Posted October 1, 2006 I think lots of people may want to plug their wiis into computer monitors without loss of fidelity. Mainly because LCD monitors are much cheaper than LCD tvs. This cable sends component out to a DVI monitor in(a custom xbox cable). So in principle is it possible for a 3rd party to make such a cable for the wii ? or indeed nintendo? (As the advert reads some monitors would accept analogue component through DVI). great thread btw We still lack information about the output, but, if it outputs progressive scan it ought to be digital capable... so it should be possible to make a VGA capable cable. Judging from it's legacy from Gamecube... it should be a Digital out capable of outputing analog signal through a custom DAC chip. All in all... a VGA cable should be possible at least... just like with GC, for progressive scan enabled games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 1, 2006 Go buy that TV, Wii will support prog scan in all regions! Was this confirmed for Europe? You sure? And this thread rocks, i was getting tired of answering the same questions over and over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 2, 2006 Thanks heaps for the thread King, i was going to suggest that someone do something like this....but you beat me to it! Anyway, for those who aren't technologically inclined, could you (or someone else!) please explain the sound output options if I were to connect using component cables or RGB... Because I know that they are entirely video based, whereas the S-video and RCA have sound outputs... cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 2, 2006 Great thread, though maybe you should add something on HDTV scaling and scaling lag perhaps (I see a lot of people saying that they're gonna buy an LCD HDTV for the Wii and if they do so, they're gonna be very disappointed!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 2, 2006 Great thread, though maybe you should add something on HDTV scaling and scaling lag perhaps (I see a lot of people saying that they're gonna buy an LCD HDTV for the Wii and if they do so, they're gonna be very disappointed!) I would also like to see something on that as well, if possible. I'd go for a HDTV at some point anyway, since I'm considering getting a 360 at some point in the future. EDTVs (the ones that output 480p natively) are getting harder to find, I couldn't find any readily available on Amazon. There was only one on Ebay. EDTV would also be just a stopgap anyway, with Nintendo confirming Wii's successor will have HD output, and there'll be more HD content (channels, HD-DVD etc.) a few years down the line. Anyway, nice to hear Wii may support progressive scan in Europe. My only real concern with HDTVs is how they display SD pictures. Right now, most of the content is SD and DVDs are 480p, so I wouldn't want to get a horrendous picture while watching Top Gear on BBC2. avforums do discuss SD but there can be conflicting reports about how well a certain HDTV displays SD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 2, 2006 Great thread, though maybe you should add something on HDTV scaling and scaling lag perhaps (I see a lot of people saying that they're gonna buy an LCD HDTV for the Wii and if they do so, they're gonna be very disappointed!)I know we discussed it before in the "Need a TV for Wii thread" but I'm still confused by all this. I just don't see why Nintendo would demo Wii on HD LCD TV's if they're as bad as people make out. As far as I can tell every event since E3 has used Sharp AQUOS LCD's to display Wii, check out these pics: E3: UK Event: Japan Event: US Event: Nintendo Fusion Tour: The same TV is visible throughout those pics (apart from the Japanese one) but I'm willing to bet it's the same Sharp TV behind that cover on those ones too. Anyway I definitely need to get myself a new TV before Wii comes out (currently got a 14" CRT ) and I'm seriously considering an LCD now, probably this one: Sharp Aquos 26" LC26SA1E Great thread by the way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 2, 2006 Great post KOH. By the way, the one thing that annoys me probably much more than it should is people talking about an "NTSC GBA" or a "PAL DS game". Grr! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 2, 2006 I said WOW! does WW support true 16:9 ratio then? Actually, every Cube game I tested runs widescreen no problem. I beat Metroid Prime 2, Resident Evil 4, Ocarina of Time and Paper Mario 2 all in beautiful widescreen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 2, 2006 Actually, every Cube game I tested runs widescreen no problem. I beat Metroid Prime 2, Resident Evil 4, Ocarina of Time and Paper Mario 2 all in beautiful widescreen You mean stretched to a 16:9 format. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 3, 2006 Stretched: True widescreen in magic 60 Hz mode: Each of my Cube games run like that I use the standard cable, then run my games in 60 Hz mode and then the games are rendered like this automatically. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 3, 2006 Anyway, for those who aren't technologically inclined, could you (or someone else!) please explain the sound output options if I were to connect using component cables or RGB... Because I know that they are entirely video based, whereas the S-video and RCA have sound outputs... Oh looky im quoting myself! Anyway, here is the answer to my question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 3, 2006 Useful thread. I always planned to run my Wii in Component- Progressive Scan. I have actively tried (but failed) to find out whether Nintendo will bundle Component cables with Wii much like Microsoft did with 360. I have asked retailers if an official Component cable will be sold seperately, and if so - could I pre order. No one has any information. And if you remember the RGB scart lead fiasco with xbox360 - these were out of stock for months!! I dont want to settle for composite on my 42" TV. I simply MUST have a Component cable at launch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 3, 2006 http://www.cubed3.com/news/6067/1/Cube_Locked_and_Euro_Cables The report also confirms that Nintendo Europe expect to release RGB and component cables in the region that are priced according to the current models. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 3, 2006 http://www.cubed3.com/news/6067/1/Cube_Locked_and_Euro_Cables Great. Better start pre-ordering those Component cables (if the damn retailers ever let us) because Id bet my house on the fact that they will be sold out for months due to amount of people who currently have HDTVs. I bet you Nintendo wont manufacture anywhere near enough Component cables. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 3, 2006 NOE Component Cables = Confirmed progressive scan? Yeah, I've been waiting for video cables to start appearing on Gameplay. I'll get RGB Scart for the launch, then hopefully I can save up enough money for a HDTV and component cable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 3, 2006 Stretched: True widescreen in magic 60 Hz mode: Each of my Cube games run like that I use the standard cable, then run my games in 60 Hz mode and then the games are rendered like this automatically. Fatty fatty fat fat ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 3, 2006 RGB Cable confirmed or as good as "In answering our queries, culled from some of your recent forum threads, Nintendo also said that it expects to release RGB and component video cables that fit current pricing models." http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=68306 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 3, 2006 lets hope I can play with my Wii on this screen: My new projector Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 3, 2006 How much money do you have, seriously!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 3, 2006 Enough Money isn't my bigest problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 3, 2006 Nice! what's the model number on that PJ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 3, 2006 Enough Money isn't my bigest problem. I don't believe you have "problems", just some good things that could be better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 3, 2006 Quality thread. Will ALL Wii games run in Progressive Scan mode? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 3, 2006 Quality thread. Will ALL Wii games run in Progressive Scan mode?I think not, because currently Nintendo advises developers to use it, they do not force them to do so though. Same with 16:9 ratios on Wii. You can probably expect all Nintendo first party titles to use it (Progressive Scan), Virtal Console and, perhaps forced on GC games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 3, 2006 Nice! what's the model number on that PJ? Its an Epson emp-82 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
