How To Set Nintendo Wii

You just got home with your brand new Nintendo Wii, take it out of the box, and realize that you have no idea how to setup Nintendo Wii. Well, have no fear this article will walk you through this very easy process.

Starting to Setup Nintendo Wii

The first step is to figure out how you want your Nintendo Wii to orient. The Wii can lay one of two ways - horizontally or vertically. If you decide to place it vertically, you need to place the Wii in the control plate included with the packaging. When deciding which way to orient the Wii you have to consider your entertainment center and what is the best way to lay it out to keep the unit cool.

Plug in Your Wii

The next step to setup Nintendo Wii is to plug it into your television and the wall socket. Check the back, or possibly front of the television to see what type of audio and visual connectors you have. Once you determine which connections are available on your television, setup Nintendo Wii by plugging the right cord into the Wii then into the television.

Next, take out the AC adapter and plug it into the wall then into the back of the Wii. This will supply your Wii with power. Make sure that if you are or plan to travel to Europe that you have the correct AC adapter. Plugging in the wrong one could cause permanent damage to your unit, so be careful.

Once the power and television are connected to you Wii, the next step to setup Nintendo Wii is to plug in the sensor bar. Find the correct jack on the Wii and plug in the cord. You then need to find a good spot to put the sensor bar so the controllers can properly orient themselves. This bar has infrared light emitters in it that need to be picked up by the controllers, so put it in a spot where there is an unobstructed line of sight between the controllers and the bar. Also, make sure that sensor bar is placed in the exact middle of the television as the controllers will align to this.

The next step in to setup Nintendo Wii is to get the controllers working. Each controller takes 2 double A batteries. Once those have been placed in the controls, place a game inside the Wii console and turn it on. Make sure your television is tuned to channel 3, and that should be it. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your controllers and away you go.