HDMI for Wii

[cfh1973]

This isn't really RB related but I hope one of you can help. I bought my kids a Wii for Christmas along with 26" VIZIO LCDs. I can't wait for Christmas. :D

My questions is, can you hook the Wii up HDMI? I took it out and looked at it last night and didn't see a port for it. So if it can be done, how do you do it?

Thanks in advance for help.

[kiggidykev]

Very wrong section, but okay.

Wii doesn't support HDMI. The highest resolution you can get with it is using component cables.

[elfreako]

No. Wii only does 480 progressive. No HD.

You can get a component cable for it, either in stores or really cheap on eBay. It's worth it.

[ArmsAreLoud]

Just to warn you, Rock Band turns off anti-aliasing when upscaled to 480p. Most games look better in the higher resolution, but for this little oddball you'd be better off sticking at 480i.

[cfh1973]

Thanks for the replies. I will probably get the component cable for it. I do my RBing on the PS3. The Wii is for the kiddos. Oh, I'm sure I'll be playing it too though. :D

[jayd94]

.... question.. why can't your kids play on the ps3?

[Imumybuddy]

good question lol

[Skittles]

.... question.. why can't your kids play on the ps3?
well, he said he does his RBing on the PS3, never said he doesnt let his kids play it :)

[jayd94]

well, he said he does his RBing on the PS3, never said he doesnt let his kids play it :)

but if he is getting rb on wii..... :confused:

[BZLuck]

Get the Wii component cable. It should come standard, and should only run you about $20 used from a store like GameStop. It will at least provide you with a 16:9 picture. (And no, it doesn't look all stretched out, but certainly does not look as crisp as true HD.)

If you have an A/V receiver, you can input the Wii component cable to it, and then connect the TV with an HDMI cable to the receiver.

[Imumybuddy]

i still think he should just still play on ps3 with his kids, why waist a hundred dollars just to play on a wii, its not like it's gonna be more child friendly

[nicko68]

If you want Wii component cables, get them from Monoprice. I got some there, $6 and they work great!

I am in no way affiliated with them.