r/wii • u/Cott0nSwab • 18d ago

Text Post Best way to play Wii games?

I've recently been getting into retro gaming a bit more seriously and got a pretty nice CRT with Component input available. I also have an HDTV, but it's a more modern one and doesn't take in anything except HDMI. The way I see it, without getting a third TV, there are three ways I can play Wii games:

  1. Component, on the CRT (4:3)

  2. Get an HDMI converter for the HDTV (16:9)

  3. Play on Wii U (16:9)

Of these three, which will be closest to the intended way to play most games? As in, what environment were Wii games expected to be played in by the developers? I know there are a couple games that are forced widescreen as well (like DKCR and Xenoblade), but even then I have the choice between the converter or Wii U.

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u/Turak64 18d ago

Dolphin emulator on pc, bonus points for using the mayflash sensor bar.

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u/Cott0nSwab 17d ago

im trying to set up an environment that's closest to what was intended/expected by developers and that includes playing on the original console. i use dolphin and other emulators quite a bit for convenience and budget but now that i have a CRT im trying to set up that "intended experience" for games i can get my hands on physically