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I`m planning on getting a Wii when the next batch arrives (end of January?) but I wanted to know what setup people are using for it. Is it true that only a composite cable is supplied with the console? I`ve heard a lot about the (lack of) component cables available but is there an RGB Scart lead out there for us cavemen still using CRTs?

As always any help/advice would be appreciated.

This item was edited on Thursday, 4th January 2007, 16:59

There is an RGB cable, but I haven`t managed to see one in a shop yet. Even the component cables are tough to find.


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Whats the difference between RGB and Scart?

If you`re on the lookout for one, check UK Wii Consoles - they are checking the usual suspects so you don`t have to keep going from site to site yourself.
Looks like Woolies had some this morning, but they`d all gone by the time I was able to check this afternoon. Mind you, mine should be coming from Game anyday now - they`ve repeatedly promised `first two weeks in January` when my wife has rung to ask about the order she placed.

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Whats the difference between RGB and Scart?

Well, it`s not really like that. Scart is just the connector; RGB is the signal standard. Scarts can carry both composite and RGB signals. But when it comes to gaming, unless the lead is specified as RGB scart, it`s normally just wired for composite.

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And composite is better than Scart I take it?

No, well, scart can be composite. Composite is the lead it comes with - the picture is carried through the yellow connector. This is the worst type of connection for picture.
Connecting up with an RGB scart (usually the official one - if you can get hold of one..) will give a huge gain in picture quality. Component should be better again - 3 separate cables for colour and two for sound.

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So there is an official RGB Scart cable out there (somewhere)?

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So there is an official RGB Scart cable out there (somewhere)?
Yes.Finding pictures of them is easier than finding somewhere with stock though....

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Well component is out of the question as I have my Xbox 360 in through that, so if I was to `upgrade` it would be RGB I guess. I can live with the picture as it though at the moment, in all honesty.