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I'm trying to make space on my AV unit for my incoming PS4 and am out of HDMI inputs so I picked up a component cable for the WiiU.

It will only let me set a resolution of 720P or the screen is blank.

It's been ages since I used a component connection, is this restriction from the WiiU or something to do with my TV (which does 1080P through HDMI)?

thx

Pretty sure component is 720p or 1080i.

Originally Posted by MarkusRJR

Pretty sure component is 720p or 1080i.

PS3 could do it through component. I'm sure Wii u definitely won't do it.

It helps to mention what TV you have. Without the model number, we can't really say one way or another.

Originally Posted by Dunlop

I'm trying to make space on my AV unit for my incoming PS4 and am out of HDMI inputs so I picked up a component cable for the WiiU.

It will only let me set a resolution of 720P or the screen is blank.

It's been ages since I used a component connection, is this restriction from the WiiU or something to do with my TV (which does 1080P through HDMI)?

thx

not all TVs would allow 1080p over component. No idea what model you have or how common it is now, since no one really ever asks that any more, but it was technically possible. The xbox 360 did it.

Originally Posted by WalkMan

PS3 could do it through component. I'm sure Wii u definitely won't do it.

Originally Posted by fallagin

No, it can do 1080p as well.

Really? I was told otherwise earlier this generation then. Sorry. :/

OP: it's your TV.Some HDTV's accept 1080p through HDMI but not Component.

Originally Posted by fallagin

No, it can do 1080p as well.

Yep, that's how I plugged my WiiU in my TV.

Originally Posted by MarkusRJR

Really? I was told otherwise earlier this generation then. Sorry. :/

It's cool. Video cables are certainly not the most intuitive consumer product out there.

I was able to get 1080p through my girlfriend's Samsung tv with component cables Wednesday night.

Originally Posted by WalkMan

PS3 could do it through component. I'm sure Wii u definitely won't do it.

Oh?

You could always just buy a HDMI switch.

Thanks for the information

TV is a Panasonic TC-P42U2 42-Inch

I'll live with the 720P for now and go back to HDMI when I eventually trade in my PS3

Originally Posted by MarkusRJR

Really? I was told otherwise earlier this generation then. Sorry. :/

You were lied to (most likely by somebody who wanted to sell you an expensive hdmi cable).

Originally Posted by WalkMan

PS3 could do it through component. I'm sure Wii u definitely won't do it.

Right. It's not like a controller addon can magically make your console output HD.

WTH are you talking about?

You could buy a HDMI splitter. Or... actually get up and manually switch the HDMI cables. Might not be so easy on the TV end, but just take the cable from the PS3 and put it in the Wii U.

1080P though component looks worse than HDMI does for some reason with the Wii U.

The Wii U can do it, sounds like your TV unfortunately can't. You'll have the same problem with any other HD devices through component so I wouldn't bother wasting money on that... an HDMI switcher is definitely your best option.

Originally Posted by WalkMan

PS3 could do it through component. I'm sure Wii u definitely won't do it.

SMH.

Wii U does 1080p through component! I tested it and it works.

BUT i would highly recommend a HDMI cable. The image quality through HDMI is alot better!

Originally Posted by ColdBlooder

Wii U does 1080p through component! I tested it and it works.

BUT i would highly recommend a HDMI cable. The image quality through HDMI is alot better!

Yeah, if anything, I'd move the PS3 to component. There will be less games doing native 1080p or even 720p for the PS3 over the Wii U.

When Zelda Wii U comes out, that game will be 1080p/60 frames per second....

Originally Posted by Tripon

Yeah, if anything, I'd move the PS3 to component. There will be less games doing native 1080p or even 720p for the PS3 over the Wii U.

When Zelda Wii U comes out, that game will be 1080p/60 frames per second....

I doubt that.

Originally Posted by DeaviL

You could always just buy a HDMI switch.

I use a Belkin switch, cost £6 from Amazon and works flawlessly. Auto switches between PS3 and Wii U depending on which is switched on. Bought it because component picture quality was noticeably MUCH worse than HDMI.

Originally Posted by Tripon

1080P though component looks worse than HDMI does for some reason with the Wii U.

That's true for any hardware. Component = analog. HDMI = digital. Component will always be inferior.

thanks again, if the image drives me crazy I will for the HDMI switch route. I can't see still having my PS3 in 6 months from now so I'll just put it in that spot ; )

Originally Posted by scitek

I doubt that.

After having Zelda 3DS be 60fps they shouldn't settle for anything less.

But it's not going to be 1080p. 720p is more like it.

Even if it does work from the WiiU, there is no guarantee your TV will support it. Most max out at 1080i over component.

Originally Posted by Borman

Even if it does work from the WiiU, there is no guarantee your TV will support it. Most max out at 1080i over component.

Even if... Read the topic, numerous people have already confirmed it works.