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The Anarchyz on 20 June 2009

I bought the Ninty ones, they make a huge difference in HDTVs, since then my gaming config on the TV is this: PC - DVI-D, PS3 - HDMI2, Wii - Component.



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hsrob on 20 June 2009
NJ5 said:
RCTjunkie said:
I hated the component cables.
Sure they make graphics a little better, but it does little to improve the lag of controls, especially noticable in reaction games like Wii Music or Mario Kart.

Your TV is surely to blame for the lag. Does your TV have a game mode to improve response time?

 

What NJ5 said is really important.  I game on a HD CRT TV and knew nothing of lag until i played on my friends Bravia, i couldn't believe he had been gaming on it, the lag was instantly noticeable and really disruptive for me even before firing up a game.  A quick switch to gaming mode was all that was needed, improved the situation immeasurably.

OT: I've had two sets of component cables (2 TV's), Nintendo's and a cheaper 3rd party set, sorry but i can't remember the brand.  The cheap cables look and feel cheaper but perform exactly the same.



RCTjunkie on 20 June 2009
hsrob said:
NJ5 said:
RCTjunkie said:
I hated the component cables.
Sure they make graphics a little better, but it does little to improve the lag of controls, especially noticable in reaction games like Wii Music or Mario Kart.

Your TV is surely to blame for the lag. Does your TV have a game mode to improve response time?

 

What NJ5 said is really important.  I game on a HD CRT TV and knew nothing of lag until i played on my friends Bravia, i couldn't believe he had been gaming on it, the lag was instantly noticeable and really disruptive for me even before firing up a game.  Quick switch to gaming mode was all that was needed, improving the situation immeasurably.


I have (my parents) a 52" Samsaung 650. Any chance you would know how to switch to "gaming mode" or know a link, because the options are more confusing then quantum physics.



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hsrob on 20 June 2009
RCTjunkie said:
hsrob said:
NJ5 said:
RCTjunkie said:
I hated the component cables.
Sure they make graphics a little better, but it does little to improve the lag of controls, especially noticable in reaction games like Wii Music or Mario Kart.

Your TV is surely to blame for the lag. Does your TV have a game mode to improve response time?

 

What NJ5 said is really important.  I game on a HD CRT TV and knew nothing of lag until i played on my friends Bravia, i couldn't believe he had been gaming on it, the lag was instantly noticeable and really disruptive for me even before firing up a game.  Quick switch to gaming mode was all that was needed, improving the situation immeasurably.


I have (my parents) a 52" Samsaung 650. Any chance you would know how to switch to "gaming mode" or know a link, because the options are more confusing then quantum physics.

Sorry, i've no experience with that particular TV.  If no one can answer in here it might be worth starting your own thread for it. Someone on the site is bound to know.



RCTjunkie on 20 June 2009
hsrob said:
RCTjunkie said:
hsrob said:
NJ5 said:
RCTjunkie said:
I hated the component cables.
Sure they make graphics a little better, but it does little to improve the lag of controls, especially noticable in reaction games like Wii Music or Mario Kart.

Your TV is surely to blame for the lag. Does your TV have a game mode to improve response time?

 

What NJ5 said is really important.  I game on a HD CRT TV and knew nothing of lag until i played on my friends Bravia, i couldn't believe he had been gaming on it, the lag was instantly noticeable and really disruptive for me even before firing up a game.  Quick switch to gaming mode was all that was needed, improving the situation immeasurably.


I have (my parents) a 52" Samsaung 650. Any chance you would know how to switch to "gaming mode" or know a link, because the options are more confusing then quantum physics.

Sorry, i've no experience with that particular TV.  If no one can answer in here it might be worth starting your own thread for it. Someone on the site is bound to know.

UPDATE: Good/Bad News:

Good: I did research, and Samung apparently not only has "Gamer mode," but a very good one.

Bad: There is NO explanation on where it is or how to switch it. >:(



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Voltaire on 20 June 2009

I use the Nyko Wii HD-Link cables ($15). Works great, graphics improve somewhat, but component cables are really necessary to cut the lag.




NightDragon83 on 20 June 2009
RCTjunkie said:
hsrob said:
RCTjunkie said:
hsrob said:
NJ5 said:
RCTjunkie said:
I hated the component cables.
Sure they make graphics a little better, but it does little to improve the lag of controls, especially noticable in reaction games like Wii Music or Mario Kart.

Your TV is surely to blame for the lag. Does your TV have a game mode to improve response time?

 

What NJ5 said is really important.  I game on a HD CRT TV and knew nothing of lag until i played on my friends Bravia, i couldn't believe he had been gaming on it, the lag was instantly noticeable and really disruptive for me even before firing up a game.  Quick switch to gaming mode was all that was needed, improving the situation immeasurably.


I have (my parents) a 52" Samsaung 650. Any chance you would know how to switch to "gaming mode" or know a link, because the options are more confusing then quantum physics.

Sorry, i've no experience with that particular TV.  If no one can answer in here it might be worth starting your own thread for it. Someone on the site is bound to know.

UPDATE: Good/Bad News:

Good: I did research, and Samung apparently not only has "Gamer mode," but a very good one.

Bad: There is NO explanation on where it is or how to switch it. >:(

Here you go dude...

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1110472

That site is like the bible for tech issues/questions... use it well!



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megaman79 on 20 June 2009
blackbird3216 said:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10830&cs_id=1083001&p_id=3566&seq=1&format=2

No reason to spend more.

agree.

Go to Ebay and buy chinese, cheap and it works perfectly.



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RCTjunkie on 20 June 2009
NightDragon83 said:

Here you go dude...

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1110472

That site is like the bible for tech issues/questions... use it well!


Hey, thanks!

Got the problem resolved! :)

Now my little bro is playing Wii Music, and all the notes match (well, as best he can. He's 9 after all)

Thank you.



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Soma on 20 June 2009
NJ5 said:
Component cables... they make a huge difference, including much more vivid colors and 480p resolution instead of 480i.

Just make sure to set the Wii to Widescreen mode, and EDTV / HDTV mode (480p) after you plug the cables. It's two separate settings.

 

Maybe is just my TV (Panasonic Plasma 42in) or my cables (Nyko) but I don't think component cables make a HUGE difference. Sure, some things look a bit mor vivid and better, but is not a whole different thing, not to me. Without component cables looks really good, and just a bit better with them.

Also I noticed that in some games, Zelda for example, the jaggies are more evident. Anyone with similar issue?



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