Wii to HDMI Adapter, GANA Wii to HDMI Converter Connector with 1080p/720p Video Output and 3.5mm Audio - Supports All Wii Display Modes (wii to hdmi black)

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Starting our list with one of the most well-known brands out there, Portholic, which offers a really high-quality Wii to HDMI adapter option for you all. The component to HDMI adapter is one of the better options out there. It is similar to the Wii2HDMI, except instead of plugging directly into the Wii, it plugs into the component cables coming out of the Wii. It outputs at 480p. These generally have less issues, and while they are a bit more expensive and require extra power, it is definitely worth it. Some of them also tend to do a little bit (but not too much) of upscaling. For Wii video quality purists, directly modifying the console to output HDMI is the holy grail. This requires splicing in an HDMI port to tap the raw digital video signal before it gets converted to analog. For most gamers, grab a plug-and-play Wii2HDMI adapter**. It‘s the easiest way to get great quality HDMI without fussing with cables or mods.

This is by far the most common HDMI solution used for the Wii. However, it's not really the best. Wii2HDMI isn't patented or anything, and as such there are about a million different ones out there, and the quality is pretty low among them all. They can have all kinds of problems including bad video, bad audio, or both. The Wii2HDMI plugs into the Wii AV out port, and converts the analog 480p output from the port to a digital HDMI signal.The NTSC 480i 480p, PAL 576i Wii display modes are well-supported by this adapter, and it also works with DVI monitors as well. Apart from the adapter, you will also receive a 1m long HDMI cable in the box. Well, as the price is so low, you don’t get an HDMI cable with the adapter, but we should not complain about that actually. However, if we take a look at the adapter, this is quite a functional adapter that can deliver you a crisp gaming experience in high-definition quality with the lossless transmission. The adapter supports screen resolutions up to Full HD. Not only that, but it’s also compatible with all Wii display modes like NTSC 480i 480p, PAL 576i.

Upscaling allows the Wii‘s 480p image to be blown up to modern 1080p displays. This makes pixels larger but can improve sharpness compared to non-upscaled 480p. I suggest trying both settings to see which you prefer. The PORTHOLIC Wii to HDMI Converteris really a good option as it has a very premium build quality, and comes with a 5ft HDMI cable included in the box. Moreover, it also has a 1-year long warranty which makes it an overall great deal.You might be wondering what the difference is between 480i and 480p. The i stands for Interlaced, and the p stands for Progressive Scan. When an image is interlaced, only part of the image is shown on the screen at a time, then it shows the other part. This switching is done faster than the naked eye can see, so it's not really noticeable unless watching something really fast. With progressive scan, the entire image is shown at once, so even when watching something fast, the image is smooth. Alternatively, kits like the Wii VGA HDMI board simplify installation by providing a plug-in daughterboard with HDMI out.