Connecting WII to an LCD

korndevil666 · 12-15-2006, 02:31 PM

Hi, i have a LCD monitor and im getting a Wii for xmas. just wanted to check whether the cables that comes with the wii will allow me to connect up to my LCD, or will i need to purchase any extra cables?

thanks alot

vagrant · 12-15-2006, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by korndevil666

Hi, i have a LCD monitor and im getting a Wii for xmas. just wanted to check whether the cables that comes with the wii will allow me to connect up to my LCD, or will i need to purchase any extra cables?

thanks alot

Assuming by LCD monitor you mean computer monitor, you are going to need a converter between your DVI or VGA cable for your monitor. Unless you happen to have video inputs on your monitor.

Inspire · 12-15-2006, 02:58 PM

Wii can use Composite (Bundled), S-video (sold separately), or Component (sold separately) Cables. Most LCD Monitors only support VGA and / or DVI connections. Which means that you'll not only probably need to buy new cables, but also a converter box. Price tag runs around $100 for such a setup - it might be worth it to look into getting a TV.

korndevil666 · 12-15-2006, 03:07 PM

Okay thanks. Im not sure on the inputs since i do not have access to my monitor at the moment but i know i already have an S-Video cable because i bought 1 about 2 years ago when i first had my Xbox which worked fine with it. Ill have to check my LCD when i get home. thanks

Inspire · 12-15-2006, 03:09 PM

Ah, see, no. You have to buy these cables specifically for the Wii.

korndevil666 · 12-15-2006, 05:56 PM

that sucks. any recommended sites to buy them from?

Inspire · 12-15-2006, 05:58 PM

Nintedo's store is good - that's where I got my component cables from. As for a converter box, I've never fooled with one.

korndevil666 · 12-15-2006, 06:00 PM

thank you

korndevil666 · 12-15-2006, 06:32 PM

The input connectors on the specification says that

"Input connector D-Sub, DVI-D"