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Does a Japanese Wii U GamePad work on US Wii U?

The Wii U GamePad is region-locked and will not function properly on a Wii U console from another region. Some accessories are internationally compatible while others are not. We do not recommend using Wii U accessories purchased overseas.
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Can you use a Japanese Wii U in the US?

But fortunately, all these Wii Remotes are region free! So yes, you absolutely *can* use the Japanese version on a US console.
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How do I change the region on my Wii U GamePad?

How to Change the System Country or Region Setting
  1. From the Wii U Menu, select System Settings.
  2. Using the Left Stick scroll to the Console Information icon and press the A Button.
  3. Select Set Country of Residence.
  4. If prompted, enter the four-digit PIN. ...
  5. Select the desired country then press the A Button.
  6. Tap OK.
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Is Japanese Wii U region-locked?

Is Japanese Wii U region-locked? Yes, Wii U systems are region locked. Region locking enables Nintendo to include parental controls and more efficiently deliver region-specific system and menu updates to users.
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Can I change Japanese Wii U to English?

From the Wii U Menu, select System Settings. Using the Left Stick, scroll to the Console Information icon and press the A Button. Select Set System Language. Select the desired language then press the A Button.
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ALTERING THE JAPANESE WII U LANGUAGE

Can I play American games on a Japanese Wii?

Currently, all unmodded Wii consoles in the market are region-locked, so only games from the same region can be played on that machine.
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Will a Japanese Wii Remote work on a US Wii?

But fortunately, all these Wii Remotes are region free! So yes, you absolutely *can* use the Japanese version on a US console.
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Can you use Japanese consoles in the US?

You would just need to get a US RF adapter. A Japanese RF adapter will not work with US televisions. Japan and US use the same electric current, so all the power supplies should work in the US, with no problem.
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How do I un region lock my Wii?

Complete these steps
  1. Access Wii Settings.
  2. Select the right arrow twice to proceed to page 3.
  3. Select Country.
  4. Use the scroll bar on the right to find and select your current country.
  5. Select Confirm to save the change.
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Did the Wii U sell well in Japan?

In its first week after its release on 8 December in Japan - almost three weeks after the US and more than one behind the UK - the Wii U didn't do too badly at all, selling 308,570 units. The original Wii sold 371,936 in the same region in its first week back in 2006.
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Why is Wii U region-locked?

Yes, Wii U systems are region locked. Region locking enables Nintendo to include parental controls and more efficiently deliver region-specific system and menu updates to users. In order to make the process convenient for users, we will be as flexible as possible with how we define each region.
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Is the Wii U region free?

The Wii U is also region-locked, as well as its Gamepads. The Nintendo Switch is region-free, therefore allowing games from any region to be played, whether through physical cartridges or digital downloads.
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Can u play the Wii U with the GamePad?

Press the SYNC buttons on the Wii U Console and the Wii U GamePad to pair them. Press the SYNC button on the Wii U Console twice. Use the GamePad stylus to press the SYNC button on the back of the Wii U GamePad.
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Is it legal to use Wii U emulator?

"This is in general frowned upon in many emulation projects: it puts the whole project at the risk of a lawsuit. It's one of the things where we have no doubts about the legality: it's clearly illegal.
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What voltage is Wii U Japanese?

12v for 3.7 amps.
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What is tiramisu Wii U?

Tiramisu is modular legacy environment for the Wii U. The automatically runs a CFW (modified version of Mocha), allows you to boot the homebrew channel and provides a autoboot menu.
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How to bypass region locking?

Luckily, there's an easy way to get around geo-blocking: connect to a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs work by routing your traffic through a server in another country. This hides your real IP address — which is often used to determine your location — and replaces it with a temporary, country-specific IP address.
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Can you jailbreak a Wii?

You can turn your old Wii into a total Nintendo entertainment center by jailbreaking it. The form we'll cover in this tutorial is called a SoftMod, and it will only take a few minutes to completely crack open the Wii and give you complete control over the console. To get started, you'll need just a few things.
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Can you use a Japanese Wii U GamePad with a US console?

The Wii U GamePad is region-locked and will not function properly on a Wii U console from another region. Some accessories are internationally compatible while others are not. We do not recommend using Wii U accessories purchased overseas.
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Can you run Japanese electronics in the US?

Japan's electrical system is roughly the same as the US's. However, the US's voltage is 120Vac RMS (60Hz)while Japan's is 100Vac RMS (50 or 60Hz depending on region). So, any heat generating device from Japan that is used in the US will get 20% hotter than it's design intended.
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Is it illegal to mod consoles Japan?

Japan has made game save editors and console modding services illegal. The punishment for breaking this law is pretty severe too, as perpetrators are liable up to a 5 million yen fine (approximately $46,000 USD or £36,000 GBP), five years of prison time, or both.
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Can you use Wii U GamePad in Wii mode?

Can I control games and/or the Wii Menu using the Wii U GamePad in Wii Mode? 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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Do all Wii controllers work on Wii U?

Loads of Wii accessories and peripherals can be used with Wii U too – depending on the game you're playing you can still use your Wii Remotes, Wii Remote Plus controllers, Wii MotionPlus and Nunchuk accessories, the Sensor Bar from your Wii, the Wii Balance Board and many others!
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Is Nintendo still making 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.
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