Wii U capture

Console Information

Nintendo Wii U

The Wii U features the largest variety of resolutions and A/V connectors yet to be seen on a Nintendo console. The Wii U has the same a multi-out A/V connector in the back that the Wii does and it is fully compatible with A/V cables used on the Wii. The A/V cables that come with the system include the standard red, white, and yellow (composite video) connectors and a standard HDMI cable. The system also contains an HDMI connector on the back.

 This is the same connector used by the Wii U.  Nintendo also offered a set of component cables that can also plug in to this multi-out A/V connector.  When recording footage from the Wii, you'll need to decide whether or not you will be recording in the standard definition 480i or if you will attempt to record the higher quality progressive signal 480p.  Which resolution you choose will may a drastic effect on the recording equipment you will need.  

From the home screen click the Wii Button in the bottom right Select Screen Here you can change the resolution from 480i to 480p Note: You must have component cables connected in order for the 480p option to become available

Recording in 480i

The A/V cables that came with the system include the standard red white and yellow (composite video) connectors. The yellow cable is for composite video and will output a video signal at 480i. While the standard A/V cables that come with the Wii are composite video, the Wii is also capable of outputting S-Video. Nintendo did not release an official S-Video connector for the Wii, however you can purchase a third party set of cables that includes it. S-Video provides superior picture clarity and quality and it is strongly preferred over composite video.

Recording at higher resolutions

Wii Virtual Console & Wii U Virtual Console