What video connection gives the highest quality output on a Wii?

I'm about to buy a high definition TV and want to hook my Wii up to it.

What video connection should I use to give the best quality picture?

Solution 1:

You want to buy the component cable, which supports the Wii's maximum output resolution of 480p.

480p (DVD-quality) looks much better than the 480i (more like pre-DVD, analog TV quality) you get with the (included) composite cable.

It's still not the 720p, 1080i, or 1080p that newer TVs can handle, but the Wii doesn't output in those resolutions.

Solution 2:

The component cable lets you use higher resolutions I think, but the Wii does not support true HD yet, unfortunately. I think it looks better than the red/white/yellow cable it came with.

The component cable has to be purchased separately, at least in the UK.

If you do get one, make sure to change the settings in the Wii Menu to take advantage of the new capability.