Nintendo Wii High Resolution AV / HDTV / EDTV Component Cable

by Mycarryingcase

Product Features

• Connect your Nintendo Wii game console to your HDTV or EDTV
• Provides best quality sound & video resolution!
• Gold-plated contacts
• Length: 1.8m / 5.7 ft
• Supports 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i

Product Details

• ASIN: B000NI8WEA
• Item Weight: 3 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #742 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #6 in Video Games > Wii > Hardware > Cables & Adapters > Cables

Product Description

Enjoy the best gaming experience from your Wii with this high-quality cable. It supports the highest-possible resolution modes for the best sound & video output. Please note: this is an aftermarket item. To get the best quality to you at the best price, this cable is sold without unnecessary packaging.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars At first skeptical; now a believer, March 4, 2008

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Clinton D. Haldeman III "rnrrebel" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Nintendo Wii High Resolution AV / HDTV / EDTV Component Cable (Video Game)

After initial skepticism that 480p and a cable would really make much difference, I am now a true believer. I play the Wii on my 47" Vizio (1080p capable) and the clarity difference w/ the component cable is truly amazing. My assumption is that it may not make any difference on a tube TV displaying at 480i, but if you have an HDTV, I highly recommend the Wii component cable. Once installed, don't forget to set your Wii to display at 480p...

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Please Read - Why this Wii HD Cable may or May not Work for You, August 5, 2008

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Kam Wong "holykam" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Nintendo Wii High Resolution AV / HDTV / EDTV Component Cable (Video Game)

This is a high-quality product must-have Wii product at a low price (3rd party vendor).

Note this is the heavy-duty HD cable version (vs. the slim one). Got this at an excellent price and it does the job. Cable works wonders on my friend's 52" widescreen Samsung. On my Sony 36" tube XBR (6 years old), which is 480P HD-ready, there's some improvement but not huge. Overall, I'm satisfied and can't wait till I upgrade my TV. Note the Wii is only 480P so don't expect those jagged/boxy edges to fall off. Definitely worth it if you have a good HD TV set and can spare the component inputs (vs. coaxial).

*Note some people forget to adjust the Wii settings to output 480P (ETV/Enhanced = "HD, 480P) and widescreen/regular, which may explain why they don't see ANY improvement vs. regular coaxial. You can't just plug it in and expect the Wii settings to auto-detect and change! Meanwhile, some expect a 'true HD' miracle despite the Wii systems' limitations.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For Wii & HDTV Owners, a Must Have!, May 20, 2008

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Karl Kuser (Norwalk, CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nintendo Wii High Resolution AV / HDTV / EDTV Component Cable (Video Game)

I realized about 1 week into using the Wii on my HDTV that something was off. The graphics were blurry and there was Wiimote lag. After some contemplation, I reasoned that both issues were related to the signal being sent to the TV. The blurry graphics? 480i. The delay in response? The HDTV converting the ancient 480i signal into 480p. You see, the Wii ships with last generation RCA connectors (Red, Yellow & White). These work fine on a Standard TV, the 480i signal is its bread and butter. To upgrade to an HDTV-friendly signal you need component cables.

Enter this product: $4 + S&H ($10 total)on Amazon for a cable that costs $25 in the stores. It does exactly what the more expensive product does: sends a 480p signal to your HDTV from the Wii. The difference is rather astounding and immediately noticeable. Wii controller movement is sensed almost instantly, and the graphics are clearer and crisper. These cables unlock the full power of the Wii on your HDTV. For under $10 you can't go wrong.