16 replies to this topic

[Falconberg]

My tv does not have hdmi. Do you guys know if I'll be able to use the component cables from my wii or if nintendo will have some available at launch?

[The Lonely Koopa]

looks like it can use the wii video cables.

[bornsupercharged]

If you dont have the original Wii video cables you could go to Amazon and search for HDMI to RCA , theres some cables for under $10.

[Nollog]

Yes, you can use either component or composite wii video cables with the wii u.
Component will even give you a HD picture, I use one on my Wii for (lol) 576p.

[SoldMyWiiUAndLeftTheForums]

Yes but it doesn't come with AV cables so unless you have some spare Wii ones you'll have to buy some.

[Falconberg]

Yay! You guys rock. Thanks for the info. I'm all set then.

[TheUltimateWaddleDee]

Yes, you can use either component or composite wii video cables with the wii u.
Component will even give you a HD picture, I use one on my Wii for (lol) 576p.

The Wii only goes up to 480p, or do you live in Europe and mean 576i, cause there is a big difference between 576p and 576i.

[Nollog]

The Wii only goes up to 480p, or do you live in Europe and mean 576i, cause there is a big difference between 576p and 576i.

Nah, I'll check later on today.
It's enhanced definition in PAL. p. sure is p. Not that it matters. the point is the cable will work and would give hd or sd as required, unless the wii u os limits it for some reason.

[OneManTagTeam]

Can you use HDMI & component at the same time? eg HDMI for picture & the red/white part of component for sound through an amp?

[x-SourApple-x]

Can you use HDMI & component at the same time? eg HDMI for picture & the red/white part of component for sound through an amp?

For a separate speaker yes, but not if you're just having the sound through component and HDMI for picture, as you have to have your TV input set to 1. You can't set it to 2 inputs at the same time on your TV, but on the system you can.

Edited by x-SourApple-x, 15 November 2012 - 04:23 PM.

[xile6]

Maybe you should upgrade your tv.
lol but really whats the point of wanting HD graphic when the tv isnt HD. either way what everone else posted will work.

[x-SourApple-x]

Maybe you should upgrade your tv.
lol but really whats the point of wanting HD graphic when the tv isnt HD. either way what everone else posted will work.

Some people are underage and can't get a new TV because their parents pay for it.

My TV lasted me years though, little 15" CRT xD, because systems were still in SD up until I was like 16/17, and was able to by my own TV and HD game consoles by then, so they came out at the right time really for me personally.

[xile6]

Some people are underage and can't get a new TV because their parents pay for it.

My TV lasted me years though, little 15" CRT xD, because systems were still in SD up until I was like 16/17, and was able to by my own TV and HD game consoles by then, so they came out at the right time really for me personally.

true true.
When i was 10 i have a small 13" tv with a ps1. Then got a 21inch for my 15 or 16 bday. Then when i turn 18 i got myself a 42inch.

But hay he could always ask for an upgrade since tvs are becoming cheaper and cheaper

[x-SourApple-x]

true true.
When i was 10 i have a small 13" tv with a ps1. Then got a 21inch for my 15 or 16 bday. Then when i turn 18 i got myself a 42inch.

But hay he could always ask for an upgrade since tvs are becoming cheaper and cheaper

They're not that cheap. People work just to pay bills now. It's not like people work and have money left over each month...

[xile6]

They're not that cheap. People work just to pay bills now. It's not like people work and have money left over each month...

Ah i guess. Never said it was easy out there, but if you can buy a wii u. Y not save n buy a small hd tv for $150-$200.

[OneManTagTeam]

For a separate speaker yes, but not if you're just having the sound through component and HDMI for picture, as you have to have your TV input set to 1. You can't set it to 2 inputs at the same time on your TV, but on the system you can.

Was hoping it would be like the PS3 where you can have picture through HDMi & audio through a separate connection Thanks for the info though!

[x-SourApple-x]

Was hoping it would be like the PS3 where you can have picture through HDMi & audio through a separate connection Thanks for the info though!

Yes that what it is that I've just described. If you've got your input set to HDMI 1 for example, and your sound into component, yet you still want the sound to come through your TV, it's not going to work, because you can't have 2 inputs on your TV at the same time. I repeat, your TV!
For the actual console, you can have the picture coming through HDMI for example, and the sound coming out of audio components, into a set of separate speakers.

You do it in the settings of your console, not the TV.

Edited by x-SourApple-x, 16 November 2012 - 07:25 AM.