Is the high demand for these component cables indicative that more and more people are going with HDTVs? Will this push Nintendo into releasing an HD capable Wii faster than planned? I hope so.
My Wii looks quite excellent on an HDTV with the regular hookups, so I can only imagine how much better the picture is going to be when I finally get some RGB goodness hooked up.
I would agree. It must concern Nintendo somewhat that they banked on most users only wanting composite and analog audio, only to find a huge demand for component video and 480p. People have more HDTVs and EDTVs than N thought I guess.Still, the price point of the Wii was made possible by the need for less hardware since it doesn't do 720p or 1080i. So perhaps they made the right decision anyway.Nintendo, please put digital audio on your next machine. And HDTV w/HDMI wouldn't hurt either.
I just sold the componet cables from nintendo today for 89 + shipping. I could have gotten more, but hey they sold. I guess I can live with composite for a few more days...
I just bought a Wii and I love it, but looking at Zelda after playing Gears of War on my 360 in 1080i sent me straight to scouring the internet looking for component cables for the Wii. It is hard to look at on a big tv in 480i. It looks like exactly what it is ,a gamecube game. There are those who say 480p isn't truly hd, and they are right. But it is a s**tload better than 480i. I am hoping anyway!
mrkmrkNov 26, 2006
But some of us don't have component inputs. I'd like s-video cables.
happyscrappyNov 26, 2006
Not available yet. And won't be available until after Nintendo's cable become available again (Dec 28th).Inaccurate.
loconetNov 26, 2006
Is the high demand for these component cables indicative that more and more people are going with HDTVs? Will this push Nintendo into releasing an HD capable Wii faster than planned? I hope so.
shitNov 26, 2006
It also means people want the cleaning looking 480i they can get. Almost all analog SDTVs coming out now have component inputs.
cambrown99Nov 26, 2006
My Wii looks quite excellent on an HDTV with the regular hookups, so I can only imagine how much better the picture is going to be when I finally get some RGB goodness hooked up.
salzarNov 26, 2006
you mean an upscaler
happyscrappyNov 26, 2006
I would agree. It must concern Nintendo somewhat that they banked on most users only wanting composite and analog audio, only to find a huge demand for component video and 480p. People have more HDTVs and EDTVs than N thought I guess.Still, the price point of the Wii was made possible by the need for less hardware since it doesn't do 720p or 1080i. So perhaps they made the right decision anyway.Nintendo, please put digital audio on your next machine. And HDTV w/HDMI wouldn't hurt either.
bs175Nov 28, 2006
I just sold the componet cables from nintendo today for 89 + shipping. I could have gotten more, but hey they sold. I guess I can live with composite for a few more days...
gomerspileDec 18, 2006
I just bought a Wii and I love it, but looking at Zelda after playing Gears of War on my 360 in 1080i sent me straight to scouring the internet looking for component cables for the Wii. It is hard to look at on a big tv in 480i. It looks like exactly what it is ,a gamecube game. There are those who say 480p isn't truly hd, and they are right. But it is a s**tload better than 480i. I am hoping anyway!