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[Question147465]

question about hooking up Wii console to RCA flatscreen

[Tanarus]

The Nintendo Wii includes the standard composite (red/white/yellow) cable to connect to a TV. Component (red/white/R/G/B) cables are also available, for an additional fee.

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[Juice0904]

I wholeheartedly recommend the component cable for the Wii. It makes a HUGE difference on an HDTV, and while it is still only shown in 480p, the fact that it properly fits the aspect ratio of the television makes a world of difference in the experience.

JB

[Atomic]

I don't think it matters whether or not you use the component cable to get the proper aspect ratio.

I have mine running through composite video and shows in the proper ratio as well.

It would make a difference in video quality though.

[Juice0904]

I found that in order to get the aspect ratio on a widescreen display, the image ended up being stretched, whereas with the component cables it properly displayed everything properly without stretching.

JB

[Atomic]

I have used both settings.  There is a setting in the Wii menu that lets you choose the display for either a 4:3 TV or a 16:9 HDTV.

Although it may be defaulted to different settings using different cables, using the composite does not exclude you from displaying it on a widescreen set.  I have mine connected via composite cable and it displays on my 16:9 display fine.

Of course, I don't know if this answers the original poster's question because as far as I could read, no question has been asked!