Wii

The Wii is a home video game console released by Nintendo on November 19, 2006. The system is famous for its motion control system, which was sometimes divisive amongst gamers but extremely popular with the general public. Despite being dismissed as a "gimmick" by some, the machine hosts some of the most critically acclaimed games of its generation.

Models

Early Wii models were fully backward compatible with Gamecube software and featured Gamecube controller ports on the top. Nintendo later dropped this functionality in order to save money.

At the end of the consoles lifespan, Nintendo launched the Wii Mini. This is a seriously hobbled version of the console with no networking capabilities and is limited to composite video output only.

Models tested

PAL launch model.

XRGB-2 Specific Settings

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XRGB-3 Specific Settings

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XRGB-Mini Specific Settings

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OSSC Specific Settings

To avoid picture blackouts, connect the Wii directly to the OSSC via the component video inputs, do not use an external transcoder. No special settings are required on the OSSC.

Morph 4K Specific Settings

HDMI Compatible Devices:

• GCVideo Upgrade
  • WiiDual (digital-to-digital)
  • ElectronAVE (digital-to-digital)
• Component Dongle
  • ElectronWarp (analog-to-digital)

GCVideo

Note: GCVideo must be on firmware 3.1. ElectronAVE ships with 3.1. If your WiiDual is using an older version of GCVideo, you can grab 3.1 firmware from here.

1. Connect a GC controller to controller port 1 on the Wii.
2. Power on the Wii, then press and hold the button combo L+R+X+Y to open the GCVideo menu.
3. Use Up+Down on directional pad and X+Y buttons (Back & Forward) to set the values below.
4. When finished, select Store Settings to save and then Exit.

Output Settings:

Allow 480p Mode	On
Enhanced DVI Mode	On
Display as 16:9	Off [or On] *

View All Modes:

240p	Linedoubler: Off
288p	Linedoubler: Off
480i	Linedoubler: Off
576i	Linedoubler: Off

Advanced Settings:

Chroma Interpolation	Off [or On]**
Fix Resolution	Off
Regenerate CSync	Off
Digital Color Format	YC422 [or YC444 / RGB-F / RGB-L] **
Report 240p as 480i	Off

* Open Wii Settings > Screen > Widescreen Settings and change it to Standard (4:3). If you prefer 16:9 (Display as 16:9 = On), then set Widescreen Settings to Widescreen (16:9).

** Wii natively uses YCbCr 4:2:2 (Digital Color Format = YC422). If you prefer to use YC444 / RGB-F / RGB-L, then Chroma Interpolation must be On.