Customer Reviews

Nintendo Wii Component Cable AV Cable for HDTV/EDTV High Definition 480p

5 star:		(90)
4 star:		(30)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(13)
1 star:		(17)

 

 

Yes, it's 480p. So what?

When I played Zelda pre-component cable, it looked good. There's no point here in comparing to the XBOX 360 or PS3, because they aren't TRYING to do HD...

However, when I put the component cables on, I noted an immediate improvement in the detailing of the game. It's not true HD, but it definately improves what you see when you are on a HD TV. I would recommend this to anyone.

Fantastic Value. Does exactly what it should. The plastic/rubber of the cables is slightly sticky feeling which is mildly annoying as I need to switch this with my DVD cables relatively often but there is no cheaper way to get component from the Wii.

I recently upgraded my TV to an HDTV and was extremely disappointed in the quality of the picture of the Nintendo Wii coming in via the standard RCA composite cables- Because an HDTV is essentially progressive technology, a composite SD signal is de-interlaced by the TV. This basically means that half the resolution (which is analog SD to begin with) is removed from the picture and it is up to the TV to "rebuild" the bits of missing picture... which it's not so great at.

The result is a softened picture with spots of bad (unsmooth) motion and additionally, this process takes a bit of time so there is a hair of a delay... this isn't a problem for most video, but since it's a video game system, you need the responsiveness of your actions to be immediately reflected on screen! Playing a game with a delay in the picture feels like fixing a watch with gardening gloves on.

The component cable sends a Progressive image that, while still Standard Definition, doesn't require the de-interlace process, which makes a TON of difference. Colors are more vibrant, the image is crisper and the delay is gone completely! Motion is smooth and precise. This cable is usually found for more then $30 or $40, but I was able to find it on Amazon via a 3rd party vendor for less then $5 (plus shipping) - a great deal.

Get this if you have a Wii and an HDTV... you NEED it.

Why pay $20-$30 for the same cable? This cable works just as well; I had an expensive cable and then bought this one. The results: same high quality picture and sound. The other cable went back to the store and I saved over $20.

delivered in a timely fashion, this cable provides a noticeable difference over the composite cable that comes standard with the wii. I can't see where paying any more for a cable will make any more difference. the Wii is in a noisy environment and there is no signal degradation with this cable.

This is a cable. Cables should work. This works. Dont buy the more expensive one, that would be really stupid. Buy the cheapest one possible.

Whenever you buy cables that transmit a digital signal, just get the cheapest one because with digital, you either get the signal or you don't...aka either the cord works or it doesn't. If it does work, it will work perfectly. If it doesn't work, you return it and get a new one. So yeah, get this.

This product works just great and it came faster than expected. But, as someone noted eairlier, the cables don't strech very far, and it is impossible for me to reach my TV and surround receiver at the same time. If you are looking for great picture and are not too worried about surround sound, then this is the perfect thing.

It works as described and is much cheaper than the one from Nintendo. The picture looks fantastic on my HDTV now that it is properly connected. I would definitely recommend this option if you want to save money.

Install was easy and straightforward and it worked right away with no issues. Just remember to go into your system setting on your Wii and upgrade the output to 480p to take advantage of the cable.

So it works as it should, price is awesome, but 480p is just not as great at I hoped. I guess I should have got an 360 if I wanted HD quality eh? One thing, make sure you change the video setting on your Wii, or you really won't notice a difference... :)