Neoya Wii2HDMI Review - Component vs HDMI

With the release of the Wii U, devices such as Neoya's Wii2HDMI see little use.

However, this device still serves two key uses:

1. The Wii U dropped Gamecube support so this is still a down and dirty way to play your Gamecube games over HDMI.
2. Like me you probably have no need for a Wii U yet. Having the ability to hook all your current gen consoles over HDMI is a big plus.

There are many different versions of the Wii2HDMI adapter. The Neoya one stands as the best since it doesn't upscale to 720p/1080p like the others and any input lag created from the analog to digital conversion seems non existent.

I want to spend the rest of this review comparing the device to official Nintendo component video output. I'll be using the Micomsoft SC-512 for the best component and HDMI capture quality.

First up we have Super Metroid:

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Next we have Zelda: OoT:

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One more OoT for good measure:

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To round it off, Final Fantasy III:

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One more should be enough:

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It's clear to see that the HDMI output is moved up 1 or 2 pixels and shifted to the left by about 3 or 4 pixels. The HDMI output is also much brighter. For most people this won't be an issue and even if it bothers you it can be fixed in post processing.

Overall I give this a thumbs up. If you just want to HDMI your Wii, this is an easy purchase as you don't have to worry about external power. However, I would consider you look into the Lenkeng LKV5000 and similar as these are multi purpose converters that can work for different consoles.