How to Connect a Wii to HD TV

Last Updated: October 4, 2016

This is a simple way to get your Nintendo Wii working with your HDTV.

Steps

1
Buy either:
- A composite to HDMI Cable adapter (about $25 on Ebay)
- A Wii to HDMI Converter (about $20 on Ebay)
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Method 1

Method 1 of 2:
Composite to HDMI converter cable

1
Plug in your HDMI cord to the cable.
2
Plug it into your TV's HDMI input.

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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:
Wii HDMI converter

1
Plug it into your wii's AV Composite Output instead of putting in the Composite cord that comes with the Wii.
2
Plug your HDMI cord (assuming you have one) into the converter and your TV.

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Community Q&A

Question

What does the cord you hook to the sensor bar look like?

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Community Answer

It's a dark gray cable, with bright orange ends (the part you actually plug into the Wii and sensor bar).

Things You'll Need

an HDMI cord
either of the following:
- HDMI Wii Adapter
- Composite to HDMI Converter Cable

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Categories: Cabling and Wiring Connection | Nintendo Wii

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