Game Boy Interface/High-Fidelity Edition
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| Author(s) | Extrems |
| Type | Utility |
| Version | Rolling release |
| Licence | All rights reserved |
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This software must not be sold, neither alone nor as part of a bundle. If you paid for this software or received it as part of a bundle following payment, you have been scammed and should demand your money back immediately. |
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Firmware update notice for GCVideo products. It is strongly recommended to update to GCVideo-DVI v3.0 or later before using this software. GCVideo Lite products are not recommended under any circumstances. |
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.
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 | |
| Y/Z Buttons | Y/Z Buttons | Z Button | Select | |
| X Button or Start/Pause | X Button or 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 |
| 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 | Logitech Speed Force | Nintendo 64 Controller | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A/B Buttons | A/B Buttons or Accelerator/Brake Pedals | A/B Buttons | A/B Buttons | |
| L/Z Buttons | Y/Z Buttons | L/Z Buttons | Select | |
| R Button or Start/Pause | X Button or Start/Pause | R Button or Start | Start | |
| +Control Pad, Control Stick or C Stick | +Control Pad or Steering Wheel | +Control Pad, Control Stick or C Buttons | +Control Pad | |
| Y/X 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 |
| 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 |
| Blue or Orange Square | +Control Pad Right | |
| Blue Left | +Control Pad Left | |
| Blue Up | +Control Pad Up | |
| Blue or Orange Down | +Control Pad Down | |
| Top Left/Right | L/R Buttons |
Type C (Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2)
| Nintendo GameCube | Nintendo GameCube Controller | Logitech Speed Force | Nintendo 64 Controller | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B/Y or X Buttons | A/B Buttons or Accelerator/Brake Pedals | A/B Buttons | A/B Buttons | |
| Z Button | Y/Z Buttons | Z Button | Select | |
| Start/Pause | X Button or Start/Pause | Start | Start | |
| +Control Pad or Control Stick | +Control Pad or Steering Wheel | +Control Pad or Control Stick | +Control Pad | |
| L/R or A 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 |
| 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 | Logitech Speed Force | Nintendo 64 Controller | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/B Buttons | A/B Buttons or Accelerator/Brake Pedals | A/B Buttons | A/B Buttons | |
| R Button or Start/Pause | Y/Z Buttons | L/Z Buttons | Select | |
| L/Z Buttons | X Button or Start/Pause | R Button or Start | Start | |
| +Control Pad, Control Stick or C Stick | +Control Pad or Steering Wheel | +Control Pad, Control Stick or C Buttons | +Control Pad | |
| X/A 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 |
| 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 | Logitech Speed Force | Nintendo 64 Controller | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X or B/Y or A Buttons | A/B Buttons or Accelerator/Brake Pedals | A/B Buttons | A/B Buttons | |
| Z Button | Y/Z Buttons | Z Button | Select | |
| Start/Pause | X Button or 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 |
| 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 | Logitech Speed Force | Nintendo 64 Controller | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A/B or Y Buttons | A/B Buttons or Accelerator/Brake Pedals | A/B Buttons | A/B Buttons | |
| Z Button | Y/Z Buttons | Z Button | Select | |
| Start/Pause | X Button or Start/Pause | Start | Start | |
| +Control Pad or Control Stick | +Control Pad or Steering Wheel | +Control Pad or Control Stick | +Control Pad | |
| L/R or X 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 |
| 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 | Logitech Speed Force | Nintendo 64 Controller | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B/A Buttons | A/B Buttons or Accelerator/Brake Pedals | A/B Buttons | A/B Buttons | |
| R Button or Start/Pause | Y/Z Buttons | L/Z Buttons | Select | |
| L/Z Buttons | X Button or Start/Pause | R Button or Start | Start | |
| +Control Pad, Control Stick or C Stick | +Control Pad or Steering Wheel | +Control Pad, Control Stick or C Buttons | +Control Pad | |
| Y/X 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 |
| 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
--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
--control=<P1[:P2[:P3[:P4]]]>- Set control scheme. The default is the Game Boy Player Start-up Disc's Controller setting (0 or 1).
--control=0:1:2:3Set control type A, B, C, D on controller socket 1, 2, 3, 4.--control=4Set control type E1 on all controller sockets.
- Note: A Game Boy Advance used as a controller is a Nintendo GameCube Controller.
--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=<xxxx-xxxx-xxxx>,--no-palette- Apply Super Game Boy color palette (default: no).
- 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,--contrastand--brightness. --lut3d-order=<rgb|gbr|bgr>- Specify lookup table order (default: gbr).
--matrix=<identity|gba|gbi|nds|palm|psp|vba>- Set color matrix (default: identity).
- This translates the RGB color primaries to the video RGB color space.
identity: Identity matrix gba: Game Boy Advance (by Pokefan531) gbi: Game Boy Interface nds: Nintendo DS (by Pokefan531) palm: Palm Treo 700p (by Pokefan531) psp: PlayStation Portable (by Pokefan531) vba: VisualBoyAdvance-M (by Pokefan531)
--input-gamma=<red[:green[:blue]]>- Set gamma (default: 2.2).
--output-gamma=<value>- Specify screen gamma (default: 2.2).
--contrast=<red[:green[:blue]]>- Set gain (default: 1.0).
--brightness=<red[:green[:blue]]>- Set lift (default: 0.0).
--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]>- Set sound mode. The default is the Sound Mode system setting (mono or stereo).
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.
--colorspace=<ycc601|ycc709|ycc2020|rgb709|rgb2020>- 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.
ycc601: IEC 61966-2-4 xvYCC601 ycc709: IEC 61966-2-4 xvYCC709 ycc2020: ITU-R BT.2020 Y’C’BC’R rgb709: IEC 61966-2-1 sRGB rgb2020: ITU-R BT.2020 R’G’B’
- Note: GCVideo-Lite or GCVideo-DVI v2.4d-2 and earlier will interpolate C’R/R’ and C’B/B’ samples.
--chroma-location=<left|center|right>- Specify chroma sample location (default: center).
- If non-center, this will interpolate Y’/G’ samples.
left: GCVideo-DVI 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=<w:h>][,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.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]>- 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
interlacescan modes. Disabling halves the refresh rate forprogressivescan modes. - This depend on a compatible video encoder or transmitter not mangling its input.
size2x,no-size2x- Enable pixel doubling (default: auto). Enabling halves the refresh rate.
- This depend on a compatible video encoder or transmitter not mangling its input.
--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. If relative, it is relative to /GBI. They can also explicitly specify the SD card to read from by prefixing an absolute path with carda: or cardb:
Comparisons
Video quality (480i/p)
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.
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
This 10-bit YCBCR 4:2:2 capture device is most representative of what you might see on a digital television.
As chroma is shifted right on YPBPR 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
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 v2.4b and later [2]
EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HDMI Cable
GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later
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- ↑ 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 CB shifted left in the Green channel of RGB outputs.
| Source | SSIMULACRA | L*a*b* DSSIM | R’G’B’ SSIM | R’G’B’ PSNR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Stereo AV Cable (NTSC-J) | -9.240295 | -17.650904 | 9.113080 | 26.230614 |
| Nintendo Stereo AV Cable (PAL-M) | -9.201585 | -17.635094 | 9.266401 | 26.258677 |
| Generic S-Video Cable (NTSC-J) | -10.333813 | -21.305827 | 9.665270 | 28.114733 |
| Generic S-Video Cable (PAL-M) | -9.613201 | -20.571086 | 8.940419 | 27.562406 |
| HD Retrovision SNES Component Cable | -10.994397 | -24.119836 | 11.909565 | 30.240476 |
| Bitfunx GameCube Component Cable | -12.177094 | -25.616478 | 11.833698 | 30.903891 |
| EON GCHD Mk-II (480i) + Datel Wii HD Component Cable | -11.129232 | -23.353008 | 11.015005 | 29.622180 |
| EON GCHD Mk-II (480i) + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable | -11.008637 | -23.771504 | 10.756515 | 29.733275 |
| EON GCHD Mk-II (480p) + Datel Wii HD Component Cable | -10.924886 | -22.486894 | 11.437944 | 28.814303 |
| EON GCHD Mk-II (480p) + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable | -10.961547 | -22.668726 | 11.709875 | 28.666443 |
| EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + Datel Wii HD Component Cable | -11.745416 | -24.960333 | 11.557802 | 30.870581 |
| EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HD Retrovision Wii Component Cable | -11.823827 | -25.531449 | 11.666174 | 30.782310 |
| GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later + Portta HDMI to YPbPr Converter | -11.529594 | -25.421901 | 11.843748 | 31.035720 |
| Insurrection Industries Carby Component Cable | -10.900181 | -22.505819 | 12.052110 | 28.699952 |
| Nintendo GameCube Component Video Cable | -11.918474 | -24.802715 | 12.296097 | 30.858279 |
| GCVideo-DVI v2.4a and earlier | -11.295141 | -24.125068 | 13.002043 | 30.700228 |
| GCVideo-DVI v2.4b and later | -12.061597 | -25.892260 | 13.572411 | 30.754753 |
| EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HDMI Cable | -13.387504 | -30.220674 | 14.019783 | 32.655669 |
| 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)
| Source | SSIMULACRA | L*a*b* DSSIM | R’G’B’ SSIM | R’G’B’ PSNR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later (MJPG) | -11.665900 | -24.046911 | 11.041204 | 30.845894 |
| 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 v2.4b and later [2]
EON GCHD Mk-II v2.4c.2 + HDMI Cable
GCVideo-DVI v3.0 and later [5-5-5 Bits]
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Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1850
Using CX23888.
This 8-bit YCBCR 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 (1080i)
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.
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 YCBCR 4:2:2 capture device is most representative of what you might see on a digital television.
As chroma is shifted right on YPBPR in/out, this was corrected in post-processing.
Bitfunx GameCube Component Cable + [RetroRGB Comp2DVI v2.1] [1][2][3]
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]
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- ↑ 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 CB shifted right and CR 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 CB shifted right and CR 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.
Datapath VisionRGB
Using AD9887A.
This range of 8-bit RGB 4:4:4 capture cards serve as our reference.
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]
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]
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- ↑ 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 CB shifted right and CR 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 CB shifted left in the Green channel of RGB outputs.
Sound emulation
Mega Man Zero 2
Pokémon Sapphire
3D lookup table
Pokémon Sapphire
Identity LUT
lutrgb.png
Game Boy Advance
lutrgb-gba.png
Game Boy Color
lutrgb-gbc.png
Game Boy Player Start-up Disc
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Nintendo DS
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VisualBoyAdvance-M
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Wii U Virtual Console
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Color matrix
Golden Sun
Identity matrix
Game Boy Advance
Game Boy Interface
Nintendo DS
Palm Treo 700p
PlayStation Portable
VisualBoyAdvance-M
Mario Kart: Super Circuit
Identity matrix
Game Boy Advance
Game Boy Interface
Nintendo DS
Palm Treo 700p
PlayStation Portable
VisualBoyAdvance-M
Pokémon Sapphire
Identity matrix
Game Boy Advance
Game Boy Interface
Nintendo DS
Palm Treo 700p
PlayStation Portable
VisualBoyAdvance-M
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Identity matrix
Game Boy Advance
Game Boy Interface
Nintendo DS
Palm Treo 700p
PlayStation Portable
VisualBoyAdvance-M
Wario Land 4
Identity matrix
Game Boy Advance
Game Boy Interface
Nintendo DS
Palm Treo 700p
PlayStation Portable
VisualBoyAdvance-M
Examples
Color emulation
Game Boy Advance
Using a contrast ratio of 250:1.
--matrix=gba --input-gamma=4. --contrast=.74851331406341291833644689906823 --brightness=.25148668593658708166355310093177
Nintendo DS
Using a contrast ratio of 600:1.
--matrix=nds --input-gamma=2.2 --contrast=.94539857500845076575010909270066 --brightness=.05460142499154923424989090729934
Palm Treo 700p
Using a contrast ratio of 75:1.
--matrix=palm --input-gamma=2.2 --contrast=.85949252616415732890698972119636 --brightness=.14050747383584267109301027880364
PlayStation Portable
Using a contrast ratio of 750:1.
--matrix=psp --input-gamma=2.2 --contrast=.95066513192721403818280764386444 --brightness=.04933486807278596181719235613556
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.
Video optimization
Datapath VisionAV & VisionRGB
GCVideo-DVI v2.4b and later
Refer to RetroRGB for OBS Studio configuration.
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=0:0,no-border --scan-mode=progressive
- 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=0:0,no-border --scan-mode=progressive
- 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
- All Colors
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.
--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
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-carby+ossc.cli, gbihf-carby+ossc.dol+cli and gbihf-carby+ossc.gci.
Transcribed below for reference.
--chroma-location=left --format=custom,offset=0,scaled-size=0:0 --scan-mode=non-interlace,no-clock2x,no-size2x
Important: Misuse will result in the wrong aspect ratio.
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.
--format=hd60 --scan-mode=non-interlace
In the RT5X menu, set "H. Sampling" to DTV 858, "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 1440p, 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
Insurrection Industries CARBY Component Cable
These settings provide a 1× scaled image in a 3:2 240p59.7387 (13.5MHz÷856÷264) video output.
These settings are also applicable to other GCVideo-DVI products with a digital-to-analog converter.
They are not applicable to GCVideo-Lite.
--chroma-location=left --format=custom-m,offset=0,scaled-size=0:0 --scan-mode=non-interlace,no-clock2x,no-size2x
In the RT5X menu, set "Output Res." to 1080p (UNDER), "H. Sampling" to Generic 4:3, "Interpolation" to Sharp, and "SDTV LPF" to Medium.
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=0:0 --scan-mode=non-interlace
Important: Misuse will result in the wrong aspect ratio.
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-cmpv.cli, gbihf-cmpv.dol+cli and gbihf-cmpv.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-cmpv.cli, gbihf-cmpv.dol+cli and gbihf-cmpv.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-gcdv-v3.cli, gbihf-gcdv-v3.dol+cli and gbihf-gcdv-v3.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.
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=0:0 --scan-mode=progressive
FAQs
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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 or off-center?
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.
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
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
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