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Why is my Wii only black and white?

If you are completing the first time set up process and, after selecting HDMI output, the picture went black and white, simply re-select non-HDMI and Wii AV cable. Use the Wii U GamePad to ensure that the correct connection type is being used (HDMI or Non-HDMI).
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Why is Wii not showing color?

Unplug the Wii from the AC adapter and the AC adapter from the outlet. Wait a few seconds and plug them back in, turn the Wii on, and see if the issue is resolved.
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How do you get the color to work on Wii?

If you are seeing the image from the Wii in black and white, try the following to get the image in color: Cycle through your television's input channels (usually with the Input Select or Source button on your TV's remote control) to find the input select that has the image in color.
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How do I connect my Wii to my TV with color?

Complete these steps
  1. On your television, locate a set of yellow, red, and white holes labeled "Input." ...
  2. Insert the AV Multi Out plug of the Wii AV Cable into the AV Multi Out connector on the back of the console. ...
  3. Insert the colored connectors on the Wii AV Cable into the input connectors on the TV.
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Why is my Wii showing a black screen?

What to do. Press the Power Button on the Wii console to ensure that the Wii is turning on. If the LED does not light up it may indicate a power issue. Ensure the correct input settings are being used on the television.
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BLACK AND WHITE Wii VIDEO? EASY FIX! 2 OPTIONS!

How do you reset the Wii screen?

No Picture on Television Display
  1. Power ON the Wii console.
  2. Press and hold the 'DOWN' key on the Wii Remote directional pad.
  3. While still holding the 'DOWN' key press the 'RESET' button on the Wii console.
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Why is my TV black and white with HDMI cable?

Normally a black and white picture is caused by incorrect cabling. This can happen if a composite cable is plugged into a component connection or if a component cable is plugged into a composite connection. Make sure that the correct cables are connected from the source to the back of the TV.
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Can you hook up a Wii to a TV with HDMI?

If you've been wondering how to connect your Wii to a TV without the AV cables, this is the answer. Just connect one to your Nintendo Wii, hook up a HDMI cable and plug it into your TV. View the output on the HDMI channel using Input Select on your TV remote.
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Can you connect a Wii to a TV with HDMI?

The Wii console is not compatible with HDMI. If you wish to view the Wii console with a higher quality image, component video cables can be purchased instead.
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How do you hook up a Wii to a modern TV?

Insert the AV Multi Out plug on the Wii AV Cable into the AV Multi Out connector on the back of the console. Once the cables are inserted and the Wii console is powered on, you must find the Input Select for your TV to view the game.
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How do I know if my Wii is bricked?

If the health screen is the last screen seen, then the brick is either a banner brick or a mail brick. To test this, hold + and - when pressing A; if the system still refuses to boot, it is a banner brick, otherwise it is a mail brick.
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What is the color code for Wii?

The hexadecimal color code #999999 / #999 is a medium light shade of gray. In the RGB color model #999999 is comprised of 60% red, 60% green and 60% blue. In the HSL color space #999999 has a hue of 0° (degrees), 0% saturation and 60% lightness. This color has an approximate wavelength of 0 nm.
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How do I turn off colorblind mode on Wii?

From the HOME Menu select System Settings. Navigate to the System section, then change the Change Display Colors option.
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Complete these steps
  1. Default.
  2. Invert Colors.
  3. Grayscale.
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What are all the colors of Wii?

There are 4 released Wii colors: red, white, black, and light blue.
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Why is Wii Gray?

Check your cable from the Wii to the TV. Is it loose or damaged (remember - not all cable damage will be visible)? Try another cable if you have one, or consider getting a replacement if the existing one is not loose.
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Why is my Wii black and white on my TV?

If you're only finding the image in black and white, you may need to switch the setting of the input select from a component signal to a standard AV signal. This can be done by: An on screen menu option. This is often accessed by using the Menu Button on the remote.
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Why wont my Wii connect to my TV?

Try using a different cable. Try a Wii AV Cable or a Wii Component Video Cable. You will need to ensure the TV is set to the correct input settings if you switch cables. It can take up to a minute for the Wii U console to detect that a Wii AV Cable/Wii Component Video Cable is connected.
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Why does my color TV only play black and white?

Color settings

Many TV owners have reported that their black and white screen issues resulted from poor picture settings. An easy fix to this issue is to calibrate the color through the TV settings menu. Then, navigate through the settings and try to adjust them to fill in color.
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Why is my TV only streaming in black and white?

If you get black and white video when you try to watch a TV show or movie, it usually means that information stored on your device needs to be refreshed.
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Can a bad HDMI cable affect color?

Signs of a Bad HDMI Cable

You might experience an issue with the picture. The images could simply be fuzzy, or you may see no picture at all. Another sign of bad cables could be weird color. Experiencing muffled or no sound is also a common problems of a bad HDMI wire.
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Is there a way to factory reset a Wii?

Format (Erase) Wii System Memory

Click on the left blue arrow twice to reach the Wii System Settings 3 menu options. Select "Format Wii System Memory." If Parental Controls are set, enter the PIN. If you are sure you want to erase the Wii console's system memory, select "Format."
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What causes a bricked Wii?

These bricks are caused by installing a corrupted theme, a theme for the wrong system menu, or a theme that was designed incorrectly. The symptom of a theme brick is a black screen when attempting to load the System Menu.
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How do you soft reset a Wii?

Complete These Steps: While in a game, press and hold for one second the buttons START + SELECT + L + R. The screen will return to the beginning of the game without saving.
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