snes on hdtv

PH4NT0MBL4DE · 13 Nov 2013 at 16:17

Is it possible to hook up a SNES to a HDTV using the rf cable. If it is how do I do it?
Thanks.

Nismo · 13 Nov 2013 at 16:20

Plug it into the aerial port on the TV :confused:

But it will look awful, better off with RGB Scart if you can get it.

bemaniac · 13 Nov 2013 at 16:22

It'll work if the tv has an RF input. My LG has one and I tuned the snes in on channel 36 like they used to recommend in the olden days. Plug it in and scan on the tv with the console on - you'll find it just use old skool RF scan mode until you get a picture. A wordo fwarning is that it doesn't look quite the same without all the lines

XPE · 13 Nov 2013 at 16:25

Ive tried using RGB Scart with my snes and an HDTV and it fads outs after a few seconds, haven't tried the rf cable.

Deo_volente · 13 Nov 2013 at 17:07

XPE said:
Ive tried using RGB Scart with my snes and an HDTV and it fads outs after a few seconds, haven't tried the rf cable.

Have a look at this link http://www.mmmonkey.co.uk/pal-snes-rgb-cable-fix/.Sounds like it may be your problem.

PH4NT0MBL4DE · 13 Nov 2013 at 19:03

I think my TV has an rf port. Is it just a port where you would attach an indoor Ariel? Can I use an old ps2 multi out rgb?

Geffen · 13 Nov 2013 at 20:31

If you don't want to mod your own RGB Scart Cable there quite a few places online that sell them. The picture quality with the RGB Scart cable is very good. It's a shame they did offer scart output from the N64.

413x · 13 Nov 2013 at 20:33

i used multi out to my amp then to tv

PH4NT0MBL4DE · 13 Nov 2013 at 20:46

Sorry I'm confused lol. Why would I need to mod my rgb cable?

gavinpoo · 14 Nov 2013 at 05:09

Connect the console through the RF socket and tune, really should be that simple. I'm guessing that more recent TVs may only have options for tuning digital channels in which case RF won't work. If this is the case you'd be better off getting hold of a composite cable which won't require any tuning and will look better than RF. I'm not sure if RGB SCART is an option - I have a US SNES which works great with a GC RGB cable but I don't know if that's possible on a UK SNES without modification.

If you intend to use the SNES (or any other old console) regularly I'd recommend that you get a CRT, you should be able to pick one up for under a fiver. It'll look much better and you won't have the input lag of an LCD, which can be extremely noticeable when playing older games. Ever tried wall-jumping in Super Metroid on an LCD? It was difficult enough on a CRT but is virtually impossible on an LCD!

Geffen · 14 Nov 2013 at 09:36

PH4NT0MBL4DE said:
Sorry I'm confused lol. Why would I need to mod my rgb cable?

For some reason the SNES produce a low powered RGB output signal you need the cable modded to produce the correct signal strength. If you don't want to mod the cable yourself then just buy one from an auction site for around ~£6. The picture quality from a properly modded cable is very good in my opinion on an LCD tv.

Apopcalyptic · 14 Nov 2013 at 13:33

I use my Gamecube's SCART cable with both my SNES and N64 without issue. MIght be worth tracking one down?

/edit - Just read the link above... do that!