Comments on: Wii: 480p output problems are most likely a software issue hardware issue

By: ChuckZ

ChuckZ — Fri, 07 May 2010 20:30:07 +0000

This blows! I just experienced the problem. I last played my Wii over Christmas break and had no problems. I disconnected it and had it stored away until spring break when I pulled it out and started to notice the artifacts all over the screen. I thought this was an aberration so I didn’t start playing it again until my spring college semester ended a week ago. Same thing!

I entered my serial number on Nintendo’s website for repair and it’ll cost my $75 to have it fixed since it’s out of warranty! That’s almost half the cost of a new Wii!

Bah! My GameCube never had any problems and even my older systems still work including my Sega Genesis and Nintendo 64.

By: Littlelinkkid

Littlelinkkid — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:48:18 +0000

what about that “burn-in screen reduction” thing on your wii?

By: Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:37:22 +0000

Having the same problem right now. Nintendo tried to tell me it was s scaling issue and I may not have noticed it until now. Trust me I would have noticed this. I’ve had my Wii for 3 months without problem and now there are lines everywhere. I used to leave my Wii in standby with WiiConnect24 on. Just in case I won’t do that anymore. I’m unplugging it and putting it in the fridge overnight Anyway I take it into the repair depot myself next week. The guy said there’s a small chance I might lose my data they’d replace my wiiware and downloaded games if that happened. However he also said even if I backup my games and Mii’s there’s a chance they may not work with the new ‘OS’ which is a pain. Oh well I’ll be happy if it just works properly.

By: Pete

Pete — Tue, 27 May 2008 11:35:39 +0000

I had this same problem with my new Wii, using a non-Nintendo branded component cable and thought the cable was the problem or maybe electrical interference. In the end I just lived with it. After reading this I got worried I may have to replace my Wii, but turns out I don’t have to. I replaced my TV aerial cable from a cheapo one to a proper shielded cable over the weekend and that has done the trick. No more artifacts!! My Wii also runs with WC24 on standby so it wasn’t due to overheating. Mine is a newer Wii but at least for me anyway the probem doesn’t seem to be related to a faulty GPU or overheating, just interference from my TV aerial lead!

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 16 May 2008 08:27:15 +0000

Its the component cable,i have tried using it on two different wiis,bout suffers the same now,the black dots.
I have sent mine in for repair,so I hope tey will fix it.
dont use component cables!

By: flsomerv

flsomerv — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:52:18 +0000

Jacopo___ITALY: Good to hear you got your Wii back (finally). I have had no problems with artifacts since I got my Wii back. I have had WiiConnect24 On, but the Standby connection off. I don’t really have a need for the standby connection. The only thing you need it for is weather forecasts and news headlines. All other online stuff works with the standby connection off.

Keep us updated as to any other artifact problems.

–flsomerv

By: Jacopo____ITALY

Jacopo____ITALY — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:47:59 +0000

WOW!! Finally new Wii comes to me!! after 1 month! It’s new and No artifatcs :p Today i’ll install the modify for the fan so goodbye artifacts!

By: Jacopo____ITALY

Jacopo____ITALY — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:30:50 +0000

I’ll call monday! I hadn’t time today!

But i’ve found a way to AVOID the overheating, forever! I found a way to mod the wii motherboard that let the fan ON in stand by mode…
so i’ve this option:
1 – Fan in ON when Wii work (Indipendet from WC24)
2 – Fan in ON in STANDBY status (with WC24, if WC24 is off th fan in off)
3 – Fan in OFF when Wii does’t have power or the light on pwr button is red

So no more artifacts.

By: bbum

bbum — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:31:34 +0000

They very likely will ship either refurbished or new, depending on what is in stock.

Wow! Waiting since March 19th. That is awful. I would suggest calling them and politely giving them hell for it.

By: Jacopo____ITALY

Jacopo____ITALY — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:15:24 +0000

Still waiting the new wii from Nintendo Service since 19th March!!
I hate them! Someone sayd that they take 5 day to change the console!! I’m near 1 month!!!!!!!!

A question… Anyone know if the send a “regenerated” console and not a “brand new” console??
Because a friend of mine received on “old” Wii with OLD serial! He sent LEH112….. and came back a LEH101…. !!
I don’t know if inside there is a new hardware as new wii at discount!