Wii availability (Calgary)

spikehs · #1 11-27-2006, 05:46 PM

well, so far i like it, i do wish the wii sports had more options, but its still fun, especially when there is "newbies" over, they can't get enough of it. Zelda is really good so far, I agree the grapics aren't great, but i think the component cables should help (so it outptus 480p instead of 480i) Take a look at this comparision: http://au.gamespot.com/features/6162...6162297&page=2 ... the cables are sold out though, and are going for 5x the amount on ebay! some people are nuts!

Haven't gotten good at NFS yet, i still crash all the time, it seems REALLY sensitive to me, oh well, just need some practice i guess. Haven't played anything else, my buddy said Red Steel is awsome though... wanna get 2 more wiimotes (i think 2 nunchucks is enough).. Can't wait for a full version golf to come out.

OCDP · #2 11-27-2006, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by spikehs

well, so far i like it, i do wish the wii sports had more options, but its still fun, especially when there is "newbies" over, they can't get enough of it. Zelda is really good so far, I agree the grapics aren't great, but i think the component cables should help (so it outptus 480p instead of 480i) Take a look at this comparision: http://au.gamespot.com/features/6162...6162297&page=2 ... the cables are sold out though, and are going for 5x the amount on ebay! some people are nuts!

Haven't gotten good at NFS yet, i still crash all the time, it seems REALLY sensitive to me, oh well, just need some practice i guess. Haven't played anything else, my buddy said Red Steel is awsome though... wanna get 2 more wiimotes (i think 2 nunchucks is enough).. Can't wait for a full version golf to come out.

Sweet.. now I have to hunt down the component cables! I will let you know if I find some, if you'll do the same... the difference is pretty insane..

I agree.. it's fun to see the newbies react to the console.. it really is a neat experience. Also, it's a lot more fun when your playing Wii sports with two people , rather than against the computer.

Try going into the NFS options and adjusting your sensitivity.. all games should have this option now. I didn't have to adjust mine, but obviously some people will need to.. I'd look into that.

I asked for another Wiimote for x-mas, as playing with two people is going to be a blast.

OCDP · #3 11-27-2006, 07:32 PM

Question.. are the cables only available online right now? And , do you need an HD tv in order to use the cables?

impreza · #4 11-27-2006, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by OCDP

Question.. are the cables only available online right now? And , do you need an HD tv in order to use the cables?

I really don't think that you would need an HDTV to you the component cables since the Wii doesn't output in 720p or 1080i.

spikehs · #5 11-27-2006, 09:52 PM

actually i dont think they are available ANYWHERE right now... should be online shortly (3rd party component cables) from what I have read the "official" nintendo versions wont be shipping till mid/end month?? But if you find em let me know!! Impreza was right, you don't need an hdtv for it, 480p is considered "DVD" quality... not HD.

OCDP · #6 11-27-2006, 10:03 PM

Ahh , thanks for the clarification guys.

Yes, they don't seem to be available anywhere right now. The whole concept seems silly to me... "plug this in for better graphics" haha.. why not just ship the Wii and have these component cables included.

Having said that.. I know I'll end up buying it once I find them... the difference seems quite noticeable.

I'll let you know if I find anything and vice versa ..

Tarolisol · #7 11-28-2006, 01:32 AM

Could someone explain to me how you intend to use compnents cables(made for HDTVs) to replace composite cables. Unless you have an HDTV it would be useless. Since TVs dont come with component hook ups unless they are HDTV ready.