Topic: HD Noob needs help!!

[Robageejammin]

Hey guys, as stated I am a noob when it comes to HDtv stuff. I just picked up Metroid Prime 3 and want to play it on my new HD Widescreen TV. The question is what do I need to start playing it in HD? I know of the component cables you can get for the wii, but other than that, is there anything else I actually need to get for my TV for it to work? And what's HDMI all about? Like i said....noob

I'd appreciate any help I can get! Thanks in advance!

[ShyGuy]

In B4 Pro666.
Hook your Wii up with component cables, change the Wii settings to 480p and Widescreen and enjoy EDTV.

[UERD]

I don't think HDMI will be relevant at all in your case. So don't blow $50 on a bunch of wires you won't be using (for gaming with the Wii, at least).

[BigJim]

All you need is the component cable... but Wii doesn't support HD. You'll just be seeing it in standard-def, widescreen/480p. Which is still nice.

Wii doesn't support HDMI cables, so don't sweat it.

But for any future devices you get, HDMI is a good alternative to the 5 connections that component cables use. But don't ever pay $50 for them. Get them for $5 at monoprice.com.

[Louieturkey]

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Originally posted by: BigJim
All you need is the component cable... but Wii doesn't support HD. You'll just be seeing it in standard-def, widescreen/480p. Which is still nice.

To make it completely correct, it will be a 480P signal upconverted to the native resolution of his tv, whether it's 720P, 768P, 1080i, or 1080P.  So he will see it in HD, just upcoverted by his tv's scaler.

[ShyGuy]

One other tip. In the tv picture adjustments, take your sharpness and turn it down to zero.

[Robageejammin]

Thanks guys, all good info! I got it working now

Thanks again

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

buh

[Caliban]

lol, everyone jumped in before Pro66 could have a say.