Nintendo Wii Reviews

Wii HD Pro Component Cable

Brand New Wii HD Component Cable. This 3rd party high definition AV cable connects the console to most TVs with interlaced component video inputs including high definition ready TVs that support 480i and either 480p, 720p or 1080i component video signals. Look for HDTV support on Wii games packages. Movie playback is in 480i only. High definition ready television required to enable high definition features. Enhance your video experience with these high quality Component Cable.

User Ratings and Reviews

1 Star DO NOT BUY
I ordered this last week. Shipping was extreemely quick. I was very satisfied with the quick delivery. But when I opened the package and attempted to use the cable, it did not work AT ALL! Do not buy, this was the worst purchase I’ve ever made. Luckily I only lost about $5 or so. DO NOT BUY!!

5 Stars Great Buy!
Same cable as one sold in the retail stores, BUT at $20-$30 less. Really improves the Wii picture!

4 Stars Good product, small (but noticeable) difference
I bought this to play Super Mario Galaxy on my 32″ 720p HDTV. The difference over composite is noticeable, but not by much. This is due to the fact that the video is being output in 480p over 480i, as opposed to 1080p over 480i. This is not the cable’s fault, though, but it is something for the buyer to keep in mind.

For the quality/build of this product vs its price I HIGHLY recommend it. It is a great value and the output is identical to the Official cables offered by Nintendo. I would say to buy these IF AND ONLY IF you really want to upgrade. I am glad that I did but if you were to use composite it wouldn’t be so horrible.

As for the reviews about the jaggedness, I have to say that what they say is true, but they greatly exaggerate the noticeability (I know, that’s not a word). Again, you’re dealing with a system that was designed for output below true High Definition so the games were designed to be run in this lower format. The fact that jagged edges appear is just a small consequence of this. However, from my experiences I can say that the edges to not detract from the games whatsoever and are only noticeable when looking for them.

So to recap, this product works just as well as the Official product. However, overall the idea of component Wii cables is something that is more of a novelty than a true necessity. With that in mind, the price and quality of this product are tough to match, so based on this I recommend this product to anyone who has a Wii and an HDTV.

2 Stars Cable Has Issues
I bought this cable because it was cheap (although with shipping and handling the cable is really around $10) and you do get what you pay for in terms of quality. The cable worked alright for the most part, but every so often the picture would cut out and I would be left with a black screen for about 2 sec. Very frustrating during an intense game of Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It irritated me enough that I went out and had to buy Nintendo’s component cables and I haven’t had one problem with them. My advice: put the ten dollars you’d spend on these cables towards durable and quality cables like Nintendos.

5 Stars Best price option
Price was the best feature. Best buy price $40 and Walmart price $20. Did the same job for $6 including shipping.

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Premium Gold Plated Component AV Cable for Nintendo Wii

Compatible with: Nintendo Wii console system only

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Very pleased
This cable is cheap, and made a noticeable difference in visuals for my Wii. I’ve compared this with the regular composite cable (the one that comes with the Wii) on a 29″ CRT and 32″ LCD tv and these make the contrast, colors, and edges more defined and vibrant. For the price and visual boost, I don’t think it gets any better. If you’re in the market for Wii component cables, buy this one.

4 Stars worth the price
The cables are not gold-plated as the product description claims, so I dinged them one star. But forget about that, do they make the picture look better than the standard cables? I have a 42″ DLP and there’s definitely a difference. It’s not huge – it won’t turn your Wii into a PS3. But with these cables I can flip between 480i and 480p and there’s a definitely difference in the amount of color bleeding, especially with text. Are they worth it? Hey, they cost under $10 including shipping. If you have a big TV, go for it. Just make sure you go into to your Wii settings and switch to 480p.

4 Stars These seem like pretty decent cables
I’ve replaced my standard AV cables that came with the Wii with these cables and after comparing them I’ve noticed a few things right away. These cables really enhanced the color of the images on the screen and make things seem a lot brighter. But I’m not sure if it’s the cables, the game or my tv but the characters seem a lot more pixelated when the Wii is in HD mode with these cable attached. I’m trying them with Wii sports since I lack any other games at the moment. Even the menu screen seems more pixelated and grainy. Either way, even if this is the way the cables actually display on all TVs and I haven’t missed anything in the setup, I think the trade offs are acceptable. I like the cables and I think I’ll leave them on for now.

5 Stars Good quality, good price.
There is little to no difference between these cables and first (or other third) party cables. The difference in picture quality upon upgrading to a component cable from a standard AV cable is outstanding.

If you have an HDTV and a Wii, buy one. Now.

5 Stars Great Price, Good Performance!
I bought this as a gift for a friend with a Wii and a HDTV. The 480p output that this cable enables (and you have to select this output setting inside the Wii setup screens) looked better than the standard 480i output that the OEM cable enclosed in the box produces. Some cable snobs think that “high-quality” cables will make a lifetime of difference, I prefer to save the money for other things.

As others have pointed out, the Wii does not produce HDMI signals… the best the Wii can do is 480p output over these sorts of component-output cables (an analog, not digital signal). It’s yet another reason that the Wii can retail for less than the other game consoles. That said, the improvement in appearance was well worth the modest cost of these cables.

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HD System Selector 4 consoles

Pelican’s HD System Selector is the ultimate control device for all your gaming systems and your home video setup. It lets you switch easily between your DVD, Xbox, GameCube and Playstation, just by touching a button. The HD also supports the latest technologies, with inputs for AV, S-Video, Component and Ethernet connections.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Gets the job done for not alot of mulah.
Ok, first of all the item is not as bad as some of these reviewers have written. I went out of my way to get a second one as I have NES, SNES, N64, Gamecube, Xbox, Xbox360, and a PS2 with a PS3 in the pipe. Both work flawlessly.

Here’s the skinny… it’s a switchbox… not a processor. It’s 20 bucks… not 120.

That said you will have about a 0.5% signal loss (about a dB in signal) going through the unit. Unless you have a really nice HD TV and know where every pixel on the screen is going to be and at what time… you’re not going to notice the loss. It does work in HD. The guy who says it doesn’t should try fiddling with his settings. If the console and TV aren’t configured correctly it will look very bad. All the box is is a physical switcher… wire for wire… and a solid one at that. I dropped mine on a concrete floor while moving and it took it smiling. The lack of completeness on the nameplates for the front is the only packaging complaint of mine. Most people that will use these are hardcore enthusiasts that will likely still have some of the older systems. At any rate… it’s worth the money. If you’re worried about signal loss then you can go ahead and buy one of the state of the art combiners and signal regenerators that will give you the best possible picture on a single mixed-down set of outputs. If you can afford the TV that would make a noticeable difference in this then you can afford to not bargain bin on your cables and switches anyways. (gold plated connectors are just an excuse to charge you more.. gold is actually a worse conductor than copper is.. worse than the alloys they use on this stuff nowdays, even… it just doesn’t corrode. If you take care of your stuff you won’t have that problem anyways.)

My only physical complaint about the unit is that it only has 3 component inputs and not 4 of them. The fourth input is composite/s-video, though, and better than most switches composite-only fourth port. I’ll be buying a third and fourth one of these to handle the mix-down of the few consoles I’m adding in the future as they do not make, currently, a 12 port component switch… which is what I need.

1 Star Poorly/cheaply made.
Mine was out of warranty and the composite video started to become flaky. Turns out the plug to the video was loose. I then found out that many of the plugs were loose. So I took mine apart and found that many of the solder points were disconnected from the mainboard of the device. Completely faulty soldering.

4 Stars Looking for a System Changer?
If you are looking for a system selector, you have found it. It is a basic system selector, and will work with basic TVs, but I fear it won’t work with high def TVs. If all that matters to you is that it is an easy way to change systems, and quality is not lost, then you have clicked on the right item. However, I cannot say whether or not it works with high def systems like the PS3. I guess you’d have to take a risk. But, what kind of person would play their PS3 on a regular TV? I know I would. Just buy this selector if you need one. OK?

4 Stars A Steal At 20 Bucks!
I’ve had this for a year and a half (I have my XBOX 360, PS2, Gamecube, and DVD player hooked up to it) and it works just fine! Don’t belive the review that it doesn’t work on HD (it’s also hooked up to my HDTV with NO compromise of picture quality at all!) It’s amazing that this works so well being the fact that the exterior of the unit is almost made entirely of plastic….the only reason why I didn’t give it 5 stars.

4 Stars Just what I needed.
The right price; does the right job. The slightest fault might be that the connections and bonus cables are not gold plated, but this wasn’t used on higher end equipment so there was no noticeable visual or audio degradation. I needed an inexpensive video selector that works with component connections and this was just what I needed. The bonus cables made it a great value too.

Buy/More Info

HD System Selector 4 consoles

Pelican’s HD System Selector is the ultimate control device for all your gaming systems and your home video setup. It lets you switch easily between your DVD, Xbox, GameCube and Playstation, just by touching a button. The HD also supports the latest technologies, with inputs for AV, S-Video, Component and Ethernet connections.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Gets the job done for not alot of mulah.
Ok, first of all the item is not as bad as some of these reviewers have written. I went out of my way to get a second one as I have NES, SNES, N64, Gamecube, Xbox, Xbox360, and a PS2 with a PS3 in the pipe. Both work flawlessly.

Here’s the skinny… it’s a switchbox… not a processor. It’s 20 bucks… not 120.

That said you will have about a 0.5% signal loss (about a dB in signal) going through the unit. Unless you have a really nice HD TV and know where every pixel on the screen is going to be and at what time… you’re not going to notice the loss. It does work in HD. The guy who says it doesn’t should try fiddling with his settings. If the console and TV aren’t configured correctly it will look very bad. All the box is is a physical switcher… wire for wire… and a solid one at that. I dropped mine on a concrete floor while moving and it took it smiling. The lack of completeness on the nameplates for the front is the only packaging complaint of mine. Most people that will use these are hardcore enthusiasts that will likely still have some of the older systems. At any rate… it’s worth the money. If you’re worried about signal loss then you can go ahead and buy one of the state of the art combiners and signal regenerators that will give you the best possible picture on a single mixed-down set of outputs. If you can afford the TV that would make a noticeable difference in this then you can afford to not bargain bin on your cables and switches anyways. (gold plated connectors are just an excuse to charge you more.. gold is actually a worse conductor than copper is.. worse than the alloys they use on this stuff nowdays, even… it just doesn’t corrode. If you take care of your stuff you won’t have that problem anyways.)

My only physical complaint about the unit is that it only has 3 component inputs and not 4 of them. The fourth input is composite/s-video, though, and better than most switches composite-only fourth port. I’ll be buying a third and fourth one of these to handle the mix-down of the few consoles I’m adding in the future as they do not make, currently, a 12 port component switch… which is what I need.

4 Stars Looking for a System Changer?
If you are looking for a system selector, you have found it. It is a basic system selector, and will work with basic TVs, but I fear it won’t work with high def TVs. If all that matters to you is that it is an easy way to change systems, and quality is not lost, then you have clicked on the right item. However, I cannot say whether or not it works with high def systems like the PS3. I guess you’d have to take a risk. But, what kind of person would play their PS3 on a regular TV? I know I would. Just buy this selector if you need one. OK?

4 Stars A Steal At 20 Bucks!
I’ve had this for a year and a half (I have my XBOX 360, PS2, Gamecube, and DVD player hooked up to it) and it works just fine! Don’t belive the review that it doesn’t work on HD (it’s also hooked up to my HDTV with NO compromise of picture quality at all!) It’s amazing that this works so well being the fact that the exterior of the unit is almost made entirely of plastic….the only reason why I didn’t give it 5 stars.

4 Stars Just what I needed.
The right price; does the right job. The slightest fault might be that the connections and bonus cables are not gold plated, but this wasn’t used on higher end equipment so there was no noticeable visual or audio degradation. I needed an inexpensive video selector that works with component connections and this was just what I needed. The bonus cables made it a great value too.

1 Star Poorly/cheaply made.
Mine was out of warranty and the composite video started to become flaky. Turns out the plug to the video was loose. I then found out that many of the plugs were loose. So I took mine apart and found that many of the solder points were disconnected from the mainboard of the device. Completely faulty soldering.

Buy/More Info

HD System Selector 4 consoles

Pelican’s HD System Selector is the ultimate control device for all your gaming systems and your home video setup. It lets you switch easily between your DVD, Xbox, GameCube and Playstation, just by touching a button. The HD also supports the latest technologies, with inputs for AV, S-Video, Component and Ethernet connections.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Gets the job done for not alot of mulah.
Ok, first of all the item is not as bad as some of these reviewers have written. I went out of my way to get a second one as I have NES, SNES, N64, Gamecube, Xbox, Xbox360, and a PS2 with a PS3 in the pipe. Both work flawlessly.

Here’s the skinny… it’s a switchbox… not a processor. It’s 20 bucks… not 120.

That said you will have about a 0.5% signal loss (about a dB in signal) going through the unit. Unless you have a really nice HD TV and know where every pixel on the screen is going to be and at what time… you’re not going to notice the loss. It does work in HD. The guy who says it doesn’t should try fiddling with his settings. If the console and TV aren’t configured correctly it will look very bad. All the box is is a physical switcher… wire for wire… and a solid one at that. I dropped mine on a concrete floor while moving and it took it smiling. The lack of completeness on the nameplates for the front is the only packaging complaint of mine. Most people that will use these are hardcore enthusiasts that will likely still have some of the older systems. At any rate… it’s worth the money. If you’re worried about signal loss then you can go ahead and buy one of the state of the art combiners and signal regenerators that will give you the best possible picture on a single mixed-down set of outputs. If you can afford the TV that would make a noticeable difference in this then you can afford to not bargain bin on your cables and switches anyways. (gold plated connectors are just an excuse to charge you more.. gold is actually a worse conductor than copper is.. worse than the alloys they use on this stuff nowdays, even… it just doesn’t corrode. If you take care of your stuff you won’t have that problem anyways.)

My only physical complaint about the unit is that it only has 3 component inputs and not 4 of them. The fourth input is composite/s-video, though, and better than most switches composite-only fourth port. I’ll be buying a third and fourth one of these to handle the mix-down of the few consoles I’m adding in the future as they do not make, currently, a 12 port component switch… which is what I need.

4 Stars Looking for a System Changer?
If you are looking for a system selector, you have found it. It is a basic system selector, and will work with basic TVs, but I fear it won’t work with high def TVs. If all that matters to you is that it is an easy way to change systems, and quality is not lost, then you have clicked on the right item. However, I cannot say whether or not it works with high def systems like the PS3. I guess you’d have to take a risk. But, what kind of person would play their PS3 on a regular TV? I know I would. Just buy this selector if you need one. OK?

4 Stars Just what I needed.
The right price; does the right job. The slightest fault might be that the connections and bonus cables are not gold plated, but this wasn’t used on higher end equipment so there was no noticeable visual or audio degradation. I needed an inexpensive video selector that works with component connections and this was just what I needed. The bonus cables made it a great value too.

1 Star Poorly/cheaply made.
Mine was out of warranty and the composite video started to become flaky. Turns out the plug to the video was loose. I then found out that many of the plugs were loose. So I took mine apart and found that many of the solder points were disconnected from the mainboard of the device. Completely faulty soldering.

4 Stars A Steal At 20 Bucks!
I’ve had this for a year and a half (I have my XBOX 360, PS2, Gamecube, and DVD player hooked up to it) and it works just fine! Don’t belive the review that it doesn’t work on HD (it’s also hooked up to my HDTV with NO compromise of picture quality at all!) It’s amazing that this works so well being the fact that the exterior of the unit is almost made entirely of plastic….the only reason why I didn’t give it 5 stars.

Buy/More Info

Premium Gold Plated Component AV Cable for Nintendo Wii

Compatible with: Nintendo Wii console system only

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Good quality, good price.
There is little to no difference between these cables and first (or other third) party cables. The difference in picture quality upon upgrading to a component cable from a standard AV cable is outstanding.

If you have an HDTV and a Wii, buy one. Now.

4 Stars worth the price
The cables are not gold-plated as the product description claims, so I dinged them one star. But forget about that, do they make the picture look better than the standard cables? I have a 42″ DLP and there’s definitely a difference. It’s not huge – it won’t turn your Wii into a PS3. But with these cables I can flip between 480i and 480p and there’s a definitely difference in the amount of color bleeding, especially with text. Are they worth it? Hey, they cost under $10 including shipping. If you have a big TV, go for it. Just make sure you go into to your Wii settings and switch to 480p.

4 Stars These seem like pretty decent cables
I’ve replaced my standard AV cables that came with the Wii with these cables and after comparing them I’ve noticed a few things right away. These cables really enhanced the color of the images on the screen and make things seem a lot brighter. But I’m not sure if it’s the cables, the game or my tv but the characters seem a lot more pixelated when the Wii is in HD mode with these cable attached. I’m trying them with Wii sports since I lack any other games at the moment. Even the menu screen seems more pixelated and grainy. Either way, even if this is the way the cables actually display on all TVs and I haven’t missed anything in the setup, I think the trade offs are acceptable. I like the cables and I think I’ll leave them on for now.

5 Stars Very pleased
This cable is cheap, and made a noticeable difference in visuals for my Wii. I’ve compared this with the regular composite cable (the one that comes with the Wii) on a 29″ CRT and 32″ LCD tv and these make the contrast, colors, and edges more defined and vibrant. For the price and visual boost, I don’t think it gets any better. If you’re in the market for Wii component cables, buy this one.

5 Stars Great Price, Good Performance!
I bought this as a gift for a friend with a Wii and a HDTV. The 480p output that this cable enables (and you have to select this output setting inside the Wii setup screens) looked better than the standard 480i output that the OEM cable enclosed in the box produces. Some cable snobs think that “high-quality” cables will make a lifetime of difference, I prefer to save the money for other things.

As others have pointed out, the Wii does not produce HDMI signals… the best the Wii can do is 480p output over these sorts of component-output cables (an analog, not digital signal). It’s yet another reason that the Wii can retail for less than the other game consoles. That said, the improvement in appearance was well worth the modest cost of these cables.

Buy/More Info

HD System Selector 4 consoles

Pelican’s HD System Selector is the ultimate control device for all your gaming systems and your home video setup. It lets you switch easily between your DVD, Xbox, GameCube and Playstation, just by touching a button. The HD also supports the latest technologies, with inputs for AV, S-Video, Component and Ethernet connections.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Gets the job done for not alot of mulah.
Ok, first of all the item is not as bad as some of these reviewers have written. I went out of my way to get a second one as I have NES, SNES, N64, Gamecube, Xbox, Xbox360, and a PS2 with a PS3 in the pipe. Both work flawlessly.

Here’s the skinny… it’s a switchbox… not a processor. It’s 20 bucks… not 120.

That said you will have about a 0.5% signal loss (about a dB in signal) going through the unit. Unless you have a really nice HD TV and know where every pixel on the screen is going to be and at what time… you’re not going to notice the loss. It does work in HD. The guy who says it doesn’t should try fiddling with his settings. If the console and TV aren’t configured correctly it will look very bad. All the box is is a physical switcher… wire for wire… and a solid one at that. I dropped mine on a concrete floor while moving and it took it smiling. The lack of completeness on the nameplates for the front is the only packaging complaint of mine. Most people that will use these are hardcore enthusiasts that will likely still have some of the older systems. At any rate… it’s worth the money. If you’re worried about signal loss then you can go ahead and buy one of the state of the art combiners and signal regenerators that will give you the best possible picture on a single mixed-down set of outputs. If you can afford the TV that would make a noticeable difference in this then you can afford to not bargain bin on your cables and switches anyways. (gold plated connectors are just an excuse to charge you more.. gold is actually a worse conductor than copper is.. worse than the alloys they use on this stuff nowdays, even… it just doesn’t corrode. If you take care of your stuff you won’t have that problem anyways.)

My only physical complaint about the unit is that it only has 3 component inputs and not 4 of them. The fourth input is composite/s-video, though, and better than most switches composite-only fourth port. I’ll be buying a third and fourth one of these to handle the mix-down of the few consoles I’m adding in the future as they do not make, currently, a 12 port component switch… which is what I need.

4 Stars Just what I needed.
The right price; does the right job. The slightest fault might be that the connections and bonus cables are not gold plated, but this wasn’t used on higher end equipment so there was no noticeable visual or audio degradation. I needed an inexpensive video selector that works with component connections and this was just what I needed. The bonus cables made it a great value too.

4 Stars A Steal At 20 Bucks!
I’ve had this for a year and a half (I have my XBOX 360, PS2, Gamecube, and DVD player hooked up to it) and it works just fine! Don’t belive the review that it doesn’t work on HD (it’s also hooked up to my HDTV with NO compromise of picture quality at all!) It’s amazing that this works so well being the fact that the exterior of the unit is almost made entirely of plastic….the only reason why I didn’t give it 5 stars.

1 Star Poorly/cheaply made.
Mine was out of warranty and the composite video started to become flaky. Turns out the plug to the video was loose. I then found out that many of the plugs were loose. So I took mine apart and found that many of the solder points were disconnected from the mainboard of the device. Completely faulty soldering.

4 Stars Looking for a System Changer?
If you are looking for a system selector, you have found it. It is a basic system selector, and will work with basic TVs, but I fear it won’t work with high def TVs. If all that matters to you is that it is an easy way to change systems, and quality is not lost, then you have clicked on the right item. However, I cannot say whether or not it works with high def systems like the PS3. I guess you’d have to take a risk. But, what kind of person would play their PS3 on a regular TV? I know I would. Just buy this selector if you need one. OK?

Buy/More Info