Wii HDMI Upscaler (up to 1080p)

[DBloke]

Something that stickmode well be getting a stiffy over

Apparently its a device that will allow you to play Wii games at 1080[

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VD-W3 HDMI Upscaler Processor is available now for US$75.00.

Specs

• Input: Wii AV Connector x 1, USB Type A Plug x 1.
• Output: HDMI x1 , 3.5mm Stereo Audio Jack.
• Video In Supported: EDTV(480i/576i), SDTV(480p/576p)
• Video Out Supported : 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1650x1050 (at refresh rate 59.94Hz)
• Audio Out: HDMI audio, Analog audio.
• Bi-Color LED: Blue and Red.
• Operating Temperature: 5°C to 60°C (41°F to 140°F)
• Dimensions (approximate): 12cm (L) x 7cm (W) x 2.5cm (H)
• Mass (approximate): ~180g
• Powerful Video Signal conversion
• Crystal shape image, Outstanding picture quality.
• Full HD (1080p) output.
• True 10-Bits high definition video scaler engine.
• AV grade scaler engine
• User Friendly
• No external power required.
• Easy to setup.
• LED status indication.
• Wide Range Video Display support
• Support TV (HDMI) and PC Monitor (DVI).
• HDMI-Audio and Analog audio out.
• Various HDTV video out.
• Native resolution for LCD monitor.

I will plonk up a review when I find one

 

[Cameron M]

I didn't think that was possible since the games themselves weren't made to support that resolution?

 

[DBloke]

I didn't think that was possible since the games themselves weren't made to support that resolution?

It up scales them
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_scaler#Upscaling.2Fupconverting_DVD

 

[FloYdian]

im most likey going to get this in a few weeks..and post some thoughts.

 

[Skippy]

It doesn't add any additional graphical detail.

 

[ebo0763]

It doesn't add any additional graphical detail.

I completely agree. The native resolution of the Wii is 480p. It can't go higher than that. So this gadget can only be an adapter to be able to connect it HDMI if you don't have a component or composite inputs. The quality should not be better than component 480p.

So it's an upscale but not really an upgrade if you're already using a component cable. But it might handy...

 

[goheat]

A couple reviews:

http://kotaku.com/5505009/wii-upscaler-review-can-the-wii-really-do-high-definition
and
http://purenintendo.com/2010/04/08/review-vd-w3-wii-hdmi-upscaler/

 

[DBloke]

Yeah the reviews say its not the best.
I my self am to the best person to ask about what upscaling is?
Mainly due to me being more retro teched

 

[FloYdian]

ok.. i got mine..

i am very impressed...much better than component.

however for my nes games they were a bit dimmer and not as bright as component so i saw no benefit there..
however n64 games looked great too.

 

[0078265317]

ok.. i got mine..

i am very impressed...much better than component.

however for my nes games they were a bit dimmer and not as bright as component so i saw no benefit there..
however n64 games looked great too.

Where did you order and how much was it???

 

[FloYdian]

i got it from here

http://www.vdigi.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=21&category_id=10&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=53&vmcchk=1&Itemid=53

i recommend you buy the hdmi cable from them for 10bucks extra...

so 60(upscaler)+10(hdmi)+10(shipping)

 

[0078265317]

I'll think about it buty I already have 2 hdmi cables at home.