So I was wondering if there is finally a solution for the Wii input lag on HDTV?

[kenshinrurouni]

i know that the Wii lag on HD TV's has been a problem since 2005 for the system, but ive searched through forums and sites, and i cant find and clear official way to fix this problem. For those who dont know what im talking about, pretty much you try to play Wii/SNES/Genesis/NES or any system not made for HD TV's and you get lag from your controller when your playing. For example, you point the Wiimote at the TV, then move it to the left with your hand, 1/2 a second later you see it on the screen to where you moved it. Another example is you press a button on a snes controller, but the TV shows you doing it a half second later, making this a huge problem for me. Anyone know if there is a solution so i can finally play all my old systems and Wii on an HD TV?

[tbonesteak4dinner]

This is only a problem with cheaper HDTVs. They aren't built to handle composite signals anymore. Higher end ones handle it better, but it still looks bad.

My Samsung doesn't do this. Composite looks HORRIBLE on my TV, but it definitely doesn't lag. HDTV's in general are just bad at interpreting the composite video input, and there won't really ever be fix for it unfortunately since it's considered "legacy" support. Your best bet is to use an old tube or CRT TV, since composite signals generally look best on one. If you're set on using the HDTV, you'll need to RGB mod your consoles, find an upscaler, and then plug in through the VGA port (which is what I'm doing with my projector). I believe S-Video should also mitigate some of that lag, but I can't confirm this.

You can easiy fix the problem with the Wii, use the component cables and set it to 480p. That way you're using a near HD signal (technically it's EDTV), and the TV can interpret it natively. There will be absolutely no lag and it will look a ton better.

[wiggy]

I've also never experienced this with any system on any of my TVs. I have a Samsung LCD that I bought in 2007 and a Sony DLP that I think is from about 2005. The DLP does incredibly well with older systems too. I actually like it better than CRT for the SNES and Genesis. S-vid looks absolutely amazing and crisp.