Author Topic: Wii S-Video/Component Cables, aka NINTENDO PHAIL REPORT (Read 70202 times)

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #75 on:** December 03, 2006, 02:07:47 PM »

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Originally posted by: Shecky
Is there enough information in component to convert the signal to svideo?

Component (Y + Pr + Pb) has more discreet information than S-video (Y + C; C = a combination of Pr and Pb). Converting from component to s-video would involve losing information (introducing picture degredation).

In reality, we don't see component > s-video converters practically ANYWHERE since having component capability defeats the purpose of having anything lesser (in terms of the consumer and the manufacturer). And having anything lesser is usually its own separate set of default outputs/plugs, accompanying the component connections. You look into having the component option usually because you have a worthy display device; you aim high, not low.

Shecky · « **Reply #76 on:** December 03, 2006, 02:12:30 PM »

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Originally posted by: Professional 666
In reality, we don't see component > s-video converters practically ANYWHERE since having component capability defeats the purpose of having anything lesser (in terms of the consumer and the manufacturer). And having anything lesser is usually its own separate set of default outputs/plugs, accompanying the component connections. You look into having the component option usually because you have a worthy display device; you aim high, not low.

Unfortunate. I'm sure you could find one, probably not cheap though. Odd that "composite <-> s-video" adapters seem common and fall into the same logic.

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #77 on:** December 03, 2006, 02:54:16 PM »

There's more of a reason for the S-Video down to Composite conversion, though. A lot (almost all I've ever seen) of laptops with VGA output also have S-Video output, but a lot of (cheap) projectors or other large displays used for seminars (for taking old people's money) or conferences only have composite input, so you would need to downgrade.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #78 on:** December 04, 2006, 10:21:06 AM »

Pscylone's gigantoid component cables are now available at Circuit City's online store.

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #79 on:** December 04, 2006, 04:56:16 PM »

Available now for people who want a $310 Wii =(

NeoThunder · « **Reply #80 on:** December 05, 2006, 08:21:52 AM »

I finally got's mine, hi-def zelda play, all day today...ordered it thursday, got it tuesday with 2 day air...?....wait a sec, that don't sound right

Shecky · « **Reply #81 on:** December 14, 2006, 02:31:28 PM »

I ran into this set... the digital audio claim seems odd.

http://www.buy.com/prod/Wii_AV_and_S_Cable/q/loc/108/203445509.html

darknight06 · « **Reply #82 on:** December 14, 2006, 02:59:32 PM »

REACT S-Video Cables are now in Best Buy for $19.99USD. When I got there I saw about 10 in stock on the shelf. I haven't had any real issues with them yet.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #83 on:** December 14, 2006, 05:41:24 PM »

React's cables haven't reached my Best Buy yet. But I did receive Blaze's cables from SuperUFO.com. They're VERY nice given they're from a new accessory company and the MSRP is half as much as the React's.

After shipping costs, it would cost similar to the React cables, but has a clear edge thanks to the "premium" construction.

NWR_DrewMG · « **Reply #84 on:** December 15, 2006, 03:20:52 AM »

I picked up React's component cables yesterday and they made my 480i TV burn just a little bit brighter.

decoyman · « **Reply #85 on:** December 15, 2006, 05:48:21 AM »

Thanks to JonLeung, I managed to nab some Nintendo brand cables when they were first made available. I've been using them since the 2nd week, and I can honestly say, "I like 'em a lo'."

utarefsoN · « **Reply #86 on:** December 15, 2006, 06:19:34 AM »

someone let me know when Monster Cables become available.
Thanks Nosferatu

vudu · « **Reply #87 on:** December 15, 2006, 06:33:25 AM »

Weren't you banned?

IceCold · « **Reply #88 on:** December 15, 2006, 06:34:47 AM »

I thought he left when he heard that it was going to be called "Wii"... Nintendo's awesomeness must have pulled him back.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #89 on:** December 15, 2006, 06:49:34 AM »

With so many 3rd party accessory makers supporting Wii with video cables IN FORCE, Monster looks stupid for not showing cables near the Wii launch.

People sought cables, Monster did not provide cables, other 3rd parties came to the rescue, Monster MISSED OUT.

DON'T WAIT for Monster's latercomer cables. I don't think we'll see any for another year, since there's simply no sign of effort on their part.

There's plenty of decent cables already out there.

utarefsoN · « **Reply #90 on:** December 15, 2006, 01:49:30 PM »

so whats your point vudu?

Ice yea i hate the name passionately, As a symbol its cool. But as the name for the console its lame. But i was gonna buy a revolution no matter what. Metroid Prime 3 is coming. I may have been a lil irrational when the name was changed but once my head cleared i wasnt going to forgo playing Metriod because nintendo are a bunch of idiots.

666 If Monster doesnt announce something by the end of the year ill go get the Psyclone ones.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #91 on:** December 15, 2006, 02:14:44 PM »

The clock is ticking.

Just grab the Madcatz cables and wear a 24-hour smile.

utarefsoN · « **Reply #92 on:** December 16, 2006, 06:29:32 AM »

do you have them? Are they of very good quality? Ive seen madcats products before and found them suspect. Never owned them though...
Im not the type to get a cheaper product just cause its cheaper, id rather pay more if the quality is apparent. BUt if quality is there and price is good then i sure will "wear a 24 hour smile".
Thanks Nosferatu

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #93 on:** December 16, 2006, 07:06:15 AM »

I don't have them, TYP got them, and he says they work (and admits he connected the cables incorrectly).

I have previous S-Vide/AV Madcatz cables, and the quality was great for the price. Good construction, interesting insulation methods. Over time you'll notice Madcatz releases "quality" products when they feel like it. They don't have a constant design for all cables (but they all have the same debut price), and it's easy to identify if a set is just thin-generic junk or if they put work into it. The set i happen to have was one of their intentionally better products.

Madcatz claims their Wii component cables are "premium quality," while they make no such claims for their standard universal cables. So I'll take their word for it.

This is unlike Pelican, whose products I've bought either broke or were dead-on-arrival.

TAYREL713 · « **Reply #94 on:** December 16, 2006, 11:44:55 AM »

I have the React Brand cables and they are of really good quality (I am a bit of a cable nut as long as they are reasonably priced or can be had at a reasonable cost) and I am impressed. The difference in Zelda is huge which is what I was hoping for, but the difference on the Wii Channels screen is also quite noticeable. I have only had the cables since Thursday night so I have not had a ton of time with them but the difference is pretty darned marked.

Strell · « **Reply #95 on:** December 16, 2006, 11:50:16 AM »

So is there any place that compares all the various cables out at the moment?

I happened to come up some GGCs over at BB, meaning I could get the React cables for another $10 bucks, which is hugely tempting. However I am normally of the first party ilk, and I've kept myself from playing Zelda because I feel this odd desire to "full experience it." And at this point, it seems I've heard all sides - that React cables will be fine, that the first party ones are the only way to go, that Monsters will be excellent, that they are all the same, etc etc etc.

Just askin'. 'preciate any advice.

31 Flavas · « **Reply #96 on:** December 16, 2006, 12:25:04 PM »

No matter what pope blessing or magical pixy dust Monster infused their cables with it's just not worth whatever price they want unless it is equal or less then Nintendo's price.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #97 on:** December 16, 2006, 12:28:25 PM »

I'll be updating the first page of the thread with a more comprehensive comparison, including pictures.

Of course I can only go in depth with regards to the cables I've tried out. No one in their right mind buys ALL the cables just to test them.

utarefsoN · « **Reply #98 on:** December 16, 2006, 03:35:41 PM »

as always 666 ill be patiently waiting.....

BTW ever come across or found a away to get the soundtrack to Giest, while i was on my "hiatus" ;-) ?? You would be the bomb if you did.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #99 on:** December 16, 2006, 04:25:50 PM »

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Author Topic: Wii S-Video/Component Cables, aka NINTENDO PHAIL REPORT (Read 70202 times)