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jayger
- Aug 6, 2007
Component Video Cable for the WiiStrengths: 480p progressive output, 8 foot length. Weakness: None If you have a TV that can support 480p input, I highly recommend you get this cable. Games like Zelda and Resident Evil 4 for the Wii look so much better than the composite video cable that comes with the unit. There are generic versions of this cable and they all basically work the same. I went with the officially branded version since I found a great deal on them combined with the $5 Pricegrabber bonus rebate. 88% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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kgivens
- Jul 21, 2007
Works, don't expect 1080pStrengths: Simple to use Weakness: None other than the fact that Wii fails to provide HD resolution, regardless of the cable involved It's Nintendo's Wii console cable for use with TVs that have component input jacks. Nothing fancy, just what you'll need to get the maximum possible resolution out of your Wii. Still a big notch below Xbox 360 and PS3 in terms of resolution, but oh well. 67% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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shrike424242
- Oct 30, 2007
Wii Component Cables (Wii)Strengths: Much clearer picture at 480p, no signal noise issues Weakness: More expensive than 3rd party products The official Nintendo Wii component cables allow the Wii to output to a 480p EDTV/HDTV resolution. Colors look much vivid and the overall picture looks much crisper. The cost is higher than the 3rd party alternatives, though there's not been any signal noise issue that some 3rd party cable suffer from. For anyone with an EDTV or HDTV, this is a must-have. 50% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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cheaplikeafox
- Sep 22, 2007
Wii component cable works greatStrengths: good quality cable, easy to hook up, 480p looks good Weakness: some jaggedness of pins noticed in wii bowling I would recommend this product if you have a wii and a HDTV. The picture looks sharper although I noticed some jagged edges of the bowling pins in wii bowling. Other than that, everything else looks great! If you can get it for a good price then I'd say go for it. 50% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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axc51
- Jun 7, 2007
The official Wii component cableStrengths: Able to get 480p resolution using the Wii. Cheap price Works well Weakness: Only 480p, but then again that's the maximum the Wii can output anyways. If only the Wii supported something better, like 720p. But hey, at least 480p is better than 480i or something even less by default. It looks decent on my 42" Sony XBR2 LCD 1080p screen, and noticeably better than before. But then again it pales in comparison to my PS3 with native 1080p resolution with games or blu-ray movies... but that's to be expected. It's still a great product and a must for people with newer TVs to have. 0% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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mojave
- Nov 1, 2007
Wii Component Video CableStrengths: A must-have for any HDTV owner Weakness: None I considered this such an essential item for my Wii setup that I held off playing Zelda Twilight Princess on my launch Wii because these cables were not available at first. Now they are easy to find and are an essential part of the Wii setup if you have an HDTV or even a standard television that accepts the higher-quality component inputs. Nearly all Wii games support progressive scan (480p) and that makes for a sharper and brighter picture on an HDTV over standard 480i, and in particular over 480i through the standard composite cables (included with the system). If you have an HDTV, you absolutely must get component cables. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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botticus
- Oct 5, 2007
Wii in EDTV!Strengths: Great picture Weakness: Can be expensive The Nintendo-branded component cables for the Wii have worked very well. The cables are good construction quality and the picture is crisp and vibrant in 480p. You may be able to find other third-party component cables for the Wii, but if you go that route, ensure that they are Wii-specific cables. The Wii uses a proprietary connector for AV cables, which your standard cables off the shelf will not support. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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maestro_bungle
- Aug 30, 2007
Wii Component Video CableStrengths: Nintendo Brand Solid connections Weakness: None Excellent 1st party product. Definitely worth picking up of you have component inputs. The Wii is only capable of 480p, but that's still a lot better than S-video or *shudder* composite. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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unisorce
- Aug 2, 2007
A good HDTV hook up for WiiStrengths: Better resolution then composite hook-up, adequate length(8.2 feet), Nintendo licensed. Weakness: Expensive than 3rd party cables. If you are connecting your Wii to an HDTV, it is better to use the component cable to get higher resolution, better color saturation, and less noise. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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siniquezu
- Jul 30, 2007
Excellent product but make sure you have support for...Strengths: The clarity and the sound of mind that it is manufactured from the Nintendo company Weakness: It could have been a little longer. My wii is far from my TV so it would have been nice if it was a little longer. Make sure you set your wii to support higher def as well. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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c0urage0us
- Jul 27, 2007
Mandatory Accessory!Strengths: -Provides best possibile resolution from the Wii Weakness: -Should have been provided with the console In this day and age, Nintendo should have included the component cables in the package. Upon release, these weren't even available. Then the demand was so high, you were lucky to get a set by January. The change between 480i and 480p can make a huge difference depending on the game and on the TV. You might as well get the most out of your $250 investment and play your games with Progressive Scan. Buy it now and don't look back! Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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njkrautk
- Jul 27, 2007
Pricey picture quality upgradeStrengths: Improves picture quality Weakness: Cost These cables do significantly improve picture quality over the composite cables. However, the first party accessory is expensive compared to third party alternatives. Like others posting reviews, I think Nintendo should have included the cables with the system. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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kandlg
- Jul 23, 2007
Worth the PriceStrengths: Better resolution, widescreen Weakness: Cost The Wii isn't about graphics so don't expect high definition like a PS3. The cables do give you significantly better graphics (480p) and widescreen aspect ratio. It's definitely enough of an improvement to be worth the price. I tried buying a cheap third party version first and the picture had wavy white bands moving up the screen. The Nintendo version is worth the premium. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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akanie
- Jul 18, 2007
good investment for your wiiStrengths: better picture quality than original wii cable Weakness: pricy this will upgrade your picture quality to 480p but do not expect picture quality of 1080 as wii is not capable of 1080. but over all it does show a better picture quality and great for someone with HDTV. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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naulabates
- Jul 12, 2007
Wii Component Video CableStrengths: Sharper & clearer picture. Weakness: Expensive and short. The Wii Component cables are excellent! Browsing using the internet channel is much clearer. Additionally, some of the colors seem more vibrant and the lines are crisp and clean. Highly recommended. It isn't going to do wonders for only 480p, but it is a noticeable improvement. I prefer purchasing the official cables (read: they are expensive) but cheaper generic ones can be found elsewhere that work just as well. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Rig85
- Jul 5, 2007
Ready for an upgrade?Strengths: Noticeable difference in picture quality. First-party is the best. Weakness: Wii isn't that powerful, so 480p is max. Somewhat expensive. If you have a television capable of accepting component cables, you should definitely pick up a set of these cables. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Charlemagne7
- Jul 4, 2007
Wii Component Video CablesStrengths: Nintendo first party cables you know you can trust. Weakness: Pretty expensive when compared to some third party cables. For the most part, I try to buy first party accessories all the time because they tend to have less problems. So when I got a television that had inputs for component cables, I had to get these first party component cables. Not much to say about them. They allow users to enable 480p on their televisions. Component cables are a must if you have a television that allows for progressive scan. In the end, I think it's worth it to buy these first party component cables instead of taking a small chance on someone else's cables. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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ilikespoon
- Jul 3, 2007
Wii Component Video CableStrengths: much better than original composite cable Weakness: not cheap Although it is not cheap, it worths the money. It improves the picture quality. If you are wii fan and you have a good tv, you definitely need to buy one. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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evophile
- Jun 29, 2007
Maximize your Wii's picture qualityStrengths: Gives a better picture Weakness: Nothing, unless you wish the Wii had true HD The Nintendo Wii component cables are top notch. If you have a HD set and want the best picture quality out of that set up, getting these is the way to go. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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bulldog93
- Jun 15, 2007
Wii Component Video CableStrengths: Better picture. Weakness: Should've been bundled with the Wii. Component cables are better than standard RCAs. Things are less jaggy. They should be bundled with the console, but manufacturers come up with any way to squeeze a few extra bucks out of customers. Worth it if you can find them for a nice price. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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philchin
- Jun 13, 2007
Video ImprovementStrengths: Crisper image Weakness: More expensive than alternative solutions These cables do the job, they provide a sharper image compared to the cables that come with the Wii system. If your tv supports component cables, I suggest you get the component cables. They are a little on the expensive side compared to third party alternatives. I prefer first party accessories, so I went with this one. However, they do get the job done. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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j4y_7
- Jun 5, 2007
Nintendo Wii Component CablesStrengths: Nintendo OEM, Noticeable difference from composite cables Weakness: Pricey, should've been included with the console I noticed an immediate difference when switching from the included composite cables to the $30 component cable. The difference is obvious especially when using the Opera web browser. Text is a lot clearer. Unfortunately, component cables will offer the clearest output available for the Wii and I highly recommend that others take advantage of it. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top 
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Nintendo Wii Component Video Cable
Strengths: Quality cables, 480p for HD picture, price
Weakness: Only 480p
A must for those with HD TVs. Will only go up to 480P but will be much better than composite and s-video. Price has gone down and can be found for about $13-$15 at amazon. Get it now and you will enjoy your Wii a lot more than you already do!
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