Wii Monster Cable GameLink Component Video and Stereo Audio A/V Kit

Average customer rating:

Monster chews-up and spits-out all other component cables

Cheaper isn't better

Ridiculously Overpriced

Nintendo Wii Monster Cable GameLink Component Video and Stereo Audio A/V Kit

Component is the best, Monster is the "best", is this cable any good?

Wii Monster Cable GameLink Component Video and Stereo Audio A/V Kit

Manufacturer: Monster
ProductGroup: Video Games
Binding: Video Game

Component Video | Video Cables | Cables & Interconnects | Audio & Video Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
Cables & Adapters | Hardware | Wii | Categories | Video Games
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Product Features:

Maximizes Nintendo Wii 480p video capabilities

Delivers high-definition video (720p/1080i) and enhanced stereo sound.

All-in-one AV Cable for easy Wii Hookup to TV or home theater.

HD video cables not included in the box with your Wii.

Nitrogen gas-injected dielectric insulator maximizes video signal strength for the best possible picture.

ASIN: B000NWDX6S
Release Date: 2007-04-03

Product Description

Component Video Cable for Nintendo Wii / 10 Foot Length

Customer Reviews:

Monster chews-up and spits-out all other component cables.......2007-08-20

Monster Wii cables make a huge difference by improving the audio quality.

Initially had bought React component cables since they seemed to be better built than the Nintendo brand (Monster Wii cables weren't available yet). And the sound from the React was terrible! Very shrill--Like having the treble pumped all the way up and the bass turned all the way down. The theme music from Sonic was really beginning to grate...

Then I decided to buy the Monster cables since I knew the improvements they could provide with the Game Cube and X-Box. For the Wii, the Monster cables deliver a very clean and balanced sound--which was what I was hoping for the most.
The image also seems "deeper"--for whatever that's worth, perhaps I will notice it more on newer games as developers refine their techniques.

Thank you Monster Cable! Now back to my game.

Cheaper isn't better.......2007-08-04

So I needed some HD cables for my Wii. And being analong outputs (not digital) I needed something shielded to get the cleanest image.
At first I tried a brand that was a fraction of the price. They worked fine, but with the money I saved, it just felt wrong. I didn't know what to do with the $50, so I just rolled it around the cables likes insulation or shielding. That really hampered the flexibility of the cables and I think it caused more interference.
So then I returned the cables to the store and used that money to buy these. Now my Wii looks exactly the same as if I had used the other cables, but I don't have to worry about what to do with that extra cash.

Ridiculously Overpriced.......2007-08-04

There's simply no reason to pay such high prices for a cable that doesn't work any better. There is no difference between the picture quality that you get from these cables compared to that of other third party component cables that can be purchased for around $15 to $20. Even Nintendo's official component cables are cheaper than these.

That having been said, component cables do provide a significant improvement in appearance. Color and sharpness are improved, and it allows for progressive scan (if your television supports it). I highly recommend buying a set of component cables, especially for an EDTV or HDTV, but I do not recommend these specific cables.

Nintendo Wii Monster Cable GameLink Component Video and Stereo Audio A/V Kit.......2007-07-21

THE MONSTER CABLE AS ALWAYS PERFORMED SUPERIORLY.
EXCELLENT CONSTRUCTION AND QUALITY.
ADVISE PURCHASE WITHOUT HESITATION.

Component is the best, Monster is the "best", is this cable any good?.......2007-04-21

I've never really done a review for Amazon. I've read enough of them to they are an important part of the decision making process. These cables were overnighted to me the first moment I saw them for sale period, and Amazon had them before any of the local stores did. Go figure why it says an April 3rd release date. I bought the Nintendo brand component cables when the system launched, but sold them when I couldn't find me a Wii, so I can't compare this product with them. Because the Nintendo brand wasn't even available in stores loads of "knock-offs" were rushed out to meet demand, some I was told were Monster Brand when I asked (cough GameStop).

On to a review. They are great. You can see more detail in the main menu and in the games I've tried, not really more necessary detail (but that which helps submerge you further into the experience). I've also noticed less eye fatigue when using the Internet browser and reading text for periods of time. And honestly, they are the most expensive cables you can buy, twice the price of the Nintendo, and again probably only twice as much as the knock-offs. Hard to say $60 is a value, but relatively speaking they are a great addition and much more valuable than a wireless sensor bar. So go ahead and pick up a set because they really unlock the full potential of the Nintendo Wii.

I thought about adding one last thing for now. The pictures of the prototype showed a small box that the cables come out of after running through the length of the cord. That feature has not changed, but it is like 9 inches from the tips that plug into the tv.

I can't believe I didn't read the box. On the right side under the performance guide and I quote, "Monster GameLink is ready for future enhancements in Wii video performance and supports HD video up to 720p/1080i." And, in smaller print under that, "*Dependent upon hardware configurations and setting. Nintendo Wii current max video resolution output is 480p." Aww yea.

Monster Cable Component Video and Fiber Optic Digital Audio Cable for PlayStation 3 (10 Feet)

Average customer rating:

Unbiased Monster review
Quality as Usual from Monster Cable
1080i cable, not 1080p
Just the pack I was looking for with an OK price.
PS3 Component Cable

Monster Cable Component Video and Fiber Optic Digital Audio Cable for PlayStation 3 (10 Feet)

Manufacturer: Monster Cable
ProductGroup: Video Games
Binding: Video Game

Cables & Adapters | Hardware | PlayStation 3 | Categories | Video Games
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Product Features:

High-quality component video and fiber optic digital audio cable for PlayStation 3
Delivers high-definition (720p/1080i) video and explosive 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound
Extra-low-loss optical fiber reduces digital jitter for clearer, more accurate audio
Nitrogen gas-injected dielectric insulator maximizes video signal for superior picture
24k gold contact Turbine connectors for maximum signal transfer; measures 10 feet long

ASIN: B000JLD1I8
Release Date: 2006-11-20

Product Description

The PLAYSTATION 3 is more than a game console, it's a state-of-the-art entertainment platform for experiencing high-definition games and Blu-ray Disc movies. But for all your PS3's HD action, you need the right connection. The one true gamers prefer when HDMI isn't an option: Monster GameLink Component Video and Fiber Optic Digital Audio. It's the all-in-one solution for HD gaming in 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound.

Customer Reviews:

Unbiased Monster review.......2007-08-11

Bought this set at bargain price from one of the Amazon's merchants! It was used and price of it was of 1/3 of the list price.

High quality cables, I especially liked the component one: 3 meter cable with good shielding, it's as thick as some power cables, multi-AV easily fits the PS3, RCAs are made of thick metal and sit tight on component inputs. It takes a little time to connect them, you just have to rotate them carefully. So I don't understand all this whining about ubertight Monster cables! Come on people! Use your brains not only for writing dumb reviews!

Summary: Good but expensive set for the owners of old projectors and TVs without HDMI input. Please note that you can't get analog sound with this set. Only digital sound through optical cable! Receiver with optical input is a must!

Quality as Usual from Monster Cable.......2007-05-30

Works Great! I just got my Playstation hooked up to my TV with these and it looks amazing. I'm a huge believer in Monster Cable and they still haven't let me down.

1080i cable, not 1080p.......2007-05-26

I bought this because the picture on this site says this cable supports 720p/1080i/1080p, and a reviewer above says the cable supports 1080p, however, when I got the cable it only supports 1080i - so get a cheaper 1080i composite cable that will work just as well. That being said, the quality at 1080i is top notch.

Just the pack I was looking for with an OK price. .......2007-01-24

Yes you can get cheaper HD on the PS3 with optical audio, but I didn't feel like running all over town for the 1/4-the-price component + stereo cable and then hunting for a decent length optical toslink cable so I got this instead. It's on the pricey side as you'd expect from Monster but the connectors are nice machined pieces instead of unreliable rolled sheet metal. They wont break the connector board off the back of your TV or AV receiver when you try to plug them in or remove them.

It's also quite long (ladies...) and having both cables the same length means you wont be stuck with unsightly coiled wires in the ten foot span between the shiny new game console on your mantle and your home theatre on the other side of the room.

I feel it's a decent buy because other stores can gouge you for cables (alliteratively named electronics stores, I'm looking in your direction!!) and the combo pack isn't really much more expensive than individual ps2/ps3 component and toslink cables. If you can find them 10 feet long.

Lost an overall star for the high price and my personal shame at buying this brand.

Lost fun-ness stars because well... it's just not that fun.

PS3 Component Cable.......2007-01-17

This is in one if not the best cables you can buy for your PS3, you can get 1080p without HDMI

Monster Cable Component Video and A/V Cable for PlayStation 3 (10 Feet)

Average customer rating:

Buy Monster Cable PGL400 CVAA-10 GameLink $10, same product.
Great Value.
Awesome, no problems
Overpriced, but great quality
Not worth your money

Monster Cable Component Video and A/V Cable for PlayStation 3 (10 Feet)

Manufacturer: Monster Cable
ProductGroup: Video Games
Binding: Video Game

Cables & Adapters | Hardware | PlayStation 3 | Categories | Video Games
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Product Features:

High-quality, all-in-one component video and A/V cable designed for PlayStation 3 console
Combines 720p/1080i/1080p HD video resolution with dynamic stereo sound
Nitrogen gas-injected dielectric insulator maximizes signal strength for superior picture
100 percent Mylar foil shield and 95 percent copper braid rejects EM and RF interference
24k gold contact Turbine connectors for maximum signal transfer; measures 10 feet long

ASIN: B000JLD1H4
Release Date: 2006-11-20

Product Description

If you're like most gamers, you invested in your Playstation 3 so you could both play games and watch movies in high definition. So, why settle for an A/V connection that doesn't maximize the capabilities of your PS3? With the all-in-one GameLink Component Video and Stereo Audio cable, your PS3 experience is always a rush, whether you're lapping the competition, throwing downfield or enjoying a favorite Blu-ray Disc.

Customer Reviews:

Buy Monster Cable PGL400 CVAA-10 GameLink $10, same product........2007-09-18

Monster cables are excellent if you are looking for the absolute best for your all your home entertainment needs. But, they are super expensive unless you are smart about your shopping. The Monster Cable PGL400 CVAA-10 GameLink is not listed as PS2 component cable in the amazon search so it will never come up, but it is the same exact product as this except it is blue since it was released for the PS2 which has the same connector as the PS3. Lifetime warranty on these cable for $10!Monster Cable PGL400 CVAA-10 GameLink

Great Value........2007-05-21

We had trouble finding these in the store, and the prices were high. These were a reasonable price and work well. Thanks.

Awesome, no problems.......2007-04-11

I have never had any problems with this cable; it is awesome. The image is crystal clear and very crisp. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you buy this cable over a very cheap MadCatz/Intec/similar HD component cable; they are cheaply made and won't work.
Bottom line, 10/10.

Overpriced, but great quality.......2007-03-07

If you can't get HDMI, then Component A/V Cable is the way to go. I have the Monster Game Component A/V Cable for PS2 and it is the same except mine is blue (since blue is the PS2 theme color) and it works on all of the PlayStations since 1997. I would recommend that anyone looking to buy HD cables for their PS3 get a regular brand HDMI cable (Philips is perfect at just $33) or a Sony Component A/V Cable ($14.95 compared to Monster Game's outrageous $59.99!!!!!). Monster Cable's prices are just daft!

Not worth your money.......2007-01-30

The Sony component cables are $19.99 and cover you under their warranty, and are of the same quality as these monster cables (or as any other component cable). Don't waste your money.

(also, don't be a moron and tell sony you are using 3rd party cables)

Average customer rating:

Works perfectly, inexpensive, a little short
This component video cable does NOT provide digital audio!
NOT AN HDMI CABLE
Digital Audio does not work
Poor IQ

Xbox 360 8' HD Component Cable

Manufacturer: Pelican Accessories
ProductGroup: Video Games
Binding: Video Game

Cables & Adapters | Hardware | Xbox 360 | Categories | Video Games

Adventure | Xbox 360 | Categories | Video Games
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Product Features:

Videogame Console Access. Cables and Adapters

ASIN: B000BCEJW2
Release Date: 2006-06-15

Product Description

Pelican's Live Wire Component cable provides optimal video signal transfer for high definition TVs.

Customer Reviews:

Works perfectly, inexpensive, a little short.......2007-07-09

Plan on keeping your 360 somewhat near to your television, this isn't the world's longest cable, but the quality is great, it has component hookups and also works as a regular hook up. This is the least expensive cable I could find on the internet and for the money it is fantastic. Amazon must have sent it right away because I got it within 3 days despite choosing "super saver shipping." I've had it for over a month now and I'm 100% satisfied. Just pay attention to the length and make sure that you don't plan on placing your 360 a long distance away (i.e. outside your entertainment system would probably be too far,) although most people keep their entertainment peripherals in the vicinity of their TV anyway so this shouldn't be a problem for 99% of users.

This component video cable does NOT provide digital audio!.......2007-01-12

This component video cable for the Xbox 360 does not provide digital audio. While it does have a hole/slot to plug an optical audio cable into, the slot does not work. I plugged an optical audio cable into the slot, and ran the other end to my digital audio/video receiver. Low and behold, NO digital audio! Do yourself a favor and buy another version of the cable (such as the Microsoft version) if you plan on using digital audio with your Xbox 360. When I used the MS version of the cable the digital audio works great! On a positive note, the component video for this cable does work if that's all you need.

NOT AN HDMI CABLE.......2006-04-21

This is completly mislabled. HDMI is a plug that looks like an oversized USB cable. ONLY NEWER HD SETS even have an HDMI slot. HDMI is a newer form of the Digital DVI cable seen on many PC video cards.

Component HD cables which come with the XBOX 360, even though they produce true HD, are only an ANALOGUE cable.

HDMI is a DIGITAL HD cable.

It's like the difference between a coaxal audio and an optical audio cable. Both can produce true 5.1 surround sound but one is analogue, the other is digital.

As far as I know, there is no HDMI cables on the market for the 360 yet. I found this mislabled product while searching for the release date of the HDMI cable.

Digital Audio does not work .......2006-02-20

I bought these cables right before the Xbox 360 came out. Soon afterwards, I hooked it up and couldn't get the digital audio to work. The receiver noticed it was getting a signal, but apparently the cable was corrupting it. Don't waste the money on these. Spend the money on first party accessories.

Poor IQ.......2006-01-28

Image quiality is poor, this is a very unreliable product. Spend the extra $ for the microsoft cables.

Belkin OmniView All-In-One - keyboard / mouse / video cable - 10 ft ( F1D9004-10 )

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Belkin OmniView All-In-One - keyboard / mouse / video cable - 10 ft ( F1D9004-10 )

Manufacturer: Belkin Components
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Accessories & Supplies | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Product Features:

10ft - 2 x mini-DIN (PS/2)
1 x D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x D-Sub (HD-15)
2 x mini-DIN (PS/2) - Extension Cable

ASIN: B00061U8RS

Product Description

The OmniView All-In-One KVM Extension Cable Kit is the easiest and neatest way to extend your keyboard, monitor and mouse cables without the mess and tangle of 3 separate traditional cables. These Cable Kits offer high-performance, high quality, and reliability. The All-In-One KVM Extension Cable Kit features nickel-plated connectors and are great for high-resolution applications. The coaxial cabling eliminates picture "ghosting" and fuzzy images, and the ferrite beads on each end of the cable provide superior EMI interference protection. Each cable features two female PS/2 and one female VGA connectors on one end and two male PS/2 and one male VGA connectors on the other end. The OmniView All-In-One KVM Extension Cable Kit is available in a wide range of lengths.

Belkin USB 4 Port Pocket Hub For PC W/10.5 IN Cable Gry/Slv/Blk Slvs

Average customer rating:

Excellent Belkin again
Not Thumb-drive friendly
Great product
Works great -- recommended

Belkin USB 4 Port Pocket Hub For PC W/10.5 IN Cable Gry/Slv/Blk Slvs

Manufacturer: Belkin Components
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Accessories & Supplies | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics

ASIN: B00004Z79J

Product Description

Belkin USB Hubs are the easiest and fastest way to connect USB devices into your computer. The hub's stackable design allows you to connect an almost limitless number of USB modems, printers, scanners, disk drives, speakers, digital cameras and other USB devices - up to 127! Or have several USB hubs snapped together, or stack it with other Belkin modules, reducing cable clutter. Simply connect the Hub to your computer, and connect your devices to the Hub. Because it's USB, all your devices are Plug-and-Play - you don't even need to turn off your computer.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Belkin again.......2007-04-08

Very easy to install, just plug it in, and my PC recognized it right away. Nice

Not Thumb-drive friendly.......2004-08-29

I've used this hub for a year or so and have been disappointed. The connecting cord to the PC is very short and does not sit easily atop the mini-tower. I can plug my USB thumb-drive and printer into the hub without needing to use the power adaptor and this is a major plus. However, when I needed to use all four ports (and the power adaptor), the hub would cycle through the connections, causing WinXP to "drop" the thumb-drive every few minutes then re-connect a couple seconds later. Quite annoying.

Great product.......2004-02-11

I purchased this for a laptop running Windows 2000. The laptop has only 1 USB port. I plugged it into the port and attached my mouse and my flash drive and both instantly worked flawlessly.

I also liked that the package includes a power adapter but the included manual (more about that in a moment) explains that you don't need the power adapter for low-power-use devices such as mice. The design is a bit peculiar but it also includes two additional easy-swappable covers so you can change from silver to gray to black.

The manual (a 36-page booklet) includes information in 4 languages (English, French, Spanish, and Portugese). The English section was written by someone with a good grasp of English (unlike many manuals lately that have very peculiar translations). It includes clear diagrams and explanations (not that I really think anyone would really need this, but nonetheless, the manual was a nice feature.)

I've always liked Belkin products and once again, I am very pleased.

Works great -- recommended.......2002-05-14

This is the only USB hub I've ever used (purchased around New Year's 2002), and I have no intention of finding a new one. (I have a P3-500 laptop and a docking station with 2 USB ports. I put my printer into one port, and the USB hub in the other; in the hub, I currently have a 3.5" floppy drive, a mouse, and a webcam.) While I have no idea what other hubs do better or worse, I can offer a few isolated observations about the Belkin.

* The unit is reliable; every once in a while my laptop will flake out and not recognize some or all of the devices in the hub -- if I unplug the hub and plug it back in, it clears right up.

* It's self-powered, so it doesn't draw power from the computer itself. That may not be a big deal to a desktop user, but if you have a laptop, my guess is you'll want it to get its own power. I guess if you have a presentation or something, you can bring it a long and plug in a pointer, a disk drive, or whatever other technological pyrotechnics you've dreamed up. (If you're merely working away from the desk, you will, of course, want to leave the Belkin behind and not play tech-wizard in public.) If, on the other hand, you have a desktop, you just unplug the hub's power cord and flip a switch from "BUS" to "SELF," and you don't have to screw with the extra cord.

* Moving on, it's laid out kind of strange. The cord to the CPU goes in one end of the rectangular body, and four outlets come out the other. I bet it's great if your USB port faces you from about two feet away (?), but I don't have a lot of room between my docking station and the wall, so it ends up very inelegantly laying on top of the other cables.

* It has LEDs to let you know that your ports are powered. I suppose this is a dummy check measure if you happen to have your USB hub hooked up to a different power supply; I rarely see the thing, so I don't care about the lights.

Product Description

This DVI cable provides a high-bandwidth video interface for the host and display devices of today, while addressing the bandwidth requirements of tomorrow. Digital Display Working Group (DDWG) Digital Visual Interface (DVI) standard guarantee to work with all digital flat panels/liquid crystal displays. No other cable delivers better performance.This cable is a DVI-Digital-to-DVI-Digital, Single Link cable and allows high-speed digital transmission up to 4.95 Gbps.

Sharp 10 HD-15 MALE TO RCA COMPONENT ( ANC3CP2 )

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Sharp 10 HD-15 MALE TO RCA COMPONENT ( ANC3CP2 )

Manufacturer: Sharp
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Accessories & Supplies | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics

10ft - 1 x D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x RCA - Cable

ASIN: B0007UQWV4

Product Description

From Sharp Minds come Sharp Products - products designed to help individuals, families, and corporate teams connect effortlessly, communicate clearly, and unleash creativity like never before. Sharp is dedicated to improving people's lives through the use of advanced technology and a commitment to innovation, quality, value, and design.

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10FT 5 Rca Component Cable M-m

Manufacturer: Gefen
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Office Electronics | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Product Features:

High Quality
Color Coded

ASIN: B0009F1OII

Product Description

Gefen is a developer of computer inter-connectivity solutions for professional and personal computer users worldwide. Gefen strives to provide reliable products that enable professionals to better perform in the real world.

Belkin OmniView All-In-One Universal - keyboard / mouse / video cable - 10 ft ( F1D9005-10 )

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Belkin OmniView All-In-One Universal - keyboard / mouse / video cable - 10 ft ( F1D9005-10 )

Manufacturer: Belkin Components
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
Product Features:

10ft - 2 x mini-DIN
1 x D-Sub (HD-15)
2 x mini-DIN
1 x D-Sub (HD-15) - Cable

ASIN: B0002ZQG6U

Product Description

The OmniView All-In-One Universal KVM Cable Kit is the easiest and neatest way to connect all your computers and servers to your KVM switches. These Cable Kits offer high-performance, high quality, and reliability. The All-In-One Universal KVM Cable Kit features nickel-plated connectors and are great for high-resolution applications. The coaxial cabling eliminates picture "ghosting" and fuzzy images, and the ferrite beads on each end of the cable provide superior EMI interference protection. Each cable features two male PS/2 and one male VGA connector on each end. The OmniView All-In-One KVM Universal Cable Kit is available in a wide range of lengths.

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