Some questions about my new Wii

[barr08]

OK, I just got a Wii, and I had a few questions:

1) How do I get the web browser? Is it in the Wii Shop? Does it cost money?

2) I have a 32 inch flat screen sony Trinitron TV (not HD) with component input. Will the component cables give me a significantly better image than the composite ones that came with the system? Remember, my TV is not HD.

3) Sometimes the cd drive glows blue for a while when the system is off. What is this?

4) I couldn't find an ethernet port. Is there only WiFi? Do I need to buy something extra to use a wire?

5) Does it make a difference for the system if I lay it flat or stand it up?

That's it for now. Thanks for takin a peek!

 

[kgarner]

OK, I just got a Wii, and I had a few questions:

1) How do I get the web browser? Is it in the Wii Shop? Does it cost money?

2) I have a 32 inch flat screen sony Trinitron TV (not HD) with component input. Will the component cables give me a significantly better image than the composite ones that came with the system? Remember, my TV is not HD.

3) Sometimes the cd drive glows blue for a while when the system is off. What is this?

4) I couldn't find an ethernet port. Is there only WiFi? Do I need to buy something extra to use a wire?

5) Does it make a difference for the system if I lay it flat or stand it up?

That's it for now. Thanks for takin a peek!

1. It in the shopping channel and I think it costs money now.

2. Technically yes, but I don't think you will notice any difference.

3. That means that there is an update available. Check the messages.

4. WiFi only, but there is a USB > Ethernet adapter available.

5. No.

 

[barr08]

Awesome, thanks!

 

[Sky Blue]

1) How do I get the web browser? Is it in the Wii Shop? Does it cost money?

Yes, it's in the Wii Ware part of the Wii shop. It costs $5 (500 points).


2) I have a 32 inch flat screen sony Trinitron TV (not HD) with component input. Will the component cables give me a significantly better image than the composite ones that came with the system? Remember, my TV is not HD.

dunno


3) Sometimes the cd drive glows blue for a while when the system is off. What is this?

You have a message from a friend or a message from Nintendo.


4) I couldn't find an ethernet port. Is there only WiFi? Do I need to buy something extra to use a wire?

Yes, only WiFi. You need to buy a LAN adaptor.


5) Does it make a difference for the system if I lay it flat or stand it up?

Not that I'm aware of.

Beaten to a crisp.

 

[barr08]

Is there a way I can turn the message glowing off?

 

[plinkoman]

2) I have a 32 inch flat screen sony Trinitron TV (not HD) with component input. Will the component cables give me a significantly better image than the composite ones that came with the system? Remember, my TV is not HD.

Is your tv capable of progressive scan (EDTV)? If so, you will notice a difference, if not, there might be a difference, but it would probably be virtually unnoticeable.

 

[gloss]

Is there a way I can turn the message glowing off?

I believe it's in the options, yeah.

 

[barr08]

Is your tv capable of progressive scan (EDTV)? If so, you will notice a difference, if not, there might be a difference, but it would probably be virtually unnoticeable.

I have no idea. I'll try and find the specs online to find out.

I believe it's in the options, yeah.

Thanks

 

[atszyman]

2) I have a 32 inch flat screen sony Trinitron TV (not HD) with component input. Will the component cables give me a significantly better image than the composite ones that came with the system? Remember, my TV is not HD.

I have mine hooked to a non-HD Trinitron and can see a difference between the S-Video (bought another cable) and the composite (the cable carries both and both are routed to the receiver so I can do quick comparisons). I would imagine that the composite will give even better than S-Video but it's your call on the improvement being big enough to warrant spending money. I did my cable to avoid confusion since the most commonly used devices (TiVO/Cable box, DVD and Wii) all use S-Vid so the TV doesn't switch inputs very often.

 

[barr08]

Yeah, I don't think I am going to do it. My 360 is hooked up to the component input, and I only have one, and I am far too lazy to switch them back and forth.

 

[JackAxe]

Component cables on a CRT look great.

Composite = fuzzy
S-video = sharper
Component = sharper + better color

*** edit monkey...
Just saw your other post. I wouldn't invest in componet for the Wii given your current setup.

<]=)

 

[barr08]

Component cables on a CRT look great.

Composite = fuzzy
S-video = sharper
Component = sharper + better color

*** edit monkey...
Just saw your other post. I wouldn't invest in componet for the Wii given your current setup.

<]=)

Yeah, no component, but my s-video port will be open, as my computer will be upstairs so I won't be able to connect it. Do you guys think s-video is worth the upgrade?

 

[JackAxe]

Yep.

<]=)

 

[barr08]

Yep.

<]=)

Good, I just priced them out, I think it is worth the money. Thanks for the input.

 

[e²Studios]

You could always get a component video switch

http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10112

Ed

 

[zero2dash]

You could always get a component video switch

http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10112

Ed

Gamestop sells one for $20, that's what i ended up buying myself.
(Don't see it on the website though, it may be an in-store only item.)

Just a heads-up...

 

[lag1090]

I have mine hooked to a non-HD Trinitron and can see a difference between the S-Video (bought another cable) and the composite (the cable carries both and both are routed to the receiver so I can do quick comparisons). I would imagine that the composite will give even better than S-Video but it's your call on the improvement being big enough to warrant spending money. I did my cable to avoid confusion since the most commonly used devices (TiVO/Cable box, DVD and Wii) all use S-Vid so the TV doesn't switch inputs very often.

Composite video is worse than S-Video. Component video is better than either of them. I know it's easy to confuse the two names, but they're two completely different cable types.

 

[barr08]

Composite video is worse than S-Video. Component video is better than either of them. I know it's easy to confuse the two names, but they're two completely different cable types.

Yeah I assumed the second composite he said meant component.