Gizmodo: component

TV Out on iPhone Coming Soon via Software Update?

Jason Chen — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:15:15 EDT

The Apple Store page for the component AV cables—which up until now only supported the iPod classic—lists both the iPod touch and the iPhone as supported devices. What's up with that? The iPhone doesn't support TV out. Well, seeing as the iPod touch is also there, and since the touch and the iPhone are almost exactly the same, it makes sense that while adding TV out to the touch, Apple will go ahead and add TV out to the iPhone as well. Either that or this is just a mistake in the page. [Apple via Wired]

Rumor: PS3 Warranty Voided Because User Didn't Use Sony Licensed Cables?

Jason Chen — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 15:13:10 EST

This may or may not be true—since it's taken from a forum post—but AVS Forum user seems to have discovered a bit of a caveat in Sony's PlayStation 3 warranty. When ragedogg69's PS3 broke, he discovered that it was no longer under warranty because he was using a generic set of component cables instead of Sony's licensed component cables. Thanks to that, his only option is to pay Sony $150 to fix it, or return it to the store where he bought it. Guess which one he chose?

We're not sure if this is official policy or not—we'll check—but keep this in mind and try not to mention that you're using third party cables if you ever happen to call Sony support. – Jason Chen

Not using Official Sony Components? Your warrantee is voided! [AVSForum via Loot Ninja]

How To Find Wii Component Cables

Jason Chen — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 14:10:00 EST

We have to admit, we're six years late to the party on this one. We just purchased a set of PS2 component cables this past weekend and have to say that there's a pretty noticeable difference between composite and component, even on an old system like the PS2.

What's the point? Well, despite the fact that the Wii only ships with composite cables, we feel it's our civic duty to remind you that you need to play the Wii with component cables. Seriously. Just get it already. And since the official ones are most likely sold out everywhere, you're probably having a hard time getting some.

Here's how to find them.

Wii Component Cables [PlayAsia - $9]

Mad Catz Component Cables [Mad Catz - $19]

Official Component Cables [Amazon - $19]

Nintendo Wii Component Cables [Nintendo - $29]

EBGames Component Cables [EBGames - $49]

React Component Cables [Best Buy - $24]

Griffin Component Cables [Best Buy - $59!]

ASiD Component Cables [Frys - $39]

Blaze Component Cables - $10 (Out of stock) [Superufo]

Psyclone Component Cables [Circuit City - $59!]

– Jason Chen

Wii Component Cables Available Now

Jason Chen — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 15:00:19 EST

Since official Nintendo component cables for the Wii are harder to find than Lindsay Lohan's dignity, here's a link to the MadCatz component cables. They should be just as good, and will run your $19.99. You do see a noticible difference when using component over composite, so Wii owners should definitely plunk down a Jackson for the quality upgrade.

Bonus: Pedro from Napoleon Dynamite and a director playing Wii Sports on the set of 24. That's awesome in so many ways. – Jason Chen

Product Page [Mad Catz via Kotaku]

The Story of Wii Component Cables: Exorbitantly Priced on Ebay. Worth It?

Gizloco — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 14:04:12 EST

The Wii is here, but getting a hold of the better-looking component cables is turning out to be a real pain in the neck. Nintendo's official online store ran out of the $29 cables almost immediately, and now they're showing up on eBay for more than five times the regular price.

Sure they look better than the standard composite cables. Since we're not even talking about high definition, what kind of difference do component cables really make?

Hit the jump for some before and after shots.

For these images, the default images use the composite (read: janky, non-progressive scan) and the mouseover version is the component version.

A difference to be sure, but worth forking over all that dough? How about you make your own cables and be done with it? Our half brothers over at Kotkau show you how. – Nicholas Deleon

Wii Component Cables Fetch High Prices On eBay [Kotaku]

Cable Comparison [GameSpot]