ok i read your FAQ. and i also googled bout this problem but cant seem to find an answer.

I'm using composite cable and have already set my wii u to non-hdmi connection but the image turns out black and white. The cable works fine with the Wii though. any solution for this?

p/s HDMI and original Wii AV cable works fine.

This post has been edited by deepan84: Oct 27 2014, 05:12 PM

Wrong connection? Did you put the yellow composite cable into different slot in your tv? The usual problem (b&w image) is when someone tried to plug in the composite video cable into one of the component input on their tv. If this isn't the case,

This post has been edited by kuroneko0509: Oct 27 2014, 08:34 PM

previously i was using the component cable's for the Wii and it worked fine. and i just swapped the proprietary side of the cable to the WiiU without touching the tv slots.

so i'm not sure whats the problem..

i assume you verified all the TV options set in the System Settings screen of Wii U console? eg. TV Connection Type, etc.

if you did and it's not what kuroneko said ... then it's really a mystery issue.

Wait now I'm confused. You're using composite or component? Could you snap a pic or two of the connection on your tv? And try reconnect the cable on your Wii again, see if somehow it ends up black & white or not. If it's b&w instead of full colour, it might be the video cable suddenly becomes faulty assuming the console-tv connection is correct.

This post has been edited by kuroneko0509: Oct 28 2014, 12:52 PM

GOOD CATCH!

very likely it's Component. that's because he just focused on changing the connection at the console side ... and it's the same connector type as Wii previously.

thus the video signal is now split when output to TV since only one channel is input


This post has been edited by yangkuo: Oct 28 2014, 01:11 PM

Is it still worth it to get a Wii U? Seems like im getting more and more attracted to Nintendo these days..

ok lemme make it simple.

1) using wii with component cables. works fine with color.
2) bought wiiU and plugged in the composite cable into wiiU. B&W color. setting stuck at 480i (non hdmi).

anyway later ill try again and maybe take a pic.

i prefer quality over quantity. and wiiU has quality games. its just that the gamepad is big..and controllers tend to break over time. so replacing them gona be pricey.

Controllers tend to break? You mean the gamepad? Anyway, if I ever going to pick it up, Mario Kart 8 and Bayonetta 2 is sure going to be on my list! Other games to recommend?

I'm not sure how deepan got the idae that controllers tend to break.

What in the world would you do to it that can get it to break.

Kyoyagami, the only legit concern for the gamepad:
Dropping the gamepad. I have dropped my 3DS XL unfolded (1m high), but no damage. Is the gamepad tougher? How tough is the screen?
Sony and Microsoft is immune to this issue because their controllers are sold everywhere. Nintendo is only selling the Wii controller.

actually, in my opinion, it's pretty tough. Only because, it can take on the abuse of ZombiU.

break as in wear&tear. not literally break. especially the circle pad.

haha. And now it's the 3DS pulak.

Btw, the C-Stick can handle the abuse. It's way too soft to actually have a stuck sticky effect like the PS3/4 controllers.

haha i meant the buttons and stuff on the gamepad la.. not 3ds. maybe i worded it wrongly (refering to C-stick). most controllers will go bust after frequent usage. if in USA, we can send for warranty or repair with a fee but in Msia, no such service unless u take extra effort. thats the risk of having a $150USD controller/tablet.

but its worth the risk for the games. excellent first party games and i'm also an avid nintendo fan since NES days (had all consoles except Gamecube)..have to thank my dad for introducing me to Nintendo through the NES. haha.

Finally I bought a Wii U. so excited but dissapointed when I found out my all my Universal Adapters doesn't support US plugs... lol

wait.. why is the plug different size for left and right? or maybe i'm not putting it in the travel adapter properly?? help

This post has been edited by FatalExe: Oct 30 2014, 10:01 AM

Eh? How come?

Not sure... here take a look at my adapter


It just doesnt fit. Tried using some force until the plastic and paint started to come out but still cannot. Asked in FB and people suggested I cut the plug to make it bigger. Electronics are scary and I don't dare to do it. Any ideas? wrong plug?

This post has been edited by FatalExe: Oct 30 2014, 10:54 AM

I wouldn't say wrong plug, but if you noticed on the WiiU, the adapters itself has 1 part small and the other part slighly bigger (The kepala I mean). Supposingly, what I did was tilt it downwards into the adapter and it works. If it still doesn't go in, switch it around. I'd show you if I could but I have no way of doing that.

hmmmm..... OK i tried tilting and turning 10 time and with some force i managed to put the head in... so should be no problems right? won't hurt the power supply and anything like that? scared to fry the console when I havent even played 1 time before.. lol