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Do Wii games support 4 by 3?

You can change the screen format for your Wii display by selecting Widescreen (16:9) or Standard (4:3).
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What resolution are Wii games?

Component video itself has a max resolution of 1080p, but the Wii's max resolution is 480p, so that's the most component video can output on the Wii.
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What size are all Wii games?

Wii Optical Disc

Nintendo extended its proprietary technology to use a full size 12 cm, 4.7/8.54 GB DVD-based disc, retaining the benefits of the GameCube Game Disc, and adding the standard capacity of a double-layer DVD-ROM.
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Are all Wii games widescreen?

From my experience, Wii can Stretch all Wii games from 4:3 into 16:9, even the games doesn't support 16:9 ratio (The image will be stretched on Wii machine). But, if you use Wii U to play Wii games, All Wii games that support 16:9 will be displayed Naturally in 16:9.
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How do I change the aspect ratio on my Wii?

Complete these steps
  1. Access System Settings.
  2. Select Screen, then select Widescreen Settings.
  3. Select Standard or Widescreen then Confirm to save the changes. The Widescreen Settings screen displayed in the Wii System Settings screen.
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How do I change the aspect ratio of a game?

Press the CTRL + ALT + F11 keys, click on the Full Screen Scale option. 2. Your screen will resize after testing the game's resolution.
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In the work area:
  1. Right-click and open Nvidia Control Panel.
  2. select, "adjust the size and position of the desktop"
  3. in the option "select a scale mode"
  4. select the "full screen" option.
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Is the Wii better vertical or horizontal?

When deciding which position to place the Wii, consider your home entertainment area, and which position allows enough room for the Wii's internal fan to keep the system cool. The Wii mini does not support the use of a console stand and should always be placed horizontally.
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Why is my Wii screen cut off?

If the console is not set to the proper aspect ratio, the screen will appear to be stretched. Try adjusting the widescreen settings. The TV may be set to a zoom setting; try adjusting the zoom settings on the TV. Check the system connection to ensure the problem isn't caused by a poor connection.
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Can you play Wii Fit without stand?

Wii Fit uses a peripheral called the balance board, which can tell how your weight is distributed when you stand on it, and most of Wii Fit's exercises require you to stand on the board. The game actually gives the balance board a personality.
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Was the Wii 4 3 or 16 9?

You can change the screen format for your Wii display by selecting Widescreen (16:9) or Standard (4:3). Please note that in addition to using the Wii's setting, you must also adjust your television's options to take advantage of its own widescreen mode.
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What is the maximum disc size for Wii?

Wii discs are 12 cm DVD-based discs capable of holding either 4.7 GB (for single-layer discs) or 8.54 GB (for double-layer discs).
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What is the lowest Wii Fit age?

This game can be enjoyed by kids as young as age 5, but it's a better fit for tweens, teens, and adults.
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Is the Wii 480p or 720p?

As a console, the Wii renders a visual signal only in 480p. It's possible to adapt smaller resolutions like 480p to larger resolutions like 1080p, but a 480p picture won't magically become a 1080p image just because it's broadcast on a 1080p device.
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Can you play Wii at 1080p?

Important. 1080p resolution is only supported if you have connected your Wii U console to your TV via an HDMI or Wii Component Video cable. If, at any point, you need to switch the type of cable being used, such as HDMI to AV, you will need to use the Wii U GamePad to change the display settings.
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What is the difference between 480p and 480i Wii?

The 480p setting on the Wii console displays the image in Progressive Scan mode, while the 480i setting displays the image in interlace mode.
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What is a bricked Wii?

A bricked wii is a wii that does not work. Nowadays it's much less easy to accidentally brick your wii than it used to be, but it's still a good idea to be careful, because anything could happen.
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What happens when your Wii bricked?

To brick a Wii is to damage the console in a way that it can no longer be used properly, usually beyond repair - as in 'A bricked Wii has all the electronic functionality of a brick'. To put it simply, fully bricked Wii consoles do absolutely nothing.
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Why can't i change TV resolution on Wii?

The EDTV or HDTV (480p) option is not available unless a Wii Component Video Cable is connected to the console.
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Is it OK to put a Wii on its side?

The first step in connecting your Wii is to decide how you would like the console to rest. The Wii console is designed with two options in mind: laying it horizontally (flat), or sitting it vertically on its side by using the included Wii Stand and Stand Plate.
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Is the Wii a powerful console?

The Wii's computational power was roughly 1.5 to 2 times as powerful as the GameCube, but was the least powerful of the major home consoles of its generation.
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How do I change my aspect ratio from 4 3 to 16:9?

Generally, there are mainly 3 methods to convert a 4:3 video into 16:9:
  1. Pillarboxing: Add vertical black bars on the left and right sides of the screen (called pillarboxing). ...
  2. Stretching: Stretch the 4:3 video horizontally to fill to fill a 16:9 aspect ratio screen, resulting in a 33% anamorphic distortion.
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What aspect ratios are best for games?

The Aspect Ratio

The best current aspect ratio for gaming is 16.9. This is pretty standard. If you view a game on a bigger monitor, you might want to check out an aspect ratio of 21.9. The latter is better suited toward a 4K monitor or television.
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