Wii Component Cables--Worth it?

[Grifter]

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I was wondering if anyone uses the Wii component cables to input into a HDTV. I have my Wii hooked into a 42 plasma. The composite cables seem to work fine but I am wondering whether it will be worth it to upgrade. I read a reveiw that said you cannot play 'virtual console' games using the component cable, is this true? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[4_2_it]

I have a 60 IN HDTV and ordered the component cables. The 480P picture is noticeably better than the 480i picture. (At least on Zelda and Sports, which were the games I had pre-cable).

[blackize]

There was a thread on this once before when the Wii first came out. http://www.gamespot.com/features/6162297/p-2.html has a comparison. You can decide for yourself if it is worth it.

[MarkSummers]

can you use regular component cables to hook the wii up to an HDTV or does it have to be the nintendo ones in specific?

[evil twin]

The cables obviously have to be specific to the Wii, but they don't need to be made by Nintendo. Mine are third party, and the picture is like looking at a computer monitor. Vastly superior to the composite cable.

[popesc]

I have a 30" Phillips CRT HDTV, and when I switched to component cables there was a noticeable improvement in the picture.

[toss]

You can get them pretty cheap for $13.40 after shipping from Play Asia .