Equipment Needed to Play Nintendo Wii

Essential (Included with New Console)

• Wii Console (RVL-001 / RVL-101)
• Wii Remote (Wiimote) + wrist strap
• Wii Sensor Bar (IR emitters for pointer tracking)
• Composite AV Cable (Yellow/Red/White) – or Component (Red/Green/Blue + Red/White) for 480p
• AC Power Adapter
• 2× AA Batteries (or rechargeable pack)

Highly Recommended

• Nunchuk – analog stick + Z/C buttons for most games.
• Wii MotionPlus (built into Wii Remote Plus / RVL-036) – 1:1 motion accuracy.
• Classic Controller / Pro – for Virtual Console, Monster Hunter, Xenoblade.

Optional Accessories

• Wii Wheel (Mario Kart), Wii Zapper (shooters), Wii Balance Board (Fit), Wii Speak (voice chat), GameCube Controller + Adapter (for GC games / Smash).

Connectivity

• Broadband internet for Wii Shop (closed), Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection (discontinued), but needed for Netflix/YouTube apps (also discontinued) and system updates.
• SD Card (up to 32 GB) for photos, saves, homebrew.

All original Wii models play GameCube discs (RVL-001 has GC ports; RVL-101 does not).