--- product_id: 281819536 title: "Retro-Bit Prism HDMI Adapter for Gamecube (Electronic Games)" brand: "retro-bit" price: "£96.78" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Retro Bit" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/281819536-retro-bit-prism-hdmi-adapter-for-gamecube-electronic-games store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # GameCube compatibility IR remote control USB-C for updates Retro-Bit Prism HDMI Adapter for Gamecube (Electronic Games) **Brand:** retro-bit **Price:** £96.78 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎉 Level Up Your Gaming Experience! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Retro-Bit Prism HDMI Adapter for Gamecube (Electronic Games) by retro-bit - **How much does it cost?** £96.78 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/281819536-retro-bit-prism-hdmi-adapter-for-gamecube-electronic-games) ## Best For - retro-bit enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted retro-bit brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Stay Updated:** USB-C port for effortless firmware updates and language options. - • **Effortless Setup:** Plug-and-play design for instant gaming gratification. - • **Unlock Nostalgia:** Seamless GameCube integration for retro gaming bliss. - • **Control from Afar:** IR remote with a 3ft range for ultimate convenience. - • **Customize Your Experience:** On-screen display customization for a personalized touch. ## Overview The Retro-Bit Prism HDMI Adapter for GameCube offers a modern solution for retro gaming enthusiasts, featuring compatibility with GameCube, a USB-C data port for easy firmware updates, customizable on-screen displays, and an IR remote control for added convenience. Enjoy a plug-and-play setup that brings your favorite games to life with enhanced visuals. ## Description Product Description Harness the full potential of your GameCubeⓇ by tapping into the Digital AV out port on most consoles. Previously only used with rarely available component cables. This adapter provides the best quality visuals by using the open source GC video 3.0 firmware which includes features such as line doubling, scanline filters, aspect ratios, and a user-friendly on-screen display. Only compatible with GameCubeⓇ model dol-001 important! Settings remote to be used within 3ft of Prism adapter upon setup. Box Contains GameCube HDMI Adapter x 1, IR Remote x 1, Manual x 1 Review: Fantasic adapter that functions perfectly - This is a fantastic adapter that is well worth the money to get GameCube games displayed on a HDMI TV or monitor easily. The picture from the monitor is clear, and there are a range of options that can be set using the remote provided in order to adjust the picture to your liking. The only thing that I dislike about the adapter is the size - as it sticks out a fair bit from the GameCube. But I think it's still worth every penny in order to get a clear picture. Review: Definitely worth buying - Just received mine today and instantly upon testing, the image quality was better than I was expecting. After trying the KAICO HDMI adapter which its colours was overly bright and image quality was cr@p. I decided to buy this and the image quality is great. When used with Swiss it can force better resolutions, though I need to look into these modes because I tested Resident Evil and Items were out of place, for example an ink ribbon on the dining room table would be floating in mid air, the chest above the dining room fire place was also out of place, so I think this is a resolution issue not rendering properly because Resident Evil (and 0, 2, 3) relied on pre rendered backgrounds. The only thing I would recommend possibly in and update it better AA to help smoothen edges rather than being jagged, its OK having better resolution, but the edges are all jagged. I would also think in an update to make the OSD a lot smaller and have the option to set it at top left/right, bottom left/right of the screen so you can visually see the differences, but when you have the OSD massive and slap centre in your screen, you cant see the differences properly (or even make the OSD 100% transparent). But if you are lucky to have this GC model, this device is definitely worth buying. ## Features - Compatible with GameCubeⓇ - customizable on screen display - USB-CⓇ data port for easy installation of firmware updates and additional languages - scan filters includes IR Remote with 3ft range - plug-and-play setup ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08WBQL4VM | | Best Sellers Rank | 7,607 in PC & Video Games ( See Top 100 in PC & Video Games ) 28 in GameCube Accessories | | Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (810) | | Delivery information | We cannot deliver certain products outside mainland UK ( Details ). We will only be able to confirm if this product can be delivered to your chosen address when you enter your delivery address at checkout. | | Item model number | 849172013063 | | Product Dimensions | 14 x 2 x 17 cm; 40.82 g | | Rated | Not PEGI rated | | Release date | 14 May 2021 | ## Images ![Retro-Bit Prism HDMI Adapter for Gamecube (Electronic Games) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61uCVpAK+RL.jpg) ![Retro-Bit Prism HDMI Adapter for Gamecube (Electronic Games) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WC0ggO7UL.jpg) ![Retro-Bit Prism HDMI Adapter for Gamecube (Electronic Games) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51w3U1+9CWL.jpg) ![Retro-Bit Prism HDMI Adapter for Gamecube (Electronic Games) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xPh293uOL.jpg) ![Retro-Bit Prism HDMI Adapter for Gamecube (Electronic Games) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71RYXHGw-8S.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Edition** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this not support progressive scan? None of my games are detecting it.** A: It does. Be sure to press and hold b on boot **Q: Will this work with the Panasonic Q?** A: Apparently yes! Provided the model of the Q you have has a Digital AV out port, it should be compatible. **Q: The prism switches resolution between gameplay and cutscenes, when this happens the screen turns blank for a few sec making most games unplayable?** A: This is a problem with the underlying software that Gamecube HDMI adapters use which is called GCVideo. It is software that is not developed by the manufacturer of devices like the Prism. There are two ways to fix this. If you have a modded Gamecube and are running Swiss, you need to enable an advanced option named Force Video Active. This isn't entirely desirable because you still get one screen blank for about a second at the start of each cutscene, but it's much better than the 3 seconds before and after every cutscene. Option 2 is downgrading the firmware of the Prism back to a 2018 version, 2.4c, which was the last version this issue did not occur. You can find links on the GCVideo github page or in the CamecubeHacks subreddit. **Q: My gamecube model is D0L 101, will this work?** A: No. It’s possible but not usually cost effective to modify a USA DOL-101 Gamecube to add a Digital AV port, buying a USA DOL-001 is usually a better choice, Regions other than the USA and Japan never had a Gamecube with a Digital AV port so retrofitting a digital AV port is the only way for a console for those regions to have one. The DOL-101 reduced production costs as much as possible by deleting both the Digutal AV connector, and some of the connectors underneath the Gamecube used by modules like the Ethernet adapter that like Digital TV were ahead of their time and games that used them didn’t appear until the Wii generation of consoles.. Deleting the Digital AV connector wasn’t a forward looking move and it saved, less than $1. The only less savvy choice was molding the lid plastics to prevent the Gamecube from using a full size DVD in its otherwise standard DVD drive. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantasic adapter that functions perfectly *by R***H on 26 April 2023* This is a fantastic adapter that is well worth the money to get GameCube games displayed on a HDMI TV or monitor easily. The picture from the monitor is clear, and there are a range of options that can be set using the remote provided in order to adjust the picture to your liking. The only thing that I dislike about the adapter is the size - as it sticks out a fair bit from the GameCube. But I think it's still worth every penny in order to get a clear picture. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Definitely worth buying *by C***R on 21 May 2022* Just received mine today and instantly upon testing, the image quality was better than I was expecting. After trying the KAICO HDMI adapter which its colours was overly bright and image quality was cr@p. I decided to buy this and the image quality is great. When used with Swiss it can force better resolutions, though I need to look into these modes because I tested Resident Evil and Items were out of place, for example an ink ribbon on the dining room table would be floating in mid air, the chest above the dining room fire place was also out of place, so I think this is a resolution issue not rendering properly because Resident Evil (and 0, 2, 3) relied on pre rendered backgrounds. The only thing I would recommend possibly in and update it better AA to help smoothen edges rather than being jagged, its OK having better resolution, but the edges are all jagged. I would also think in an update to make the OSD a lot smaller and have the option to set it at top left/right, bottom left/right of the screen so you can visually see the differences, but when you have the OSD massive and slap centre in your screen, you cant see the differences properly (or even make the OSD 100% transparent). But if you are lucky to have this GC model, this device is definitely worth buying. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great plug and play HDMI solution for the Gamecube *by E***R on 16 February 2024* Works great with my GameCube and it's made it super easy to integrate it into my setup. Pros: Lots of options for sound, colour and video modes. Plug and play and ease and easy to update with the USB-C port. The flexibility of HDMI makes it easy to capture gameplay footage and conversion to other formats Cons: The de-interlacing algorithm used adds flicker and blur, which can be uncomfortable to look at. Build quality is okay but nothing to be amazed by. Overall I would recommend this adapter to anyone who is looking for a no-nonsense video solution to hook up a Gamecube to a modern display. ## Frequently Bought Together - Retro-Bit Prism HDMI Adapter for GameCube - AV to HDMI Converter/Upscaler for 1080P Support - Mcbazel 1024MB(16344 Blocks) Memory Card for Gamecube and Wii Console - SNLLMZI WiiGamecube Controller Extension Cable for Wii Gamecube GCN - 2pack/6.6ft --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/281819536-retro-bit-prism-hdmi-adapter-for-gamecube-electronic-games](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/281819536-retro-bit-prism-hdmi-adapter-for-gamecube-electronic-games) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*