XBox S-Video cable $6; PS2 Gameshark $8

[amusedtoe]

Came across these two items tonight:

http://www.madcatzstore.com/store/viewItem.asp?idProduct=1164&idCategory=14

http://www.madcatzstore.com/store/viewItem.asp?idProduct=11&idCategory=14

Forgive me if those aren't amazing deals but I'm horrible at this whle ridiculous bargain thing. Still the cable's marked down from $12 and the Game Shark's also a mem. card marked down from $25.

 

[fugazi_chichimon]

Good, but not great man. The S-Video Cable is semi-tempting since I might have to open up my component inputs. Thanks.

 

[PenguinMaster]

I have that Gameshark it works fine as a memory card, but all it has otherwise is a bunch of saves most of which are pretty bad.

 

[amusedtoe]

Offhandedly can anyone tell me if investing in an S-Video cable is really worth it or not? Is there an actual noticeable difference in quality?

 

[webcamjenna]

[quote name='amusedtoe']Offhandedly can anyone tell me if investing in an S-Video cable is really worth it or not? Is there an actual noticeable difference in quality?[/QUOTE]
Wondering this also.

 

[Milkyman]

the difference between s-video and composite is more dramatic than the difference between s-video and component (non-hd). I guess it depends on your tv and your own tolerances but i've never heard of anyone not noticing that s-video is better, if your tv supports it why not spend 6 dollars?

 

[FFMooglestar]

S-Video is a must if you don't have an HD Ready Set.

http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/paulgun/xbox/video/
Not a huge difference at that link, but you will notice it does get sharper.

 

[PenguinMaster]

Shipping kills the deal. Plus Buy.com has the same S-Video cabe for $4

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=50013666&loc=108&queryType=game&sp=1

Or at Newegg for $5 with $2 shipping

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16874104313