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How can I play Wii U games without a TV?

By downloading and installing a free software update, you can play the game TV-free on 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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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 play Wii U games just from the console?

It is not possible to play Wii U games on Wii.
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Is there a way to play Wii U games on Wii?

No. Wii U games can only be played on the Wii U.
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Can you play Wii U games off USB?

If you have downloaded a game to USB storage media, you can access it directly from the Wii U Menu without the need to move it to internal memory.
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Can I put Wii U games on SD card?

The Wii U includes an SD card slot at the front of the console. But you can't use an SD card for storing Wii U games. SD cards only work for storing pictures of your Miis, holding screenshots in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and transferring data from a Wii to your Wii U.
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How to Play Wii Games on the Wii U WITHOUT a TV Sensor Bar

Can the Wii U use 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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How do I play Wii games on my SD card?

Select the SD Card Menu icon from the Wii Menu to see the contents of the SD Card. The SD Card Menu icon is located in the bottom-left corner, next to the Wii icon on the main Wii Menu. Select an item from the list of available games or Wii Channels and press the A Button to open the Start screen for that item.
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Which is better Wii or Wii U?

The Wii U is basically an improved Wii. Nearly all Wii games are playable on the Wii U and in HD, no less, making it the best way to experience almost any Wii game you desire. Backward compatibility is something that Switch owners have never experienced.
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How do I play Wii U on GamePad only?

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.
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Can Wii U games still be downloaded?

If someone visits Nintendo eShop and wants to download something on Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family systems after March 27, 2023, what are they able to do? On both platforms, users are still able to: Redownload content they own. Download existing software updates.
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Does Wii U play old 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 you play Wii U without screen?

For supported games, a television isn't required to be connected to the Wii U; the Wii U can operate in Off-TV Play mode as long as the console is connected to a power source.
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Can you use the Wii U without a screen?

It's called "Off-TV Play", and the wikipedia article about the feature also includes a handy list of the games that are compatible with this feature. Keep in mind, however, that you will not be able to play all WiiU games this way. You will also need some sort of display in order to set up the WiiU initially.
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What can I use instead of a sensor bar on Wii U?

Place two lit candles roughly as far apart as the sensor bar is wide. In your Wii's settings, choose whether the candles are above or below the television just like you would for the sensor bar. Aim the WiiMote between the two candles and your pointer will respond on the screen like normal.
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Can Wii U use 64gb SD card?

SD memory cards with a capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with a capacity of up to 32 GB are compatible. SDXC and fast-transfer UHS-type memory cards are not compatible.
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What is the limit on SD card for Wii?

If you have updated your Wii console to Wii Menu 4.0 or higher, then your Wii console is compatible with SD Cards that are 2 GB (Gigabyte) or less, and is also compatible with SDHC Cards (so-called High Capacity SD Cards) up to 32 GB.
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Why does Wii have SD card?

An SD memory card can be used to store Wii-related data such as game save information, certain data from the Wii Channel applications, and to transfer compatible data (such as digital photos and MP3s) to the Wii console from other devices.
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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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Can we play Wii U games on Android?

Yes, you can play Wii games on your Android device. It can be done in a variety of ways. Using an emulator such as Dolphin is one option. Another way is to use a USB controller adapter like the Wii U Gamecube Controller Adapter for Nintendo Switch.
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Can the Wii use 32 GB SD card?

If you have updated your Wii console to Wii Menu 4.0 or higher, then your Wii console is compatible with SD Cards that are 2 GB (Gigabyte) or less, and is also compatible with SDHC Cards up to 32 GB.
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How big is the Wii U hard drive?

Both the 8 GB Basic and 32 GB Deluxe Wii U systems have enough internal storage to store save data for a large number of games purchased through retail and to support a limited amount of download activity through the Nintendo eShop on Wii U.
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