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Are Wii games on Wii U upscaled?

The rendering method of the WiiU is different from the Wii, so in order to keep the compatibility of Wii games, it requires that they be rendered at 480p. However, the WiiU takes that render, and applies a filter as it scales it up, which can result it a little better quality at HD resolutions.
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Does a Wii U upscale Wii games to 1080p?

Yes. With the included HDMI cable, Wii U supports HD images of a resolution up to 1080p.
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Does Wii have better video quality than Wii U?

The Wii U is by far the superior option for video quality. Not only does it have an HDMI port, it outputs in 1080p. It even upscales Wii content to 1080p, and does a pretty nice job of it. In comparison, the most the Wii can do is 480p, and it's not even a good 480p unless you invest in the WiiDual.
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Is the Wii or Wii U better for Wii games?

The Wii U is more powerful and has games that couldn't run on the Wii. However, most of the good ones have since been released on the Switch or other consoles. More importantly, the Wii U is fully compatible with Wii games and controllers. Even if you never play a Wii U game, it can run Wii games.
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Does the Wii U do everything that a Wii does?

Nearly all Wii games are playable on the Wii U and in HD, no less, making it the best way to experience almost any Wii game you desire. Backward compatibility is something that Switch owners have never experienced. While you can play ports on the system, you have to purchase those separately.
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What happens when you put a Wii game in a Wii U?

Yes, it's possible to play Wii games and use Wii accessories on Wii U. However, please note that it is not possible to use Wii U games or accessories on Wii. Click here to find out more about Wii U backwards compatibility.
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Is Wii U outdated?

The Wii U and Nintendo 3DS eShops will be discontinued in "late March 2023," Nintendo announced today, effectively closing off access to a host of content that can only be found on those platforms. The shutdown will be a multi-stage process that will last through 2022 and until 2023.
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Is Wii U weaker than PS3?

Nintendo's upcoming Wii U console may generate full HD graphics, but it's not up to the graphics power of the Xbox 360 or the PS3, according to developers familiar with the hardware who spoke on a condition of anonymity to GamesIndustry International.
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Can the Wii U run all Wii games?

Wii U is backwards compatible with almost all Wii games and accessories, so you'll be able to continue enjoying your favourite Wii experiences on Wii U.
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Is the Wii U Underpowered?

The Wii U's hardware was in a weird spot (it had a relatively good GPU but an underpowered CPU), and Nintendo was way behind the competition with regards to online play. This gave developers a hard time in trying to release third-party titles for the Wii U. And so, they didn't.
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What is the Wii highest resolution?

Some Wii software supports a 480p progressive output that displays at an enhanced quality compared to the standard 576i display.
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Why did the Wii U fail so hard?

Unfortunately, things didn't pan out the way Nintendo had planned. The Wii U didn't appeal to casual gamers the way the Wii did, and the console's limited options and lackluster technical capabilities alienated the hardcore gamers Nintendo aimed to attract.
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What resolution is Zelda Wii U?

Both versions of the game offer the same content. On a TV, the Nintendo Switch version of the game renders in 900p while the Wii U version renders in 720p.
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How do I get 1080p on my Wii U?

1080p resolution is only supported if you have connected your Wii U console to your TV via an HDMI or Wii Component Video cable. If, at any point, you need to switch the type of cable being used, such as HDMI to AV, you will need to use the Wii U GamePad to change the display settings.
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How many Wii U games exist?

There are 791 games on this list, 205 of which were released physically on a disc. The list is sorted by game titles, their developer(s), publisher(s), released for and release date by Japanese, European, and American respectively.
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Can the Wii U play Mario Kart Wii?

All games for the Wii can be played on the Wii U system with the Wii remote, but no games for the Wii U can be used on the Wii. For example, Mario Kart Wii can be played on both the Wii and Wii U but Mario Kart 8 can only be played on the Wii U.
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Can a Wii U play GameCube games?

Wii U does not support Nintendo GameCube games or accessories.
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Is the PS4 more powerful than the Wii U?

One obvious difference between Wii U and PS4 is the hardware. The PS4 sports a quicker computer processor and a more robust graphics card. PS4 has more available RAM, which means the computer can perform more functions simultaneously.
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Is Wii U more powerful than Switch?

The Switch is roughly as powerful as the Wii U — a little speedier, sure, but they're not in different galaxies. Both systems are also built around 6.2-inch touchscreens. Again, the Switch's is better, but the concept is similar. So why is the Switch doing well while the Wii U flopped?
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Is Wii U more powerful than Xbox 360?

Is the Wii U more powerful than last gen consoles? Yes. It's about 1.5x as powerful as the Xbox 360.
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Is Wii shutting down in 2023?

Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS digital storefronts are shutting down today, March 27th, 2023 at 8PM ET. While you'll no longer be able to purchase games or DLC from either eShop, you'll still be able to redownload the games you've already bought and play online for the time being.
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How long will Wii U be supported?

If someone visits Nintendo eShop and wants to download something on Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family systems after March 27, 2023, what are they able to do? On both platforms, users are still able to: Redownload content they own. Download existing software updates.
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