Thursday, 11 December 2008

Wii HD Link Component Cable

Wii HD Link Component Cable
From NYKO Technologies

Price: $14.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

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Product Description

Experience a new level of graphical clarity on the Nintendo Wii with the HD-Link from Nyko. The HD-Link is designed to provide the best possible video and audio connection for the Nintendo Wii.

Featuring high end Y, Bp, Pr component connections, the HD-Link provides full 480p resolution for your HDTV. The shielded 8 foot cable allows for interference-free audio and video in any entertainment setup while providing the best video and audio quality available for the Wii.

The HD-Link is ideal for those who demand the most of their home electronics and want the best possible Wii experience. Stereo sound for crisp, immersive audio Shielded cables for interference-free audio and video Extra long cable allows for easy set up = 8 Feet

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #96 in Computer & Video Games
* Brand: Nyko
* Model: 87009
* Released on: 2007-02-01
* Platform: Nintendo Wii
* Dimensions: 2.00" h x 7.50" w x 9.00" l, 3.00 pounds

Features

* High quality video output for the sharpest, clearest picture
* View Wii games in perfect 480p resolution
* Extra long 9 foot cable for easy set up connection
* Shielded cable for interference-free audio and video
* Widescreen support

Customer Reviews

Probably NOT worth it...
I bought this from amazon a week ago. Their processing and shipping time were incredible--5 stars to amazon for that! However, I would think twice before purchasing this product.

I went into it with my expectations managed--knowing the Wii is not HD and that this product would not make a huge difference. However, I did not expect to go backwards in video quality...and that is exactly what I've experienced. And, after searching nintendo's message boards, a lot of others have said the same thing. If I had it to do over again, I'd put the $15 toward a new game.

I will say that overall the color and some of the image quality is better. But, my experience is that with any game that uses Mii's (Wii Sports, Wii Music, Wii Fit...), with this video cable and the Wii configured for 480p, the Mii's look terrible--very jagged edges. I've messed with this a lot and if I set the Wii back to 480i, it looks normal.

But, what is the point if I have a HDTV, component video cables and I can't set the Wii to 480p? To me this defeats the whole purpose.

I called Nyko to see if they could clarify this and pretty much got nowhere. I really think these companies are putting out all these useless Wii

Wii Component Cable
Works well. Have not had any problems during the three months that I have had it. Produces slightly better quality images than the composite cables that came with the Wii.

Don't overspend on this item
I bought this cable after going to Best Buy in my neighborhood and seeing nothing under $40 for an HD cable. They wanted $64 for the MC version. Don't waste your money. This cable performs just as well for a much better price. If you are anything of a videophile you will notice the difference immediately. Highly recommended.

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