The 2004 DOL-101 revision removed the Digital AV Out, and that decides how you cable it: the digital 480p route through an HDMI adapter doesn't exist on this model, and neither does progressive scan. Video comes only from the AV Multi Out, the same plug as the SNES and N64, giving composite plus S-Video on NTSC units or RGB on PAL ones, at 480i at most. An RGB SCART or Multi Out-to-HDMI cable is the practical choice. Serial Port 2 went too; the four controller ports and two memory card slots stay on the front. Here's the complete port breakdown.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Nintendo
- Release Year
- 2004
- Model Number
- DOL-101
- Category
- Gaming Console
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo AV Multi Out | 1 | — | — | Analog AV Multi Out (rear) | Standard analog output for composite video, S-Video, and RGB SCART. 480i maximum without Digital AV Out. |
| GameCube Controller Port | 4 | — | — | Controller Port (front) | For GameCube controllers. Supports standard, WaveBird wireless, and specialty controllers. |
| GameCube Memory Card Slot | 2 | — | — | Memory Card Slot (front) | For GameCube memory cards (59/251/1019 blocks). |
| GameCube Serial Port 1 | 1 | — | — | Serial Port 1 (bottom) | For Game Boy Player and broadband/modem adapters. |
| GameCube Hi-Speed Port | 1 | — | — | Hi-Speed Port (bottom) | High-speed parallel port. Never used commercially. |
Notes & Compatibility
Cost-reduced GameCube revision. Digital AV Out port removed – no native 480p support. Serial Port 2 also removed. Limited to 480i output via composite/S-Video. Can still play all GameCube games. Serial Port 1 retained for Game Boy Player compatibility. Common in later production units.