The following is a list of Nintendo GameCube games with support for 480p (progressive scan) display mode, also known as enhanced definition. It also indicates those titles which support 16:9 (widescreen) mode.
In order to benefit from this support, it is necessary to use either a GameCube console equipped with a digital A/V output port (model DOL-001), or a Wii console. In both cases, a component video cable and a supporting television is required[1]. However, support for component video was removed with the DOL-101 revision of the Gamecube hardware in May, 2004[2]. As the official Nintendo Gamecube Component Video Cable was discontinued at the same time, it is nowadays difficult to obtain. All Wii systems are capable of outputting 480p for compatible Wii and GameCube games. Thus, as component video cables for the Nintendo Wii remain readily available from both Nintendo and a number of third party manufacturers, GameCube games can now readily be played in 480p by Wii owners.
Only games produced for NTSC regions will directly support this mode. Although PAL editions of the DOL-001 hardware were produced, the games themselves only support PAL (576i) or PAL60 (480i). As such, those featured in this list all refer to the NTSC region versions released in either the United States or Japan. Provided that all other pre-requisites are satisfied, some NTSC titles may be used on PAL hardware in 480p mode but, due to region locking, this requires the use of either a software loader (such as the Datel Freeloader) or a modchip.
Some of these games will automatically display a menu asking whether progressive mode should be enabled but, in the majority of cases, it must be manually enabled. This is accomplished by holding the red 'B' button while the game starts up[3]. After the prompt appears, the player should use the joystick to highlight the 'Yes' option then press the green 'A' button to confirm.
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Notes
- ^ Is the Nintendo GameCube compatible with HDTVs?
- ^ Nintendo GameCube Component Video Questions
- ^ How to enable progressive scan on the Gamecube
References
- "High Definition Game Database". http://hdgames.net. Retrieved 2009-11-29.
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