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Retro+ HDMI adapter for GameCube: the digital picture from the Digital AV port on a modern screen
On a current TV, the GameCube's composite cable gives a soft, smeary picture. Yet the first consoles, the GameCube DOL-001, have a Digital AV port at the back that carries the picture in digital form. The Retro+ Digital HD adapter plugs into that port and sends the signal over HDMI, without going through an analogue conversion.
What it does
- Direct digital signal: the picture is picked up before any analogue conversion, then transmitted over HDMI.
- Line doubler: the manufacturer states line doubling for better display on modern screens.
- Infrared remote: it opens the adapter's settings menu, without touching the console.
- Direct connection: the adapter plugs into the back of the console, with no disassembly and no battery to charge.
What it doesn't do
- It does not work on a GameCube DOL-101: the Digital AV port was removed on that model (see the table below).
- It does not plug into the analogue Multi AV port and is not suitable for the Wii or Wii U.
- It does not add detail that is not in the game: the resolution stays the original one, simply carried cleanly.
DOL-001 or DOL-101: check your GameCube before ordering
Nintendo sold two versions of the GameCube. Only the first one, the DOL-001, has the Digital AV port this adapter plugs into. The DOL-101, the revised model sold from around 2004, no longer has this port.
| DOL-001 (first model) | DOL-101 (revised model) | |
|---|---|---|
| Model number | “DOL-001” on the label under the console | “DOL-101” on the label under the console |
| Video ports at the back | 2: Multi AV and Digital AV | Only 1: Multi AV |
| This adapter | ✅ Compatible | ❌ Not compatible |
| To get HDMI | Plug in the adapter, no tools | Internal HDMI kit, soldered |
The quickest check: look at the back of the console. Two video ports side by side means a DOL-001. Only one means a DOL-101: you then need a soldered internal HDMI kit, or write to us for advice.
Retro+ or BitFunx: two adapters for the same port
- Retro+ Digital HD adapter: translucent purple plastic housing, infrared remote and HDMI cable included. The most affordable choice.
- BitFunx GCVideo adapter: metal housing, open-source GCVideo firmware updated over USB, settings menu with line doubler and scanlines, holding bracket, HDMI and USB cables included. The most complete.
Both only work on a GameCube DOL-001.
Skill level required
None. No soldering, no disassembly, no tools: the adapter plugs into the back of the console, and the supplied HDMI cable connects it to the TV.
In the box
- 1 Retro+ Digital HD adapter for the GameCube Digital AV port.
- 1 infrared remote.
- 1 HDMI cable.
- 1 instruction manual.
Delivery in 10 to 18 days · dispatched within 3 to 5 days · 2-year legal guarantee · 14-day returns.
Retro+ HDMI adapter for GameCube DOL-001 — Digital AV port, remote
Retro+ adapter for GameCube DOL-001: HDMI through the Digital AV port, remote and HDMI cable included. Not compatible with DOL-101.
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The job: plug in, not tinker
No opening the console, no soldering iron. Turn the GameCube over, locate the Digital AV port next to the Multi AV socket, plug the adapter into it and run an HDMI cable to the TV. The picture that used to arrive blurry through the composite cable now travels digitally, from the console to the screen.
The part: the Retro+ Digital HD adapter
The first GameCubes, the DOL-001, output the picture in digital form through the Digital AV port, later removed on the DOL-101. The Retro+ Digital HD adapter picks up this signal before any analogue conversion and transmits it over HDMI. It comes in a translucent purple housing, with an infrared remote for its menu and an HDMI cable.
Before ordering: check your console
One thing decides everything: your GameCube's model number. DOL-001, with two video ports at the back, is compatible; DOL-101, with only one port, is not. If in doubt, send us a photo of the back of the console: our French-speaking customer service replies within 1 working day.
What this accessory brings
Verified manufacturer specifications · verified on
What it does well
- Digital signal taken from the Digital AV port
- No intermediate analogue conversion
- Line doubler stated by the supplier
- Direct connection, no disassembly
What it doesn’t do
- Not compatible with GameCube DOL-101: no Digital AV port
- Not suitable for the Wii or the Multi AV port
- Game resolution unchanged
See full specifications+
Material and size
- Accessory type
- Video converter
Compatible with
- GameCube DOL-001 (with Digital AV port)
In the box
- 1 HDMI adapter for Digital AV port
Information and safety
Instructions for use and legal information about the product
Origin, responsible person and contact
- Product and packaging as supplied by the manufacturer: markings may be in Chinese or English. The product's characteristics are described on this page.
- Use this product only for the purpose described on this page and follow the instructions below.
- Person responsible for placing this product on the EU market: JMR-Service (Fun-Esports). See our Terms of Sale for full contact details.
- A safety problem (overheating, burning smell, broken part)? Stop using the product and write to us at contact@fun-esports.com.
- Warranty, returns and withdrawal: see our Warranty and returns page.
Frequently Asked Questions
🔧 Do I need to open or solder the console?
No. The adapter plugs into the Digital AV port at the back of the GameCube DOL-001. No disassembly, no soldering.
🔍 DOL-001 or DOL-101: how do I know which GameCube I have?
Turn the console over: the model number is printed on the label underneath. An even quicker check: at the back, a DOL-001 has two video ports side by side (Multi AV and Digital AV), a DOL-101 has only one.
❌ I have a DOL-101: what can I do?
This adapter cannot plug into it: the Digital AV port does not exist on that model. The only way to HDMI is an internal kit soldered to the motherboard, such as our Hispeedido internal HDMI kit. Write to us before ordering to confirm compatibility with your console.
🆚 Retro+ or BitFunx: which one should I choose?
Both plug into the same Digital AV port of a DOL-001. The Retro+ is the most affordable, in a plastic housing with remote and HDMI cable. The BitFunx is the most complete: metal housing, GCVideo firmware updated over USB, scanlines, holding bracket.
🕹️ Does it work on a Wii?
No. The Wii has no Digital AV port, even in GameCube mode.
📦 What is in the box?
The Retro+ Digital HD adapter, an infrared remote, an HDMI cable and an instruction manual.
📺 Will the picture be high definition?
The picture stays the one the game produces. The adapter avoids the degradation of an analogue cable and carries it over HDMI, which makes it much cleaner on a modern screen.
🚚 What are the delivery times?
Delivery in 10 to 18 days, dispatched within 3 to 5 days.
🛡️ Which guarantee applies?
2-year legal guarantee of conformity. Returns within 14 days. French customer service, reply within 1 working day.
Why buy here rather than on a marketplace
It is a fair question. Here is the answer, straight.
Every listing is checked before publication: real compatibility, material, dimensions, box contents. Many models never make it into the catalogue.
A question about compatibility, a fit problem, a return: you write, a human replies within 1 business day. In French.
The 2-year legal warranty of conformity is handled by us — not by a form on the other side of the world. And 14 days to change your mind, with no need to justify yourself.
We do not claim to be the cheapest. We claim that you will know exactly what you are buying before you pay.
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