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| − | + | There are several cables that allow for VGA output for the [[Wii]]. It should be noted that the arcade unit, [[Revolution Arcade]] has native built-in VGA output. | |
| − | + | == Considerations == | |
| + | === 480i vs 480p === | ||
| + | One should purchase 480p if you want VGA output for almost all games, but some games (e.g. Gamecube and some WiiWare[e.g. Megaman 9]) will only work on 480i. This means that if the cable you buy does not support the lower 480i, then the game will likely result in an error upon attempting to boot. | ||
| − | + | Also, the Wii will not display anything if the Wii is set to 480i beforehand; forcing it to move it back to an YV (if there is one available) and to set it to 480p there. Since the Wii menu is point and click, this cannot be done blindly. | |
| − | == | + | === VGA male/female === |
| + | The output VGA connector may be either male or female, the male end plugs into a monitor. The female end is like a VGA video card connector, and it connects any cable that would normally connect to a PC. | ||
| − | + | === Sound === | |
| + | Beware that not all cables output in Dolby surround sound, most are just stereo. But it depends on the cable. | ||
| − | + | == Models == | |
| + | === VDigi === | ||
| + | [[File:vdigi.jpg|thumb|250px|right|VDigi VGA Wii cable]] | ||
| + | [http://www.vdigi.com/index.php?page=shop.browse&categoryid=3&option=comvirtuemart&Itemid=28 official site] | ||
| − | + | *'''Cost:''' $40 | |
| + | *'''Input:''' Wii | ||
| + | *'''Output:''' VGA, crippled composite/RCA video, stereo composite audio | ||
| − | + | '''Pros:''' | |
| + | *no external power | ||
| + | '''Cons:''' | ||
| + | *absolutely no support for 480i, only 480p | ||
| + | *only B&W composite output | ||
| − | + | '''Reviews:''' | |
| + | *[http://www.wiinintendo.net/2007/10/31/vdigis-wii-vga-cable-review/ Vdigi’s Wii VGA Cable Review] | ||
| − | + | === mayflash === | |
| + | [[File:mayflash.png|thumb|250px|right|mayflash VGA Wii/PS3 cable]] | ||
| + | [http://www.mayflash.com/vgabox/vga004/vga004.htm official site] | ||
| − | + | *'''Cost''': $30 | |
| + | *'''Input:''' Wii, PS3 | ||
| + | *'''Output:''' VGA, crippled composite/RCA video, stereo composite audio | ||
| − | + | '''Pros:''' | |
| − | + | *works with PS3 as well | |
| − | + | *no external power | |
| − | + | '''Cons:''' | |
| + | *no support for 480i, only 480p | ||
| + | *only B&W composite output | ||
| − | + | === X2VGA 2 === | |
| − | + | [[File:X2vga.png|thumb|250px|right|X2VGA setup]] | |
| − | + | [http://www.x2vga.com official site] | |
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| − | + | *'''Cost:''' $60 | |
| − | + | *'''Input:''' Component (2x), VGA | |
| − | + | *'''Output:''' VGA | |
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| − | + | '''Pros:''' | |
| − | * | + | *input from component cables, not proprietary console connectors |
| + | *has plenty of inputs, accepts up to 1080p over component | ||
| + | *partial support for 480i | ||
| + | '''Cons:''' | ||
| + | *needs external power | ||
| + | *does not handle audio | ||
| + | *480i mode seems to act strange (width is stretched to 2x and has very visible scanlines) when not in 480i EasyView mode. | ||
| + | *EasyView mode does not seem to be compatible with the HP vs15 monitor. (SquidMan's monitor) If someone else has one, please tell if it works for you =) | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:08, 18 August 2022
There are several cables that allow for VGA output for the Wii. It should be noted that the arcade unit, Revolution Arcade has native built-in VGA output.
Considerations
480i vs 480p
One should purchase 480p if you want VGA output for almost all games, but some games (e.g. Gamecube and some WiiWare[e.g. Megaman 9]) will only work on 480i. This means that if the cable you buy does not support the lower 480i, then the game will likely result in an error upon attempting to boot.
Also, the Wii will not display anything if the Wii is set to 480i beforehand; forcing it to move it back to an YV (if there is one available) and to set it to 480p there. Since the Wii menu is point and click, this cannot be done blindly.
VGA male/female
The output VGA connector may be either male or female, the male end plugs into a monitor. The female end is like a VGA video card connector, and it connects any cable that would normally connect to a PC.
Sound
Beware that not all cables output in Dolby surround sound, most are just stereo. But it depends on the cable.
Models
VDigi
- Cost: $40
- Input: Wii
- Output: VGA, crippled composite/RCA video, stereo composite audio
Pros:
- no external power
Cons:
- absolutely no support for 480i, only 480p
- only B&W composite output
Reviews:
mayflash
- Cost: $30
- Input: Wii, PS3
- Output: VGA, crippled composite/RCA video, stereo composite audio
Pros:
- works with PS3 as well
- no external power
Cons:
- no support for 480i, only 480p
- only B&W composite output
X2VGA 2
- Cost: $60
- Input: Component (2x), VGA
- Output: VGA
Pros:
- input from component cables, not proprietary console connectors
- has plenty of inputs, accepts up to 1080p over component
- partial support for 480i
Cons:
- needs external power
- does not handle audio
- 480i mode seems to act strange (width is stretched to 2x and has very visible scanlines) when not in 480i EasyView mode.
- EasyView mode does not seem to be compatible with the HP vs15 monitor. (SquidMan's monitor) If someone else has one, please tell if it works for you =)