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Virtual Console & WiiWare \ Problems displaying VC games on HD TVs

dossaer
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dossaer says:
Hi there,

Some of you like myself have had issues with running VC games on LCD and Plasma TVs when using component cables.

Basically Wii and Cube titles are okay but VC games (usually 16 bit era or earlier) will not display correctly.

Unfortunately this is not something that can be remedied by changing settings and can only be fixed by switching back to composite cables and then changing settings.

I sent a fax to Nintendo of Australia (they don't publish their email addy)regarding this matter and recently received a follow up phone call. I have been offered a full refund for the VC games that I have purchased (not for the VC controller though) and have been advised that the 'issue' is being investigated.

I provided them with the model number for my Acer LCD TV.

I strongly encourage all others who are experiencing this kind of problem to put pen to paper and send a Fax or letter to Nintendo. The letter should include details about the type of TV set so that the tech people can work towards a solution. Or at least publish a warning on the Wii shopping channel advising that certain VC games will not work with certain Television sets.

Nintendo Customer Service Fax: 03 9730 9922

I intend to contact them further to aid the investigation. If you are experiencing this kind of problem please contact Nintendo of Australia and please also post here with your set details (model numbers).

Do
23/01/2007
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Final dungeon - Ocarina of Clank
larz
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larz says:
I think it's because the PAL VC games run at 50hz as opposed to 60hz.
23/01/2007
Paris
dossaer
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dossaer says:

larz said: I think it's because the PAL VC games run at 50hz as opposed to 60hz.



That's definitely part of the problem. It may well be the TVs inability to handle a variation in signal. If so Nintendo can't fix the problem except to warn customers and possibly offer 60hz options for EDTV Wii gamers...
23/01/2007
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Final dungeon - Ocarina of Clank
yizzle
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yizzle says:
it gets annoying but im not too phased by it...just means me having to get off my ass every once in a while
23/01/2007
Cherrybrook, Sydney
chucky110
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chucky110 says:
it must be your tv, i have an lcd through component and it works fine (VC games)
23/01/2007
Ninja Gaiden
Melbourne, Victoria, MarioKart Code (0087-2690-4577)
vman
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vman says:
perhaps nintendo can just publish the 60hz ntsc games instead of wasting time with the slow 50hz generation.

my vc games dont work, i got chastized when i mentioned it on this forum because it was apparently my pathetic tv.

once again, pick up the ball nintendo, support your software.
23/01/2007
Toowoomba, Queensland
dossaer
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dossaer says:

chucky110 said: it must be your tv, i have an lcd through component and it works fine (VC games)



Exactly, it is only certain brands/models. It's not always cheaper models either. Acer, Samsung and LG are a few of the bigger names on the list, and some of their TVs have problems and others don't.

I'm really glad for those that don't have any issues but it does suck for those that do.

I got a refund for now but one of the main reasons I got the console was to re-live some classic games. I hope this gets fixed soon.

So come on! as a community, lets let Nintendo of Australia know that there is an issue so that they can fix it.

Dossaer

23/01/2007
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Final dungeon - Ocarina of Clank
generica
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generica says:
i had a similar problem, but to fix it, i found you can launch the game, then hit home on the remote, and then the screen is viewable, then click to resume the game, and it works

not sure why, and this may or may not help you
23/01/2007
melbourne, victoria
syndicate
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syndicate says:
what vc games are you having problems with.. i have a acer 32 inch and getting worried now. i only got bomberman 93 though and that works fine =\
23/01/2007
Melbourne, Victoria
dossaer
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dossaer says:
Unfortunately for many of us the home key pause/un-pause doesn't work generica

The problems seem to be for NES, SNES and Megadrive (Genesis) games only syndicate. And this only happens to be certain models of televisions. My 26" Acer has trouble but other people with other models from Acer seem fine.

The point of this thread was to bring attention to the problem and let people know that if they are experiencing this type of thing that they need to inform Nintendo of Australia in writing (as they don't seem to be very helpful over the phone).

I think that the Wii console is wonderful and would love to see this problem fixed ASAP, but the tech people at the Big N will need to know where the problems are.

Thanks for the PMs from people who have similar issues. I'll be sending further advice to Nintendo and encourage all of you to write to them as well.

Make a noise campers!

Dossaer

24/01/2007
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Final dungeon - Ocarina of Clank
syndicate
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syndicate says:
just got zelda and AHHHHHHHHH will i get refunded if i call up nintendo? but yeah there should b a warning i'm using an acer 32" i was really wanting to play the first zelda bad
03/02/2007
Melbourne, Victoria
Foetoid
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Foetoid says:
I got a 50" LG DLP Rear-Projection HDTV and it all works perfectly. Must be a Rear-Projection advantage over plasma/lcd (like the ONLY advantage). Hopefully the problem will be sorted by the time i score a Laser TV by the years end.
03/02/2007
Sunshine Coast
syndicate
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syndicate says:
its probably the display but yeah i refuse to switch to composite =\ anyway i better just download the emulated version now =D
03/02/2007
Melbourne, Victoria
nolife3
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nolife3 says:
there a mod chip that allows the 60hz versions to work on the pal wii
www.maxconsole.net/
it may fix your problems
03/02/2007
USA
syndicate
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syndicate says:
lol true but i don't want to buy a mod chip for my wii. support nintendo by buying games. especially the wii so that third parties will want to make games
04/02/2007
Melbourne, Victoria
ZOIDBERG
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ZOIDBERG says:
Hey I got a HD LCD TV and I have 3 VC Games - Mario 64, Mario Kart 64 and Donkey King Country. On the 64 games I noticed the gfx to look alot fresher and crisper but they are a tad jaggy along with Donkey Kong Country. When playing Mario 64 when you are talking to a character during game play the text is jaggy too, bit hard to read. Anyone else get this problem or know how to fix it?
Thanks
19/02/2007
Mario Kart Wii
Planet Earth, New New York
desi
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desi says:
50hz Super Mario World is painful. I'm playing 50hz, right? That's why it feels so unresponsive, right?
19/02/2007
I'm in your profile, deleting your spams for Great Justice.
Azza123
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Azza123 says:
Can I see a picture?
19/02/2007
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
''Blades Will Bleed''
Blackwater
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Mates: 5
Blackwater says:  
I just got 2 GC controllers, a memory card and paid for Mario 64... it doesn't work on my LCD monitor using component cables.

I want my money back.
22/02/2007
Sydney, NSW
ZOIDBERG
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ZOIDBERG says:
Mine works fine, the gfx look better too, the only thing is the text during gameplay when Mario is talking to people looks jaggy and is a bit hard to read but apart that seems nice.
22/02/2007
Mario Kart Wii
Planet Earth, New New York
 
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