Premium Gold Plated Component AV Cable for Nintendo Wii Reviews

• Just as good as Nintendo's first party cables.

  
  By A4SLYKYDH2FWL on 2007-07-21
  I had Wii running in 480p 16:9 without problems using this cable. I had decided not to buy component cables previously because I figured the it wasn't worth spending $30 on component cables if the Wii doesn't support 720p or 1080i anyway. Well, the difference isn't worth that much, but its definitely worth the $3 I got these thrid party cables for. The image quality has improved dramatically. Its not HD, but compared to composite cables @480i the difference is night and day on all the HDTVs I've seen using this. The main downside is that it really makes jaggies and other graphical errors jump out, but that will depend on the game that your playing. Here are some things to note:
  
  -This cable is shorter than the stock cable that came with Wii. The pictured cable [that one that I recieved] is 5 feet 6 inches. The stock cable is around 8 feet.
  
  -Theres no way to seperate the left and right audio connections from the component video ones. This matters if you have an audio reciever apart from ylolur TV. Same problem with the first party cable. Buy an extension L/R audio cable and theres no problem
  
  -The packaging says the phrase "compatible with 1080i/720p HDTV" all over it. No its not. Well, the cable may be, but the Wii can't output either, so its misleading.
  
  It works. Its $3. Reccomended.
  
  

• These cables actually are not premium, but they do work.

  
  By A1SJ2OCQ4OJ06Z on 2007-12-15
  I don't know how they can call these cables premium when they are not double shielded. Additionally, the connectors do not fit as snuggly as the Belkin ones I bought. Of course I paid 5 times as much for the premium Belkin cables. The description claims that the product has an "Ultra thick and flexible PVC jacket" but again, the jacket is not half as thick as the Belkin's.
  
  On the plus side, the connectors do stay plugged in and the picture quality is great despite not being double shielded. This is a cheap upgrade from the cables the Wii comes with and if you have an HDTV you definitely need component cables--the different is much more noticeable.
  
  

• Great Price, Good Performance!

  
  By A1LFN5TXQ0B1HB on 2008-02-22
  I bought this as a gift for a friend with a Wii and a HDTV. The 480p output that this cable enables (and you have to select this output setting inside the Wii setup screens) looked better than the standard 480i output that the OEM cable enclosed in the box produces. Some cable snobs think that "high-quality" cables will make a lifetime of difference, I prefer to save the money for other things.
  
  As others have pointed out, the Wii does not produce HDMI signals... the best the Wii can do is 480p output over these sorts of component-output cables (an analog, not digital signal). It's yet another reason that the Wii can retail for less than the other game consoles. That said, the improvement in appearance was well worth the modest cost of these cables.
  
  

• Do Not Purchase!

  
  By A3GEM442MF2989 on 2007-09-22
  If you're the thrill seeking type, then go ahead and give this one a go. Otherwise, pay the extra money and get a product that has some type of warranty/guarantee associated with it. In my case, I went cheap and payed the price for it. The cable DID come to my home. Too bad one connector was bent beyond recognition. When I attempted to put it in place, it snapped. Kudos go to the inventor of the plastic component connection. A big thanks to BargainCell for their amazing quality control...
  
  

• Great cable!

  
  By A6KSBRSUGE2DR on 2007-05-18
  This cable is bought form Eforcity. It provides a high performance for sound and video. And it is easy for me to connect the will and my tv since it provides difference color cordes for each jacket. I highly recommened you to buyh this cable.
  
  
• worth the price
  By A1Q0X1EE9790PW on 2008-01-27
  The cables are not gold-plated as the product description claims, so I dinged them one star. But forget about that, do they make the picture look better than the standard cables? I have a 42" DLP and there's definitely a difference. It's not huge - it won't turn your Wii into a PS3. But with these cables I can flip between 480i and 480p and there's a definitely difference in the amount of color bleeding, especially with text. Are they worth it? Hey, they cost under $10 including shipping. If you have a big TV, go for it. Just make sure you go into to your Wii settings and switch to 480p.
  
  
  
• Great Value
  By A2XSQ2EY1IR8LL on 2008-01-01
  Cables in use for about 30 days with no issues. Looks/works well...Great for the money.
  
  
• Very pleased
  By A3BCV24P2V1BYY on 2008-04-17
  This cable is cheap, and made a noticeable difference in visuals for my Wii. I've compared this with the regular composite cable (the one that comes with the Wii) on a 29" CRT and 32" LCD tv and these make the contrast, colors, and edges more defined and vibrant. For the price and visual boost, I don't think it gets any better. If you're in the market for Wii component cables, buy this one.
  
  
• Yep
  By A2TY2S4V23ICWQ on 2007-11-20
  First off the cables seem to work well and not a bad price either. Only problem is that the Wii isn't known for it's graphics. I couldn't really tell a difference between these and the cables that came with the Wii. Maybe right now the games don't keep up with the cables, maybe some games down the road will make better use of them.
  
  
• Excellent Value & Performance
  By A1B5U8XX52YYOO on 2007-12-07
  Got this for my 42" LCD 1080P HDTV. Works perfect and clears up the images a good deal. Not as sharp as an XBOX, but then again if you play Wii you'rw not getting it for the graphics. Get this item, it's worth the few bucks. You'll see about a 30% better picture on your HD set.
  
  
• OK for the price but I was not wowed
  By A3ITL5LARPJ6A2 on 2007-12-26
  Bought these because they were a good price. Shipping was reasonable though ironic that it was 3 times the price of the cables itself. I'd say that there is about a 10% improvement over the cables that came with the Wii, but noting to get too excited about. I might buy the Wii-Licenced Component Cables just to see if they make a real difference.
  
  
• Ok
  By A3VXXJHRCVRKO7 on 2008-01-03
  This product works well for games, but the Wii menu looks terrible with it. I guess it's b/c of all the white and grey or something.
  
  
• Good quality, good price.
  By A3862C177F5UEP on 2008-01-08
  There is little to no difference between these cables and first (or other third) party cables. The difference in picture quality upon upgrading to a component cable from a standard AV cable is outstanding.
  
  If you have an HDTV and a Wii, buy one. Now.
  
  
• These seem like pretty decent cables
  By A239MFM40GO85W on 2008-06-04
  I've replaced my standard AV cables that came with the Wii with these cables and after comparing them I've noticed a few things right away. These cables really enhanced the color of the images on the screen and make things seem a lot brighter. But I'm not sure if it's the cables, the game or my tv but the characters seem a lot more pixelated when the Wii is in HD mode with these cable attached. I'm trying them with Wii sports since I lack any other games at the moment. Even the menu screen seems more pixelated and grainy. Either way, even if this is the way the cables actually display on all TVs and I haven't missed anything in the setup, I think the trade offs are acceptable. I like the cables and I think I'll leave them on for now.
  
  
• Great quality, great price
  By A2FHZIH62F52K2 on 2008-07-05
  Same quality as the most expensive cables and a much better price.
  Get yours today!
  
  

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