POUND HDMI HD Link Cable for Nintendo 64 (N64)
Bottom line: The POUND HDMI HD Link Cable for Nintendo 64: Plugs into the N64 AV port and outputs over HDMI for modern TVs; main trade-off: picture tops out at S-Video quality, not RGB-level sharpness.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Plugs into the N64 AV port and outputs over HDMI for modern TVs
- ✓ S-Video-grade picture, sharper than stock composite hookups
- ✓ Keeps the original 4:3 aspect ratio, no stretched sprites
- ✓ 6.6 ft cable reaches from TV stand to couch
- ✓ Breakaway design helps protect the console port from tugs and trips
Cons
- ✗ Picture tops out at S-Video quality, not RGB-level sharpness
- ✗ 4:3 output leaves black bars on widescreen TVs
- ✗ Listing does not state the HDMI output resolution
- ✗ Breakaway joint can separate if the cable is pulled mid-game
Manufacturer description
The Nintendo 64 charmed the world with it’s polygonal graphics and gave us all motion sickness with Golden Eye. It revolutionized the gaming landscape with its funky four port controllers and party games like Mario Kart 64, Mario Party, as well as the world’s first introduction to Super Smash Bros. The HD Link Cable by Pound allows you to relive the N64 experience on your modern TV!
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored POUND HDMI HD Link Cable for Nintendo 64 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the games & cartridges category. POUND's games & cartridges lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Key Features
- Works with the N64
- S-Video Picture Quality, Original 4:3 Aspect Ratio
- 6.6 feet cable length
- Breakaway design
- PAL/NTSC compatible
Full Specifications
| Brand | POUND |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Model Number | 0736900534061 |
| Compatibility | N64 |
| Connector Type | HDMI |
| Item Dimensions | 11.81 x 1.57 x 0.79 inches |
| Mfr Part Number | 0736900534061 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Power Plug Type | No Plug |
| Compatible Devices | Television |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 11.81 x 1.57 x 0.79 inches |
| S-Video Picture Quality, Original 4 | 3 Aspect Ratio |
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