Wii HDTV Component Cable -- Worth getting?

KingKory · 06-22-2007, 06:10 PM

Hello

I'm sure this question has been kicked around a few times, but there's no search feature that I can see, so I thought I'd just start a new thread.

Are these cables worth buying?

I see them priced from $20 all the way to $50. Is there a big difference on the quality of cable you buy?

Does anyone have a link to recommended cables?

Thanks much!

Sillyhat · 06-22-2007, 06:38 PM

Yes they are worth buying in my opinion. They make the image so much sharper, and if you have a nice TV it really enhances the color. By the way there is a search feature on the right side of the forums right under the User Control Panel.

KingKory · 06-22-2007, 07:00 PM

Bah...right in front of my face, ty.

Sillyhat · 06-22-2007, 08:59 PM

No problem.

iceman 343 · 06-23-2007, 09:13 AM

yes you should definteley get some ive only got a cheap set and it makes a big difference

ThrillSeeker · 06-23-2007, 03:18 PM

Here's the cables I have:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...n/DSC00056.jpg
no name brand from this website: http://www.ledshoppe.com/Product/ts/TS3003.htm
they're 15 bucks, free shipping, excellent quality (better than nintendo's crap cables)

AND here's some shots off my 58" plasma with the cables hooked up and all settings correct:
PLEASE NOTE: these pictures do not do justice to what it really looks like.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...n/HPIM4206.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...n/HPIM4202.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...n/HPIM4200.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...n/HPIM4198.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...n/HPIM4196.jpg

dreamcastninja · 06-23-2007, 03:55 PM

I have a 27inch standard def tv with component but that's being taken by the dvd player and im not getting adapters or switching or any of that.

in short.

should I stay composite, or should I step up to svideo?

ThrillSeeker · 06-23-2007, 04:25 PM

Svideo isn't that great of a difference, don't waste your money. On your tv you won't be able to tell.

ciper · 06-23-2007, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreamcastninja

should I stay composite, or should I step up to svideo?

Svideo is a great improvement over composite. Don't take my word for it though, the wikipedia article on svideo explains it well. Here is the specific section to read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svideo#Overview

Svideo is nearly equal to interlaced component in regards to picture sharpness
Thrillseeker needs new glasses.

dreamcastninja · 06-23-2007, 09:05 PM

svideo it is! Any links to cheap cables? or can i walk into a best buy and buy them?

google12 · 06-23-2007, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreamcastninja

svideo it is! Any links to cheap cables? or can i walk into a best buy and buy them?

these are the official Nintendo cables for a cheap price:http://cgi.ebay.com/Official-Nintend...QQcmdZViewItem

6ix · 06-23-2007, 11:34 PM

Would these be a good thing to grab for a Home Theatre + Projector setup??

google12 · 06-24-2007, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6ix

Would these be a good thing to grab for a Home Theatre + Projector setup??

i think that its the same for tvs and projectors

The Fifth · 06-24-2007, 06:45 AM

I got a noname set at circuit shitty for $20 and they make a noticable difference to me on a 42" plasma on every game.

AaronMc · 06-24-2007, 07:36 AM

What game is that in your screen shot? The one with the man standing by the cars, Looks like GTA lol. Is It Scarface? Im just about to get a Wii and this game interests me. Thanks alot
Aaron

iceman 343 · 06-24-2007, 07:37 AM

its scarface

Limbo · 06-24-2007, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Fifth

I got a noname set at circuit shitty for $20 and they make a noticable difference to me on a 42" plasma on every game.

I tried to squish the bug in your signature >.<

dreamcastninja · 06-24-2007, 03:01 PM

i'd rather drive to a local store and buy them upfront and get them the same day. Any ideas? best buy?

Sillyhat · 06-24-2007, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreamcastninja

i'd rather drive to a local store and buy them upfront and get them the same day. Any ideas? best buy?

When I bought my cables I went to Best Buy and yeah they had some S-Video ones too. You can also go to Gamestop or EBGames, they should have them.
Check the availability for Gamestop here:
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=802519

ciper · 06-25-2007, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreamcastninja

i'd rather drive to a local store and buy them upfront and get them the same day. Any ideas? best buy?

Don't pay more than 20$ for them. I had to look around for quite a while to find some that weren't overpriced. I checked just about every store selling games before finding them at a place called "Game Crazy"

06-22-2007, 06:10 PM	#1
KingKory WiiChat Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 7 Friends: 0	Wii HDTV Component Cable -- Worth getting? Hello I'm sure this question has been kicked around a few times, but there's no search feature that I can see, so I thought I'd just start a new thread. Are these cables worth buying? I see them priced from $20 all the way to $50. Is there a big difference on the quality of cable you buy? Does anyone have a link to recommended cables? Thanks much!

06-22-2007, 06:38 PM	#2
Sillyhat The Crusher Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 732 Friends: 0	Yes they are worth buying in my opinion. They make the image so much sharper, and if you have a nice TV it really enhances the color. By the way there is a search feature on the right side of the forums right under the User Control Panel. __________________ Currently Own: Hardware: Nintendo Wii, 4 Wii Remotes, 2 Nunchucks Games: Wii Sports, Wii Play, Super Paper Mario, Mario Party 8, Super Mario Galaxy, Guitar Hero 3

06-22-2007, 08:59 PM	#4
Sillyhat The Crusher Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 732 Friends: 0	No problem. __________________ Currently Own: Hardware: Nintendo Wii, 4 Wii Remotes, 2 Nunchucks Games: Wii Sports, Wii Play, Super Paper Mario, Mario Party 8, Super Mario Galaxy, Guitar Hero 3

06-23-2007, 09:13 AM	#5
iceman 343 wii owner Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 54 Friends: 0 2681-1728-4165-2141	yes you should definteley get some ive only got a cheap set and it makes a big difference __________________ join the destroyer clan for ssbb

06-23-2007, 03:18 PM	#6
ThrillSeeker The Italian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 36 Friends: 0 2128-5991-2659-7269	Here's the cables I have: http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...n/DSC00056.jpg no name brand from this website: http://www.ledshoppe.com/Product/ts/TS3003.htm they're 15 bucks, free shipping, excellent quality (better than nintendo's crap cables) AND here's some shots off my 58" plasma with the cables hooked up and all settings correct: PLEASE NOTE: these pictures do not do justice to what it really looks like. http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...n/HPIM4206.jpg http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...n/HPIM4202.jpg http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...n/HPIM4200.jpg http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...n/HPIM4198.jpg http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...n/HPIM4196.jpg __________________


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06-22-2007, 07:00 PM	#3
KingKory WiiChat Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 7 Friends: 0	Bah...right in front of my face, ty.

06-23-2007, 03:55 PM	#7
dreamcastninja WiiChat Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 203 Friends: 0	I have a 27inch standard def tv with component but that's being taken by the dvd player and im not getting adapters or switching or any of that. in short. should I stay composite, or should I step up to svideo? __________________ I HACKED THE WII. MY COLLECTION IS LARGE. I OWN ALL. EMULATORS ARE MY FRIEND.

06-23-2007, 04:25 PM	#8
ThrillSeeker The Italian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 36 Friends: 0 2128-5991-2659-7269	Svideo isn't that great of a difference, don't waste your money. On your tv you won't be able to tell. __________________

06-23-2007, 09:05 PM	#10
dreamcastninja WiiChat Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 203 Friends: 0	svideo it is! Any links to cheap cables? or can i walk into a best buy and buy them? __________________ I HACKED THE WII. MY COLLECTION IS LARGE. I OWN ALL. EMULATORS ARE MY FRIEND.

06-23-2007, 11:34 PM	#12
6ix rebmeM tahCiiW Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 308 Friends: 0	Would these be a good thing to grab for a Home Theatre + Projector setup??

06-24-2007, 06:45 AM	#14
The Fifth WiiChat Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 234 Friends: 0 4842-2271-0989-9857	I got a noname set at circuit shitty for $20 and they make a noticable difference to me on a 42" plasma on every game. __________________ If I seem nice to you that is because I am.

06-24-2007, 07:36 AM	#15
AaronMc Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1 Friends: 0	What game is that in your screen shot? The one with the man standing by the cars, Looks like GTA lol. Is It Scarface? Im just about to get a Wii and this game interests me. Thanks alot Aaron Last edited by AaronMc; 06-24-2007 at 07:40 AM.

06-24-2007, 07:37 AM	#16
iceman 343 wii owner Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 54 Friends: 0 2681-1728-4165-2141	its scarface __________________ join the destroyer clan for ssbb

06-24-2007, 03:01 PM	#18
dreamcastninja WiiChat Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 203 Friends: 0	i'd rather drive to a local store and buy them upfront and get them the same day. Any ideas? best buy? __________________ I HACKED THE WII. MY COLLECTION IS LARGE. I OWN ALL. EMULATORS ARE MY FRIEND.

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