If you have a TV that is compatible with the Wii, there is likely a way to connect the two. You may just need to find different cables than you already have. ..

If you want to connect the Wii using a standard A/B cable, follow these steps:

  1. Connect the A/B cable to the Wii’s power supply.
  2. Connect the other end of the A/B cable to your TV or other device.
  3. Turn on your Wii and your TV.
  4. Press and hold down both of the Wii’s buttons for two seconds, then release them both at once. The system will automatically detect which button you hit first and start connecting to your TV!

Connecting a Wii To a TV With AV Cables

To connect the Wii to a TV using AV cables, you will need to use a TV that has an AV input. The best way to find out if your TV has an AV input is to look at the back of your TV. If there is a small box that says “AV IN” on the back of your TV, then your TV likely has an AV input.

Connecting a Wii To a TV With Component Cables

To set up component cables with a Wii, follow the same steps as you would for AV cables. ..

Connecting a Wii To a TV With HDMI

If you want to play your Wii on a TV with exclusively HDMI inputs, you can do so by using an adapter. ..

The Portholic Wii to HDMI Converter is a simple adapter that allows you to connect your Wii to an HDMI port. This makes it easy to use, as you can simply plug it into the console and start playing your games.

Connecting a Wii To a TV With a SCART Connector

If you have an older TV with SCART connections, you can connect your Wii to it. SCART connectors also plug into some splitters, which give you the ability to use more ports if needed. ..

As TVs supporting SCART connection become increasingly obsolete, these connectors and adapters are few and far between. However, you can still buy a SCART adapter that will hook up to your Wii, such as this one.

  1. Plug the adapter into an outlet on your TV and plug the Wii into the adapter.
  2. Turn on your TV and your Wii.
  3. Change the input on your Wii to “Adapter.”
  4. Change the output on the adapter to “TV.”
  5. Press A on your Wii controller to start playing games or watch movies. ..

Connecting a Wii To Any TV

With all of these different connections available, you should be able to connect your Wii to any TV out there. The final things you’ll want to keep in mind is that the Wii only outputs a max resolution of 480p, so don’t expect to get anything more out of it on a newer television.

You can also change the resolution on your Wii to output at 480P by going to Settings > Wii Settings > Screen and changing the resolution to EDTV or HDTV.

You can also go into the Widescreen Settings and change the setting from Standard (4:3) to Full Screen (16:9) or vice-versa. ..