Winnie says:

I bit the bullet and bought some cheap MadCatz component cables. The thing is... I don't know if they're doing what they're supposed to well or not. They were $20, and I'm afraid that I've... 'gotten what I've payed for'.

They're a universal set with PS2/3, Wii and Xbox plugs, and I tried it on PS2 first. FFXII looked like a **** and God of War was pretty much the same. I'm trying it on Wii now, and things look sharper than I remember them being (I haven't played Wii in weeks), but how do I know if it's good?

I'm just really paranoid. Deal seemed too good to be true.

05/27/2007 Melbourne

desi says:

I have a 101cm Sony Bravia. When I switched from Composite to Component (official Nintendo Component cables) I noticed no real difference aside from a slight increase in picture sharpness and more contrast.

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jac33au says:

I notice that depends on the game. Zelda i notice a bigger difference than say wii sports. I think zelda is much better and sports is worse.

05/27/2007 Hervey Bay, Queensland

desi says:

Yes, with Zelda you can see textures you never saw before.

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Winnie says:

Happy with the money spent, though?

What about PS2, then? Does component normally suck with PS2?

05/27/2007 Melbourne

smashbro says:

so is it really worth getting?

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jac33au says:

smashbro said: so is it really worth getting?

05/27/2007 Hervey Bay, Queensland

Winnie says:

That's what I'm asking. :3

Does the brand make a difference, though? Anybody been able to compare Nintendo with fake brands?

05/27/2007 Melbourne

jac33au says:

I dont think it make to much difference. I would think they are all made in the same factory in china if you get what i mean. The main points of difference will be the quality of the fitting at each end. You can pay tens of dollars more between brands because of this.

05/27/2007 Hervey Bay, Queensland

desi says:

smashbro said: so is it really worth getting?

jac33au said: I dont think it make to much difference. I would think they are all made in the same factory in china if you get what i mean. The main points of difference will be the quality of the fitting at each end. You can pay tens of dollars more between brands because of this.

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JackAz says:

On my 55" Bravia, Component cables DO make a difference.
More textures.

Not as noticeable on some games, but there is a difference.

05/27/2007 Victoria

Winnie says:

Alright, thanks guys. I'm more reassured with the Wii plug of the cables now.

But what about PS2? Does anybody else have these cables?

05/27/2007 Melbourne

JackAz says:

I wasn't aware PS2 did component?
And if it did, there would be no visual gain.

05/27/2007 Victoria

hellspice says:  

JackAz said: On my 55" Bravia, Component cables DO make a difference.
More textures.

Not as noticeable on some games, but there is a difference.

05/28/2007 ACT

Foetoid says:

Component cables really do make a differance. I noticed a huge difference on Tony Hawk Downhill Jam and Zelda. They are worth the price you pay for them.

05/28/2007 Sunshine Coast