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Does Wii U use batteries?

Note. The Wii U GamePad
Wii U GamePad
The Wii U GamePad is the standard game controller for Nintendo's Wii U home video game console. Incorporating traits from tablet computers, the GamePad has traditional input methods (such as buttons, dual analog sticks, and a D-pad), touchscreen controls, and motion controls.
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What is the battery for in the Wii U?

This battery is used to keep track of time when the device is off or unplugged.
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How long does Wii U battery last?

The Wii U GamePad will remain charged for 3-5 hours. Actual battery life depends on the screen brightness, the features used (such as the camera and microphone), wireless communication use, ambient temperature, and other factors.
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How do you charge a Wii U battery?

Insert the AC Adapter connector plug straight all the way into the Wii U GamePad Cradle. Place the Wii U GamePad gently into the Wii U GamePad Cradle. Plug the AC Adapter into a working wall outlet or power strip. The battery LED will light orange when the battery is charging.
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Does a Wii need batteries?

Insert two AA batteries, using the plus (+) and minus (-) guides in the Wii Remote's battery compartment to insert the batteries in the proper direction. Be sure to insert the minus (-) end first and remove the plus (+) end first when replacing the batteries. Replace the battery cover.
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The Wii U's battery

Does the Wii U have a charger?

For the power supply, though, the Wii U comes with a proprietary A/C adapter (right) with a power brick that's significantly bigger than Nintendo's old system (left).
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Is Wii U fully portable?

Nope. Absolutely not. The Wii is a home console, which requires a TV connection to be played. The handheld console from that time is the DS.
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Why does the Wii U fail?

The Wii U Lacked Third-Party Support

There wasn't much third-party support for the Wii U. Nintendo wanted the Wii U to share features of a conventional games console. This includes playing third-party titles; Nintendo lacking the crucial third-party support to bring such titles to fruition wasn't a good look.
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How long does it take for a Wii U to charge?

It takes approximately 2.5 hours to fully charge the Wii U GamePad. Charging time will vary depending on how the system is being used and how much charge is left in the battery.
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How do you fix a Wii U that won't charge?

What to do
  1. Unplug the Wii U GamePad AC adapter from the Wii U GamePad and wall outlet.
  2. Wait at least 90 seconds. It takes this long for the AC adapter to reset, so it is extremely important that you wait the full 90 seconds.
  3. Plug the AC adapter back into the Wii U GamePad and wall outlet.
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Why is my Wii U blinking orange?

An orange LED indicates that your Wii U GamePad is charging. This does not mean that the Wii U GamePad will turn on immediately. It may take up to fifteen minutes of charging before the Wii U GamePad turns on.
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How do I check the health of my Wii U battery?

From the Wii U Menu, press the HOME Button. The Wii U GamePad's battery level will be displayed in the top-left corner.
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Can Wii U still be repaired?

For physical and liquid damage to the Wii U or Wii U GamePad

Nintendo no longer offers factory repairs for the Wii U console, the Wii U GamePad, or Wii U accessories. You may find our information on replacement and upgrade options helpful.
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Does a Wii U have a lithium battery?

The Wii U console contains a lithium coin cell battery.
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Is the Wii U the worst selling console?

Trailing behind the total numbers of the Nintendo Gamecube, which managed to sell a total of 22 million during its lifespan, the Wii U is the worst performing piece of Nintendo hardware since the Virtual Boy.
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Is Wii U weaker than PS3?

Nintendo's upcoming Wii U console may generate full HD graphics, but it's not up to the graphics power of the Xbox 360 or the PS3, according to developers familiar with the hardware who spoke on a condition of anonymity to GamesIndustry International.
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Are Wii U worth it?

The Wii U is, by far, Nintendo's best virtual console. You can play games from multiple Nintendo systems on the Wii U, from Game Boy Advance to NES and N64 games. The Nintendo Switch doesn't offer anything similar to this, opting for a paid subscription service to access some older retro titles.
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Can u play Wii U without a TV?

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 you use Wii U without WIFI?

The Wii U console does not require an Internet connection to play games offline, use Mii Maker, and interact with basic settings. However, applications that require an Internet connection such as Netflix, Youtube, etc., will not operate without an Internet connection.
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What replaced 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.
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Can you power a Wii U with USB?

Nintendo recommends using a self-powered USB hub, i.e. a hub that uses an external power supply instead of drawing power through USB. Devices that draw their power from USB ports are known as "bus-powered" devices, and are not recommended for use with Wii U.
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Can you charge a Wii U with a USB?

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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Does Wii U take USB?

A final important point is that the Wii U uses USB 2.0 ports. 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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