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Can I charge my phone with my Wii?

Normally, I'd just plug my car charger into my laptop and hook up my phone from there, but I couldn't use that option since I no longer have a laptop. That's when I discovered that, as long as your phone charger has a USB port, you can plug it in to the back of the Wii U and it will charge your phone just fine.
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Is there a USB port on a Wii?

The Wii console has 2 USB ports.
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What are the USB ports on the Wii used for?

Rock Band on the Wii requires the use of the USB ports. You have to plug in little drum and guitar receivers into the back of the Wii to use the controllers. Also, the wired microphone plugs into one of the USB ports.
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Can you plug a USB into a Wii U?

Ensure the connector on the USB device is oriented correctly. Insert the USB connector straight into a USB port on the Wii U console. Turn the Wii U console on. Access the device (External Storage Only).
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How does a Wii remote charge?

1 Plug the AC adapter into 5V INjack on the back of the charging station. You can also plug the Wii adapter supplied with your Wii Console into 12V INon the back of the charging station. 2 Place the Wii remotes or battery packs on the charging station.
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Can You Use BOTH Charging Methods At The SAME TIME?!

What is the thing on the bottom of the Wii Remote?

The Wii Remote includes a plug in the bottom that one can attach a variety of different things to, such as the Nunchuk, the Classic Controller, and the Wii MotionPlus. These attachments were either required to play certain games, or simply enhanced the experience.
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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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Does Nintendo still make the Wii U?

Nintendo formally announced the end of its production on January 31, 2017. The ability to purchase content through the Nintendo eShop was discontinued on March 27, 2023. Rumors spread claiming the Wii U would destruct in 2023 but the rumor was debunked.
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Where is the USB port on the Wii U?

To use the drive with the Wii U, first turn off the console and plug the drive into the USB port at the back.
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What is the largest SD card a Wii can use?

If you have updated your Wii console to Wii Menu 4.0 or higher, then your Wii console is compatible with SD Cards that are 2 GB (Gigabyte) or less, and is also compatible with SDHC Cards up to 32 GB.
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What else can you do with a Wii?

12 Awesome Things You Can Do With an Old Wii
  • Install independent homebrew community games.
  • Develop your own indie projects.
  • Turn your Wii into a media center.
  • Play DVDs on the Wii.
  • Install Linux and use the Wii as a PC.
  • Host Minecraft network games.
  • Remotely control your PC over VNC.
  • Use the Wii as an alarm clock.
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What connections does a Wii have?

You can use all sorts of cables to connect your Wii to your TV, like RGB, VGA, and HDMI. So, in this article, we'll explain how to connect your Nintendo Wii to your TV, regardless of what type.
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You can connect the Wii to a TV via:
  • RGB.
  • S-Video.
  • SCART.
  • VGA.
  • Component.
  • HDMI.
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What ports are on the back of a Wii?

The bottom-most port is the power in, above it is the A/V out. The Wii broke from the previous A/V plug that was used on the SNES, N64 and Gamecube in favor of one that could output progressive-scan video. The red port is for the infrared bar. At the top are two USB ports.
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Does USB to HDMI work on Wii?

The Wii console is not compatible with HDMI. If you wish to view the Wii console with a higher quality image, component video cables can be purchased instead.
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What USB format works on Wii?

To play games, we recommend using an external hard drive for your Wii. Flash drives should be usable too, but external hard drives are recommended as they are more reliable, and can store more games. Make sure your USB drive is formatted as FAT32 or NTFS.
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How do you put a USB in a Nintendo?

Make sure your Nintendo Switch System is powered on and connected to your TV. Insert the USB cable into a USB port on the Nintendo Switch Dock. Connect the other end of the cable to the wired controller. Your wired controller is now ready for use.
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Where does the Wii adapter go?

Insert the DC plug on the Wii AC Adapter cord into the DC Input connector on the back of the Wii console. Insert the AC plug into a 230V AC wall outlet. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fully insert the AC plug into the AC socket.
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Why did the Wii U fail?

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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How much did a Wii U cost?

The Wii U launched in the US on November 18, 2012. It initially shipped in a "Basic Set" for $299.99 and a "Deluxe Edition" for $349.99 that came with a copy of NintendoLand (more on that later).
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How do you revive a dead Wii Remote?

Wii Remote Not Working Correctly (No Lights Appear at All)
  1. Replace the batteries in the Wii Remote with a fresh set.
  2. Once the batteries have been replaced, press any button on the Wii Remote to see if any lights appear.
  3. Verify that your Wii Remote is functioning properly.
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Can you put AA batteries in a Wii Remote?

Remove the battery cover on the back of the Wii Remote. Insert two AA batteries, using the plus (+) and minus (-) guides in the Wii Remote's battery compartment to insert the batteries in the proper direction. Be sure to insert the minus (-) end first and remove the plus (+) end first when replacing the batteries.
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How long do Wii batteries last?

A fresh set of alkaline batteries should last, depending on amount and type of use, up to 30 hours.
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What is the yellow cord on the Wii for?

Plug the colored connectors into the following inputs: Yellow: Video Input. White: Audio Input Left (or Mono) Red: Audio Input Right.
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