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Can I use gamepad without console?

The console is an essential part of the Wii U system. Without it, the controller is useless. Even though you can opt to play Wii U games on the controller's embedded screen instead of on a television, the controller is not a separate game console.
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How do I play Wii U on gamepad only?

By downloading and installing a free software update, you can play the game TV-free on the Wii U GamePad screen alone. Off-TV Play can be activated from the in-game Options menu.
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Can you play Wii games on only gamepad?

Although this feature allows Wii software to be displayed on the Wii U GamePad screen, please note that Wii software cannot be controlled with the Wii U GamePad. To play Wii software, a Wii Remote, Wii Remote Plus and/or other accessories may be required.
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Can you play Wii U without HDMI?

Insert the AV Multi Out plug on the Wii AV cable into the AV Multi Out connector on the back of the console. Turn on the television and the Wii U console. Select the correct input channel on your television. Set the Wii U's TV Connection Type to Non-HDMI.
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Can you connect Wii U GamePad to PC?

There are two ways for you: Buy a Mayflash adapter to play any 360 gamepad-supported PC game using your Wii U Pro controller. Purchase a bluetooth adapter to connect your Wii U Pro controller to the PC to act as a generic PC gamepad. If your PC have built-in Bluetooth device, you don't need to buy the adapter.
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What happens if you turn on your Wii U gamepad without the game console?

Can I connect a gamepad to my PC?

Many PC games let you play with an Xbox Wireless Controller instead of a keyboard or mouse. Connect your controller to a Windows device by using a USB cable, the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows, or Bluetooth.
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How do I connect my Nintendo gamepad to my PC?

Plug your Pro Controller cable (or any USB-A-to-USB-C data cable, or USB-C-to-USB-C data cable if your PC has a USB-C port) into the controller. Plug the other end of the cable into your PC.
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Can you play Wii games without a console?

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.
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Can I play the Wii U without the console?

The console is an essential part of the Wii U system. Without it, the controller is useless. Even though you can opt to play Wii U games on the controller's embedded screen instead of on a television, the controller is not a separate game console.
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Can I hook up a Wii with an HDMI cable?

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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Can you play Mario Kart Wii with GamePad?

It can be played on the Wii U GamePad. The GamePad does not have the ability to control Wii games, but what it does have the ability to do is display the screen. If you press + on the Wii Remote before the Wii Menu starts, it will display the GamePad only and not the TV.
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What can I play my old Wii games on?

Play Wii games via Wii Mode

While it's not possible to play Wii U games on Wii, you can continue to enjoy Wii software on Wii U! Nearly all Wii games can be enjoyed on our newest home console, so there's no need to shut your favourite games in the cupboard.
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How does Wii U GamePad work?

The GamePad communicates with a Wii U console over a modified Wi-Fi protocol designed for low-latency transmission, establishing its connection with the console by using a variant of the WPS process, with proprietary transfer protocol and software co-developed with Broadcom.
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How do I get my Wii U to play with the GamePad off?

How to Turn the Wii U GamePad Screen Off
  1. From the Wii U Menu, press the HOME Button.
  2. Tap Controller Settings on the left.
  3. Underneath the Wii U GamePad Settings tap Display Off.
  4. Tap Display Off again to confirm.
  5. Press any button on the Wii U GamePad to turn the display back on.
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Why did the Wii U fail?

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 is required to play a Wii?

The Nintendo Wii console comes with everything you need to play most Wii games, namely the Wii Remote and the Wii Nunchuk. However, there are some games that require the MotionPlus add-on or other Wii accessories like the Wii Balance Board.
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Can you play Wii games on Wii U GamePad?

The Wii U is backwards compatible with Wii games, but only when played on the big screen. And it gets worse – you won't even be able to play that TV-based Wii game with the GamePad as a controller, you'll need the original Wii Nunchuck and WiiMote.
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What can you do with an old Wii console?

12 Awesome Things You Can Do With an Old Wii
  1. Install independent homebrew community games.
  2. Develop your own indie projects.
  3. Turn your Wii into a media center.
  4. Play DVDs on the Wii.
  5. Install Linux and use the Wii as a PC.
  6. Host Minecraft network games.
  7. Remotely control your PC over VNC.
  8. Use the Wii as an alarm clock.
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What can you do with a jailbroken Wii?

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  • Playing homebrew games.
  • Downloading and installing cheats.
  • Playing patched/modded copies of games.
  • Playing region-locked games from other counties.
  • Running backups of Wii and Wii U games from an SD card or hard drive.
  • Playing GameCube games.
  • Playing emulators/ROMs.
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Can I play Wii games from SD Card?

Select the SD Card Menu icon from the Wii Menu to see the contents of the SD Card. The SD Card Menu icon is located in the bottom-left corner, next to the Wii icon on the main Wii Menu. Select an item from the list of available games or Wii Channels and press the A Button to open the Start screen for that item.
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How do I enable my gamepad on Windows?

Method 4: Enable the game controller for the game

To do this, follow these steps: Click Settings. In the Control list, click to select the Enable Joystick check box. Click OK to exit the settings window.
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How do I know if my gamepad is working on my PC?

Some things to check:
  1. Is the device plugged in / connected via bluetooth.
  2. Press some buttons. On some devices, only certain buttons will wake up the gamepad API (the shapes on PS3 controllers, for instance)
  3. Close other apps that may be using the gamepad.
  4. Restart your web browser.
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How do I connect my gamepad?

Set up your Gamepad
  1. On the front of your Gamepad, press and hold the Power button. . After 3 seconds, you'll see 4 lights flash. ...
  2. From the Android TV Home screen, scroll down and select Settings .
  3. Under "Remote and accessories," select Add accessory .
  4. Select your Gamepad.
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How do I connect my real gamepad to my laptop?

Connect Using a USB Cable
  1. Launch the app on both your devices and plug your phone into the PC via a USB cable.
  2. Open the app on your phone and tap on Connect.
  3. Tap on the USB icon, and it will ask you to enable USB tethering.
  4. Enable USB tethering from the phone's setting and the connection will be successful.
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