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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 92 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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Customers frequently mention the excellent picture quality delivered by the 6' S-Video Cable, with many noting a significant improvement over standard connections. Its ease of use and functionality are also highlighted, as it consistently performs as expected. Positive feedback focuses on the cable's ability to provide a clear and crisp video signal.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Upgrade from standard RCA video cable

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this cable to transfer video from a very old Hi8 camcorder. This S-Video cable was a drastic improvement over the old yellow RCA connector...just remember that this cable will only carry the VIDEO...no audio! I'm very satisfied with the price and quality of this hardware

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    S-video cable

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great quality and works as it should. Used with the rca stereo cables on a switcher for retro gaming

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality performance S-Video Cable

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Best Buy essentials™ 6' S-Video Cable is designed to provide a reliable connection for your video components, ensuring clear and sharp picture quality. With its 6-foot length, this cable offers flexibility in setup, accommodating various configurations in your home entertainment system. The build quality of the Best Buy essentials™ S-Video Cable is robust. The connectors are gold-plated, which helps in minimizing signal loss and corrosion over time, ensuring a long-lasting connection. The cable itself is well-insulated, reducing the risk of interference and providing a stable signal. In terms of performance, this S-Video cable delivers as expected. The picture quality is significantly better compared to standard composite connections

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Functionality, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great picture quality cables

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wonderful picture, would not think it would make that much of a picture difference, but the picture is so much brighter and clear!! Easy to install and quick shipping. Best Buy has it all and we support brick and mortar stores. Should have bought the cables sooner. We have an old tv set and old DVD/VHS unit and the picture quality looks 1080! The unit didn’t have an open HDMI port. These cables work great!!!!!Don’t wait, just get cables. Thank you Best Buy. Didn’t realize we weren’t getting the full picture!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you for your enthusiastic review of the Best Buy essentials™ 6' S-Video Cable! We're thrilled to hear that the cables have significantly improved your picture quality, making it brighter and clearer. It's great to know that they were easy to install and arrived quickly. We appreciate your support for brick-and-mortar stores and are delighted that you found the perfect solution for your old TV and DVD/VHS unit. If you have any further feedback or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your support! Ivy | Best Buy essentials Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Pros mentioned:
    Functionality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dependable and Available

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This S-video cable works exactly as intended: I can connect an old S-VHS camcorder to my AV receiver for playback. I plan to later buy a capture card to digitize tapes on my PC and will be using this cable for video. I'm glad Best Buy still carries these in store. I can walk into my local Best Buy and just grab one off the shelf; certainly one of the only retailers that still has them on hand. They look and feel durable and reasonably high-quality as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thanks for the thoughtful feedback, SeanD! It's great to hear the cable is helping you bring your classic camcorder footage back to life. We’re proud to support legacy tech with dependable solutions like this one. Patricia | Best Buy Essentials Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Pros mentioned:
    Functionality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product. Worth it.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect length cord. It works absolutely flawless and the video quality that comes through is very clear. 10/10

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    S-video

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worked Great with My Laserdisc Player

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for my laserdisc player and it worked great with my flat screen TV. I was skeptical at first since this is not gold plated but it did the job well. I recommend this for vintage electronics with S-Video out puts.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear that the product worked great with your laserdisc player and flat screen TV, despite your initial skepticism about the lack of gold plating. It's wonderful to know that it performed well and that you recommend it for vintage electronics with S-Video outputs. If you have any more comments or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out. Ivy | BestBuy Essentials Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Pros mentioned:
    Availability, Functionality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Old Tech, Still available

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Surprised that anyone still had these available. BestBuy had three on the shelf and I was able to get right back to my project. Worked perfectly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you found the Best Buy essentials™ 6' S-Video Cable just when you needed it. It's great to know it worked perfectly for your project. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again. Ivy | Best Buy Essentials Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    6ft S-Video Cable

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Did its job just as I would expect it to. No troubles, no hassles.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Reliable

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s getting harder to find new S-Video cables nowadays, but luckily Best Buy is still selling these. Im using this to run s-video from an old AV receiver to my single S-Video input on my CRT TV. Cleaner than composite video, of course. I even bought one extra just in case.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Hi there! Love that you’re keeping classic tech alive—glad we could help you find exactly what you needed. Smart move grabbing a backup too!

      — Shiela | Best Buy Essentials Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great cable

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not much to say other than that the cable works well for what it was designed to do. I needed it for connecting my VCR to my ADVC and it worked perfectly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Functionality, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    High quality cable!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The S-Video cable was extremely high quality and well made, worked perfectly for my retro gaming console and CRT!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid cable

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The cable performs as expected. Solid packaging. No suprises

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works perfect

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    No issues. Needed it to get an old VCR working and had no issues. Glad they sold it still.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cable for Old Camera

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The cable was high quality and worked as needed. I had an old video camera with tapes and wanted to convert to digital.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worked perfectly for transporting video from my camcorder to my computer

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Functionality, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Search is Over

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It did the job and I was very pleased. It was a journey finding this cable for the need with my older system, but it does work great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you so much for your positive review! We're happy to hear that our Best Buy essentials™ 6' S-Video Cable met your needs and performed well with your older system. We understand how challenging it can be to find the right accessories for vintage equipment, so we're glad your search is over. If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. - Mae | BestBuy Essential Support | https://www.bestbuy.com/site/brands/best-buy-brands/pcmcat1596746025285.c?id=pcmcat1596746025285 BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Life Saver

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This cable worked great for what I needed it for. I needed it in a hurry so I'm glad my local best buy had it in stock.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    TV to receiver.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Put them in, worked great! Easy to install. Great results.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A cable that does what it's supposed to

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Appears to be quality product and works as reported. I use this to transfer old VHS tapes to my PC.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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