When it comes to the pre HDMI game consoles, you have your pick of composite, component, or S video. Each format has its share of fans, and if you had a cheap CRT TV , then chances are that you were rocking one with just composite ports. Of the three, this is the lowest quality port, and people looking for color accuracy and a good looking picture are likely to go after component ports on their CRT TV. In today world, beggars cant be choosers because there are fewer and fewer CRT TVs available...