Hardware Wii component cable vs HDMI adapter

[L3gi0n0fh311]

I have a Rocketfish component cable for my Wii, Does this provide the optimum picture quality ? or Should I buy an HDMI adapter like this ?

I also have an unbranded component cable like this , how does it compare with the Rocketfish cable ?

 

[thominho]

The first is a converter. Upscaling is the term you have in your mind about picture quality and you may search for. I think a Marseille product may do the upscaling job together with the HDMI converter. As you can understand the combo is quite pricey, but I think the picture quality may be very clean for a Wii but I suggest buying a Wii U instead for the same price. On the other hand, the second product (if the original Wii component cable) may see a better picture quality due to better colours gamut and a little cleaner picture overall but nothing WOW.

mClassic : https://www.amazon.com/Marseille-Ne...ld=1&keywords=marseille&qid=1617197435&sr=8-1

mCable: https://www.amazon.com/Marseille-mC...words=marseille+m+cable&qid=1617197484&sr=8-3

 

[AkikoKumagara]

The component cables from Rocketfish will probably get you the best picture of the bunch without modding the console. As stated above, the HDMI adapters have a layer of conversion in the pipeline that isn't ideal. There are also products like HD Retrovision cables that focus on getting a clean picture and mostly accurate reproduction that probably shouldn't be overlooked.

I used to use a third-party multi console component cable for my Wii and was quite satisfied with the result, personally. I since have moved to the HD Retrovision cables.

 

[tredI9100]

Both are fine. I have a Component cable with my Wii and the only thing I can say about it is that it's WAY better than Composite! No more artifacting anymore, where there would be a "running ants" effect on certain colours, and the colours kept blending.

 

[MrCokeacola]

Rocketfish is Best Buy's inhouse brand. Most of their cables are as good as OEM. Other 2 choices you posted are cheap crap.

Also don't fall for the Mcable meme.