Can Wii U read 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.

Can a Wii U read a Wii disc?

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.

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.

Does Nintendo still make the Wii U?

Nintendo will close the Wii U and 3DS eShops on March 27th, 2023.

Can you play old Wii games on the Wii switch?

No. Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games purchased through Nintendo eShop do not carry over to Nintendo Switch.

Wii U's a Downgrade for Playing Wii Games

Can Wii U play Wii and GameCube games?

Wii U does not support Nintendo GameCube games or accessories.

What replaced the Wii?

The Nintendo Switch operates very differently from the Wii. While you can game similar titles on both consoles, the gameplay is different.

Can you play Wii games on the Wii U without a Wii controller?

You must use the Wii Remote that is set as player one to perform this action. If needed, you can change the order of controllers synced with the Wii U console. If you have not yet sync'd a Wii Remote with the Wii U Console, you will be prompted to sync one. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Is Wii U better than Wii?

The Wii U is basically an improved Wii. 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.

What is Wii U compatible with?

The Wii U is compatible with all Wii games and Wii accessories such as the Wii Remote (Plus), Wii Nunchuk, and the Wii Balance Board. It is possible to migrate most downloaded software and save files from a Wii to a Wii U.

What was the purpose of the 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.

Why can't my Wii read discs anymore?

Cleaning the console with a lens-cleaning kit is your first step if the console isn't reading discs at all. The problem may be a dirty lens. If cleaning the lens doesn't help, perform a system update. If cleaning and updating don't do anything, contact Nintendo.

Can Wii U read Blu-ray?

The Wii U system supports both Wii U and Wii Game Discs. GameCube discs, Blu-ray discs, DVD discs, CDs, etc. are not supported.

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.

Why did the Wii fail?

The Wii's motion control gimmick was just enough to get people to buy the console, but proved too shallow for good games to support it. The subsequent imitation failures by Microsoft and Sony (Kinect and Move, respectively) all but proved that motion controls were just a fad.

Is Wii U or Switch better?

The Switch has greater portability than the Wii U, whose Game Pad needed to be in range of the console to play games on it. While this is true for the Switch, the buttons are smaller and closer together, which may not be the ideal setup for some hands.

Can Wii U work without TV?

For supported games, a television isn't required to be connected to the Wii U; the Wii U can operate in Off-TV Play mode as long as the console is connected to a power source.

Can the Wii U be modded?

Downloading and installing cheats

Not only can you download and install cheats on the Wii U with a mod, but be able to save them right on the system hardware and turn all of your favorite cheats on or off with the flick of a switch!

Can the Wii play dvds?

No. Wii only plays Wii Game Discs and GameCube Game Discs.

What should I do with my old Wii?

When did Nintendo stop supporting Wii?

The Wii was formally discontinued in October 2013, though Nintendo continued to produce and market the Wii Mini through 2017, and offered a subset of the Wii's online services through 2019.

Can you still download old games on Wii?

If you have downloaded a game to your Wii console, but have since deleted it or otherwise lost it, you can re-download it: Access the Wii Shop Channel (how to). Select "Start Shopping". Browse through the available titles to find the game you need to re-download.