Previously we reported that the component cables for Nintendo's upcoming Wii console would only be available via online retail outlets and Nintendo's own online store. These cables are important because they are, as far as we know, the only way to get a progressive scan 480p signal going from your Wii to an HDTV or EDTV. Now it looks like Nintendo is changing its mind.

Our buddies at IGN recently interviewed Perrin Kaplan, Nintendo of America's vice president of marketing and corporate affairs, and she informed them of the change, saying, "The component cable is going to be sold online and it's also going to be at three retailers. So Circuit City, GameStop and Best Buy. They'll have it online and they'll have it at retailers." Kaplan then playfully adds, "And we did that just because we knew that you were being really grumpy about it. Just kidding! But we knew you were really worried about it." Yes, we were grumpy, but we're all better now.