Wii High Definition Cable, is it necessary for better graphics?

Question

Hi, I've read that even on non-HD TVs that the Mad Catz High Definition Cable (it's the cheapest so I use it as an example, but really ANY high def cable) for Nintendo Wii provides better graphics. Is this true? I have a newer TV but it is not high def, will this cable bring about a graphics improvement in the Wii?

I'd like to point out again, that I do NOT own and HD TV....but I read somewhere that the cable gives slightly better graphics even on normal TVs. This is what I'm wondering about. Thanks!

So, Toadman50, you're saying that my normal NON-HD Tv will, in fact, show a slight improvement in graphics and sharpness on Zelda: TP with a high-def cable? By the way, the Mad Catz cable is only $20 and does the same job but I just wanted to make sure before I bought it that it would affect the game on my normal TV, even slightly. If you can respond then you get best answer! Thanks!

Answer 1

i got a wii and a high def tv and its just a lil better graphics u know game systems imporve in graphics as time goes by



like the ps2 graphics at the begging were similer to the ps1's as time went on the ps2 games got better that happens to evry system

Answer 2

It is better, expecially on Twighlight princess.

I have an HD and the component cable will allow the wii to put out 480P and not 480i as like with the composite cable. I used and recommend the Nintendo version and you can order it direct from Nintendo for 29 plus 6 shipping.

It does make a big difference on my 50" Samsung DLP. The text is more crisp and the graphics are better, I was actually shocked as to how much better. For example in Twighlight princess the floor tiles in some of the levels have great detail that is hard to distinguish with the other cable. I have seen online that it all depends on the game.

For $36 I would give it a go.

Answer 3

It is better.
Progressive scan provides more pixels. Thus, the color are more vibrant and the image is sharper.
for example 1080i has about 900,000 pixel and 1080p has about 2,000,000 pixel.

Too bad that wii did not support HD up to 1080
it's only gonna play the highest to 480p.

Your standard TV support 480i (interlace)
While HDTV also support 480p (Progressive scan)

if you do not have an HDTV, buying a component cable will be a waste of time and money.
As in the end, it will revert back to 480i which is your standard TV resolution since your TV don't support 480p input.

kinda like buying a fiber optic cable but not having ANY speaker system.
So, why bother, right?

But if you have HDTV, wii, and its component cable will it make it better graphic? the answer is YES.

Answer 4

I played the Wii on an HDTV without the HD cables and the picture was pretty good for 480p. I think you should hold off on buying the HD cables and spend it towards something else for the system....

Answer 5

HDMI cable expenditures extra...that is approximately $50 for a 6 footer....i might say the image high quality is extra effective than with a universal connector. in case you will positioned money into HD you could besides spring for the forged cable that promises you a extra effective sign. The bomb is once you have HD sign each and each of how...then you fairly fairly see the fee of having an HD set. for occasion, once you're watching a DVD....the image readability is a lot extra effective than a tube television.

Answer 6

The resolution won't be any bigger, but you will get better color separation. The picture may look a tiny bit sharper, but that's about it. If you got money to burn go ahead. It won't hurt anything. Just make sure that your tv has inputs for component cables. Most non-HD tv's don't have them.