Connecting a retro console to an HDTV, computer monitor, or projector can be the trickiest part of keeping older gaming hardware in rotation. If your display relies on HDMI inputs, you need a bridge that converts the console's output without adding a lot of clutter. Here, two adapters go head-to-head: the 5ft WII to HDMI Adapter for Nintendo Wii/Wii U and the Sega Saturn HDMI Adapter for the Sega Saturn. Both are listed as new, but they serve different consoles, so the right choice depends on which system you own.
Quick verdict
If you need to connect a Wii or Wii U to an HDMI display, the 5ft WII to HDMI Adapter is the straightforward pick. If you need to connect a Sega Saturn, the Sega Saturn HDMI Adapter is the one built for that console. The table below compares their listed prices.
Price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| 5ft WII to HDMI Adapter | USD 29.95 | |
| Sega Saturn HDMI Adapter | USD 22.99 |
Where each adapter wins
- Choose the 5ft WII to HDMI Adapter if you're connecting a Nintendo Wii or Wii U. It includes a 5-foot cable and a built-in converter chip, and its single-cable design is described as eliminating screen flicker.
- Choose the Sega Saturn HDMI Adapter if you're connecting a Sega Saturn. It is described as an S-Video cable HDMI converter cord and is built for HD TVs, computer monitors, and projectors.
Product notes
5ft WII to HDMI Adapter - Compatible with HDTV, Monitors, and Projectors
This white adapter is designed for Nintendo Wii and Wii U consoles and connects to HDMI-capable televisions, monitors, and projectors. Its single-cable design is described as eliminating screen flicker, and the built-in converter chip helps synchronize audio and video output. It also supports NTSC 480i, 480p, and PAL 576i display modes, which makes it useful if you want the console to work across different video formats. The main limitation is compatibility: this is built for Wii/Wii U systems, so it won't connect a Sega Saturn console. The plug-and-play setup keeps things simple, and the 5-foot cable gives you room to place the adapter away from the display.
Sega Saturn HDMI Adapter to HD TVs, Computer Monitors, and Projectors
This CE Compass adapter is aimed squarely at Sega Saturn owners. It's described as an S-Video cable HDMI converter cord, pairing the Saturn's S-Video output with an HDMI connection for HD TVs, computer monitors, and projectors. That makes it a direct conversion path from a Sega Saturn console to an HDMI-equipped display. Its strength is the single-console focus: it is built for the Saturn, so the connection is tailored to that system. The catch is that it's not designed for Wii or Wii U, so it won't cover a multi-console setup.
Final choice by use case
For Wii and Wii U owners, the 5ft WII to HDMI Adapter is the clear match. For Sega Saturn owners, the Sega Saturn HDMI Adapter is the one to choose. Match the adapter to the console you're connecting, and you'll have the right bridge for an HDTV, computer monitor, or projector.
