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Can you connect Wii U to laptop?

No. The Wii U is the second generation of the Wii console. You can play Wii games on the Wii U, but they are entirely separate consoles.
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How do I connect my Wii U gamepad to my laptop?

Just right click the Bluetooth icon in the system tray, select Add new connection… and go from there, making your controller discoverable. With the connection made, install and then launch WiinUPro, and tweak your analog inputs as necessary.
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Can I play the Wii U without the console?

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. 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 I play Wii games on my laptop?

Dolphin is an emulator for two recent Nintendo video game consoles: the GameCube and the Wii. It allows PC gamers to enjoy games for these two consoles in full HD (1080p) with several enhancements: compatibility with all PC controllers, turbo speed, networked multiplayer, and even more!
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Does Wii U connect via HDMI?

Place the Wii U console at least 4" (10 cm) away from walls or other surfaces that may block ventilation. Ensure your television is turned off. Connect the HDMI cable to an available HDMI port on your television. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the Wii U console.
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How do I change my Wii U to HDMI?

What to do
  1. From the Wii U Menu, select "System Settings."
  2. Using the Left Stick, scroll to the "TV" icon and press the A Button.
  3. Tap "TV Connection Type."
  4. Select "HDMI."
  5. Choose the appropriate resolution for your TV, or press the X Button to detect the resolution automatically.
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How do I use USB on Wii U?

How to Connect a USB Device to the Wii U Console
  1. Turn the Wii U console off.
  2. Ensure the connector on the USB device is oriented correctly.
  3. Insert the USB connector straight into a USB port on the Wii U console.
  4. Turn the Wii U console on.
  5. Access the device (External Storage Only).
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Can you use your phone as a Wii U GamePad?

Homebrew App Allows Smartphones To Imitate The Wii U GamePad.
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What USB is the Wii U GamePad?

The input of the Nintendo Gamepad is rated '4.75V 1.6A'. It is perfectly safe to power it from a standard 5V USB port using this cable. The actual charging current I measured (using the DROK Dual-USB Gauge ) is under 0.8A. That means any USB charger rated for 1A or more will do the job.
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Do Wii U controllers work on steam?

Steam Link compatibility

Supports Streaming games from your TV via your network and works with the pro controller via built in Bluetooth.
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Does a USB work for Wii U?

Wii U supports USB hard disk drives with a dedicated power source, called self-powered USB. Flash memory devices have a limited number of rewrites and are not suited to long-term storage of important game data, so we do not recommend the use of flash memory devices as an external storage device solution.
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Does any USB work on a Wii U?

Any USB 3.0 device is backwards-compatible and will work with the Wii U, but you won't benefit from the extra speed. We don't recommend buying a USB 2.0 drive now, as its slow speeds will be a huge drawback if you use it on any other device in the future.
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Does the Wii U have a USB port?

The Wii U features 802.11 b/g /n wireless network connectivity and support for Fast Ethernet with an accessory, Bluetooth 4.0, a total of four USB 2.0 ports, and an SD/SDHC memory card slot.
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How to play Wii without HDMI?

Insert the AV Multi Out plug of the Wii AV Cable into the AV Multi Out connector on the back of the console. Insert the colored connectors on the Wii AV Cable into the input connectors on the TV.
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Complete these steps
  1. Yellow: Video Input.
  2. White: Audio Input Left (or Mono)
  3. Red: Audio Input Right.
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Does Wii U use same cables as Wii?

The same sensor bar and RCA/component cables that work on the Wii will plug in to the Wii U just fine (or you can use an included HDMI cable for a better picture).
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What is needed for Wii U?

Basic Pack
  • Wii U Console. (White) x1.
  • Internal flash memory 8 GB* 8 GB total system storage, approximately 3 GB of which is available to users. ...
  • Wii U GamePad. (White) x1.
  • Includes one Wii U GamePad stylus. (White)
  • Wii U AC Adapter. x1.
  • Wii U GamePad AC Adapter. x1.
  • HDMI Cable (1.5m) x1.
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How can I play Wii U on my TV only?

In order to toggle the display between the Wii U GamePad and the TV screen, press the X Button on the Wii U GamePad or select the toggle icon on the top-right corner of the Wii U GamePad screen.
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Is the Wii U like the 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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Can Wii U games still be downloaded?

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.
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Can you use a Wii remote on a laptop?

Your Wii Remotes and consoles connect using a Bluetooth connection. This means that your Wii Remotes can be connected to other devices — like computers.
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Can I use a USB to HDMI 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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