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Wii 480I Vs. 480P

The Nintendo Wii, as a seventh generation console, has the ability to send visual signals at resolutions of both 480i and 480p. The number 480 denotes a vertical resolution of 480 vertically scanning lines, usually seen on non-widescreen televisions. The issue with these resolutions involves comparing interlaced frames (i) and progressive scan (p).

480i signal
- 480i means that a signal of interlaced frames with 480 vertical lines is being sent from the Wii.
480i cables
- The 480i signal is sent through the A/V cables that come standard with any Wii purchase.
480p signal
- 480p means that non-interlaced frames with 480 vertical lines are being sent from the Wii.
480p cables
- This signal can be sent with Wii component cables, which must be purchased separately from the Wii system. These cables will plug into any high-definition TV on the market in 2009.
Comparison
- 480i is a clear resolution that should not cause a problem for anyone with a digital television. Owners of a high-definition TV, however, would be wise to buy component cables for their Wii in order to transmit a 480p signal. On an HDTV, the 480p resolution is much sharper and clearer than the 480i.

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