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How to use Wii U without 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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. 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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How do I sync my Wii U GamePad without a TV?

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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Can you use the Wii U by itself?

The GamePad controller has controls that look familiar to anyone who has ever used a DS or 3DS. However, it's not a freestanding device. You can take a Nintendo DS or 3DS anywhere, and it will work. If you separate the Wii U GamePad controller from the Wii U console, it won't work.
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Can you play Wii U without HDMI?

Insert the AV Multi Out plug on the Wii AV cable into the AV Multi Out connector on the back of the console. Turn on the television and the Wii U console. Select the correct input channel on your television. Set the Wii U's TV Connection Type to Non-HDMI.
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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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Will any HDMI work for Wii U?

The Wii U comes with an HDMI cable, but older TVs may not have an HDMI connector. In that case, you'll need a multi-out cable. If you have a Wii, the cable you used to connect that to the TV can be used with your Wii U. Otherwise you'll have to buy a cable.
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Does Wii U work with HDMI cable?

Yes. With the included HDMI cable, Wii U supports HD images of a resolution up to 1080p.
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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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Is Wii U WIFI only?

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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Is Wii U over?

Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS stores closing means game over for digital archives. Nintendo will soon close the digital storefronts for the Wii U and 3DS. On March 27, Nintendo will shutter digital storefronts for the Wii U and 3DS consoles for good.
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How do I connect my Wii U controller to my phone?

  1. Connect the USB Wireless Adapter to your Android device.
  2. Press pair button on the USB Wireless Adapter, LED starts to blink rapidly.
  3. Press SYNC button to enter its pairing mode (this is required for the very first time only).
  4. LED becomes solid when connection is successful.
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Can you use just a Wii U GamePad?

The Wii U GamePad touch screen cannot be used to control games or menus in Wii Mode. It is only used to display what would normally be displayed on the TV. The Wii Remote should be used between 1 and 3 feet from the Wii U GamePad.
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How do you play games on the Wii U?

1. Press the POWER Button on the Wii U GamePad to power ON the Wii U console. 2. To start a game, tap a game icon to select it and tap again to start.
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How do I change my Wii U to HDMI?

What to do
  1. From the Wii U Menu, select "System Settings."
  2. Using the Left Stick, scroll to the "TV" icon and press the A Button.
  3. Tap "TV Connection Type."
  4. Select "HDMI."
  5. Choose the appropriate resolution for your TV, or press the X Button to detect the resolution automatically.
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How to play Wii U without GamePad?

You can use the Wii Remote or the Wii U Pro Controller, but those are usually options in some of (not all) the games or when choosing a game from the main menu. Everything else requires the gamepad, setting up, apps, that sort of thing. Don't buy one without the gamepad, wait and get one with a gamepad.
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What kind of HDMI cable does the Wii U use?

A: It's a regular HDMI cable so it works with all other devices.
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Can you play Wii U handheld only?

No. The Wii U is the second generation of the Wii console. You can play Wii games on the Wii U, but they are entirely separate consoles.
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What is the point of a Wii U?

Wii U is Nintendo's first high definition home console, a powerful system with a controller that changes the way you can play games and connect together. There are several hardware packs available – take a look at the available hardware options on our Wii U website.
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Can you hook a Wii U up to a computer?

The only way is to get an emulator. I haven't tried using that for Wii U games, I've only done it for older games, but I'm sure that the same concept applies. Just download an emulator onto your PC, although you'll have to find a place to get the games.
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