(Part 2) Best wii cables & adapters according to redditors

There aren't any off-brand component cables for the GameCube, though Insurrection Industries is working on it.

If HDMI works for you, I'd go with a Carby.

If you really need component, you could pick up an EON GCHD Mk-II and a Wii component cable or wait for Insurrection Industries' solution.

You will need to buy [this] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00409SOEG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0qqyzbSC3S0ZJ), a [MIDI cable] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000068NTU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_DxqyzbANWA7P9), and your ekit of choice. Personally I use an [Alesis Nitro] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0187KO8X4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Ouqyzb3MWEEWY) because I had budgeted about $450 overall (I also bought a nice [drum throne] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UJE6UG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5wqyzbNYC90S3)
). I'm using the $450 because on Xbox One I also had to buy the $30 adapter.

Yeah I'm in the US so shipping was only $3. Here is the Amazon one https://www.amazon.com/Cinpel-Extension-Cable-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B00KZLHZGQ

They already exist

I think it still depends on the LCD. Game Mode generally just cuts out all the extra post-processing things the TV normally does to the image right before it displays it, so it helps the lag tremendously.

The next biggest improvement you could make to an LCD is to use component cables instead of the composite cables included with the Wii. Component cables transmit data much faster to HDTVs, while CRTs can usually only work with composite cables. If I am remembering correctly, component cables transmit a digital signal while a composite cable transmits an analog signal.

Furthermore, composite cables (and CRT TVs) cannot send a higher resolution than 480i. Component cables can send 480p up to 1080p (i = interlacing; p = progressive). Using a component cable with an LCD in 480p is optimal.

I can't quite remember as much detail as I would like, but I'm just regurgitating everything I learned from this page: http://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/wiki/lag

That's a fantastic article, and I recommend you read it as soon as you get the chance.

Yes there are Wii RGB cables http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Wii-RGB-Cable/dp/B000JJRV8Q

I found the motion controls to be unbearable due to the short length of the nunchuck cable. I would have to keep my movements restrained and in moments of high action I would feel as though the cable was going to be yanked out. Then I had an idea and hit up Amazon for an extension cable.

Plugged it in, threaded it through my shirt sleeves to keep it in place (in one out the other) and bam. Freedom of motion. It felt like this was the way it was intended to be played.

There are still non-56k Ohm resistor C-to-A cables on Amazon. Here's one with only a 10k Ohm resistor (which isn't enough):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XXPN458/

Amazon may be cracking down, but they operate a huge marketspace with a lot of third party sellers. You can't expect them to catch everything all the time.

USB 3.1 cables are a reference to data transfer rates, not power. Power specs are based on connector type: USB-A vs USB-C. a USB 2.0 cable delivers the same power as a USB 3.1 cable. The article is referencing USB standard version, which the newer data transfer rate is from but it inherited the power standard from an older USB standard.

For OP: There are lots of C-to-A cables on Amazon that list 56k Ohm resistor is the same price point as your cable. All AmazonBasic and Anker branded cables have the resistor. Don't mess with cables that don't list specs and go for one that does.

Just an el-cheapo extension cable. I run it out when I want to play, which isn't frequently. Could've done a cleaner install on it, but it was an afterthought since I got the Wii for free after the room was already built.

You can pick up and sensor bar cable extender for pretty cheap.
I had to do this because the wiimote wasn't picking up the light from the sensor bar with the couch so far back at my old place.
Moved the bar.

HD Retrovision is $30 USD and has better shielding than the official cable!


https://www.amazon.com/Retrovision-Premium-YPbPr-Component-Video-nintendo/dp/B07TL6L7MY/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2G9ZAU50F4RGJ&keywords=hd+retrovision&qid=1566801035&s=gateway&sprefix=hd+retro%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-3

The listings sometimes aren't completely clear, but here are some examples:

https://www.amazon.com/PORTHOLIC-Converter-Wii2HDMI-Adapter-Compatible/dp/B07539JW4W/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
From the description: "which means the adapter will NOT magically turn your games into 720p or 1080p.
Instead the converter will use the component analog 480p video signal and turn it into digital information to be send through the HDMI cable so as to help Will be functioned in 720/1080p device with better viewing." So what they mean is, the device just converts the analog 480p to a digital 480p signal, so no upscaling.

https://www.amazon.com/LiNKFOR-converter-Adapter-Converter-Supports/dp/B071NX2CS6/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1536357990&sr=8-10&keywords=wii2hdmi
From the description (and also rather clear): "[HDMI Output Resolution]HDMI upscale to 720p or 1080p high definition output"

Note that I'm personally more of an advocate for generic adapters (component/YPbPr to hdmi) instead of the Wii specific ones, since they are compatible with other consoles as well. For example this component to HDMI adapter: https://www.amazon.com/AVerMedia-Adapter-Component-Output-ET113/dp/B00TQ6ZCF2/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1536358529&sr=8-4-fkmr0&keywords=avermedia+e+t113

Thanks for the info. I just ordered one of these this morning to use my NES Advantage on the classic but it sounds like my plan isn't going to work. At least I can still use it with the original controllers.

I wonder why the NES Advantage doesn't work? I thought it used the same controller signals as the standard controllers so I figured it would just work. Maybe it needs more power for the extra features (turbo, slow)?

I wonder if these would work with the Advantage?

Retro Fighter

Mayflash

The powerpad could work since it is just a giant controller, ROB however will never work on a modern TV, like the zapper. This is your best bet; https://www.amazon.com/Fighters-Controller-Classic-nintendo-wii-u/dp/B01MTW4ROU reviews online and on YouTube are pretty good. $15 is also a good price, I think.

Are you trying to convert 480p wii games to hd? Well, i never saw something about the linked cable, but i saw some reviews about a similar product and they aren't much positive:

https://www.amazon.com/Wii-Converter-Adapter-1080p-Output-Nintendo/dp/B00XK6UCMM/ref=pd_sbs_63_6?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00XK6UCMM&pd_rd_r=ZVJ6C9QATFGA11BT9NVY&pd_rd_w=nVxTn&pd_rd_wg=iV5rp&psc=1&refRID=ZVJ6C9QATFGA11BT9NVY

Basically some people are complaining the cable don't make any difference if you compare with a component cable.

But otherwise these cables are cheap so if you don't mind spend some dollars maybe be worth.

Can confirm. Immediately removed the PS2 to HDMI adapter and went back to component cable. I'm glad I only spent $7 on the thing. It seemed like a great idea... Especially because I needed the component ports for my Wii.

BTW: Wii2HDMI works infinitely better.

They are included with the Wii console for sale. You might try something like this: https://smile.amazon.com/Wii-Converter-Adapter-Supports-Display/dp/B00XJEEPC8/ref=sr_1_20?tag=slickdeals&ascsubtag=c971d0d000b911ea84e296097eac07130INT&ie=UTF8&sr=8-20&keywords=wii%20to%20hdmi%20converter&sa-no-redirect=1#customerReviews

Can you expand on how you did this? I recently bought this https://www.amazon.com/6FT-Controller-Extension-Cable-Wii-GameCube/dp/B005SN8HFO/ref=ice_ac_b_dpb?ie=UTF8&qid=1484884097&sr=8-3&keywords=gamecube+extension+cable and I need to know if the wires are the wrong colors

Pretty easy to figure out if you just unplug one.

Also if you used those 3 cables for Wii instead of the 5 you totally did it wrong.

http://www.amazon.com/Catz-Rock-Band-PRO-ADAPTER-Wii-Nintendo/dp/B00409SOEG

It most likely just works with Rock Band 2 & 3. But realistically RB3 is all you need. You can load up to 1000 songs on the game via a SD card up to 32gb (or use your emunand if you know what your doing with a modded wii).

Let's go though it step by step of what I think you should do. We'll leave the drums while last.

Firstly the mics. Rock Band 3 supports up to 3 at one time, RB2/Guitar Hero support only 1. The Wii ONLY supports the basic logitech USB mics, they are multi-platform and a dime dozen on eBay and can be had for under $5 each. Here's link for a valid eBay search.

Next the Guitars. I'd recommend getting 2 Guitar Hero World Tour/Band Hero/5 guitars as they are quite common, well built, work with all Guitar Hero games as well as Rock Band 2/3 and do not require dongles as they use the nunchuck port on wii remotes.

If you want to pull the trigger now, the Red GH5 models are your best bet as they are the newest of this style of 'axe' and have improved touch sensors for slider (for solos on GH games World Tour and newer). I've took the liberty of finding you 2 these that are complete 1/2 ($30 for the pair).

So far that's $45 for 3 mics and 2 guitars (possibly even $40 if you shop around on the mics).

Now onto the drums. Firstly buy a RB3 Midi module and a GH5/WOR/BH Drum module. I've found one of each for you at a good price (about $40 for the pair). These two adaptors will let you use a real ekit with every Guitar Hero game World Tour or newer as well as Rock Band 2/3. (Only RB1 and the track packs would be off limits, but those are pretty crap on the Wii anyways).

At this point I'd recommend saving up for the Alesis Nitro drum kit at $300 new. It's great value and very popular with the RB community if you ever needed support with it on here.

For drumming the in the mean time I've found you a band hero kit that's incomplete but only missing the adaptor I linked earlier to make it work for $35. Not ideal but would serve you well whilst you saved up for an electronic kit.

So to sum up, a full band kit for about $120 with all the equipment required to upgrade to a real kit at a later date. Hope this helps :)

Nintendo RVL-002 Wii AC Power Adapter - Bulk Packaging https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0033QISHU/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_saLHybPDAWH83

For now i don't know anything about connect a PS3 to a Wii but you could use PS2 by using a adapter. https://www.amazon.com/MAYFLASH-W004-Controller-Adapter-Remote/dp/B002OJ8S7C

For me the best option for fighting games is the playstation gamepad, i bought recently one of those adapters: http://www.amazon.com/PS2-Controller-Adapter-Wii-Remote-Wii/dp/B002OJ8S7C

Works really well on mario kart, and i'm waiting to test SSB with my Ps2 controller. If you like the Ps4 / Ps2 controller problaby will work well for you.

Okay so I can't seem to find the one I originally linked you to on Amazon, but I did find this PS2 Controller to Wii Adapter and this Gamecube Controller to Wii Adapter that you could try out. Both seem to have decent reviews on Amazon.

I have not personally used these, but their Wii U Pro Controller Adapter has gotten some glowing reviews & impressions from those that use it, so the company as a whole is probably legit.

[another, person linked this object to me] (http://www.amazon.com/Wii-LAN-Adapter-Nintendo/dp/B0014KM2KG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1MY9ROTYCOHC1&coliid=I3UN8G7HDEXVCM) I believe it is what you are talking about

I don't know if your budget will allow for this but, If you want to hook up and ethernet cable to the WiiU to test that factor, you'll want to purchase a Wii Lan Adapter. This one here is one I use and it has worked quite well for me compared to the very poor quality wifi-box that my cable company provides.

All one has to do from there is plug in said adaptor to a USB port in the back of your WiiU, and plug in your ethernet cable into the adaptor. From there, follow these instructions to setup a wired connection

I hope this helps.

I've used these for a few years to great success.

looked like that https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nintendo-Official-Wii-SCART-Cable/dp/B000JJRV8Q

Something I found, if your WiiU has any other electronic devices around it, and I mean a receiver above/below/adjacent to, or some TVs above it, there will be WiFi interference. I moved mine around a bit until I found a spot where I stopped getting disconnects. Give that a try.

I would also recommend a USB to Ethernet adapter, if the router is close enough. They are pretty cheap on Amazon, this is the one I bought, works great.

All you need is this I think.

http://www.amazon.com/6FT-HD-Component-Cable-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B001B7V55K/

Just plug in the video part. Then find a speaker to plug in your audio parts.