Wii U with HDMI cable included, suprising!

I know Nintendo is all HD this HD that now with the Wii U but I was actually suprised when they said an HDMI cable would be in the box. I thought they would pull a Sony or Microsoft and just toss in a composite cable even though thats the worst connection for the systems. I know HDMI cables are cheap but who else kinda expected some "Nintendo Brand HDMI Cable, Best for Wii U"?

i'm sure it will have the nintendo seal of approval lol
but ya i think it's awesome as well

Thats because Nintendo does what they used to Nintendont! :P Seriously, Nintendo is making good on their work that they want to cater to the hardcore gamer this gen too. This entire day has been a huge "SUCK IT COMPETITION" fest.

probably since HDMI cords are a bit cheaper now than they were 6 years ago.shockwave04

[QUOTE="shockwave04"]probably since HDMI cords are a bit cheaper now than they were 6 years ago.JustPlainLucas

Lol.

I remember 5 years ago I found an HDMI cable on the ground. At the time I didn't know what it was as I only had an SD TV and couldn't afford the 360 or PS3.

Woo for free stuff.

I know Nintendo is all HD this HD that now with the Wii U but I was actually suprised when they said an HDMI cable would be in the box. I thought they would pull a Sony or Microsoft and just toss in a composite cable even though thats the worst connection for the systems. I know HDMI cables are cheap but who else kinda expected some "Nintendo Brand HDMI Cable, Best for Wii U"?

JuanGrande386

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HDMI cables are cheaper to make then analogue cables.

So who's surprised that they picked the cheapest option? Hopefully no one.

Of course this screws over a large chunk of their base but it's cheaper for them so they'll be content with charging for the analogue cables later on.

HDMI cable is cheap as chips..lol not surprising at all. It should be expected to come with a HDMI cable since they didn't even include a wiimote & nunchuck.

Ive been using the same HDMI cable and digital opitical audio cable for my PS3 and 360 since the slim 360 came out. I probably wont even take the Wii U one outta the box.....still hoping they stick an optical audio port on it or Ill have to change my surround sound setup a little

What are the people that don't have HDTVs going to use? HDTVs are not cheap.

What are the people that don't have HDTVs going to use? HDTVs are not cheap.

GameboyTroy

It's about time, someone had to make them standard. meetroid8

I mean, I understand why most go with composite as the pack-in, with composite connection being on most every TV, but still, in this day and age, when most households now have at least one HDTV, it's time. HDMI should be the pack-in. If someone really wants composite, they can be purchased on the cheap.

HDMI cable is cheap as chips..lol not surprising at all. It should be expected to come with a HDMI cable since they didn't even include a wiimote & nunchuck.superbuuman

What are the people that don't have HDTVs going to use? HDTVs are not cheap.GameboyTroy

What are the people that don't have HDTVs going to use? HDTVs are not cheap.

GameboyTroy

You can get a name brand 50 inch for $499. If people can't afford that, they shouldn't be buying a new system.

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What are the people that don't have HDTVs going to use? HDTVs are not cheap.

ZamboniGamer

You can get a name brand 50 inch for $499. If people can't afford that, they shouldn't be buying a new system.

You can get a 32 inch for waaaay cheaper than that if you're in a bind, there isn't really any excuse for not owning an HDTV in this day and age :P

[QUOTE="GameboyTroy"]What are the people that don't have HDTVs going to use? HDTVs are not cheap.Link256

To me, it's surprising, when you consider the fact that just about most everyone else, whether it be Sony, Mircosoft, BD markers, or Roku, still goes with composite as the pack-in.

Link256

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To me, it's surprising, when you consider the fact that just about most everyone else, whether it be Sony, Mircosoft, BD markers, or Roku, still goes with composite as the pack-in.

superbuuman

No, those other companies wuldn't, they're also not failing like Nintendo is right now

HDMI is cheap and that's what Nintendo is looking for at this point

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To me, it's surprising, when you consider the fact that just about most everyone else, whether it be Sony, Mircosoft, BD markers, or Roku, still goes with composite as the pack-in.

Jaysonguy

No, those other companies wuldn't, they're also not failing like Nintendo is right now

HDMI is cheap and that's what Nintendo is looking for at this point

Microsoft isn't, Sony is, the'yre failing hard on all fronts :P

[QUOTE="Link256"]To me, it's surprising, when you consider the fact that just about most everyone else, whether it be Sony, Mircosoft, BD markers, or Roku, still goes with composite as the pack-in.superbuuman

Wii U, as far as I am aware, is one of the few using HDMI as the pack-in connection.

to everyone who is saying hdmi cables are so cheap to make, if thats the case then why doesnt micro$oft or sony include them in there skus anymore???.....bunch of haters:roll:

I think it is great too.

But I really think the Basic Set should come with regular A/V cables, or at least Component because I'm sure the people buying the lowest priced version of the system are the most likely to be not hooking it up to an HDTV.

to everyone who is saying hdmi cables are so cheap to make, if thats the case then why doesnt micro$oft or sony include them in there skus anymore???.....bunch of haters:roll:

mrmoeone

Because they know YOU will pay for an expensive one.

I can go into Blockbuster, Half Price Books or other local stores and get a brand new, 6ft HDMI cable that works as good as any for $7. And you've got to consider that the $7 HDMI cable I'm speaking of is probably still selling at a 50% profit.

Sony and MS are ripping people off with higher priced HDMI cables, there is no doubt about that. Like how MS sold the WiFi adaptor for years at $100 while it costed like $10 to produce.

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[QUOTE="Link256"]

To me, it's surprising, when you consider the fact that just about most everyone else, whether it be Sony, Mircosoft, BD markers, or Roku, still goes with composite as the pack-in.

Jaysonguy

No, those other companies wuldn't, they're also not failing like Nintendo is right now

HDMI is cheap and that's what Nintendo is looking for at this point

What?

So you're saying shipping an HDMI cable when they COULD charge $50 for a Nintendo branded one is "cheap"?

How is that "cheap" if they're actually walking away from easy money from consumers?

How is any of this "failing" on Nintendo's behalf?

I think it is great too.

But I really think the Basic Set should come with regular A/V cables, or at least Component because I'm sure the people buying the lowest priced version of the system are the most likely to be not hooking it up to an HDTV.bonesawisready5

Again, if someone really wants composite, it can be purchased on the cheap. At some point, the switch over just needs to be made, like it was with coaxial to composite, and if you ask me, that time is now.

ya lol i paid 20 bucks for my hdmi cord 3 x cause it kept breaking , these things are made cheaply but cost alot , compared to av cables so yes im glad they included one , but since i go on trips i have to buy a standard def one for my dvd player in the car , so i can use it

other then that , im good

You can get a name brand 50 inch for $499. If people can't afford that, they shouldn't be buying a new system.ZamboniGamer

You can get a 32 inch for waaaay cheaper than that if you're in a bind, there isn't really any excuse for not owning an HDTV in this day and age :PWreckEm711

Also, Amazon sells a Panasonic 24 inch HDTV for $199, and I've seen 19 inch models go for low as $80 at Best Buy.

Not to mention, those are regular prices. Black Friday is around the corner.

So, yeah, HDTVs are certainly affoardable, these days.

ya lol i paid 20 bucks for my hdmi cord 3 x cause it kept breaking , these things are made cheaply but cost alot , compared to av cables so yes im glad they included one , but since i go on trips i have to buy a standard def one for my dvd player in the car , so i can use it

other then that , im goodmariokart64fan

They can be had on Amazon, for example, around $5, and even chaper than that. Like, under $2.

You can get a 6 ft HDMI cable on ebay for two bucks. It's really no big deal.

What are the people that don't have HDTVs going to use? HDTVs are not cheap.

GameboyTroy

The way I see it, Wii U is catering to people who were lost with the Wii and went 360/PS3 in the last few years.

The Wii U is also catering to people who previously owned a Wii, and the Wii U uses the same input as the Wii for Composite/Component.

Can't imagine anyone with a 360/PS3 without a HDTV, nor can I imagine someone who doesn't own a Wii.

Those who don't...well...invest in a HDTV first.

What are the people that don't have HDTVs going to use? HDTVs are not cheap.

GameboyTroy

to everyone who is saying hdmi cables are so cheap to make, if thats the case then why doesnt micro$oft or sony include them in there skus anymore???.....bunch of haters:roll:

mrmoeone

This is not rocket science.

First of all no one is making them, please stop that right now. They're subcontracted out.

Secondly, it's more expensive to get analogue cables then it is HDMI

Lastly, the whole point is to be able to satisfy everyone at the onset. If you give analogue cables you make sure that everyone is going to be able to hook up the device no matter what kind of TV they have. If you only include HDMI you're making sure that there will be people who will need to buy extras.

That's why the other companies include analogue cables, they have the money to spend to go the extra mile. Nintendo as a company does not.

I know right? This is awesome news unlike the other consoles which did not include a hdmi cable ugh. Hekynn

No it's not, I already explained how it's not

[QUOTE="Hekynn"]I know right? This is awesome news unlike the other consoles which did not include a hdmi cable ugh. Jaysonguy

No it's not, I already explained how it's not

This is not rocket science.

First of all no one is making them, please stop that right now. They're subcontracted out.

Secondly, it's more expensive to get analogue cables then it is HDMI

Lastly, the whole point is to be able to satisfy everyone at the onset. If you give analogue cables you make sure that everyone is going to be able to hook up the device no matter what kind of TV they have. If you only include HDMI you're making sure that there will be people who will need to buy extras.

That's why the other companies include analogue cables, they have the money to spend to go the extra mile. Nintendo as a company does not.

Jaysonguy

This is not rocket science.

First of all no one is making them, please stop that right now. They're subcontracted out.

Secondly, it's more expensive to get analogue cables then it is HDMI

Lastly, the whole point is to be able to satisfy everyone at the onset. If you give analogue cables you make sure that everyone is going to be able to hook up the device no matter what kind of TV they have. If you only include HDMI you're making sure that there will be people who will need to buy extras.

That's why the other companies include analogue cables, they have the money to spend to go the extra mile. Nintendo as a company does not.Jaysonguy

Same deal here.

Also, the amount of people who neither have a HDTV or a Wii, and yet, who are buying a Wii U, I have to imagine is very small, and even than, for the record, a Wii composite cable, which will work on the Wii U, can be had on Amazon for under 5 dollars.

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What are the people that don't have HDTVs going to use? HDTVs are not cheap.

OreoMilkshake

What are the people that don't have HDTVs going to use? HDTVs are not cheap.

GameboyTroy

So if you have a Wii you have the cables to work on an SDTV.