Can I Hook My Gamecube to My iMac?

Use the iMac as a monitor for your game console.

The iMac features a Target Display Mode that allows you to use the iMac's monitor as a display for another computer or other device, including your Nintendo GameCube. You will need a Component-to-Mini Display Port adapter to transform the signal from the outputs on the console to a format compatible with your iMac display. The feature is native to the iMac and will not require any additional software to establish the connection between the devices.

Things You'll Need

• Component-to-Mini Display Port Adapter

Instructions

1. Plug one end of the adapter into in the Mini Display Port on the rear of the iMac monitor.

2. Connect the component cables from the GameCube to the "Component" jacks on the adapter.

3. Turn on the GameCube and the iMac will automatically display the image from the GameCube on the screen.

4. Press the "Command" and "F2" button on the iMac's keyboard to get the iMac out of Target Display Mode.

References

• Apple Support: Using iMac as an External Display