
Another option would be to restore the N64’s S-Video circuit to the multi-out. So, what happens if you connect a proper S-Video cable to a PAL N64 and don’t get a signal? Well, the incompatible PAL models would all require the much more complicated RGB mod, but that’s a possibility. At the moment, it’s believed that the NUS-CPU-P-03 (Pikachu and Funtastic) and the NUS-CPU-R-01 (French release) are the only ones that don’t support S-Video from the factory, but you’ll need to connect your cable to be sure. Also, figuring out which PAL models don’t support S-Video can be confusing.
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Here’s more info on how to find which model you have and the options available: įinally, all NTSC and most PAL N64’s can output S-Video without a mod, but you’ll need a different cable for PAL than NTSC. Next, all N64’s can be modded for RGB, but unless you have an (easily identifiable) early NTSC revision, it’s a complicated mod. Here’s an easy breakdown of all the video-out options from the N64: All N64’s support composite video out using the same cable and luckily, the composite signal from an N64 is very good.

The Nintendo 64’s video output is an unfortunately confusing discussion, that includes both region and motherboard revision issues.

One more component needs to be identified, then a fix can be documented that still requires a modification…but one that’s far easier than the “advanced” RGB mod’s that would be required on the incompatible revisions. Jan from Consoles4U is developing a fix for the few PAL N64’s that don’t output S-Video.
