How to Record Wii Gameplay with Far Greater Ease

Wii, unofficially called Nintendo Wii, targets people of all ages. It becomes a great success after its release. Hordes of Wii gamers, vloggers and YouTubers now would like to share their gameplay with their best friends and fans. Do you want to bring interesting and exciting Wii game videos to yours as well? If the answer is yes but you are confused about how to record Wii gameplay easily, you can take a look at this article. It not only takes a comprehensive look at different methods but also tells you how to record step by step.

• Part 1. Record Wii Game Footage without a Capture Card
• Part 2. Record Wii Game Footage with a Capture Card
• Part 3. Recommendation on More Wii Gameplay Recorders
• Part 4. FAQs on Recording Wii Gameplay
• Part 5. Conclusion

Part 1. How to Record Wii Gameplay without a Capture Card

When it comes to game video recording, we always recommend Joyoshare VidiKit (upgraded from Joyoshare Screen Recorder) without any hesitation. As always, this multipurpose video editor, integrating a strong screen recording utility, enables you to record any video with or without audio in a perfect way. You are allowed to record gameplay on video game consoles, PowerPoint presentations, Hulu movies, zoom meetings, FaceTime video chats, YouTube tv, etc. with no time limit.

Additionally, you are able to save your recorded Wii gameplay as WMV, AVI, DV, MPEG, MP4, M4V, FLV, HD MKV, HEVC, MOV, etc. for YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, and many more. This program also provides a wide range of flexible editing features. You can manually set the start and end point of your recording tasks, insert a watermark, show or hide cursor and clicks, adjust bitrate and frame rate, etc.

Key Features of Joyoshare VidiKit

• Record Wii gameplay in HD or 4K quality with no time limit
• Output recorded game videos to any video/audio format you like
• Capture Wii game clips in full screen or any customized area
• Support grabbing sound from the computer system and microphone
• Record gameplay on Wii U, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, etc.
• Built in many editing tools and an easy-to-use media player

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• Step 1Connect Wii to Computer

  The first thing you need to do is to prepare a USB adapter that fits well with Wii. The Nintendo Wii uses standard RCA video/audio cables. Though most of them will be standard for other electronic devices, you still need a Wii USB adapter to convert the Wii's signal.

  Step 1: Unplug the AV cable at the back of your Wii;

  Step 2: Connect the Wii port on the end of the adapter to the back of your Wii;

  Step 3: Use a USB cable to link your computer and the other end of the adapter;

  Step 4: Double-click the adapter connection drive on your computer;

  Step 5: Click the Start button and choose My Computer.

• Step 2Start Joyoshare VidiKit

  Run Joyoshare VidiKit on your computer after installing it. When you come to the home interface, click the "Record" button and select "Screen Recorder" to open the screen recorder. Now you can prepare to play your desirable gameplay on your Wii game console.

  

• Step 3Adjust Recording Settings

  Find the gear icon at the bottom right of the interface. Click it and you will see a series of editing options. You can click the "Format" button under "Basic record options" to select your wanted output format. You are able to schedule your Wii gameplay recording task so that you don't have to sit in front of your computer for hours. You are also allowed to change the pattern of your cursor and clicks.

  

• Step 4 Set Recording Area

  Next, click the "+" icon on the left side of the main interface. Feel free to drag the blue frame to grab your recording area. You can also go to the small triangle icon nearby and choose a preset standard resolution from the dropdown list. Next, refer to the center of the screen. Here you can turn on/off system audio and microphone and adjust the volume at ease.

  

• Step 5 Start to Capture Game on Wii

  Now click the blue "REC" button on the right side of the operation window. After a three-second countdown, this program will help record your Wii gameplay. A toolbar will appear outside the dynamic capturing frame. You can use the buttons on it to stop recording and cut unnecessary game video clips at any time.

  

• Step 6 Edit Wii Gameplay

  After clicking the "Stop" button on the minimized toolbar, the "History" window will show up immediately. You are free to rename and play them one by one. Using the "Edit" icon, you can cut and trim your Wii gameplay so as to remove any content you don't want.

Part 2. Record Wii Gameplay with a Game Capture Card

There are many capture cards in the market such as Elgato Capture Card, Blackmagic Design, AGPTEK Capture Card, etc. They are widely accepted in the market. If you happen to have one of them, you can use it to help you record Wii gameplay directly. Notice that usually, your needed HDMI cables will be included in your capture card box. This session will focus on how to use Elgato Game Capture HD60 S to record Wii game footage.

Key Features:

• Stream and record at a fast speed
• Offer stunning 1080p-60fps quality
• Record Wii gameplay for hours seamlessly
• Have built-in Live commentary feature
• Support low latency technology to record
• Add overlays, webcam, alerts, and a whole lot more

• Step 1: Use one HDMI cable to connect your Elgato capture card's "In" port and your Wii console;
• Step 2: Use another HDMI cable to link your Elgato capture card's "Out" port with your computer;
• Step 3: Use a USB cable to connect your computer to your Wii;
• Step 4: Download the software for your Elgato Capture Card on gamingdownloads.com;
• Step 5: Run the software on your computer and then click the red button and start to record.

Part 3. More Tools to Capture Wii Gameplay

• OBS

  You may be familiar with its acronym, OBS. It is a free video streaming and recording tool. Featured with high performance, you can use it to create zero lag videos from images, text, webcams, browser windows, etc. This program also contains an audio mixer along with per-source filters. As powerful it is, it will take you some time to figure out how to use it correctly.

  

  Key Features:

  • Support Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems
  • Completely Free and open-source
  • Allow for video recording and live streaming
  • Excellent performance real-time audio capturing
  • Use an unlimited number of scenes
  • Easy to use configuration options
  • Step 1: After connecting your Wii to computer, open OBS and click on the "+" button below "Sources" to add a new source for Wii gameplay recording;
  • Step 2: Select the "Game Capture" option and type a name;
  • Step 3: In the resulting window, expand the "Mode" list and choose the "Capture any full-screen application" option, which will enable you to capture any game you have opened; you can also select "Capture specific window" and then choose a specific game using the "Window" dropdown list;
  • Step 4: Press the "OK" button to create the new capture source, then tap the "Start Recording" button in the panel to the right to begin to record gameplay from Wii.

• EaseUS RecExperts

  It is not surprising that you will be probably impressed by its intuitive interface at the first sight. EaseUS RecExperts is a user-friendly game recorder for beginners, supporting recording screen, audio, webcam, Wii gameplay, etc. As a powerful tool, it allows you to flexibly capture any screen size of your PC and Mac. Moreover, it allows you to save captured gameplay as AVI, MP4, WMV, ASF, MOV, FLV, etc.

  

  Key Features:

  • Support Windows and Mac operating systems
  • Capture Wii gameplay in full screen and webcam
  • Grab sounds from system and microphone
  • Record computer sound and voice at the same time
  • Enhance videos by adding text, lines, arrows, etc.
  • Step 1: Install and run EaseUS RecExperts on your computer, then launch the Wii gameplay you are going to record, and don't forget to connect your Wii to computer;
  • Step 2: To grab recording area, you can either click the "Full Screen" button to record the entire screen or the "Region" button to record a partial screen;
  • Step 3: Click the "Webcam" button if necessary and the "Audio" button to adjust the volume. There are many more buttons at the bottom of the main screen such as "Recording quality", "Record microphone", etc., and you can also click on the "More options" button on the right side of the screen to customize your output format as well as bitrate, frame rate, etc.
  • Step 4: Now you can hit on the "Record" button and start to record Wii gameplay easily.

Part 4. FAQs on Recording Wii Gameplay

We have compiled some frequently asked questions about recording Wii gameplay. If you still don’t make yourself clear enough, you can run through these answers.

Q1. Can you record Wii gameplay without a capture card?

A: Yes, you can use game recording software to record Wii gameplay without the capture card. Prepare a USB adapter and connect Wii to your computer. Then you can open the recorder to capture gameplay as you like.

Q2. What capture card works with Wii?

A: Capture cards could produce high-quality gameplay videos with low latency. When you select a capture card to record Wii, you need to focus on its maximum resolution and frame rate. Besides, the connection method and passthrough are important as well. Here are some recommended cards that work well with Wii: GOODAN capture card, LEADNOVO capture card, QGeeM HDMI capture card, Elgato game capture card, etc.

Q3. How do you stream Wii with a capture card?

A: If you want to stream Wii while playing, you can employ a capture card. After plugging the gaming console into the capture card, you’ll get two video feeds. It can send a converted video file to your computer so that you can stream and record. Also, your TV will receive a signal so you can continue playing Wii.

Q4. How do you connect a Wii to a computer?

A: You can connect a Wii to a computer through cables and follow the steps in Part 1. Apart from that, you can connect through wireless connection.

• Step 1: When the console is on, use the remote to go to the Channel Menu and locate Wii’s logo. Select it by pressing A key.
• Step 2: Follow the instructions to enable the connection: System Settings → Wii Settings → Internet → Connection Settings. Choose the first connection.
• Step 3: Head to the Search for an Access Point to find your WiFi connection and enter the password. Last, save the settings and click on Ok to test the connection.

Q5. How does Wii differ from Wii U?

A: Generally speaking, Wii U is sort of like a souped-up version of the Wii. Wii is the seventh-generation game console released by Nintendo while Wii U is the first eighth-general video game console. Wii’s primary controller is WiiMote and the latter is GamePad. Also, Wii U support new features like HD graphics and touchscreen.

Part 5. Conclusion

This article presents how to record Wii gameplay whether you are using a capture card or not. If you’d like to share your moments and achievements of Wii gameplay, a professional screen recorder and capture card could both accomplish that for you. Hope you can quickly record Wii gameplay with these methods and have a good gaming experience.