Post by: Pale on October 11, 2006, 06:25:10 AM
At a recent press conference in Japan, Nintendo revealed several important details regarding Wii accessories. The information is summarized below. All of them will be out on Japanese launch except for the LAN adapter, which will be out sometime in the first month.
 | AC Adapter JP Release: December 2, 2006 JP Sale Price: 3,000 Yen |
 | AV Cable JP Release: December 2, 2006 JP Sale Price: 1,000 Yen |
 | S Video Cable JP Release: December 2, 2006 JP Sale Price: 2,500 Yen |
 | D Terminal Cable JP Release: December 2, 2006 JP Sale Price: 2,500 Yen |
 | Component Cable JP Release: December 2, 2006 JP Sale Price: 2,500 Yen |
 | SD Memory Card (512 MB) JP Release: December 2, 2006 JP Sale Price: 3,800 Yen |
 | LAN Adapter JP Release: December, 2006 JP Sale Price: 2,800 Yen |
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 11, 2006, 07:06:45 AM
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Post by: Arbok on October 11, 2006, 07:42:14 AM
Wonder what they will charge in the US for it. As some other have pointed out, you can also save a ton on those by ordering online at the right places.
Post by: Pale on October 11, 2006, 07:43:25 AM
Post by: WindyMan on October 11, 2006, 08:49:21 AM
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Originally posted by: Pale
What I want to know is if these Nintendo cards have something special on them that makes normal SD cards not work. I'm going to want to place an SD order in time for it to arrive before launch.
Of course they don't. Any SD card will do, but Nintendo is offering them so people can easily find one if they want to get an extra SD card. And also, so they can make more money.
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on October 11, 2006, 09:52:34 AM
Nintendo must be charging for their designer label (okay, and their reputation and customer service). I'd like to know who their supplier is. Chances are good that whoever it is will release a press release somewhere, but I don't know where to look.
It just occurred to me that the Wii may require a certain speed SD card. I really hope that's not the case. I'd like the option of choosing a really cheap slow one or splurging on a really fast one.
Post by: Pale on October 11, 2006, 09:58:00 AM
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Originally posted by: Pale
What I want to know is if these Nintendo cards have something special on them that makes normal SD cards not work. I'm going to want to place an SD order in time for it to arrive before launch.
Of course they don't. Any SD card will do, but Nintendo is offering them so people can easily find one if they want to get an extra SD card. And also, so they can make more money.
Ok then, but are we sure that there won't be an arbitrary size cap like on some digital cameras... Say, would this work...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820141037
I just want some confirmation before I order anything.
Post by: MaryJane on October 11, 2006, 01:14:35 PM
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Post by: WuTangTurtle on October 11, 2006, 01:27:28 PM
Post by: IceCold on October 11, 2006, 01:43:16 PM
QuoteYeah, TigerDirect.ca is awesome for that sort of stuff..
I just got a catalog today that has 1 GB SD cards for $19.99. I can't remember the brand name, but it wasn't one I'm familiar with. It was A something. I think the catalog was from Tiger Direct.
QuoteWasn't that dropped ages ago?
And I guess this is confirmation that Nintendo was wrong when they said it would support VGA?
Post by: UncleBob on October 11, 2006, 04:24:27 PM
Post by: Bloodworth on October 11, 2006, 04:44:32 PM
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Originally posted by: ShaolinKilla
There seems to be only one plug therefore it would be impossible to connect two Wiis together unless you had a hub accessory also which would further add to the hassle of getting a LAN party setup. Who would want to buy assuming 4 LAN adapters and a seperate hub to connect them all together? Maybe I'm interpreting something wrong i dunno?
Umm... why would you need to hook the Wiis together with cables for LAN? The only reason you'd need the adapter is if you don't have a wireless Internet router. The Wiis can still communicate with each other wirelessly just like the DS. And if you have them scattered in a giant house that's too big for local wireless, you might as well use a standard ethernet hub anyways.
Post by: Djunknown on October 11, 2006, 05:39:08 PM
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Why does the S-Video cable cost as much as the component cable? When can we expect to see $8 third party cables that work just as well, if not better? And I guess this is confirmation that Nintendo was wrong when they said it would support VGA?
My guess is that not everyone has EDTV or HDTV, S-video is the next best thing. I see TV's at my local grocery store with S-video for under $100. For those with the high end sets, component is the way to go
.VGA support? Its fate is most likely similiar to DVD support (ain't happenin'...) Buuuuut if someone gets a hand on some D-terminals, they could do this.
Post by: BlkPaladin on October 11, 2006, 05:46:18 PM
Post by: IceCold on October 11, 2006, 06:06:27 PM
Post by: Ceric on October 11, 2006, 07:21:36 PM
I'm hoping that NOA has this for Release but it's NOA...
Post by: Athrun Zala on October 11, 2006, 07:47:25 PM
Post by: 18 Days on October 11, 2006, 07:48:54 PM
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Originally posted by: ShaolinKilla
I think they meant Ethernet Adapter not LAN adapter. There seems to be only one plug therefore it would be impossible to connect two Wiis together unless you had a hub accessory also which would further add to the hassle of getting a LAN party setup. Who would want to buy assuming 4 LAN adapters and a seperate hub to connect them all together? Maybe I'm interpreting something wrong i dunno?
Or a crossover cable numb nuts.
But whatever, it's only included for children still living in the 80s with wired internet.
Post by: Ceric on October 11, 2006, 10:32:03 PM
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Originally posted by: Athrun Zala
if I'm not mistaken, the GC's component cables had gold connectors as well.....maybe someone who has them can verify
Yeah I think they are too I just don't want to unplug mine and look but, the Audio cables weren't. They were your standard Cube ones.
Post by: 18 Days on October 11, 2006, 10:46:45 PM
AV 4 lyfe yo.
Post by: Shecky on October 12, 2006, 02:23:58 AM
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Originally posted by: Athrun Zala
if I'm not mistaken, the GC's component cables had gold connectors as well.....maybe someone who has them can verify
They are. (In fact the RCA plugs are of identical style to the ones shown here)
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