One of the best things about the GameCube is the fact that it offers a digital port which allows you to get a really good image out of the console, but sadly this isn't the case for all models of the machine.
While the original DOL-001 variant has Digital AV Out, the revised DOL-101 lacks it, which means you can't get the best image out of the machine via HDMI adapters or component cables.
Modder citrus3000psi tackled this problem a few years back with his commercially available Gamecube DOL 101 Digital Port Upgrade Kit, but this hasn't been in production for some time now.
Thankfully, citrus3000psi has now released the relevant files to GitHub, which means anyone can fashion the parts required to make the kit.
You'll still need to obtain the other components, so it's not a 'free' mod as such, but this is great news for those of you who've always wanted to upgrade your GameCube but haven't been able to source one of the kits.
[source twitter.com]
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About how widespread is the DOL-101 compared to 001?
I know people bring up non-BC Wiis, but I imagine those will be rather uncommon compared to BC Wiis, fortunately.
@KingMike all consoles produced after mid/late 2003 should be DOL-101, based on the IPL Versions of the -101 consoles and their SDK Build Dates on this page: https://www.gc-forever.com/wiki/index.php?title=GameCube_versions
I need to check, my GC is from Christmas 2001, so it has the Digital AV Out. Along my belongings there's also the black GC my cousin got in Christmas 2004-2005 (cannot remember the exact year, but I'm sure it was brand new as the box was sealed and had its manuals and pamphlets), and I'm pretty sure it also has the Digital AV Out.
To me the "essential" GameCube component is a CRT TV and its zero latency. This kit is more like the best alternative if the availability and space constraints of a CRT are too much. But kudos to them for making the code free.
Digital displays are such a dissatisfying standard. I wish a better option would come along.
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