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dserafin1986
10-10-2006, 01:22 PM
I'm none too pleased about this development...I have a 57" HD rear projection tv...and even though the WII will not be true HD, it looks alot clearer to have games run through component cables, then through composite cables...Oh well, I guess I'll just have to bite the bullet

http://www.ebgames.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=802520
Ikohn4ever
10-10-2006, 01:24 PM
I'm none too pleased about this development...I have a 57" HD rear projection tv...and even though the WII will not be true HD, it looks alot clearer to have games run through component cables, then through composite cables...Oh well, I guess I'll just have to bite the bullet

http://www.ebgames.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=802520



chill out man, your forgot to read the fine print...MadCatz, there is still no official price for it
Vinny
10-10-2006, 01:25 PM
Those are made by MadCatz... not Nintendo.

EDIT* Beat me to it.:-P
tangytangerine
10-10-2006, 01:26 PM
Makes me wonder if the old A/V cables from the GC, N64 & SNES will be able to work with the Wii. If so, it'd be easier to just order the GC component cables and pay less.
elwood731
10-10-2006, 01:32 PM
Makes me wonder if the old A/V cables from the GC, N64 & SNES will be able to work with the Wii. If so, it'd be easier to just order the GC component cables and pay less.
No. Nintendo is changing their output for the Wii.
David85
10-10-2006, 01:50 PM
But the Wii is family friendly and all this bullshit!
dserafin1986
10-10-2006, 02:04 PM
Alright cool, that's madcatz...but usually madcatz charges $10 less for their component cables than the 1st party...I guess I should be happy that at least I will be able to find these in stores, unlike the ultra rare GC component cables
botticus
10-10-2006, 02:20 PM
But the Wii is family friendly and all this bullshit!And the children will cry when they have to use composite cables for their Wii!
daroga
10-10-2006, 02:58 PM
But the Wii is family friendly and all this bullshit!
Because every mommy, daddy, Suzie, and Billy will have their days ruined by not having compoennt video?

Seriously, find something new to complain about please. Maybe that the Wiimote's speaker is only mono rather than 5.1?
rodeojones903
10-10-2006, 03:05 PM
Alright cool, that's madcatz...but usually madcatz charges $10 less for their component cables than the 1st party...I guess I should be happy that at least I will be able to find these in stores, unlike the ultra rare GC component cables

That does bring up a good point. Who would actually pay more for Mad Catz cables? Maybe they have the inside scoop on what Nintendo is looking to charge for them.
mofo1115
10-10-2006, 03:07 PM
I thought that this was old news and that that price was just a placeholder?
guessed
10-10-2006, 03:11 PM
Because every mommy, daddy, Suzie, and Billy will have their days ruined by not having compoennt video?

Seriously, find something new to complain about please. Maybe that the Wiimote's speaker is only mono rather than 5.1?

Dang, I thought it would at least be DTS.
horrido
10-10-2006, 03:13 PM
Ouch! I thought they would be included.
SpazX
10-10-2006, 03:51 PM
Didn't the official Nintendo component cables for the GC cost $35 or $40 from the nintendo store?

I don't see why everyone thinks the cost for this will be so much different, it should be around the same price, probably cheaper since they'll produce more of them.

EDIT: They could also possibly be cheaper if the digital to analog converter isn't built into the cables as they were with the gamecube component cables.

Also, from searching around, it seems the gamecube components were originally $30, which is even cheaper. It would surprise me if they were over $30, but I'd say it wouldn't possibly go over $40 for a set of official Wii component cables.
daroga
10-10-2006, 04:03 PM
I thought that this was old news and that that price was just a placeholder? You win. This item and price have been up since way before the Wii's price was even announced. EB/GS just haven't updated anything recently on it.

I would just like to know what Nintendo's are going to cost. I'd like to never, ever use the composite cables that come with it and hopefully am just able to get the cables when I get the system in store. Maybe when EB/GS puts up their bundles for the Wii we'll get a better idea of offical prices on some of the questions out there. My big three are component cables, if we'll get a Wii Play / Wiimote bundle like Japan and Europe, and if we'll get a Wii Points Card / Classic Controller bundle.
SpazX
10-10-2006, 04:06 PM
My big three are component cables, if we'll get a Wii Play / Wiimote bundle like Japan and Europe, and if we'll get a Wii Points Card / Classic Controller bundle.

Those are exactly the three things I want to know. I'll definitely buy all three at launch if they're there.
Plinko
10-10-2006, 04:15 PM
But the Wii is family friendly and all this bullshit!

It took you 28 minutes after the original post for you to finally get your complaint up? You're off your game, David85.
Tybee
10-10-2006, 05:35 PM
That does bring up a good point. Who would actually pay more for Mad Catz cables? Maybe they have the inside scoop on what Nintendo is looking to charge for them.

Or, more likely, EB/GS just pulled that price out of their ass, much as they often do with release dates. Oh, I'm sorry...It's a "place holder." :roll:

The component cable has really become Wii equivalent of "Freebird." Someone will ask whether component will come in the box, be available at launch, be a certain price, or whatever, and INVARIABLY someone chimes in with "Gosh, I wonder if we'll be able to use our GCN component cable?"

*sigh* I think I need to punch a pillow or something.
yukine
10-10-2006, 08:01 PM
How much do the Gamecube component cables cost? $60.00? Why did anyone think they would be cheaper for a newer system?

And they are not coming bundled with the Wii, it's just not going to happen. Nintendo wants to keep the cost of the system down as much as possible.
mofo1115
10-10-2006, 08:11 PM
How much do the Gamecube component cables cost? $60.00? Why did anyone think they would be cheaper for a newer system?

And they are not coming bundled with the Wii, it's just not going to happen. Nintendo wants to keep the cost of the system down as much as possible.

Read a few posts above you. Someone looked up the price of original gamecube component cables and they seemed to be 30.
rodeojones903
10-10-2006, 08:16 PM
Nintendo wants to keep the cost of the system down as much as possible.


No, Nintendo wants to make as much profit as possible.
yukine
10-10-2006, 08:18 PM
Read a few posts above you. Someone looked up the price of original gamecube component cables and they seemed to be 30.
Hence, the question mark -- As I wasn't entirely sure. And after looking more into it, they were about $35.00 - $40.00 at the Nintendo store, but they were however extremely limited and sold for around $60.00 on eBay. But that is beside the point.

My point is, why do people think these are going to be cheap? If you want quality video, you're going to have to pay for it. Expect component cables to cost around $35.00, if not more.

I would of liked them to be bundled as well, but it's just better to give people the option of whether they want them or not.
yukine
10-10-2006, 08:28 PM
No, Nintendo wants to make as much profit as possible.
Of course they do, Nintendo is a business after all. Nintendo won't bundle component cables for the same reason why the Wii will not have DVD functionality; Not many people will utilize it, and to keep the cost of the initial systems down.

And of course, then they can whore those who really need those extras. (People with HDTVs that MUST have component cables.) They know they will pay for them, but the average consumer/gamer won't.
mofo1115
10-10-2006, 09:16 PM
Hence, the question mark -- As I wasn't entirely sure. And after looking more into it, they were about $35.00 - $40.00 at the Nintendo store, but they were however extremely limited and sold for around $60.00 on eBay. But that is beside the point.

My point is, why do people think these are going to be cheap? If you want quality video, you're going to have to pay for it. Expect component cables to cost around $35.00, if not more.

I would of liked them to be bundled as well, but it's just better to give people the option of whether they want them or not.

The $35 price is what I've expected for a while. I don't expect them to be bundled. There was news a while ago that component cables were not bundled... I didn't think anyone still thought that they were bundled.
Dr Mario Kart
10-10-2006, 09:23 PM
haha, sucks to be a graphics/tech/resolution whore
daroga
10-10-2006, 09:58 PM
No, Nintendo wants to make as much profit as possible.
Which is mutually exclusive from the cost of the system being low how?

Cheaper system to make = more profits. Both answers are correct :)
maigoyume
10-10-2006, 10:01 PM
It took you 28 minutes after the original post for you to finally get your complaint up? You're off your game, David85.thank you sir, this just MADE my day ;)
Bazz
10-10-2006, 10:16 PM
I will kill Nintendo if those cables are more then $30.00.
GizmoGC
10-10-2006, 11:13 PM
Is it confirmed the Wii will no longer accept the standard AV/Component cables from the SNES, N64, Cube, etc? Any screenshots of the back of the system? I may have to sell my cables if so since the Wii can emulate Cube anyway.
daroga
10-10-2006, 11:17 PM
Is it confirmed the Wii will no longer accept the standard AV/Component cables from the SNES, N64, Cube, etc? Any screenshots of the back of the system? I may have to sell my cables if so since the Wii can emulate Cube anyway.
They can't. The cube relied on the standard AV port for audio and the digital only did the audio. The Wii only has one port.
http://www.gameinformer.com/Templates/News/ScreenShotsViewer.aspx?CS_pid={E7F20815-16A5-4E65-B7C1-511988EB642E}&mediaId=11
GizmoGC
10-11-2006, 12:17 AM
Sweet. Timeto sell my Cube component cable.
Roufuss
10-11-2006, 12:22 AM
haha, sucks to be a graphics/tech/resolution whore

Yea, it really sucks to not want to have my game look like total shit.

There is a HUGE difference between composite and component. I take it you've never experienced it. Might want to step into the 21st century and ditch the 19" tv, sparky.
Ikohn4ever
10-11-2006, 12:25 AM
Is it confirmed the Wii will no longer accept the standard AV/Component cables from the SNES, N64, Cube, etc? Any screenshots of the back of the system? I may have to sell my cables if so since the Wii can emulate Cube anyway.


i dunno, it might accept the old nintendo composite cable since it has audio and video in it.
Scrubsy
10-11-2006, 12:50 AM
Yea, it really sucks to not want to have my game look like total shit.

There is a HUGE difference between composite and component. I take it you've never experienced it. Might want to step into the 21st century and ditch the 19" tv, sparky.
I recently bought an HDTV an using composite made the games looke like shit. I just bought some monster component for my systems and its a whole new world of playing games. Theres no way Im going back to composite after playing component gaming.
Dr Mario Kart
10-11-2006, 06:03 AM
Yea, it really sucks to not want to have my game look like total shit.

There is a HUGE difference between composite and component. I take it you've never experienced it. Might want to step into the 21st century and ditch the 19" tv, sparky.

I've played a few games at a friends with a fancy TV. It looks amazing. However, it plays exactly the same and adds no additional fun to the game.
coolz481
10-11-2006, 07:15 AM
IGN posted an article on the official Nintendo Wii accessories over in Japan. It looks to me like the component cables will cost $29.99 US. I don't mind paying extra, but I thought I read somewhere that a combo composite/component was going to be packed-in with the system.
daroga
10-11-2006, 08:12 AM
IGN posted an article on the official Nintendo Wii accessories over in Japan. It looks to me like the component cables will cost $29.99 US. I don't mind paying extra, but I thought I read somewhere that a combo composite/component was going to be packed-in with the system. While region conversions are never accurate, $20 would be much closer to the 2,500 yen then $30 would be. I expect a $19.99 price point on the component cables, or possibly $24.99, but not $29.99. Of course, if NoA would just say SOMETHING about it I wouldn't just be spouting off baseless guesses.:-|
Corvin
10-11-2006, 08:56 AM
While region conversions are never accurate, $20 would be much closer to the 2,500 yen then $30 would be. I expect a $19.99 price point on the component cables, or possibly $24.99, but not $29.99. Of course, if NoA would just say SOMETHING about it I wouldn't just be spouting off baseless guesses.:-|

$20-$25 would make the most sense. The GC component cables had the hardware built into the cables making them more expensive. The required hardware is in inside the Wii this time meaning a more traditional cable will be used, albeit with the proprietary Wii plug on one end.
botticus
10-11-2006, 09:57 AM
While region conversions are never accurate, $20 would be much closer to the 2,500 yen then $30 would be. I expect a $19.99 price point on the component cables, or possibly $24.99, but not $29.99. Of course, if NoA would just say SOMETHING about it I wouldn't just be spouting off baseless guesses.:-|Actually it will be $34.99 in the US, but will come with a second copy of Wii Sports.
Bazz
10-11-2006, 10:03 AM
If 2500 yen is 20-25 dollars that would be nice to see.
Goldfingiz
10-11-2006, 10:30 AM
Hopefully the Wii comes with a component cable. It's 2006! If not, hopefully they're available in all stores rather than just online like the GCN cable.
Bazz
10-11-2006, 10:32 AM
Hopefully the Wii comes with a component cable. It's 2006! If not, hopefully they're available in all stores rather than just online like the GCN cable.Everyone knows it's not coming with it.
dserafin1986
10-11-2006, 01:07 PM
While region conversions are never accurate, $20 would be much closer to the 2,500 yen then $30 would be. I expect a $19.99 price point on the component cables, or possibly $24.99, but not $29.99. Of course, if NoA would just say SOMETHING about it I wouldn't just be spouting off baseless guesses.:-|

19.99 Would be great...Hey how was the quality for Nintendo's component cables for the Gamecube??? I assume it was pretty good, but just wondering
Tybee
10-11-2006, 01:29 PM
19.99 Would be great...Hey how was the quality for Nintendo's component cables for the Gamecube??? I assume it was pretty good, but just wondering

Very good when the games supported progressive scan (many did) and especially when they were in 16:9. I'm playing Lego Star Wars 2 on it right now and it supports both and looks fantastic.
Tebunker
10-11-2006, 03:43 PM
look in the accessories thread and see that the cables will bu 2500 yen, so probably 29.99 here.
daroga
10-11-2006, 03:58 PM
look in the accessories thread and see that the cables will bu 2500 yen, so probably 29.99 here. Or $19.99 as that would be <$1 less than Japan vs $9+ more

Split the difference at $24.99 and be safe. ;)
Tybee
10-11-2006, 04:42 PM
Link for those interested in seeing the cables/accessories in question:

http://wii.ign.com/articles/738/738362p1.html

Think they will release D-Cable here? That's like VGA, right? Any advantage over component? My set can use either.
daroga
10-11-2006, 05:05 PM
Link for those interested in seeing the cables/accessories in question:

http://wii.ign.com/articles/738/738362p1.html

Think they will release D-Cable here? That's like VGA, right? Any advantage over component? My set can use either.
Do, it's "D-Terminal," which is a Japan-only TV connector.
JosephD1014
10-11-2006, 06:42 PM
Actually it will be $34.99 in the US, but will come with a second copy of Wii Sports.

That made my day... thanks for the laugh :)
daroga
10-12-2006, 12:42 AM
Wow, off topic a bit, but I never saw this coming for the PS3:
http://www.joystiq.com/2006/10/11/ps3-packaged-with-only-composite-cables/
botticus
10-12-2006, 12:47 AM
Wow, off topic a bit, but I never saw this coming for the PS3:
http://www.joystiq.com/2006/10/11/ps3-packaged-with-only-composite-cables/Wow, both versions? I thought it was just the cheap one that didn't include them. I like this comment:
13. I think sony is doing this because not everyone has HDTV's and doesn't want to waste money packing them into the box.

I don't have a HDTV so composite cables are fine for me. Can someone really use the same excuse we were using for the Wii in relation to the PS3? I mean, the PS3 IS high-def!
daroga
10-12-2006, 12:52 AM
Wow, both versions? I thought it was just the cheap one that didn't include them. I like this comment:
Can someone really use the same excuse we were using for the Wii in relation to the PS3? I mean, the PS3 IS high-def!
Exactly. It's almost like Nintendo not packaing the Wii with the remote. HD is what the PS3 has got going for it...