks for the suggestions. I agree, there should be a way to recreate the cable since the chip was not touched.

I also read that you can play GameCube games on the Wii U, though it takes some doing. You basically have to rip the games to an SD card and then access the Wii player, which allows you to play the GameCube game through the Wii functionality.

Huh really? I might have to try that (though Dolphin probably still looks better granted...)

Uhhg, breaks the heart to hear of the damaged GameCube component cable...... I just picked up one of these cables myself..

definitely can vouch for retrogamingcables being friendly and helpful.  Worth asking...

Do you have a picture you can post?  I wonder if performing some basic cable / cord repair would work.  If you can get retrogamingcables to do the repair work , it should look pretty good.  But may be self repairable

brandonk:
I have already sealed the bite marks with electrical tape to prevent exposure of the wires, so I can't really show it effectively. I'm sure basic cable repair could work, but I'm not really sure who does that sort custom cabling. I have never tried soldering before, and given my general klutziness, I'd be afraid of making the problem worse.

TerraEpon:
I haven't tried it yet, but if you search for "Nintendont", you can find out some more information.

Since revisiting my retro gaming itch - I've also gotten into the soldering /mod and repair aspect of things a bit.  I figure I'd like to learn how to keep these systems running in the long run, and rather not send them off for repair.  I did a pretty ambitious project modding an Atari 2600 for RGB output.  That was pretty ambitious for a first timer, but great learning opportunity. (actually did a test project before but paled in comparison)

I am actually looking into doing a Digital Audio mod on my gamecube too.  I really want to get the best picture/sound for GBA games.

Check this out: http://gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=av:nintendogcda

scary!!, if it requires modding a Gamecube Component cable....but I think that's just one option

As for repairing cables, depending on how damaged it is, it may be easier than you think.  If you're interested, I could take a look if it doesn't work. If it works with simply taping it, you may be fine.  If you want that 'pro' look tho, I'd have to investigate options.  Just putting that out there

regards

p.s as much as I love my cats, one of them is 'bite happy' - especially on things I prize (leather backed chair corners / NES cartridges).  If she went after this cord, there would be HELL 2PAY!

holy crap, I literally just found my cat chewing on my recently purchased component cable....Cat was just levitated....I'm so pissed...cord looks fine tho...geeze!

This is an epidemic! What is it about cats and component cables! It's like cap nip I tell ya! j/k

I submit to you - the suspect in question:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/105170287/josie.JPG

Wow - wasn't aware , an HDMI mod is available

http://www.videogameperfection.com/prod … e-upgrade/