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Does Wii U use Blu-Ray discs?

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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What format does Wii U use?

(NTFS/Fat32) If you do the Wii U console will prompt you to format you Hard Drive again.
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Why doesn't the Wii U play DVDs?

Why can't you play DVDs on Wii/Wii U? Nintendo believes that you probably already have a device for DVD playback, so the company thinks that it doesn't warrant the cost involved to build that functionality into the Wii/Wii U console because of the patents related to those technologies. 6.
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Can a modded Wii U play Blu-ray?

2. Wii-U equips a modified Blu-ray drive, there is a "hidden function" to stream MP4 video from computer to Wii-U. Therefore, you can play Blu-ray on Wii U by making a digital copy of your Blu-ray movie to Wii U compatible media formats, such as AVI, MOV, MP4, etc.
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Can you connect a Wii to a Blu-ray player?

You can hook up several ways, depending on the outputs on your Wii: 1) Both blue-ray and Wii into your home theater receiver, then HDMI from the receiver to the TV. 2a) Blu-ray into HDMI on the TV, and older Wii into the component video and stereo audio inputs. 2b) Blu-ray into HDMI1, and newer Wii into HDMI2.
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What Happens When you Play a Blu-ray in a Nintendo Wii U

Does Nintendo still make the Wii U?

Nintendo will close the Wii U and 3DS eShops on March 27th, 2023.
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What is the Wii U backwards compatible with?

Wii U is compatible with almost all Wii games and accessories, such as Wii Remotes, Wii Remote Plus controllers, Wii MotionPlus and Nunchuk accessories, the Sensor Bar and the Wii Balance Board, so your child can continue to enjoy their favourite Wii games on Wii U.
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Is it legal to homebrew Wii U?

Is it illegal to install homebrew? No. However, downloading pirated games is. Playing backups is also illegal under the DMCA and EUCD, as it breaks the Wii's copy protection.
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Are modded Wiis illegal?

Downloading the games is illegal. Modding the Wii is not. Note: wbfs is a file system not an app.
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How do I play Blu-Ray on Wii U?

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 turn my Wii U into a DVD player?

Steps on how to watch DVD on a Wii/Wii U via The Homebrew Channel:
  1. Step 1: Install the Homebrew Channel. ...
  2. Step 2: Install DVD Playback program. ...
  3. Step 3: Play DVD on Wii. ...
  4. Step 1: Load the source DVD files. ...
  5. Step 2: Select the optimized preset for Wii. ...
  6. Step 3: Start ripping. ...
  7. Q1: Can the Wii U play DVDs?
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How do I play a DVD on my Wii U?

The short answer is NO as Nintendo officially acknowledges that the Wii U console does not play DVDs or Blu-Ray discs directly.
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Tutorial on How to Convert DVD to MP4 for Playing DVD on Wii U
  1. Step 1: Load DVD into the Program. ...
  2. Step 2: Convert DVD to MP4. ...
  3. Step 3: Finish DVD to MP4 Conversion.
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Is Wii U Full HD?

Does the Wii U console support high definition (HD) images? Yes. With the included HDMI cable, Wii U supports HD images of a resolution up to 1080p. Wii software will always be displayed in standard definition (SD), however.
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Does the Wii U take SD cards?

For Wii U, SD cards can be used for saving a picture of your Mii, QR Code patterns for your Mii, and screenshots in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. They cannot be used as a storage device for Wii U software downloads or save data for games. SD cards can, however, be used in Wii mode to save data for Wii games.
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What is the largest USB drive for Wii U?

Wii U will be able to recognise a storage device that is over 2 TB, but 2 TB will still be the maximum amount of storage capacity. Any extra capacity in the storage device beyond the 2 TB will not be accessible via Wii U.
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Can the Wii U run all Wii games?

Wii U is backwards compatible with almost all Wii games and accessories, so you'll be able to continue enjoying your favourite Wii experiences on Wii U.
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Can a regular Wii play Wii U games?

No. Wii U games can only be played on the Wii U.
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Why did the Wii U fail?

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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How do I play old games on my Wii U?

Sync a Wii Remote with the Wii U console. Launch Wii Mode by performing the following: From a disc: If you have entered a Wii disc into your Wii U, launch the software as normal. From the icon: If you are not launching software from a disc, scroll to the Wii Menu icon located on the Wii U Menu and press A.
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Can a Wii U play GameCube?

Wii U does not support Nintendo GameCube games or accessories.
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Can I still buy games on Wii U eShop?

As it promised more than a year ago, Nintendo is shutting down those digital storefronts tonight at 8 pm Eastern, after previously halting the ability to add eShop funds in May 2022.
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How many years did the Wii U last?

Compared to the Nintendo Wii's 101 million sales, the Wii U sold a mere 13.56 million units during its more than four-year lifespan (November 2012 to January 2017). And it moved far fewer units than the PlayStation 4 (100-plus million) and Xbox One (50 million).
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Can you transfer Wii U games to switch?

No. Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games purchased through Nintendo eShop do not carry over to Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch is an all-new way to play, and does not include backwards compatibility with digital or physical games designed for other systems.
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