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Can you play Wii Sports on Wii U GamePad?

Q: Can this be player using the Wii U gamepad only? A: No, it's mostly using the Wii Motion Plus remotes.
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Can I play Wii games on a Wii U using the 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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Can you play Mario Kart Wii on Wii U GamePad?

You can use most Wii U and Wii controllers, Such as the Wii Remote (on it's own or nunchuck), Wii U Pro Controller, Wii U GamePad, and the Wii Classic and Classic Pro Controllers.
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Can you play Wii Sports Club without the game pad?

You will need to pair a Wii Remote™ Plus controller (sold separately) to your Wii U console to play this software. The Wii U™ GamePad is also used for some menus and sports.
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Can you use the Wii U GamePad as a sensor bar?

No. The Wii U GamePad is only used as a display while in Wii Mode. You cannot use the buttons or screen to control anything.
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Can you play Wii Sports without motion controls?

Do you need the special attachment to play? A: You do need Wii Motion Plus but most remotes do have it already built in just check the bottom.
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What can you do with just the Wii U GamePad?

When the Wii U GamePad is near the Wii U console, it can:
  • Provide second-screen functionality.
  • Be used to play a game on the GamePad without a TV display.
  • Be used as a television remote control.
  • Work in conjunction with other compatible Wii controllers.
  • Facilitate visual chat using the controller's front-facing camera.
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What game controllers work on Wii U?

The Wii U is compatible with existing Wii Remote and Wii Remote Plus controllers, along with their Nunchuk and Classic Controller attachments. A combination of up to four Wii Remotes or Pro Controllers can be used simultaneously, and the console can theoretically support up to two GamePads.
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Can I play GameCube games with Wii U GamePad?

Wii U does not support Nintendo GameCube games or accessories.
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Does Nintendo still make the Wii U?

Nintendo will close the Wii U and 3DS eShops on March 27th, 2023.
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Why can't Wii U play GameCube games?

Nintendont isn't an emulator because it doesn't need to emulate the GameCube's hardware. When Nintendo ditched GameCube support on the Wii U, they effectively flipped a virtual switch to turn the feature off. Nintendont turns that switch back on again, allowing you to run GameCube natively at full speed.
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Can you play n64 games on Wii U gamepad?

No, you can't, not even with a nunchuck. You have to use either wii u pro controller or a wii classic controller connected to a wiimote. The gamepad can also be used though it's kind of weird that in multiplayer, you have to manually change it to the last player.
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Why are there no GameCube games on Wii U?

You can't insert Gamecube game discs into your Wii U and play them: the drive mechanism simply doesn't support the smaller format. And even if you could, the console won't give you any way to play them.
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What happened to Wii U?

Contrary to Nintendo's expectations, the Wii U was a commercial failure, and sold around 13.5 million units, second only to Nintendo's abysmal Virtual Boy, which sold less than a million units. It lost some of the goodwill Nintendo had gained with the Wii and left the gaming giant's future unclear.
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Why didn't the Wii U sell?

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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Why are Wii games so expensive?

Simple. They're no longer made, some titles got smallish production runs, and as people start to discover the console via collecting, the price of certain games for the console have gone up. Finite supply plus increased demand equals the current market.
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What to do with Wii U before selling?

From the Wii U Menu, select System Settings. Using the Left Stick, scroll to Delete All Content & Settings and press the A Button. Please read the information displayed on your TV screen, and then tap Next. Wait for a few seconds, and then tap Delete Everything.
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What is required to play Wii Sports?

Things You'll Need
  • Wii.
  • Sensor bar.
  • At least one Wii remote.
  • At least one Wii Nunchuk (to play boxing)
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Does Wii Sports need nunchuck?

In Wii Sports, the Nunchuk is only used in Boxing. It acts as the controller for the player's non-dominant hand, and can perform jabs, uppercuts, and hooks just like the Wii Remote. In Wii Sports Resort, the Nunchuk is used in Cycling, Power Cruising, and Archery.
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Do you need a Wii MotionPlus to play Wii Sports?

Most popular wii games, such as Wii Sports Resort, Wii Play: Motion, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, My Personal Golf Trainer, Red Steel 2, FlingSmash and other wii games requires motion plus.
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Can you put a GameCube disc in a Wii?

When the Wii is standing up the the Wii logo is horizontal. These Wii consoles will play all your old GameCube discs.
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Can the Wii U play dvds?

The Wii U system supports both Wii U and Wii Game Discs. GameCube discs, Blu-ray discs, DVD discs, CDs, etc. are not supported.
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How do I rip Wii U games?

Steps:
  1. Extract the wiiu folder from dumpling.zip to the root of your SD card.
  2. Remove the SD card from your computer and place it back into the console.
  3. Insert the game disc you want to dump into the console. ...
  4. Open the Homebrew Launcher and launch dumpling.
  5. Choose the desired type of game to dump from the list.
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