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Are all Wii controllers compatible?

All Wii control inputs released by Nintendo will be compatible, including the Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Classic Controller
Classic Controller
The Classic Controller (クラシックコントローラ, Kurashikku Kontorōra) is a game controller produced by Nintendo for the Wii home video game console. While it later featured some compatibility with the Wii U console, the controller was ultimately succeeded by the Wii U Pro Controller.
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, and Wii Balance Board.
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Do all Wii Remotes work all Wiis?

The Wii Remote that came with your Wii console is synced at the factory. Additional Wii Remotes must be synced to the Wii console before they can be used.
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Can I use a Wii U controller on a Wii?

The Wii U Pro Controller can be used for playing a variety of games-from packaged games at retail to downloadable games from the Nintendo eShop. Look on the back of Wii U game packaging to see which games use the Wii U Pro Controller. Not compatible with the Wii system or games.
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Can you replace Wii Remotes?

If there is any physical damage, you can purchase a replacement from our online store.
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How do you connect different Wii controllers?

Press and release the SYNC Button just below the batteries on the Wii Remote; the Player LED on the front of the Wii Remote will blink. While the lights are still blinking, quickly press and release the red SYNC Button on the Wii console. When the Player LED blinking stops and stays lit, the syncing is complete.
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How To Synchronize Wii Remotes

Why wont my Wii Remotes connect?

Reset the Wii Remote. Remove the batteries from the Wii Remote. Replace the batteries, re-sync the remote, and see if the problem is resolved.
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Can you use an Xbox controller on Wii?

Xbox360/One to Wii U/Classic Controller Adapter automatically recognizes Xbox Series X|S / Xbox360 / Xbox One controllers for use on Wii(NEW) and Wii U. No toggling is required.
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Do aftermarket Wii Remotes work?

They work ok. These Wii controllers work ok. I don't find them nearly as accurate and responsive as the original Wii controllers, but those are getting hard to come by, and are pretty expensive when you can find them. So these work as a less expensive alternative.
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How do I know what Wii Remote I have?

Look at the very bottom of the controller to find the model number. The original Wii Remote is RVL-003; the Wii Remote Plus is RVL-036.
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What controllers work on a Wii?

All Wii control inputs released by Nintendo will be compatible, including the Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Classic Controller, and Wii Balance Board.
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Are all Wii Remotes the same?

All Wiimotes, including those with Wii Motion Plus (the only "new" remotes I'm aware of) will work with both Wii U and Wii systems. There are no new "remotes" for Wii U. The Wiimotes sold for Wii U use are just Wiimotes, there is no updated Wii U version of the Wiimote.
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Can the Wii use GameCube controllers?

GameCube controllers generally only work when playing GameCube games on the Wii console. Some Virtual Console and WiiWare games downloaded through Wii Shop are able to use a GCN controller; information on this is provided in the product description of the Wii Shop Catalog software.
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What can you do with an old Wii Remote?

9 Unusual Uses for the Wii Remote
  1. Use It as a PC Mouse. Lnk.Si / Flickr / CC BY 2.0. ...
  2. Make a Theremin. Ken Moore. ...
  3. Make a Multi-Point Interactive Whiteboard. ...
  4. Make a Head Tracker for Virtual Reality Displays. ...
  5. Diagnose Eye Disorders. ...
  6. Let Your PC Track Your Fingers. ...
  7. Interact With Holograms. ...
  8. Use It as Part of an Elaborate Hoax.
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Can I control my Wii without the remote?

No, there is no way to navigate the home screen without one.

The Wii Remote, also known colloquially as the Wiimote, is the primary game controller for Nintendo's Wii home video game console.
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Is the Wii Remote discontinued?

The production of the normal Wii Remote was discontinued in favor of the Wii Remote Plus. The controller is very innovative and has features that were not present in past video game controllers. The most notable feature of the Wii's remote control is it's motion sensing ability.
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What kind of Wii do I have?

What to do. Access System Settings. The Wii menu version number will be displayed in the top-right corner of the screen. If no version is displayed, the system may have the original system menu without updates.
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Why is my Wii Remote not working even with new batteries?

If you have fresh batteries that are making good connections inside of the Nintendo Wii Remote, but the remote still does not turn on, there may be a poor power button connection. The connection between the power button and the motherboard may be dirty, causing the remote not to turn on.
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How do I know what version my Wii is?

Version. The version number can be found by clicking on the "Wii" button in the System Menu, and then choosing "Wii Settings". The version number is displayed in the top right corner of the screen. This works for all versions except for 1.0, where the version number is not visible.
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How long do Wii Remotes last?

A fresh set of alkaline batteries should last, depending on amount and type of use, up to 30 hours. This can vary greatly based on certain factors such as Wii Remote Speaker Volume, Rumble, battery quality and age, and the type of game being played.
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What's the difference between a Wii Remote and a Wii Remote Plus?

The Wii MotionPlus (Wiiモーションプラス) is an expansion device for the Wii Remote, the primary game controller for the Wii. The device allows more complex motion to be interpreted than the Wii Remote can do alone. Both the Wii and its successor, the Wii U, support the Wii MotionPlus accessory in games.
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Do Wii Remotes need to be calibrated?

Often times, a Wii Remote will not be calibrated correctly causing the misaimed cursor. To re-calibrate the remote, place it on a table button side down for 10 seconds. Make sure the Wii Remote is orientated parallel with your TV screen. After 10 seconds, point the Wii Remote back at the TV.
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Can I use a PS4 controller on Wii?

PS3/PS4 to Wii U Controller Adapter​ lets you use your PS3/PS4 controllers to play games on Wii U, Wii and Nintendo Switch.
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Can you play Wii games with a normal controller?

Additionally, while all Wii models were compatible with the Classic Controller, the later Wii Family Edition and Wii Mini models removed the GameCube Controller ports, leaving the controller incompatible with such devices.
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What are USB ports on Wii for?

Connecting more than two peripheral devices to a Wii console simultaneously. The Wii console has 2 USB ports. Please use a commercially available USB hub (*) when connecting 3 or more peripheral devices, such as the Wii LAN adapter, a USB keyboard, the Wii Speak accessory and other peripheral devices at the same time.
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