Author Topic: Wii S-Video/Component Cables, aka NINTENDO PHAIL REPORT (Read 69160 times)

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #150 on:** February 22, 2007, 11:06:42 AM »

It seems Nintendo-brand component cables are miraculously amongst online retailers.

Not that it really matters since Nintendo sucks and most of us have our own cables already. Do not buy Nintendo's cable.

Even Nyko's cables are showing up. But who cares, I thought they looked awful and they're pretty late to the game so you can forget about them as well.

MarioAllStar · « **Reply #151 on:** February 22, 2007, 11:26:00 AM »

UncleBob, that is the reason I opted to get an original SNES instead of the remodeled one (although I absolutely love the SNES 2.0 look), but I'm sure you already have an original system. Although I thought I came across a mod before, all I could find is this incomplete effort.

UncleBob · « **Reply #152 on:** February 22, 2007, 11:43:55 AM »

Yeah, the original SNES I have is an original-original with the cartridge lock...
I guess it's all god, because now I only need one more set of SVideo cables instead of two.

vudu · « **Reply #153 on:** May 01, 2007, 03:08:16 PM »

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Originally posted by: vudu
I wrote a letter to Nintendo regarding the S-Video cables. Here's the response I received.
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Hello,

Thanks for writing! The S-Video Cables for the Nintendo Wii are
expected to be available sometime in February 2007. If we hear any new
information on this, we will post it on our website at www.nintendo.com.
Sincerely,

Nintendo of America Inc.

Just want to point out it is May and still no S-Video cables on store.nintendo.com.

Djunknown · « **Reply #154 on:** May 01, 2007, 04:41:10 PM »

Yeah, but as Pro Mentioned in the 1st page, there are better options.

In case you didn't know, Monster did put out Wii Component cables priced at the luxurious price of 59.99. The boys over at IGN have a review; pretty much you're paying for style and lots of catch phrases. I was lucky to get Monster Cables for my Gamecube at PS1 at a reasonable price (Clearance sale), and they get the job done. But for Wii? Nahhh...

Saw Psyclone S-video and Component cables for 14.99 and 19.99 respectively at Target. Since I'm a broke %##%@, all I could do was salivate and look. What's the word on Psyclone?

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #155 on:** May 01, 2007, 06:24:39 PM »

Those psyclone prices are alright. I mean, you're paying for STYLE.

But I suppose getting their 12' cable (reg. $60) for about $20 is a bargain, if you like to impress the ladies.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #156 on:** May 02, 2007, 01:40:55 AM »

My GC cables were made by Monster IIRC and are gold plated, they cost me 6-7€.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #157 on:** May 02, 2007, 06:32:12 AM »

Sweet deal, you Hunter of Bargains.

Willi · « **Reply #158 on:** May 02, 2007, 07:40:19 AM »

Got my original Nintendo S-Video cable from play-asia.com. Works very nice, nothing to complain about.
Shipping took a long time though on standard international (like $6) to Europe! Was getting ready to order a Blaze cable after reading this thread but it arrived after all.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #159 on:** May 03, 2007, 06:20:39 PM »

I just noticed the $20 Psyclone component cables at retail are virtually the same as React's generic non-goldy plated component cables (which are $30).

I'd grab it if I was hungry for component cables, otherwise i'd spend the same amount of cash on Madcatz's component cables.

vudu · « **Reply #160 on:** May 04, 2007, 07:06:19 AM »

This is the S-Video thread. Tell me which S-Video cables to buy and keep your crappy component cables outta here!

Ghisy · « **Reply #161 on:** May 04, 2007, 07:55:30 AM »

I got the Blaze S-Video cable and it works like a charm!
Check page 1 of the topic and you'll see they're good AND cheap at the same time.

vudu · « **Reply #162 on:** May 04, 2007, 08:28:43 AM »

That would require going all the way back to page one. I'm on page nine. Page nine is where it's at.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #163 on:** May 04, 2007, 10:31:30 AM »

Buy S-video cables by Blaze or Madcatz.

THERE, U HAPPY NOW?

Djunknown · « **Reply #164 on:** May 14, 2007, 12:33:03 PM »

EB/Gs S-video cables have *officially* dropped to 19.99, though I saw them at a local store for 14.99. Check your local stores to confirm.

I' probably going to pick them up since Blaze cables + shipping will be 20+, and I can't find Madcatz cables in stores, and are 20+ online (with shipping).

They definatley look sturdy and have shielding, and since most modern TV's have S-video inputs, why do you need to go back to composite? Unless you have a grudge against the EB/GS machine (Which I won't blame you), why not?

Djunknown · « **Reply #165 on:** May 15, 2007, 05:16:51 PM »

Well I went and picked them up, and they do the job. Now my Wii menu has 'Wii blue' highlights, and SSX Blur's snow looks more realistic with a blue tinge mixed with the white. They're made by Madcatz, so I'm guessing this can be shoehorned in the Mad Catz or Blaze cable option.

I'll most likely pick up Blaze Component cables for my HDTV in the near future, since they are no bargains in brick-and-mortar stores. Twenty dollars (includes shipping) or so seems to be the magic number, and that can't be beat so far...

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #166 on:** May 15, 2007, 05:31:37 PM »

ebay is not to be forgotten.

vudu · « **Reply #167 on:** June 14, 2007, 07:32:04 AM »

I just saw some Psyclone s-video cables on sale at Target for $13. Are these cables any good? Pro666 talks about the Psyclone component cables in his first post but there's no mention of the s-video cables. Are they worth picking up or should I look for a better product? The price makes me question their quality, considering they're less than 25% the cost of the Psyclone component cables.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #168 on:** June 15, 2007, 06:12:38 PM »

Psyclone sells both a "high quality" s-video set, and a "cheapo" s-video set. The cheapo set is identical to the same ugly grey, non-gold-plated set that React sold around the time of the Wii launch. I've seen this cheapo set recently at Target as well. For the current Target price, it's OK, considering React originally sold it at $25 (which i do have, and it does its job). (effectively the cable originates from the same Chinese supplier, but ends up in the United States under different brand names)

Psyclone's high quality s-video set has a black color scheme and includes gold-plated connectors. I don't expect to see these for under $15 at retail.

vudu · « **Reply #169 on:** June 16, 2007, 05:06:17 AM »

Yeah, these were the cheapo ones. Shame.

Jon G · « **Reply #170 on:** July 28, 2007, 12:04:06 AM »

I just bought Dragon S-Video Stereo Cable

They cost SGD20, or about USD13.

I put up a page so you can compare image quality of Nintendo's bundled composite cable and this S-Video cable
http://jgiam.com/wii-s-video/

Djunknown · « **Reply #171 on:** September 06, 2007, 07:57:44 AM »

They look similiar to the ones I see at Target. Perhaps they're from the same batch, different branding?

Ended my summer season by copping Madcatz Component cables at Micro Center for 19.99 (They're like a Comp-USA). They are the shiznit as some people would say. Sharper image, brighter colors, blah blah blah. If there's a Micro Center near you, and are impatient for component or S-video cables. give 'em a try.

Stogi · « **Reply #172 on:** September 06, 2007, 08:22:20 AM »

19.99 is way too expensive.

I copped some component videos with gold bla bla bla from ebay for a total of 7 bucks. You heard right.

Djunknown · « **Reply #173 on:** September 06, 2007, 04:51:14 PM »

Brand? Link?

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #174 on:** October 08, 2007, 09:52:14 AM »

Stogi fails at product descriptions.

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Author Topic: Wii S-Video/Component Cables, aka NINTENDO PHAIL REPORT (Read 69160 times)