whats the point the only difference is that the converter is upscaling rather than your tv, and then on top of that your tv may have to still upscale some
thanks for this comparison! I was not sure if it would really make a difference to use HDMI instead of 480p component cables in wii, but now I see that's worth
My only question is, when you look at it in person, does it remove the jaggies? From this video I can tell the colors are better but what about jaggies?
But I do have to admit, component may have darker colors. Anyone who's seen other HDMI vs. component videos know what I mean. YCbCr tends to be brighter than YPbPr. But darker doesn't mean richer. HDMI overall has superior color when upscaling Wii. Also, when playing games with a lot aliasing (i.e. Wii Sports) you can really see the upscaler at work. But is this upscaler worth buying? For the price, I'd say it is. But I am perfectly fine with my receiver.
There is an alternative to this HDMI upscaler. I have my Wii connected to my Sony STR-DH820 receiver, which upscales it to 1080p via HDMI by the use of Faroudja DCDI Edge processing. It looks a little smoother than it does when connected to my TV, because deinterlacing is going on.
So the reason why Component looks sharper in this video is because the upscaling process deinterlaces and smooths out rough edges. So in a way, it's like anti-aliasing.
Greetings Can i play all Games With Good quality? and does this makes anti-alising?like Dolphin Emulator does i play some games in 480p but with Good Quality. it's called 9xSSAA it improves the Game image you can find and test that on Dolphin emulator With super mario bros to see what I'm saying..it's better this way the console was made with standard definition it's no use to play it in HD the only thing that does is Removing the bad Risk that appears on the graphics that's all i want.
@itsburgertimebitch You have to look at the small details (stars, shading, etc.) I got the 720p HDMI Wii one and Its making Wii graphics 10,000x's more bearable then my shitty 480i
@ThenamesLucifer@ThenamesLucifer Uhhhhh... What? In my first comment I said look at 1:20 and how you can see the stars less in the supposed 1080p than the 480p.....
Wii's regular display is 480i, with component it's 480p..... The 480p looks better than the supposed 1080 this crap device is claiming to deliver. (which if the wii was even capable of giving 1080p, nintendo would of created a device to give that just like the component cable.)
Then you tell me, the 1080p quality was degraded because it was recorded in 480p, but if that was the case the 1080p picture would still be at least equal to the 480p. since it was recorded in that definition and all.
BUT ONCE AGAIN, LOOK AT 1:20. You can't even see stars in some spots on 1080, but you can in 480p....
@itsburgertimebitch Regardless if you can see it (Assuming your Graphics card in your computer can hold 1080p+) I got the 720p HDMI Cord and I only had to drop 10$ +5$ for shipping and the Wii looks soooooo much better. I can see the twinkling stars all over the screen just fine.
The funny thing is, judging by what I see in the video, the 480p signal looks better! Better contrast - less blooming of colours and more 'natural', don't know how else to describe it.
this doesnt work i have it and i still dont undertand what some of the buttons on the back of the switch stands for it can be confussing like it will ask what mode 1 or 2 i have no idea what it stands for and also when you connect it too your wii you get horrible sound
the video is in 360p, 480p, if the difference componenent wii 480p vs 1080p hdmi upcaling, is not working to see because the video would have to be in 1080p, but the video is recorded in 480p
Ok i had/have a problem. I have an hdtv. I had both the ps3 and wii connected to it through composite cables. The problem was whenever it played either console, the timing was off. What i mean by that is that there was a 2 second delay on the screen whenever i pressed a button. I bought an hdmi for the ps3 and i no longer had any sort of delay on the screen. Will buying a vdigi vd-w3 get rid of any delay i have whenever im playing on the wii?? Do you experience any lag/delay with vdigi vd-w3?
theres no point in getting this. i bought a wii becuase of the games, wii delivers amazing games without the best graphics or online play that proves that nintendo still puts love in their games and consoles
@Hielkenator then why you buy this if image wont improve...i ask you one question..xbox360 doesnt comes with HD right?but how come there upscaling is more than better than ps3?
Fuck is been 3 weeks since I order this Item, and I get this notice.
Destination - United States of America
The item (RB0970421253hK) will leave Hong Kong for its destination on 27-Mar-2011 WTF??? {THEY SAID ON THE WEBSITE THEY GOT LIKE 70 ON STUCK WHEN I ORDER AND NOW THEY HAVE 65 IT'S BEEN ALMOST 4 WEEKS , WTF??? ARE THIS GUYS ARE GONNA WALK TO MY PLACE FROM HK???
someone help, do any of you play wii on a pc monitor with this upscaler, and do you get black bar and left and right side of the screen? i dont know why mine is like that, i wanted full screen
im using this upscaler on my pc monitor but i dont get full screen, theres black bar on left and right side of the screen, is it because the monitor is not 6:9 wide
so really are we going to get the clarity of hd with this? as with an obvious simplified graphics compared to the other hd systems is what im wondering
The WD-V3 takes the video output from the WI and upscales it at the DIGITAL level.It's not going to make a dazzling high-definition picture like Xbox 360 or PS3, but it does make subtle enhancements to the picture. Text is sharper, colors more vivid, and, black level is deeper. A few months ago, 480i games like Mega Man 9 used to look very blurry through the upscaler, but they must have released some firmware upgrade for it recently, because the game has much sharper graphics now
With HDMI, the audio and video signal is digital. The only major concern for signal degradation in HDMI is distance. After 25 ft, there is slight chance that you will notice "sparkles." But for anything less, such as 6 foot lengths that most people need, any generic HDMI from ebay will do. "Performance HDMI" for 60 bucks from Monster, that they push on you at Best Buy, is such a con. There is no difference. Gauge isn't a concern, either. I like Bluejeanscable (dot com) Good cable, good prices.
...Component video (often mistaken for COMPOSITE or "RCA" video) has one wire for brightness, and two for color difference signals Pb, and Pr (Primary Blue, Primary Red.) On component vs. S-video, you will notice much better color, with less smearing with component video. Also, component video can pass 480p-1080i, whereas s-video and composite can only do up to 480i. So on , say, a 50 inch Plasma HDTV, S-video or composite from the wii will look much worse (blurry, washed out, "jaggies" etc.
BTW, if you turn down the sharpness on your TV when the WII component video is in, it will make the pic much smoother, and almost "upscaled" looking. LOL
.(cont) and changes the AV output from the Wii into HDMI. I needed it when my comp. input on my TV stopped working For me, the sound through HDMI sounded more powerful and bassy than through the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) analog audio output. But the sound cut out through HDMI before long, so I was forced to use analog and switch to DVI setting. The colours are more vivid than with component or VGA, and there is an enhance mode that makes them extremely vivid, at least on my TV.
@TheUnbiasedGamer You should just get the new Yamaha RX-V667. It upscales quite well, and you can switch HDMI inputs when the unit is off.Denon AVR 1911, aka 791 has ABT chip. This VD-w3 works quite well. There re a lot of cynical, unobservant people reviewing the upcaler that says it's not worth it, worse than component video etc. it's not going to make a perfect HD pic at that price, but it does smooth out the graphics for biggers TV (like my 52-inch sony TV) and changes...
@TheUnbiasedGamer Yes I know what upscaling is and how it works.It lets you go higher than the resolutions normally available.But I didn't notice a diference in the character models,something you would normally see right away.
@JAREDMICHALLE I noticed a difference from composite to component and even s-video which most people say they don't notice. If you don't notice it then i guess it's not worth it. Some people don't at all. I definitely do. Anyways have a nice day. :)
@TheUnbiasedGamer Well actually once looked at the video for New Super Mario Brothers Wii,then I noticed a difference.Maybe it was just this particular video.I looked at few other videos,and I noticed how the color temperature looked way better,and the overall picture looked smoother.
@TheUnbiasedGamer There is def a noticeable difference between composite video and s-video. Composite video lumps the color and brightness into one wire. S-video goes a step further with two lines, one carrying the brightness (luminance) and the other that carries the color (chrominance). It depends on your TV. With an older flatscreen CRT, I could tell a difference between an AR Master Series S-video cable (better color, sharper pic, and better black level) than a generic s-video cable.
@johnnyponny4 Yeah i just got a vga converter/ upscaler today and i used s-video for my input on my Dreamcast and it converts it to progressive scan and it looks great. Too bad it won't except the Vga or it would be amazing. My tv won't take the resolution from my DC with the VGA box.The wii looks awesome upscaled to HD with composite cables though. Especially the Gamecube games as well!
@johnnyponny4 The one i have was only $30. and it's called the mygica HD gamebox. It's not the best and it outputs through vga. if you are only looking to upscale your wii I would stick to this one and grab some component cables.
Wow the colors are so much richer, but I have a feeling that's due to your TV and not the Component cables. For example, VGA (basically component) and HDMI look nearly identical on my high-end S-IPS panel.
this review needs to be re-shot with actual 1080p quality to see the difference from 480p to 1080p, cause only being able to view this vid. in 480p reduces the resolution and smoothness of the 1080p down to 480p at most. other than that, this was a pretty good review.
Just wanted to let everyone know that I'm going to try and get more gameplay recorded (possibly with an HD camera this time) soon. I have my hands full with other WiiNintendo things right now. Sorry.
@SOUTHWESTENZ its bad ass man, i knew they would have something like this one day , now we can enjoy mario galaxy 2 and other games like zelda in more detail , i have to say it is closest to being HD , im stunn man
@coolravi2 You need the VDIGI VD-W3 product. It does not put it in full HD, but it creates a better picture, and it allows you to connect your Wii via HDMI cable.
@totizedger In terms of sharpness, it's about the same. The colors are deeper and smoother with the HDMI, though. Check out my full review for more info.
I wonder why the colors look so much more vibrant on the HDMI than Component? All it's doing is CONVERTING the Component to HDMI, the color quality should still at least be the same! Weird.
@FeeLtheHertZ its because its also upscalling the video signal, u can choose whether you're upscalling it in 480p 720p 1080i or 1080p. its not real HD but upscalled signal does look better than original signal.
i personaly think tht was always the problem with the wii it was always the resolution of the screen it makes a big difference think tht was perfect compared to my component cable i decided to buy one and see the difference and it was so much clearer so cant wait see this
wow that looks like the same theres absolutely no point in buying this. i mean it would look great on a smaller screen but for those with 40inch and up theres no need for it. it actually made it look worse in my opinion.
@daihanviet I recommend taking a class in Analyzing Details 101. There is an improvement. Though it may be small, the jaggies are softened a bit - I can see that hattrick's video here.
id go with the composite...not too much of a difference, just some shits more smooth, no sharpness increase, just colour depth. if your a rich ass, knock yourself out, if your poor like myself and need every dime, get yourself a component.
if you ask me i think its worthevery last dime. this thing rocks its the hugest difference in quality. im buying one today thanks for the review and the videos.
i really don't care about improving quality but does this cable make the wii look the way it originally should on a hdtv without the distortion, fuzzy images, and jagged edges. If it takes away all that then im buying it. I would really appreciate if someone can answer this question...Thanks in advance.
Pity that the upscaler doesn't use filtering... Even a primitive filter like bilinear or bicubic would have made the difference... Not anti-aliasing, but still good
Can I give you a suggestion: can you compare it with the Dolphin emu rather than Wii component cable? If you have lcd monitor you can connect them both and take some pics with fraps for comparison. Thanks!
@deszaras3 I don't have the dolphin emulator, and it is kind of illegal anyhow. Please check out my full review and the link to purchase a unit in the video description.
i pluged it in and it worked i guezz and tested it on mw reflex and it didnt seem like it worked
so i disconnected it and i plugged it back in and it showz nothing itz juzt black but i can hear the wii menu sound so if anybody can help me please asap?
oh and the first time it worked i didnt press the reset button so??
@PrincessWhore666 i think i have seen this problem before watch you gotta do is go to settings then go to screen resolution and change it from 480i to 480p hope it workd for ya :P
Games that would look good in 1080p ideas that you haven't recorded: Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Metroid Prime, Tatsunoko vs Capcom, Resident Evil Darkside Chronicles, Resident Evil 4, Red steel 2, mario kart wii and Monster Hunter Tri when it comes out.
@Johonywuzhere I've got footage of The Conduit and Monster Hunter Tri. I just have to edit it still. I'll try and hurry. Until then, please check out my full review and the link to purchase a unit in the video description.
@nekojin42 To tell you the truth, it's even worse than 480p video, but if you can't tell a difference, (using caps back at ya) YOU CANNOT SEE WELL. But for those who are sooo picky, expect some captured HD footage soon (straight from VDIGI, since I don't have any way of capturing HD footage myself).
@zejineji I don't have it. Sorry. I do have footage of The Conduit and Monster Hunter Tri. I just have to edit it still. I'll try and hurry. Until then, please check out my full review and the link to purchase a unit in the video description.
@kanecobond I do not own RE4. However, I am planning on doing more tests as soon as my other unit comes in (first one had sound issues). I'll be sure to posts some tests on GameCube games too.
cool, where did u buy it
ronssineymar21 6 days ago
uhm it looks way better and way sharper with the component cables. looks like shit with the upscaling.
wdmnetwork 4 weeks ago
there is no actual difference in my opinion, because there is no point either, wii output is still 480p :p
shamkuzi 1 month ago
not to be mean but i dont if it was my computer or what but i saw better the component cables
neogextreme 1 month ago
whats the point the only difference is that the converter is upscaling rather than your tv, and then on top of that your tv may have to still upscale some
logos2600 1 month ago
thanks for this comparison! I was not sure if it would really make a difference to use HDMI instead of 480p component cables in wii, but now I see that's worth
88Tomorrow 1 month ago
My only question is, when you look at it in person, does it remove the jaggies? From this video I can tell the colors are better but what about jaggies?
MrTommytulip 1 month ago
But I do have to admit, component may have darker colors. Anyone who's seen other HDMI vs. component videos know what I mean. YCbCr tends to be brighter than YPbPr. But darker doesn't mean richer. HDMI overall has superior color when upscaling Wii. Also, when playing games with a lot aliasing (i.e. Wii Sports) you can really see the upscaler at work. But is this upscaler worth buying? For the price, I'd say it is. But I am perfectly fine with my receiver.
Ninjadude973 1 month ago
There is an alternative to this HDMI upscaler. I have my Wii connected to my Sony STR-DH820 receiver, which upscales it to 1080p via HDMI by the use of Faroudja DCDI Edge processing. It looks a little smoother than it does when connected to my TV, because deinterlacing is going on.
So the reason why Component looks sharper in this video is because the upscaling process deinterlaces and smooths out rough edges. So in a way, it's like anti-aliasing.
Ninjadude973 1 month ago
I have a feeling that the Component looks sharper in this video
SNESFanboy64 1 month ago
The best output you can get is 480p, even when you use hd cables
because the wii's output is 480p
rajanjr 2 months ago
Ignore the last comment
BlessedBroker 2 months ago
Kind of booting
BlessedBroker 2 months ago
on the press start screen the 480p looks as if it was 1080p and 1080p looks 480p.... WTF? but therest look better on 1080p
joseaspurio 2 months ago
People, thumb this shit up so men can make decisions faster:
Best on HD tv's:
1. component cable
2. hdmi converter cable
3. composite cable
TurkishHegemony 2 months ago
just use some sharpening in your TV settings = "upscale" you may get some more jaggies but VD W3 just blurs out stuff (ie a resample in Lanczos)
the VD W3 makes things too bright and oversaturated.
FrankyboyLegend 2 months ago
480p looks better. But this is your only bet if all you own is a computer monitor.
Kutittaa 3 months ago
Greetings Can i play all Games With Good quality? and does this makes anti-alising?like Dolphin Emulator does i play some games in 480p but with Good Quality. it's called 9xSSAA it improves the Game image you can find and test that on Dolphin emulator With super mario bros to see what I'm saying..it's better this way the console was made with standard definition it's no use to play it in HD the only thing that does is Removing the bad Risk that appears on the graphics that's all i want.
TheVteX 3 months ago
awesome
LANCEWATARU666 3 months ago
This device is a scam, looks like it just displays the regular composite cable definition. (480i)
Just look at 1:20... you can barely even see the stars in that "1080p"
itsburgertimebitch 3 months ago
@itsburgertimebitch Its recorded in 480p, but you can see the difference on the TV set (assuming your attempting to) Obviously not a scam.
ThenamesLucifer 2 months ago
@ThenamesLucifer Theeeeen why does it look worse than the 480p? If it was recorded in 480p wouldn't it at least look as good as the 480p?.....
itsburgertimebitch 2 months ago
@itsburgertimebitch You have to look at the small details (stars, shading, etc.) I got the 720p HDMI Wii one and Its making Wii graphics 10,000x's more bearable then my shitty 480i
ThenamesLucifer 2 months ago
@ThenamesLucifer @ThenamesLucifer Uhhhhh... What? In my first comment I said look at 1:20 and how you can see the stars less in the supposed 1080p than the 480p.....
Wii's regular display is 480i, with component it's 480p..... The 480p looks better than the supposed 1080 this crap device is claiming to deliver. (which if the wii was even capable of giving 1080p, nintendo would of created a device to give that just like the component cable.)
itsburgertimebitch 2 months ago
@ThenamesLucifer
Then you tell me, the 1080p quality was degraded because it was recorded in 480p, but if that was the case the 1080p picture would still be at least equal to the 480p. since it was recorded in that definition and all.
BUT ONCE AGAIN, LOOK AT 1:20. You can't even see stars in some spots on 1080, but you can in 480p....
Holes, huuuuuge gaping holes.
itsburgertimebitch 2 months ago
@itsburgertimebitch Regardless if you can see it (Assuming your Graphics card in your computer can hold 1080p+) I got the 720p HDMI Cord and I only had to drop 10$ +5$ for shipping and the Wii looks soooooo much better. I can see the twinkling stars all over the screen just fine.
ThenamesLucifer 2 months ago
Great job. Thanks.
kdmaderakis 4 months ago
The funny thing is, judging by what I see in the video, the 480p signal looks better! Better contrast - less blooming of colours and more 'natural', don't know how else to describe it.
Harkz0r 4 months ago
this doesnt work i have it and i still dont undertand what some of the buttons on the back of the switch stands for it can be confussing like it will ask what mode 1 or 2 i have no idea what it stands for and also when you connect it too your wii you get horrible sound
supremfire31 4 months ago
I really can't see the difference.... :(
Hopefully, Wii U will kick ass!
ChopSooyLee 4 months ago
So dude, this device is better than Wii2HDMI?
Rockmans1989 4 months ago
@Rockmans1989 yes.
BRiTDRAG2 4 months ago
480p better....
NontendOFied 5 months ago
DUDE!! I have never HEARD OF THIS IN MY LIFE MAN, Thank you so much man, I'm so Gonna Buy this!! :'D
TheMazelink 5 months ago
looks like Wii HDMI is out early now before Wii U is released next Year.
sonypsp05 6 months ago
where i can buy this?i lived in asia
Ninchiboy 6 months ago
is it worth it?
jose1aztk 6 months ago
the video is in 360p, 480p, if the difference componenent wii 480p vs 1080p hdmi upcaling, is not working to see because the video would have to be in 1080p, but the video is recorded in 480p
TheFred128 7 months ago
Ok i had/have a problem. I have an hdtv. I had both the ps3 and wii connected to it through composite cables. The problem was whenever it played either console, the timing was off. What i mean by that is that there was a 2 second delay on the screen whenever i pressed a button. I bought an hdmi for the ps3 and i no longer had any sort of delay on the screen. Will buying a vdigi vd-w3 get rid of any delay i have whenever im playing on the wii?? Do you experience any lag/delay with vdigi vd-w3?
MassG69 7 months ago in playlist Wii HDMI
theres no point in getting this. i bought a wii becuase of the games, wii delivers amazing games without the best graphics or online play that proves that nintendo still puts love in their games and consoles
Blitzwing989 7 months ago
Absolutely no difference.
Wii is still 480P. This cannot be changed.
What this thing does is scale the image insted of the tv.
It makes it fit on a HD screen.
If the image would not be scaled, you would get a small 480 square.
Only handy if you TV has bad scaling.
Hielkenator 8 months ago in playlist Wii HDMI
@Hielkenator it has..then why xbox360 now display 1080p?
Ninchiboy 6 months ago
@Ninchiboy You don't get it do you?
The signal is 1080p, the resolution is NOT. This is called scaling. ALL lcd and plasma tv do it.
Some scale better than others If you tv scales badly/ slowly, this diveice would be a nice option.
It will not improve the image .
Hielkenator 6 months ago
@Hielkenator then why you buy this if image wont improve...i ask you one question..xbox360 doesnt comes with HD right?but how come there upscaling is more than better than ps3?
Ninchiboy 6 months ago
@Ninchiboy You would buy it if you don't have any componenet inputs on your tv.
Ot if you want to use the HDMI interface ( less clutter )
If you update your Xbox, 1080p is enabled for some games.
This device is an External upscaler. It's handy if you want to use the low res images with a line doubler/ scanline generator.
The original signal is'nt altered. This is ther reason you would buy such a thing.
Also if you would want to use the console on your pc monitor this could reduce lag,.
Hielkenator 6 months ago
can you do this video with one call of duty?????????
MrParimbaba 8 months ago
This just goes to show how utterly stupid and backwards-ass like fuck Nintendo was for NOT including an HDMI output on the Wii.
At the very least, they should have gave us a VGA output or something.
Like how difficult or expensive would that have been?
OtomoTenzi 9 months ago
You can get Wii to HDMI at 1080P Now, just search "ViewHD Wii" on Amazon. Easier, Cheaper, and BETTER!
eight95630 9 months ago
You can get Wii to HDMI at 1080P Now, just search "ViewHD Wii" on Amazon. Easier, Cheaper, and BETTER!
eight95630 9 months ago
Check out HDMIKey, basically an upscaler like this that doesn't need a USB port and is cheaper, coming out soon.
FeeLtheHertZ 9 months ago
Is it still pixelated on your 1080p tv or is it more smoothened out
MrIndiemusic101 10 months ago
that slows the game or overheat the console?
MSuperDell 10 months ago
Fuck is been 3 weeks since I order this Item, and I get this notice.
Destination - United States of America
The item (RB0970421253hK) will leave Hong Kong for its destination on 27-Mar-2011 WTF??? {THEY SAID ON THE WEBSITE THEY GOT LIKE 70 ON STUCK WHEN I ORDER AND NOW THEY HAVE 65 IT'S BEEN ALMOST 4 WEEKS , WTF??? ARE THIS GUYS ARE GONNA WALK TO MY PLACE FROM HK???
AKUMARI0 11 months ago
Hate the fact that i've to waste one of the usb ports for turning the device on!
bassistmau 11 months ago
this product is oficial of nintendo????
fdavidgomes 1 year ago
someone help, do any of you play wii on a pc monitor with this upscaler, and do you get black bar and left and right side of the screen? i dont know why mine is like that, i wanted full screen
DarkSkysify 1 year ago
im using this upscaler on my pc monitor but i dont get full screen, theres black bar on left and right side of the screen, is it because the monitor is not 6:9 wide
DarkSkysify 1 year ago
so really are we going to get the clarity of hd with this? as with an obvious simplified graphics compared to the other hd systems is what im wondering
MJSSIX 1 year ago
so basically this is like upscaling a dvd whereas before, with component only high end hd tvs trully upscale the picture (i'm assuming)
MJSSIX 1 year ago
sry but i cant see so much difference i see component is better sry
totizedger 1 year ago
The WD-V3 takes the video output from the WI and upscales it at the DIGITAL level.It's not going to make a dazzling high-definition picture like Xbox 360 or PS3, but it does make subtle enhancements to the picture. Text is sharper, colors more vivid, and, black level is deeper. A few months ago, 480i games like Mega Man 9 used to look very blurry through the upscaler, but they must have released some firmware upgrade for it recently, because the game has much sharper graphics now
johnnyponny4 1 year ago
With HDMI, the audio and video signal is digital. The only major concern for signal degradation in HDMI is distance. After 25 ft, there is slight chance that you will notice "sparkles." But for anything less, such as 6 foot lengths that most people need, any generic HDMI from ebay will do. "Performance HDMI" for 60 bucks from Monster, that they push on you at Best Buy, is such a con. There is no difference. Gauge isn't a concern, either. I like Bluejeanscable (dot com) Good cable, good prices.
johnnyponny4 1 year ago
...Component video (often mistaken for COMPOSITE or "RCA" video) has one wire for brightness, and two for color difference signals Pb, and Pr (Primary Blue, Primary Red.) On component vs. S-video, you will notice much better color, with less smearing with component video. Also, component video can pass 480p-1080i, whereas s-video and composite can only do up to 480i. So on , say, a 50 inch Plasma HDTV, S-video or composite from the wii will look much worse (blurry, washed out, "jaggies" etc.
johnnyponny4 1 year ago
BTW, if you turn down the sharpness on your TV when the WII component video is in, it will make the pic much smoother, and almost "upscaled" looking. LOL
johnnyponny4 1 year ago
.(cont) and changes the AV output from the Wii into HDMI. I needed it when my comp. input on my TV stopped working For me, the sound through HDMI sounded more powerful and bassy than through the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) analog audio output. But the sound cut out through HDMI before long, so I was forced to use analog and switch to DVI setting. The colours are more vivid than with component or VGA, and there is an enhance mode that makes them extremely vivid, at least on my TV.
johnnyponny4 1 year ago
can you connect it to any of both usb ports and does it lag at all
01rafa123 1 year ago
thanks;)
petter12345678901238 1 year ago
@hattrick4nintendo how did u get it hd ??
daniboi1st 1 year ago
All this is really gonna do is make the picture look as good as VGA.After all the Wii can only do standard VGA resolution which is 480p.
JAREDMICHALLE 1 year ago
@JAREDMICHALLE Do you know what upscaling does and how it works?
TheUnbiasedGamer 1 year ago
@TheUnbiasedGamer You should just get the new Yamaha RX-V667. It upscales quite well, and you can switch HDMI inputs when the unit is off.Denon AVR 1911, aka 791 has ABT chip. This VD-w3 works quite well. There re a lot of cynical, unobservant people reviewing the upcaler that says it's not worth it, worse than component video etc. it's not going to make a perfect HD pic at that price, but it does smooth out the graphics for biggers TV (like my 52-inch sony TV) and changes...
johnnyponny4 1 year ago
@johnnyponny4 Thanks!
TheUnbiasedGamer 1 year ago
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JAREDMICHALLE 1 year ago
@TheUnbiasedGamer Yes I know what upscaling is and how it works.It lets you go higher than the resolutions normally available.But I didn't notice a diference in the character models,something you would normally see right away.
JAREDMICHALLE 1 year ago
@JAREDMICHALLE I noticed a difference from composite to component and even s-video which most people say they don't notice. If you don't notice it then i guess it's not worth it. Some people don't at all. I definitely do. Anyways have a nice day. :)
TheUnbiasedGamer 1 year ago
@TheUnbiasedGamer Well actually once looked at the video for New Super Mario Brothers Wii,then I noticed a difference.Maybe it was just this particular video.I looked at few other videos,and I noticed how the color temperature looked way better,and the overall picture looked smoother.
JAREDMICHALLE 1 year ago
@TheUnbiasedGamer There is def a noticeable difference between composite video and s-video. Composite video lumps the color and brightness into one wire. S-video goes a step further with two lines, one carrying the brightness (luminance) and the other that carries the color (chrominance). It depends on your TV. With an older flatscreen CRT, I could tell a difference between an AR Master Series S-video cable (better color, sharper pic, and better black level) than a generic s-video cable.
johnnyponny4 1 year ago
@johnnyponny4 Yeah i just got a vga converter/ upscaler today and i used s-video for my input on my Dreamcast and it converts it to progressive scan and it looks great. Too bad it won't except the Vga or it would be amazing. My tv won't take the resolution from my DC with the VGA box.The wii looks awesome upscaled to HD with composite cables though. Especially the Gamecube games as well!
TheUnbiasedGamer 1 year ago
@TheUnbiasedGamer How can you get composite video "upscaled to HD" What is the make of the converter?
johnnyponny4 1 year ago
@johnnyponny4 The one i have was only $30. and it's called the mygica HD gamebox. It's not the best and it outputs through vga. if you are only looking to upscale your wii I would stick to this one and grab some component cables.
TheUnbiasedGamer 1 year ago
can you please make a monster hunter tri video using your VD W3 so i know if it really help the image on a 1080 hd lcd tv. before i order 1 thanks!
KamenRiderBlackSun 1 year ago
Wow the colors are so much richer, but I have a feeling that's due to your TV and not the Component cables. For example, VGA (basically component) and HDMI look nearly identical on my high-end S-IPS panel.
FeeLtheHertZ 1 year ago
btw could you imagine how conduit 2 will look like if using this hdmi device
DarkSkysify 1 year ago
Looked and sounded shitty at first, then I saw princess peach and the graphics looked badass.
RianTalks 1 year ago
So my question is what products better
The wii 2hdmi or this ?
supremfire31 1 year ago
theres hd component cables at gamestop for the wii for 15$ is this thing better quality than that? cuz i duno 60$ sounds like alot.
xxsladedethxx 1 year ago
this review needs to be re-shot with actual 1080p quality to see the difference from 480p to 1080p, cause only being able to view this vid. in 480p reduces the resolution and smoothness of the 1080p down to 480p at most. other than that, this was a pretty good review.
AdamMACHI 1 year ago
So just to make sure, this transmit sound also through hdmi correct?
dashyt2dafulliz 1 year ago
@dashyt2dafulliz Yes. It does audio through HDMI.
hattrick4nintendo 1 year ago 3
Just wanted to let everyone know that I'm going to try and get more gameplay recorded (possibly with an HD camera this time) soon. I have my hands full with other WiiNintendo things right now. Sorry.
hattrick4nintendo 1 year ago
@hattrick4nintendo im looking forward to it because a hd camera displays it much better
totizedger 8 months ago
are thoes two really on teh same tv, im getting this for Christmas!! £40 on Amazon
SOUTHWESTENZ 1 year ago
@SOUTHWESTENZ Yes.
hattrick4nintendo 1 year ago
@SOUTHWESTENZ its bad ass man, i knew they would have something like this one day , now we can enjoy mario galaxy 2 and other games like zelda in more detail , i have to say it is closest to being HD , im stunn man
DarkSkysify 1 year ago
@DarkSkysify new new tv displays standard def pretty bad, cant wait to get this!
SOUTHWESTENZ 1 year ago
Do this up-scaling apply to virtual games?
connorcjt12 1 year ago
@connorcjt12 i think so,i dont have these but i have similar plugs that put my wii in HQ and VC games dont even work! (except N64 games)
THEREALVITO 1 year ago
can u test this on conduit pls its the best looking wi game
SultanaKidStudios 1 year ago
If you wanted HD you should have gotten an Xbox or a Playstation.
haymaker710 1 year ago
@haymaker710 try playing super smash brother brawl on an xbox or ps3
bvjorge 1 year ago
@bvjorge Try playing some grown-up games like Red Dead Redemption or Assassin's Creed on a Wii.
haymaker710 1 year ago
@haymaker710 if i wanted to play those games i probably get a ps3 but i don't so i'll stick with my wii
bvjorge 1 year ago
is this for PAL Wii or NTSC?
stv497 1 year ago
@stv497
You get the "stupid reward" for today.
x2ruff4u 1 year ago
@x2ruff4u and you get the useless reward for today
PS:I know i'm late but I had to do so
stv497 1 year ago
they should make a wii with this built in and call it WII HD
123GhostMonkey 1 year ago
omg looks so much better, thanks for the video dude :B
Rockmans1989 1 year ago
looks great! I'm gonna get it
SonicKillMario 1 year ago
where can i get these
coolravi2 1 year ago
@coolravi2 That information is in the video description.
hattrick4nintendo 1 year ago
Where can I get one and how much will one cost?
coolravi2 1 year ago
The sound is better, the picture looks sharper, more colour. the price is cheap. might get it.
26deano26 1 year ago
@26deano26 If you do, please use my affiliate link in the video description.
hattrick4nintendo 1 year ago
@26deano26
ThrasherStarscream 1 year ago
@26deano26 does the usb need to go into the bottom port in back of wii?
ThrasherStarscream 1 year ago
is there any lag?
SilentMystification 1 year ago
@SilentMystification Not that I can tell.
hattrick4nintendo 1 year ago
Wat do u need to set up your woo in HD I have a wii but I wanna play in HD
coolravi2 1 year ago
@coolravi2 You need the VDIGI VD-W3 product. It does not put it in full HD, but it creates a better picture, and it allows you to connect your Wii via HDMI cable.
hattrick4nintendo 1 year ago
Does the HDMI cable come with the New Black Wii? The reason I ask is because I will be getting one in two weeks.
zenmart 1 year ago
@zenmart No, it does not. This is a 3rd-party cable. If you want to purchase one, you can click the link in the description.
hattrick4nintendo 1 year ago
@zenmart The Wii doesn't normally use HDMI. That's the whole point of the device being shown in this video.
lyteedge 1 year ago
Do you get all this stuff if you buy an LCD screen with hdmi plugin?
zer0gam3r 1 year ago
@zer0gam3r No, this is from VDIGI, bought separately. The link is in the description.
hattrick4nintendo 1 year ago
Is the screen sharper with hdmi upscaler or component
totizedger 1 year ago
@totizedger In terms of sharpness, it's about the same. The colors are deeper and smoother with the HDMI, though. Check out my full review for more info.
hattrick4nintendo 1 year ago
I wonder why the colors look so much more vibrant on the HDMI than Component? All it's doing is CONVERTING the Component to HDMI, the color quality should still at least be the same! Weird.
FeeLtheHertZ 1 year ago
@FeeLtheHertZ its because its also upscalling the video signal, u can choose whether you're upscalling it in 480p 720p 1080i or 1080p. its not real HD but upscalled signal does look better than original signal.
Atstyle 1 year ago
wait a min. can i hook up my wii to the TV with this HDMI cable?
ImAGuy21 1 year ago
@ImAGuy21 Yes, that's exactly what this is for.
hattrick4nintendo 1 year ago
the 480p looks clearer than 1080p
Keontae0756 1 year ago
i personaly think tht was always the problem with the wii it was always the resolution of the screen it makes a big difference think tht was perfect compared to my component cable i decided to buy one and see the difference and it was so much clearer so cant wait see this
kallumsmart1 1 year ago
wow that looks like the same theres absolutely no point in buying this. i mean it would look great on a smaller screen but for those with 40inch and up theres no need for it. it actually made it look worse in my opinion.
daihanviet 1 year ago
@daihanviet I recommend taking a class in Analyzing Details 101. There is an improvement. Though it may be small, the jaggies are softened a bit - I can see that hattrick's video here.
patriotsprevail 1 year ago
This device seems pretty cool for converting the Wii for HDMI, but does it reduce or eliminate LCD TV lag?
jennaE36 1 year ago
Honestly I can't see a damn difference resolution or sharpness-wise. All I see is a slight color variation.
Dooality 1 year ago
@Dooality me too!! is the same!!! just play!!
gossowpetrucci 1 year ago
id go with the composite...not too much of a difference, just some shits more smooth, no sharpness increase, just colour depth. if your a rich ass, knock yourself out, if your poor like myself and need every dime, get yourself a component.
Dbzk1ing 1 year ago
noooooooo dont buy this piece of shit
bionicblazer1 1 year ago
@bionicblazer1 hahahahha ok
gossowpetrucci 1 year ago
if you ask me i think its worthevery last dime. this thing rocks its the hugest difference in quality. im buying one today thanks for the review and the videos.
ilovemaryam08 1 year ago
@ilovemaryam08 You're very welcome! If you haven't purchased it yet, please use our affiliate program (same price as going straight to them).
hattrick4nintendo 1 year ago
Please check out my full review and the link to purchase a unit in the video description.
hattrick4nintendo 1 year ago
the colours are a lot better at 1080p
emuholic 1 year ago
i really don't care about improving quality but does this cable make the wii look the way it originally should on a hdtv without the distortion, fuzzy images, and jagged edges. If it takes away all that then im buying it. I would really appreciate if someone can answer this question...Thanks in advance.
bionicblazer1 1 year ago
@bionicblazer1 It doesnt take away the jaggies
ray13j 1 year ago
@ray13j but does it still look at least okay on a lcdtv
bionicblazer1 1 year ago
Pity that the upscaler doesn't use filtering... Even a primitive filter like bilinear or bicubic would have made the difference... Not anti-aliasing, but still good
danih8112 1 year ago
Can I give you a suggestion: can you compare it with the Dolphin emu rather than Wii component cable? If you have lcd monitor you can connect them both and take some pics with fraps for comparison. Thanks!
deszaras3 1 year ago
@deszaras3 I don't have the dolphin emulator, and it is kind of illegal anyhow. Please check out my full review and the link to purchase a unit in the video description.
hattrick4nintendo 1 year ago
wow I think I might just get this down the road@_@ when I get a wii. the colors are amazing
crazyguy34 1 year ago
@crazyguy34 Please check out my full review and the link to purchase a unit in the video description.
hattrick4nintendo 1 year ago
can u guyz help me out
i pluged it in and it worked i guezz and tested it on mw reflex and it didnt seem like it worked
so i disconnected it and i plugged it back in and it showz nothing itz juzt black but i can hear the wii menu sound so if anybody can help me please asap?
oh and the first time it worked i didnt press the reset button so??
PrincessWhore666 1 year ago
@PrincessWhore666 i think i have seen this problem before watch you gotta do is go to settings then go to screen resolution and change it from 480i to 480p hope it workd for ya :P
yousuf123456789 1 year ago
@PrincessWhore666 Hit the reset button on the bottom of the unit.
hattrick4nintendo 1 year ago
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ray13j 1 year ago
Games that would look good in 1080p ideas that you haven't recorded: Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Metroid Prime, Tatsunoko vs Capcom, Resident Evil Darkside Chronicles, Resident Evil 4, Red steel 2, mario kart wii and Monster Hunter Tri when it comes out.
Johonywuzhere 1 year ago
@Johonywuzhere I've got footage of The Conduit and Monster Hunter Tri. I just have to edit it still. I'll try and hurry. Until then, please check out my full review and the link to purchase a unit in the video description.
hattrick4nintendo 1 year ago
at the end still a good HDMI apator if you dont have enough component connections...
sdkintheusofa 1 year ago
So should i buy VD-W3???? let me know 1 thumb up or 2 thumbs up. thanks for making this video.
ilovemaryam08 1 year ago
@ilovemaryam08 Please check out my full review and the link to purchase a unit in the video description.
hattrick4nintendo 1 year ago
@hattrick4nintendo ............. do you have to use a certian usb plug on the wii??? cuz i have a usb hard drive that needs the 0 plug???
ilovemaryam08 1 year ago
@ilovemaryam08 Nope. You can use any USB plug to power the unit.
hattrick4nintendo 1 year ago
Showing the difference between 480p and 1080p with a 480p video. PROBABLY NOT THE BEST IDEA EVER.
nekojin42 1 year ago
@nekojin42 To tell you the truth, it's even worse than 480p video, but if you can't tell a difference, (using caps back at ya) YOU CANNOT SEE WELL. But for those who are sooo picky, expect some captured HD footage soon (straight from VDIGI, since I don't have any way of capturing HD footage myself).
hattrick4nintendo 1 year ago
Can you please tell me how long did it took for you to receive it from Hong Kong?
ray13j 1 year ago
@ray13j about a week
hattrick4nintendo 1 year ago
Test Call of duty modern warfare reflex if u have it i wanna see it
zejineji 1 year ago
@zejineji I don't have it. Sorry. I do have footage of The Conduit and Monster Hunter Tri. I just have to edit it still. I'll try and hurry. Until then, please check out my full review and the link to purchase a unit in the video description.
hattrick4nintendo 1 year ago
How long did it took for you to arrive?
ray13j 1 year ago
You should try testing a game like Resident Evil 4 Wii edition, if you own it. You can also test many Gamecube games to see how well they upscale. =D
kanecobond 1 year ago
@kanecobond I do not own RE4. However, I am planning on doing more tests as soon as my other unit comes in (first one had sound issues). I'll be sure to posts some tests on GameCube games too.
hattrick4nintendo 1 year ago