Photos: Eight must-have Wii accessories

8. Component video adapter

The Wii doesn't have the graphical horsepower to handle high-def graphics, but it can do DVD-level 480p video, which will look considerably better on large HDTVs. To see the Wii's games in 480p, you'll need Nintendo's proprietary component video adapter, which should run about $20.

Several sites, including Engadget and GamesSX Network, have tips for rigging up do-it-yourself component cables.

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