Connecting Wii (RCA) to the 27" iMac

I want to connect the Wii videogame console (RCA cables) to the 27" iMac and play games on the iMac's display.
Apple says: 27-inch models also support input from external DisplayPort sources (adapters sold separately).
Am I going to need only the adapters? And what adapters should they be?

I have a plan.
It looks like it is going to cost about £200 (About $250 with out our UK VAT TAX)
And involves a couple of convertors.
First to go from the Wii Component to HDMI and upscaling it to 720P
http://hdcompany.co.uk/productinfo.php?productsid=100
Then to go from 720p HDMI to Mini-Display port.
http://www.futureshop.co.uk/atlona-hdmi-to-mini-displayport-converter-with-usbpo wered-p-3280.html
I'm still shopping around, but I think this bundle would work.
I'm just waiting for speed bump/upgrade to the iMac line and then I'm going to buy the lot and let you know how it goes... If anybody else wants to try before I do, I wouldn't mind the reassurance....

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