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Can you play Wii U on TV without GamePad?

Yes you can: the Wii U has a few controller options depending on the game at hand, whether it's the Pro Controller or the Wiimote. Some older titles required certain amount of Touch Screen usage (ZombiU, for one), but later ones didn't need it all that much, if at all.
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How can I play Wii U on my TV only?

Complete these steps
  1. Place the Wii U console at least 4" (10 cm) away from walls or other surfaces that may block ventilation.
  2. Ensure your television is turned off.
  3. Connect the HDMI cable to an available HDMI port on your television.
  4. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the Wii U console. ...
  5. Turn your television on.
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How do I connect my Wii Remote to my Wii U without the GamePad?

Complete these steps
  1. Connect the sensor bar and place it appropriately.
  2. While on the Wii U Menu, press the SYNC Button on the Wii U console to display the controller pairing screen. ...
  3. Press the SYNC Button on the console until the screen shows the controller type you want to pair. ...
  4. Press the SYNC Button on the Wii Remote.
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Can you use the Wii U GamePad alone?

You can also play supported games in off-TV play mode, using the Wii U GamePad alone without the television. The Wii U GamePad offers several ways to play, from sticks and buttons to touch and motion controls.
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Can you use a Wii U with just a Wii Remote?

You can sync a Wii Remote to a Wii or Wii U console by pressing the sync button on both the remote and the console. You'll need to sync each Wii Remote separately before using them. If your Wii Remote won't sync, make sure its batteries aren't low, and try closing whatever game is currently open.
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How to Play Wii Games on the Wii U WITHOUT a TV Sensor Bar

Why won't the Wii U work on my TV?

Try using a different cable. Try a Wii AV Cable or a Wii Component Video Cable. You will need to ensure the TV is set to the correct input settings if you switch cables. It can take up to a minute for the Wii U console to detect that a Wii AV Cable/Wii Component Video Cable is connected.
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How do I hook up my Wii to my HDMI TV?

Just connect one to your Nintendo Wii, hook up a HDMI cable and plug it into your TV. View the output on the HDMI channel using Input Select on your TV remote. Wii to HDMI is a quick, simple solution to connect your Nintendo Wii to any smart TV with a dedicated Nintendo Wii HDMI adapter.
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How do you play Wii games on Wii U on TV?

Use the Wii Remote to select Wii Menu by pointing the Wii Remote at the screen, hovering the hand icon over Wii Menu, and pressing the A Button. If the latest system update has been applied, you can select either TV Only or TV & GamePad depending on which device you would like to use as a display.
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Is there a sensor bar for Wii U?

Features: The Old Skool Wired Sensor Bar is fully compatible with Wii and Wii U console and serves as a perfect replacement for a lost or damaged original. Works just like the original! Simply plug and play.
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How do I make my Wii display on my TV?

Complete these steps
  1. Access System Settings.
  2. Select Screen, then select Widescreen Settings.
  3. Select Standard or Widescreen then Confirm to save the changes. The Widescreen Settings screen displayed in the Wii System Settings screen.
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Does Nintendo still make the Wii U?

Nintendo formally announced the end of its production on January 31, 2017. The ability to purchase content through the Nintendo eShop will be discontinued on March 27, 2023. Rumors spread claiming the Wii U would destruct in 2023 but the rumor was debunked.
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How do I connect my red white yellow cable to my Smart TV?

Insert the yellow Composite plug into the Yellow Video Input terminal on the back of your Viera TV. Insert the red and white audio plugs. Make sure that you do not connect the red audio plug into the red Component video plug. Connect the other end of the composite cable into your devices Composite Audio Video outputs.
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Does Wii to HDMI work on Wii U?

Wii to HDMI Converter 1080P for Full HD Device, Wii HDMI Adapter with 3,5mm Audio Jack&HDMI Output Compatible with Nintendo Wii, Wii U, HDTV, Monitor-Supports All Wii Display Modes 720P, NTS.
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Why is my Wii U blinking blue?

A blue LED that fades indicates that the Wii U GamePad is charged, but that the screen is not showing an image. You may find our information designed to address this issue helpful.
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Why did Wii U fail?

The Wii U Lacked Third-Party Support

The Wii U's hardware was in a weird spot (it had a relatively good GPU but an underpowered CPU), and Nintendo was way behind the competition with regards to online play. This gave developers a hard time in trying to release third-party titles for the Wii U.
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How much does a Wii U cost in 2023?

How much does a Wii U cost? Wii U prices start at $180 and cost $180 on average as of March 2023. Wii U prices will continue to get cheaper over time.
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What is replacing the Wii U?

It's a true demonstration of how powerful first impressions can be; for the Wii U, its debut trailer brought doubt and confusion, whereas its successor, the Switch, debuted to palpable excitement. But were the two reveals really so different?
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How do you control the Wii U menu on the TV?

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. When the Wii U Menu is displayed on the Wii U GamePad, the WaraWara Plaza is displayed on the TV screen and vice versa.
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Can I watch TV through my Wii?

Similar to how online TV devices like Apple TV, Roku, and Chromecast work, the Wii and Wii U have apps (also called channels) you can download to stream TV shows and movies from the internet.
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How do I make my TV full screen with HDMI?

If your TV has more than one HDMI port, these will be labeled as HDMI 1, HDMI 2, and so on. On the “Settings” menu, search for the “Display settings.” Choose the aspect ratio from the selection. The normal aspect ratio should be 16:9.
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Can you use candles as a Wii sensor?

The only reason the sensor bar plugs into the Wii is to power the infrared bulbs. Because this is independent of the Wii system, you can easily replace the Wii sensor bar with household items like lit candles.
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Can Wii sensor bar go under TV?

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.
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How do you hook up a Wii sensor bar to a flat screen TV?

For above the TV Screen

Remove the protective film from the foam pads on the bottom of the Sensor Bar. For additional stability, add adhesive-backed foam tape from the sheet included with the Wii. Mount the Sensor Bar to the top of the TV. The center of the Sensor Bar should be aligned with the center of the TV.
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