I noticed a couple of people were directed by Google to this post in search of how to connect a Wii to a hotel TV. I figure if Google is desperate enough to send people here maybe it might be good idea to expand upon my previous entry.

I connect to the TV using a component cable (Red/Blue/Green and Red/White) which is connected directly to the back of the hotel TV. If you only have the regular composite connections(Red/White/Yellow) then it’s the same idea just different ports. The hotel has the inputs disabled by default so I bought a cheap universal remote which lets me access the menu to reenable them. Once you enable the input you’re set.

Of course, if the TV does not have any composite or component connections on it then things are a bit trickier. *Disclaimer* I haven’t tried this method yet. You should be able to use a RF modulator to convert the composite connection into coaxial. Which you can then plugged into the the back of the TV. You might also need to use the universal remote to set the TV to the correct station(3 or 4). Most hotels have a metal or plastic cover over the jack on the TV, to prevent you from messing with things. If you’re really looking for trouble you can either cut them off and assume no one will notice they’re missing or come up with a way to unscrew them. Whether disconnecting whatever system the hotel uses for their television will set off alarms I can’t say. I will say I have heard stories of people who unplugged the TV and had the front desk knocking on their door to make sure the TV wasn’t stolen. So don’t blame me if you end up sleeping on the sidewalk if you try it.

To get internet access I use the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Adapter. The adapter allows the Wii (and/or DS) to connect to your PC and through the magic of internet connection sharing to the internet. The adapter was recently updated to support both Windows XP and Windows Vista. (Sorry Mac & Linux people, Windows wins this round). This allows you to avoid the registration pages most hotels use (which the Wii won’t display) and the general lack of in room Wi-Fi. Another option is to get the Nintendo LAN adapter or just setup a wireless router in you room.

So there you go how to setup a Nintendo Wii in your hotel room. Enjoy!

Posted on Saturday, December 1st, 2007 at 9:31 pm and filed under Nintendo Wii, Projects, Travels, Video Games.
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