triforce_keeper Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 I'm starting to worry now, I don't know whether to wait until the 22nd and risk it not being in-store to get the official component cables OR to buy the mad cat ones for £18 HELP! Anyone have the mad cat ones and how do they compare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The3rdChildren Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 The Mad Catz ones are way better than composite, and by the time I'd got them that was all that really mattered to me. I expect the official cables will be even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Ive decided on waiting untill the 22nd for mine, if they don't have it in stock on the day i will buy the one of Game's own brand. If thats not in stock, i will blame myself for leaving it too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CompSci Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Ive decided on waiting untill the 22nd for mine, if they don't have it in stock on the day i will buy the one of Game's own brand. If thats not in stock, i will blame myself for leaving it too late. I doubt the official cables will be released on the 22nd, beginning of next seems most likely, but just brought official jap wii cables on eBay for £25 so i am not fussed any more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nintendovip Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Well if anyone is looking for a cheap alternative until the official cable is released, play-asia has some in stock for just over a fiver!!! I would give you all the link, but i need to post some more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triforce_keeper Posted December 19, 2006 Author Share Posted December 19, 2006 So shall I buy the mad catz or risk 22nd? It depends on the quality of the mad catz compared though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Ironflame Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 I have the gameplay one they seem fine good quality although I can't compared them to the official ones, apparently the difference isn't huge. Personally I couldn't wait any longer, it was getting ridiculous waiting for the officials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 In the past no unofficial cables have compared to the Nintendo ones, but surely they must be an improvement over composite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robrow Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 if i was you i would wait for offical one there no point is wasting 18 pounds for the mad catz ones when u know once u have the offical u wont use them it just money u be throwing down the drain , wait and see on the 22nd or if you really want to make sure you get offical get put the money together for the offical and the madcatz and get an offical from ebay then u wont need to worry and u have a cable u allways use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Ironflame Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 I would have got the third party one last week but seeing as it might come out on Friday it's worth waiting for the official. Anymore delays and I don't think anyone could tolerate composite anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triforce_keeper Posted December 20, 2006 Author Share Posted December 20, 2006 I decided to order the mad-catz ones as I just can't risk it. I hate the thought of playing Zelda all blurry When I get my hands on the official one, I will sell the mad catz ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingOfHyrule Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 I was in GAME today and was very close to picking up one of their component cables, decided against it. The official cables will most likely be released a short time after Christmas so it's an extra treat to look forward to when you get rid of the composites! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The3rdChildren Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 I was in GAME today and was very close to picking up one of their component cables, decided against it. The official cables will most likely be released a short time after Christmas so it's an extra treat to look forward to when you get rid of the composites! Not sure what bearing this will have on your wait decision, but after going through a number of third party GameCube RGB cables I found Game's one to be the best. It was the cheapest too at a lowly £2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielrostron Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Just a word to let you know, that i have the madcatz cable, and my mate has the official nintendo one. The picture is spot on on both and there is no difference at all to be honest. It seems the quality issues that occured with previous consoles are no longer a problem and 3rd party is on par with 1st party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triforce_keeper Posted December 20, 2006 Author Share Posted December 20, 2006 Thanks alot daniel! I can breath now. I'm just hoping they will be delivered to me next week sometimes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c0Zm1c Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 I have a Mad Catz cable myself. It's good. Well, it's as good as can be expected from the Wii's paltry 480p limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcb Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 I ordered both the official ones and MadCatz ones ages ago. I got an e-mail today saying my MadCatz ones have been posted. So, I will be sticking with MadCatz. I assume the difference between that and official won't be too great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingOfHyrule Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Although my order for the official cable is still live, just decided to bite the bullet and got myself a GAME component cable - anyone else have one/any impressions for me? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gj15987 Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 I bought some off eBay...just random un named ones and I can't tell the difference, I still get horrible jaggies. I'm not sure whether to bother with the official ones now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingOfHyrule Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Shit sorry to hear that man, I know that feeling. I remember buying a GAME RGB cable for the GameCube and it was so pishpoor you wouldn't believe it, all the colours were ridiculously luminated and bleedy, but then I decided to buy the official RGB and it was my favourite piece of kit for a long time (until I went HD ), really brought out the best of 480i standard def! So I'd still recommend you take a look at the official component cable for Wii, if you can't tell the difference between composite and your unofficial cable then it's probably a pish cable. Did you switch to 480p display mode on the settings by the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Just picked up my game component cable today, although at the mo i have nothing to use it on. I'll tell you what its like / comparing pics to composite if i can be bothered to on boxing day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gj15987 Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 Shit sorry to hear that man, I know that feeling. I remember buying a GAME RGB cable for the GameCube and it was so pishpoor you wouldn't believe it, all the colours were ridiculously luminated and bleedy, but then I decided to buy the official RGB and it was my favourite piece of kit for a long time (until I went HD ), really brought out the best of 480i standard def! So I'd still recommend you take a look at the official component cable for Wii, if you can't tell the difference between composite and your unofficial cable then it's probably a pish cable. Did you switch to 480p display mode on the settings by the way? Yeah I changed the settings. I'll just have to make do with it looking poo until the official ones come out if I get them. EDIT: Ok...I temporarily changed back to composit...and these component cables DO actually make a difference. They colours are alot more vibrant and its alot clearer. It's just sooo jagged! Maybe that's just the Wii. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencallis Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 Yeah I changed the settings. I'll just have to make do with it looking poo until the official ones come out if I get them. EDIT: Ok...I temporarily changed back to composit...and these component cables DO actually make a difference. They colours are alot more vibrant and its alot clearer. It's just sooo jagged! Maybe that's just the Wii. Maybe turn down your sharpness settings on your TV. I have a samsung lcd tv and have it set to sharpness 20. See if you can maybe turn it down. Merry Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Cookie Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Just to let you know, I've seen several official component cables on sale. Bagged one as soon as I saw them! It's good to finally see them in stores. Tsk tsk, Nintendo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triplewing Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Just preordered the official one from Game.net, cost me £14.99 using my reward points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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