Setup Guides - Nintendo Wii
Wii Setup Guide
Connecting Your Wii
To set up your Nintendo Wii, you will need the following three components:
- Wii AC Power Adapter (power brick)
- Wii AV Cables
- Sensor Bar
Connect all three cables to the back of the console. The power adapter plugs into a wall outlet, while the AV cable connects to the AV input on your TV. If your TV does not support AV inputs, you may need an AV to HDMI converter (sold separately).
Position the sensor bar either directly above or below the center of your TV screen for optimal accuracy when using Wii Remotes.
Syncing the Wii Remote
To connect a Wii Remote to your console:
- Open the SD card slot cover on the front of the Wii to reveal the red SYNC button.
- Open the battery cover on the back of the Wii Remote and press its red SYNC button.
- The lights on the Wii Remote will blink and then settle on one LED when successfully connected.
You’ll need to sync each remote the first time it’s used with a console.
Playing Games
To play a game on the Wii:
- Insert the disc into the console with the label facing the right side (horizontal) or top (vertical), depending on orientation.
- Select the game from the Wii Menu using your Wii Remote.
Note: Some Wii consoles are backward compatible with GameCube games. These units include ports for GameCube controllers and memory cards under flaps on the top of the console (when placed vertically). GameCube saves require a memory card—Wii internal memory does not store GameCube game data.
Wii models that do not support GameCube games will lack these ports and typically feature horizontally aligned logos on the face of the unit.
Dual-Layer Disc Caution
Some select Wii titles use dual-layer discs, which contain more data than standard discs. Certain Wii consoles may struggle to read these due to dust or a dirty laser lens. These discs are also harder to resurface if scratched. A list of dual-layer Wii games will be added here soon. [link under construction]