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S-Video to RGB Breakout

Some game consoles output RGB or component video over their S-Video or AV multi-out connectors when using the correct cable, allowing better quality video than S-Video. This describes the signal carried, not the connector itself.

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// Specifications
Standard
Console specific (Nintendo, Sony, Sega)
Base Connector
Proprietary multi-out port
Signals Available
Composite, S-Video, RGB, Component
Quality Hierarchy
Composite < S-Video < RGB/Component
Cables
Manufacturer-specific AV cables
Use Case
Retro gaming, OSSC upscalers, capture cards
// Pin Reference Table
PinNameFunctionType
Y Y/Luma Luminance signal ADC
C C/Chroma Chrominance signal ADC
R Red/Pr Red or Pr component ADC
G Green/Y Green or Y luma ADC
B Blue/Pb Blue or Pb component ADC

Some game consoles output RGB or component video over their S-Video or AV multi-out connectors when using the correct cable, allowing better quality video than S-Video. This describes the signal carried, not the connector itself.