How do you use a wii with a PC monitor?

Answer 1

A monitor only accepts either VGA, DVI or VGA and DVI. Just FYI, DVI is the same as HDMI just they have a different connector. Both carry a digital signal.

If you have more connections you have a TV monitor, and it should be fairly easy as plugging in the wires.

The Wii comes with a composite cable to output 480i.

You can also purchase a component cable to output 480p.

Buying a capture card is not the best solution but it will do the job.

The problem with a capture card is it introduces a huge deal of lag.

The lag comes from the computer having to process the image, then display it on the monitor. That process takes a slight amount of time but will still cause lag no matter how fast your computer is. It is not a direct input into the monitor.

The solution for a direct input into your monitor is to purchase a composite or component, VGA converter.

It looks like a box where you plug in the composite/component into holes in the box, then it changes it into a VGA cable and you plug that into your monitor.

If you only have a DVI open, use a VGA to DVI adapter. One should have came with your graphics card on your computer or you can pick one up for $5.

The converter box itself will vary from $20-$100 so be prepared to spend some $$$.

The capture card will also be around the same price but the converter has no lag so its better.

As as side note, when you connect the Wii to the monitor, the image will be garbage no matter what unless your monitor is less than 15", where you eyes can't notice.

The reason is 640x480 is being directly plugged into a monitor with a resolution way greater. Anyways quality is terrible. But hey, it works.

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My personal opinion is don't bother cashing out to just play Wii on your little monitor.

Cash out $20 and just buy a small, old TV.

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When people say Nintendo should release a VGA connector for the Wii just like the Xbox 360, they just don't understand. Most monitors have resolutions greater than 640x480.

The difference is Xbox 360 supports "HDMI" so its good for resolutions up to 1920x1080p

It will have a clear image no matter what monitor you have unless you have 2560x1600 (HUGE MONITOR)

As soon as you plug a Wii into a monitor, you have garbage quality instantly because of 640x480p being the maximum output the Wii can handle.

The Wii's hardware in not capable of playing a game smoothly with good graphics AND outputing HD at the same time. That's why its games are low graphics and the max resolution is 640x480p.

The Wii was meant for most families so even the less than middle wage family with a non-HDTV, can play Wii on their small little TV, more money for Nintendo.

Answer 2

All you need to get is a VGA to RCA adapter. you can get it here: http://www.cableclub.com/svideo-adapter-cable-p-191.html?osCsid=fb4a09be4724dc18538db2eb0174be3a The sound problem, I'll let you deal with.

Answer 3

You have to plug all the right cords into the back of the Wii, then plug in the white, red, and yellow plugs into the holes in wither the side or in the back of your tv.

Answer 4

I am 99.99% sure you need a Mac.