Sorry if this is commonly known, but I just noticed Gamecube component cables in fact have a revision.
Whether or not they bear the CE mark familar in Europe. Fun to see which is more widespread. I own the non-CE type.

Comparision pics:
http://ramblings.narrabilis.com/GC/cable-top.jpg
http://www.gc-forever.com/forums/download/file.php?id=866