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Can Wii U be used without TV?

By downloading and installing a free software update, you can play the game TV-free on the Wii U GamePad
Wii U GamePad
The Wii U GamePad is the standard game controller for Nintendo's Wii U home video game console. Incorporating traits from tablet computers, the GamePad has traditional input methods (such as buttons, dual analog sticks, and a D-pad), touchscreen controls, and motion controls.
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. Off-TV Play can be activated from the in-game Options menu. The same software update that adds Off-TV Play also allows European and North American gamers to play together online.
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Can you use the Wii U without a screen?

It's called "Off-TV Play", and the wikipedia article about the feature also includes a handy list of the games that are compatible with this feature. Keep in mind, however, that you will not be able to play all WiiU games this way. You will also need some sort of display in order to set up the WiiU initially.
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Can you play Wii U console only?

A: Yes, the console plays both Wii and Wii-U games.
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Can you hook up a 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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Does Wii U work with HDMI cable?

Yes. With the included HDMI cable, Wii U supports HD images of a resolution up to 1080p.
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Is the Wii U like the switch?

The main difference here, of course, is that the Wii U GamePad can't be taken on the go — or at least not beyond the relatively short wireless range of the console. With the Switch, on the other hand, the console is a handheld system.
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What can I use instead of a sensor bar on Wii U?

Place two lit candles roughly as far apart as the sensor bar is wide. In your Wii's settings, choose whether the candles are above or below the television just like you would for the sensor bar. Aim the WiiMote between the two candles and your pointer will respond on the screen like normal.
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Does Wii U work without sensor bar?

Technically, you dont need a sensor bar. The wii U gamepad has a built in sensor for wii motion controls. If you can position the gamepad appropriately, it functions, okay.... The best way is to position the gamepad directly in front as close to underneath as possible, a mounted option works best for me....
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What is the point of a Wii U?

Wii U is Nintendo's first high definition home console, a powerful system with a controller that changes the way you can play games and connect together. There are several hardware packs available – take a look at the available hardware options on our Wii U website.
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Can Wii U be played offline?

The Wii U console does not require an Internet connection to play games offline, use Mii Maker, and interact with basic settings. However, applications that require an Internet connection such as Netflix, Youtube, etc., will not operate without an Internet connection.
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Can you play Wii games on just the Wii U GamePad?

It is possible to play Wii software, including WiiWare and Wii Virtual Console titles, on the Wii U GamePad after performing a system update. Titles can be displayed on both the TV and GamePad, allowing you to play Wii software away from the TV.
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Does the Wii U do everything that a Wii does?

The Wii U will play original Wii games. The Wii Remotes for the original Wii will work on the Wii U only if they are using MotionPlus (either built-in or as an attachment).
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How do I play games on Wii U?

Sync a Wii Remote with the Wii U console. Launch Wii Mode by performing the following: From a disc: If you have entered a Wii disc into your Wii U, launch the software as normal. From the icon: If you are not launching software from a disc, scroll to the Wii Menu icon located on the Wii U Menu and press A.
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Is it better to have the Wii sensor bar above or below TV?

Reception may be improved by mounting the Sensor Bar to the top of the TV with the Sensor Bar Stand. Click here for more information. Important Note: If you have not already done so, be sure to set the Sensor Bar option in the Wii console's System Setting to "Below TV." This will help ensure an optimal experience .
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Does the Wii have a built in sensor bar?

Insert the Sensor Bar plug into the Sensor Bar connector on the back of the Wii console. The Sensor Bar can be placed either above or below your TV screen.
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Does USB sensor bar work for Wii U?

Compatible - the USB wired infrared sensor bar for Nintendo Wii, Wii U Consoles, or PC Dolphin Emulator.
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Does USB sensor bar work for Wii?

💖 Product Compatible - Only Compatible with Nintendo Wii and Wii U, the USB wired infrared sensor bar for Nintendo Wii, Wii U Consoles. When using the computer to run the emulator, please make sure to have bluetooth receptors (Computer built-in or additional equipment) for recognizing the remote.
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Where is the best place for the Wii U sensor bar?

Mount the Sensor Bar to the front edge of the surface that the TV is sitting on. Do not place the Sensor Bar below the surface that the TV is sitting on (for example, on shelves below the TV). The front of the Sensor Bar should be aligned with the front of the surface that the TV is sitting on.
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Why is the Wii U not popular?

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 better a Wii U or Switch?

The newer Nintendo Switch has better internal storage and a massive leap in processing power. It also resembles much of the Wii U, except it's a standalone device and isn't an auxiliary controller to the console.
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Is it possible to play Wii U games on Switch?

No. Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games purchased through Nintendo eShop do not carry over to Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch is an all-new way to play, and does not include backwards compatibility with digital or physical games designed for other systems.
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