Post by: JonLeung on November 15, 2006, 04:06:05 AM
Forget those bogged-down phone lines. Buy them online (if you're American or Canadian)! I found that from the same GoNintendo topic. It's not available through the Nintendo Online Store's search function just yet.
I already bought them this morning. Over $50 Canadian, after expedited shipping and taxes. I want these ASAP, two business days might already be rushing it, but at least they're on their way. I wouldn't wait if you want them for launch.
Post by: BigJim on November 15, 2006, 04:32:09 AM
Post by: Caliban on November 15, 2006, 04:47:47 AM
...and I ordered them, expedited, and even if I only get them on Monday I'm fine with it becaise I can surely do with 1 day of only playing Wii Sports and playing around with the channels.
Post by: decoyman on November 15, 2006, 05:08:58 AM
I checked for this last night, but nothing was showing up – must be a new thing this morning! Yay!
EDIT: Yow, site is slow as, um, a groggy sloth. I hope I don't get to the end and they say "Oops, it's sold out!! SOR-RY"
EDIT 2: Nope, we're all good
Post by: Pale on November 15, 2006, 06:03:00 AM
Post by: Kairon on November 15, 2006, 07:04:00 AM
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: Ghisy on November 15, 2006, 07:16:48 AM
Post by: Ceric on November 15, 2006, 07:32:52 AM
Post by: BigJim on November 15, 2006, 07:33:24 AM
"OK, I just got off the phone with Nintendo (and again, it's amazing how nice and helpful everyone I have ever talked to at Nintendo has been). This guy said that they JUST got an update, and that even if your order says "Backordered" right now, the cable could still ship today or tomorrow. They were originally telling people if it said "Backordered" that it would definitely not ship until the 25th, but now that is not the case."
Post by: MilkManX on November 15, 2006, 07:37:56 AM
Post by: Switchblade Cross on November 15, 2006, 07:49:44 AM
Almost $50 for a pair of cables. They better get here in time for launch.
Post by: Jin-X on November 15, 2006, 07:53:17 AM
Post by: Pale on November 15, 2006, 08:14:41 AM
Post by: Jin-X on November 15, 2006, 08:17:14 AM
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Post by: vudu on November 15, 2006, 08:45:14 AM
QuoteDitto; let me know if you find any.
Originally posted by: Pale
I want to find an S-Video cable!
Post by: Nick DiMola on November 15, 2006, 09:45:21 AM
Post by: Smash_Brother on November 15, 2006, 09:59:00 AM
Post by: Jin-X on November 15, 2006, 10:03:48 AM
Edit: Never mind, just about 20 min from the last time I checked it changed to "preparing order". Reggie must have opened a can of whoop ass on whoever was responsible for the cable shortage.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on November 15, 2006, 10:17:21 AM
Post by: zxkork on November 15, 2006, 10:42:19 AM
Nooooooooooooooooooooo!
Post by: The Omen on November 15, 2006, 10:51:44 AM
Post by: ProfessorCFK on November 15, 2006, 11:00:47 AM
"Hello, I just recently put in an order for the Nintendo Wii Component video cables at around 3:30 EDT. When I ordered, there was no notice of the cables being back ordered, and thus I paid for the one day shipping($13.00), expecting to get them before or on Sunday, November 19th. However, now when I check my order status, it says that the cables are on back order. Does this mean that I will not be getting my cables by launch day? If so, I would like to cancel my order(or atleast change shipping methods).
Thanks for your time
Sean
p.s.
My order number is ......... with area code ....."
Hopefully they get back to me.
EDIT:
I called the 800 number and talked to a representitive. He said that _all_ orders are on backorder, and that the surest way to see if you are getting them on time, would be to check your order tomarrow. If it still says back ordered, then its backordered, however some will say shipped. Heres hopping everyone here get's theres by sunday!
Post by: BigJim on November 15, 2006, 12:18:26 PM
"You currently have no orders on file."
Ugh.
Post by: KnowsNothing on November 15, 2006, 12:36:37 PM
Post by: ProfessorCFK on November 15, 2006, 12:41:27 PM
Post by: KnowsNothing on November 15, 2006, 12:46:13 PM
If it comes before December 5, well then that's just a nice bonus.
Post by: The Omen on November 15, 2006, 12:52:40 PM
But I don't mind waiting too much. It's good to know they're off my to do list.
Edit: Status-Back ordered *mudda fuqua!*
Post by: kings x on November 15, 2006, 01:32:09 PM
What are S-video cables?
Post by: Famicom on November 15, 2006, 02:16:42 PM
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Originally posted by: kings x
Do the component cables for Wii work on Gamecube? I am betting NO, but I'm unsure of what to buy due to my ignorance in gear.
What are S-video cables?
Wii cables are not compatible with the GC, and vice versa.
S-Video. Usually that with standard composite connectors attached.
Post by: WuTangTurtle on November 15, 2006, 02:25:09 PM
On another note, has anyone confirmed that the Component cables on Wii work with the GCN games running on Wii? It would be annoying to have to hook up the A/V cables just to play GCN games on the Wii and switch back and forth.
Post by: BigJim on November 15, 2006, 03:15:54 PM
Mine is shipping tomorrow. Sweet. Nintendo CSR's are the friendliest I've ever dealt with too.
Edit: Yeah, thanks for the heads-up Jon.
Post by: Nick DiMola on November 15, 2006, 03:28:12 PM
Post by: KnowsNothing on November 15, 2006, 03:30:56 PM
Post by: Nick DiMola on November 15, 2006, 04:22:24 PM
Post by: JonLeung on November 15, 2006, 05:09:49 PM
And you don't have to thank me, it was someone who posted on that GoNintendo topic about it, which I found in turn through Kairon's original phone-in topic. Plus, you'll notice that I bought mine before saying anything. :P
Post by: Jin-X on November 15, 2006, 05:49:03 PM
Post by: WuTangTurtle on November 15, 2006, 10:48:52 PM
Post by: MorningStar on November 15, 2006, 10:59:12 PM
Post by: The Omen on November 15, 2006, 11:50:40 PM
Post by: Nick DiMola on November 16, 2006, 01:57:04 AM
Not to be a d!ck but Nintendo could've just made a bunch of these and sold them in retail outlets from day 1 and the mass confusion they are dealing with now would've never existed, plus I'd have my god damned component cables on Sunday rather than whenever the hell I am going to get them.
EDIT: Just got off the phone with a Nintendo rep and he told me that even though my order currently says backordered, I still may get it on time because quite often people enter wrong credit card information. The orders then get put on hold until the situation is rectified and in the mean time the next person in line gets shipped their cables. He did say that most likely I wouldn't be getting the cables until November 30th which is horsesh!t.
Post by: BigJim on November 16, 2006, 05:21:06 AM
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Originally posted by: MorningStar
What in the hell are component cables? What do they do for your Wii? And what is S-Video? I know I could probably just look this up, but I'm lazy, and I'm sure SOMEONE is eager to show off their knowledge...
In a nutshell, component cables are high-end cables that send color and brightness information in 3 separate channels, resulting in a much better image on your TV. Your TV must have component inputs on the back to use these cables. Most TVs don't. They are identified by their Red-Blue-Green color. (Component cable picture) This cable also displays video games in all their 60 fields per second glory.
S-video cables are one step under component, but still very nice. Color and brightness information is sent through 2 separate channels on this cable. Your TV must have an S-video input to use S-video cables. (picture of an S-video cable)
Composite cables -- the classic Red/Yellow/White cables most people are familiar with -- transmit all image data through one channel (the yellow wire) which creates an adequate but not spectacular picture. This is the most commonly used cable.
Hope this helps.
Post by: MilkManX on November 16, 2006, 06:49:17 AM
Post by: Caliban on November 16, 2006, 07:42:20 AM
Post by: ProfessorCFK on November 16, 2006, 07:54:18 AM
I called and cancelled my order. The customer service lady said that _everyone_ selected UPSRED as their shipping method(the overnight), so not only is nintendo out of stock, but ups is overloaded with product to ship. Looks like im getting some third party cables on sunday
Post by: Jin-X on November 16, 2006, 08:48:01 AM
Post by: Louieturkey on November 16, 2006, 10:10:16 AM
Post by: BigJim on November 16, 2006, 11:27:19 AM
Post by: ProfessorCFK on November 16, 2006, 11:55:38 AM
Post by: Strell on November 16, 2006, 11:32:57 AM
Post by: BigJim on November 16, 2006, 11:47:01 AM
Post by: Chris1 on November 16, 2006, 11:50:45 AM
Post by: Jin-X on November 16, 2006, 12:06:01 PM
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Originally posted by: Chris1
YES my status was changed to 'preparing order' thats a good thing right?? It means I've made this shipment and don't have to wait till the 28 or whatever, right?? Please don't burst my bubble
Well my order has been in "preparing order" for well over a day now (since early afternoon yesterday). Needless to say its getting really annoying.
Post by: Famicom on November 16, 2006, 01:37:34 PM
Post by: MorningStar on November 16, 2006, 02:19:51 PM
I'm really surprised, though. All of you have HD TV's? That's ridiculous...
EDIT: Are S-Video cable compatible TV's rare? I bought my TV last Thanksgiving but it doesn't look like I could plug in an S-Video Cable. I have the regular "Antenna" plug in and another that says "Coaxial"(whatever that is) that's colored orange.
Post by: Cortez the Kiler on November 16, 2006, 02:36:34 PM
Post by: Caliban on November 17, 2006, 02:46:13 AM
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Originally posted by: Jin-XQuote
Originally posted by: Chris1
YES my status was changed to 'preparing order' thats a good thing right?? It means I've made this shipment and don't have to wait till the 28 or whatever, right?? Please don't burst my bubble
Well my order has been in "preparing order" for well over a day now (since early afternoon yesterday). Needless to say its getting really annoying.
My status is also on "preparing order", it was like that only now this morning. I checked if I could cancel my order, just in case, and I can't because the cancel button is no longer apparent so that might mean that I/we will get our cables next week. However I will still make a call to verify this, because if I'm on "preparing order" and the cables are only sent after the 28th then why can't I cancel my order.
Post by: BigJim on November 17, 2006, 03:17:42 AM
Post by: Jin-X on November 17, 2006, 06:11:54 AM
BTW Big Jim, when did you place your order?
Post by: Caliban on November 17, 2006, 06:12:17 AM
Jin-X, yup they're still on "preparing order", as long as I get them next week I'm not worried.
Even though I am certain that I will not have my cables by today, I will still play Zelda on launch day, or any other game for that matter.
Post by: KnowsNothing on November 17, 2006, 06:22:39 AM
I've been wondering this for a while though, can you still play widescreen without the component cables?
Post by: Jin-X on November 17, 2006, 06:26:23 AM
BTW Caliban, do you live outside the 48 mainland states? Because I live in Puerto Rico and the cynic in me says they're giving priority to the "core" US over Alaska, Hawaii and the US territories.
Post by: Caliban on November 17, 2006, 06:39:13 AM
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Post by: MilkManX on November 17, 2006, 06:43:01 AM
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Post by: RickPowers on November 17, 2006, 10:22:52 AM
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Post by: Jin-X on November 17, 2006, 11:40:18 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 17, 2006, 12:05:45 PM
IT TELLS ME MINE HAS SHIPPED, FOR GREAT JUSTICE
BUT I DON'T HAVE A FOCKING HDTV. I NEED FOCKING S-VIDEO CABLES. I JUST BOUGHT THESE JUST IN CASE SO THAT ONE OF YOU WOULD NOT GET ONE AND THAT I WOULDN'T HAVE TO ORDER THEM FROM FOCKING JAPAN IN 2010 WHEN NINTENDO CUTS OUT PROGRESSIVE FOCKING SCAN SUPPORT
Post by: Caliban on November 17, 2006, 03:45:04 PM
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Post by: Kairon on November 18, 2006, 07:56:15 AM
...but I can't seem to track it.../scared.
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: Caliban on November 18, 2006, 08:13:30 AM
