Zelda Skyward Sword - graphics problem?

Just a quick video showing how my graphics seem to 'flicker' and change colors, particularly in the dark areas. The image also appears very 'soft' when compared to other games. Is the game like this for everyone, or is my Wii broken?

I'm not having the random flashing pixels that show it's overheated though...

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Gaming

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• zelda
• skyward
• sword
• graphics
• problem
• flickering
• soft

[Tomsonic41]

I think it might actually be the game itself (unless my disc has some kind of unique fault on it). I tried it on my other Wii, looked at the same place in the game and it's still flickering. Even tried component, RGB and composite and they all show the same issue.

The softness is most likely because they tried to make the scenery look like a watercolor painting, and there's less detail in the distance.

[dbyrne77x]

It's the game - great fun but with N64 graphics. Many people don't realize it but this is the way games looked in 1998 (I keep thinking Mario 64). Still absolutely worth playing once you get through the slow and standard "here kid, here's how you throw a jar" instructional portion.

[MrReaper666ish]

if there is something wrong with your Wii , go see a doctor , and what are you with that accent are college professor ??

[MystifyingElements]

Mine does the same thing. I got my Wii with SS on New Yearz Eve, because the package deliver was delayed by snow. It even happens on my first Wii. I've even seen this happen on my friend's Wii. Its just a simple flaw created by Nintendo. Just like how I walk up to that door behind the lady in that same place, I didn't beat Skyview yet, so itz still closed. When I walked up to the crack, my game kept changing camera views. Then I randomly respawned outside of there.

[r0ughbusiness1]

@Tomsonic41 i have the same problem with my wii. i suspect it has something to do with the wii's GPU (graphical processing unit). i would call nintendo at 1-800-255-3700. i sent my wii in for repairs twice and even got a replacement wii, but this problem continues to happen anyway. does it happen in only that area or many many places that are between light and dark textures? im trying to figure out what the problem is myself. you're video is a good example.

[foolboyv5]

Its not really a problem, its not like it ruins the game or anything, and there isnt many dark areas like that corner within the game.

[Squall4Rinoa]

its called dithering.

[tbb033]

Mine's like that too. I think it's the crappy filter they used causing it.

[95Shade]

I'm at the third place on this! XD it funnnnnnnn XD

[SockHeadx4]

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