Author Topic: Wii S-Video/Component Cables, aka NINTENDO PHAIL REPORT (Read 90431 times)

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #125 on:** January 10, 2007, 02:57:18 PM »

If you don't want to rearrange your setup:

Get an extra set of Male-Male RCA Stereo (red/white) cables. Get a set of Female-Female RCA audio couplers. Use the couplers to bridge the new cables to the audio cables on the Component Cable set. Now you can run your extended audio cables to the receiver.

The Component Video Plugs will connect directly to the TV, like normal.

Target and Walmart both carry standard grade couplers in their A/V sections, which should do you just fine. If you're a nut trying to maintain studio-grade quality with gold plated connectors and that other jazz, Best Buy carries couplers by Acoustic Research that cost almost $10 more (of course if you bought these babies i'd expect you to also buy high-quality RCA Stereo cables to accompany them).

The couplers look like this

Darkheart · « **Reply #126 on:** January 10, 2007, 04:00:31 PM »

Thanks Pro, I guess I sort of panicked, I could of figured that one on my own. Radio Shack is always the WIN for those sort of situations. The Blaze Component cables seem to be out of stock

. Should I just jump up to the Madcatz wires?

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #127 on:** January 10, 2007, 04:30:53 PM »

I say, yes.

Darkheart · « **Reply #128 on:** January 10, 2007, 04:34:13 PM »

Excellent has anyone written any write ups yet on the MadCatz ones? Oh well when I recieve them I will post some quick impressions to just sort of acknowledge that they work the way they are supposed to.

Oogle · « **Reply #129 on:** January 10, 2007, 05:02:21 PM »

I got the MadCatz component cables. They work so far. No problems with interference. I got them for $20.

Also, they have that anti-tearing plastic piece. So, I just used audio extensions and radio shack couplers.

IceCold · « **Reply #130 on:** January 11, 2007, 06:11:33 AM »

Just got my Blaze S-Video cables. Noticeable difference in clarity and colour, although I have a question. When I use my TV's first input for composite, the difference is huge. The colour is much worse, and you can see the "grain". However, when I use the second input with composite plugs, it's almost as good as the S-Video signal. You'd be hard pressed to notice any grain. For my DVD, the picture is basically the same with composite cables, so I wonder why this happens for the Wii..

Anyway, thanks for the recommendation, Pro

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #131 on:** January 11, 2007, 06:29:45 AM »

I don't know anything about your TV so I don't know...?

utarefsoN · « **Reply #132 on:** January 11, 2007, 04:34:20 PM »

well i got my penguin united cables eariler this week and i must say they are of superb quality at least as to construction. Havent had a chance try the cables out yet on a progressive TV, so ill reserve comment until i do. I do have a question though. They came with a cylinder plastic peice attached inline on one end of the cable within about a foot of the end. Anyone know what the hell it is? I dont see the purpose or benefit in it. Someone please enlighten.
Thanks Nosferatu

Darkheart · « **Reply #133 on:** January 15, 2007, 09:57:39 AM »

Pro I need your help or anyone for that matter. . . I recieved my madcatz component cables today, I plugged them in and switched to 480 p mode on my wii. The screen has cut itself in half however putting the right side on the left and the left on the right. . . . It is separated by a black bar in the middle please help :S.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #134 on:** January 15, 2007, 02:53:50 PM »

Check your connections. Make sure the colors match up. Make sure you didn't confuse the two Red plugs. Make sure your TV is properly set to receive incoming progressive feeds for its particular input.

If that fails, you may have to contact the manufacturer for a replacement/return/refund.

NeoThunder · « **Reply #135 on:** January 15, 2007, 03:25:01 PM »

The walmart where i live is fully stocked with 3rd party Wii Component cables for 20 bucks

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #136 on:** January 15, 2007, 06:30:08 PM »

Yeah...? Anything more to add...?

ShyGuy · « **Reply #137 on:** January 15, 2007, 08:22:27 PM »

I got my Madcatz Component cables at Best Buy for $25. Now Wii sports looks all jaggy

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #138 on:** January 16, 2007, 08:46:25 AM »

WELCOME TO THE NEXT LEVEL

utarefsoN · « **Reply #139 on:** January 18, 2007, 04:15:34 PM »

Whoa! i finally seen component cables at a store! I guess you were right 666. They must sell out fast. I saw the Psyclone ones at the best buy here in vacaville this morning. It was the last and only pair of component cables at the store. I was so taken aback at actually seeing one and seeing that it was the last set, i snatched it. Now the best buy is stripped thanks to me. I had to have them. I guess im like you i need every damn cable. Just to see the difference. But ima give my pengiuns to my sister she needs them. Ill need these when my rearrange my whole set up. The penguins by the way worked excellently.

anyway purpose of this post is that i cant believe how damn fast these things sell out. It took me two months to find them in a store. So moral, if you see some snatch them if you want them, they wont be there later. At least no time soon.

Further im sure Nintendo and moster cable are kicking their azzes for not having cables ready. im sure they hating to see tons of cash wisped from their paws. Hell even 60 dollar cables are flying off shelves. AS for monster cable i know for sure there hurting, a freind of mine works at monster and he said they did not anticipate the demand for wii cables and said fock it. Now they are scrambling to get some out. It will likely be too late for them.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #140 on:** January 18, 2007, 05:29:12 PM »

I've never seen any other 3rd party accessory market boom so quickly (on any system).

I mean, the market of these cables easily surpasses any other accessory outside of Wii controllers or SD cards. But unlike controllers, there's actually enough cables to satisfy demand (if you look in the right places).

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #141 on:** January 23, 2007, 10:49:20 AM »

Recently saw the GameStop brand premium cables in-store, and updated my impressions of it.

Talk about overkill on the bright blue kiddy design. And they're stupidly expensive.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #142 on:** February 09, 2007, 08:51:41 AM »

Added Madcatz' new S-video cable to the list and Pelican has delayed their cables another whole month because they suck.

Ghisy · « **Reply #143 on:** February 09, 2007, 09:26:16 AM »

I just wanted to state that I'm pretty happy with my Blaze s-video cable on my new LCD screen (15").
I couldn't go for a bigger screen so no component for me but this looks fine

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #144 on:** February 09, 2007, 02:40:33 PM »

Be happy and dance.

Rhoq · « **Reply #145 on:** February 11, 2007, 01:58:52 AM »

I was at Circuit City last night and they had the Intec Component Cables for the Wii. I picked one up and the price was only $19.99 - so if you're still looking for cables, I recommend trying your local CC.

UncleBob · « **Reply #146 on:** February 21, 2007, 02:38:32 AM »

Slightly off topic, but I just found out that the Nintendo Branded S-Video cable doesn't work on the SNES-mini. Crazy stuff.

NeoThunder · « **Reply #147 on:** February 21, 2007, 09:42:26 PM »

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Originally posted by: Crimm
Does anyone know where I can get a coax rfu adapter?

You probley have to go to radio shack and fork out 30 bucks, for an RF Modulator. You can plug any composite cable into it and it will convert the signal and make it so you can watch it on channel 3 or 4, usaually. I bought one once cause i couldn't watch DVD movies having the composite going threw my VCR, cause it was a DVD signal I think the VCR messed it up on purpose.

Shecky · « **Reply #148 on:** February 22, 2007, 12:10:15 AM »

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Originally posted by: UncleBob
Slightly off topic, but I just found out that the Nintendo Branded S-Video cable doesn't work on the SNES-mini. Crazy stuff.

Is that because the A/V connector in the back? I'm assuming a Official Multi-Out S-Video connector will work with the original SNES, N64, and GCN.

UncleBob · « **Reply #149 on:** February 22, 2007, 01:07:26 AM »

The back of the SNES-mini has the Multi-Out A/V port seen on the regular SNES, N64 and GameCube. However, for whatever reason, the official Nintendo Branded S-Video cables don't work on it. And it's not just my unit, if you read the S-Video cables page on Nintendo's Store (store.nintendo.com) it even says they won't work... ?:|

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Author Topic: Wii S-Video/Component Cables, aka NINTENDO PHAIL REPORT (Read 90431 times)