Wii Component Cable, how much difference is there?

[Neohamster]

Wow.

Finally got myself the official Nintendo component cable for my Wii today and the difference is stunning. Even before I set it to 480p mode there was a noticeable reduction in signal noise (which was especially apparent when the screen was dark, or when moving the pointer over buttons).

Colours are definitely much more vibrant - the intro video to Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games looks superb.

Best of all, the improved signal really helps my TV show off its internal scaling capabilities

[valius]

The official Nintendo component cable does wonders even for 480i (my SDTV can only display 480i)... it's a huge jump from composite, and you can see more details as well as more vibrant colors. I'm sure the difference is clear even on an HDTV.

[Yoshi]

The official Wii component cables costs like $35 (me being cheap) at Best Buy. I'm still wondering if I should pick them up, along with Brawl.

[valius]

Originally Posted by Yoshi

The official Wii component cables costs like $35 (me being cheap) at Best Buy. I'm still wondering if I should pick them up, along with Brawl.

Yeah, that's the cheapest you'll get them for usually. I can vouch for them, and I don't know how well the cheaper, third-party cables function. With these, you'll never be able to go back to composite again is all I can say, and it'll definitely show in Brawl and Galaxy.

[Yoshi]

Originally Posted by valius

Yeah, that's the cheapest you'll get them for usually. I can vouch for them, and I don't know how well the cheaper, third-party cables function. With these, you'll never be able to go back to composite again is all I can say, and it'll definitely show in Brawl and Galaxy.

hm..then I might take your word for it and just buy them (if they're available)

[dz06lt]

Wii component cables do make a difference however i would say nintendo brand arent needed get some cheaper ones

[valius]

Originally Posted by dz06lt

Wii component cables do make a difference however i would say nintendo brand arent needed get some cheaper ones

I'm actually wondering if I should've gotten the all-in-one PS3/Wii/360 component cables, since switching between the PS2/PS3 component cables and the Wii component cables is beginning to get really annoying.

dz06lt, what third party brand would you say is pretty good?

[Clad In Shadows]

Originally Posted by valius

I'm actually wondering if I should've gotten the all-in-one PS3/Wii/360 component cables, since switching between the PS2/PS3 component cables and the Wii component cables is beginning to get really annoying.

dz06lt, what third party brand would you say is pretty good?

My component cable is from Icon. Works like a charm.

[CONMAN15]

Yeah you'll really want them because it looks bad with out them. Also you'll get actually pretty awesome, crisp, and good colour picture. I was very glad I got them.