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Is Japanese Wii U region-locked?

Can you play Japanese Wii U games on a US console? There is region locking, which means Japan games don't work on US or Europe consoles...
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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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Can you change region on Japanese Wii U?

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 Country of Residence.
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Can you set a 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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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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How to "PERMANENTLY" Region Unlock your Wii U (Modded Wii U Required)

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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Are Wii U ROMs legal?

They are no different to other programs you might download such as word processing or music player software. Downloading and uploading ROMs is illegal, however, so make sure you use your own game files.
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How do I change from Japan to English?

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  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Choose Time & Language.
  3. Select Region & Language.
  4. Change Country or Region depending on your location.
  5. Click on Add a Language.
  6. Search for English.
  7. Choose the preferred English versions (Usually it is set to English (United States).
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How do I change my Nintendo from Japanese to English?

Go to https://accounts.nintendo.com and sign in to your Nintendo Account. Click the arrow and select the language you want to display. The website language will automatically update to your selection.
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Can a North American Wii play Japanese games?

The Nintendo Wii and Wii U don't make things so simple for you. Both are region-locked, so by default an American console will not play Japanese games.
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Are Japanese consoles region-locked?

In such case, using a step-up converter is recommended. Most American Sega Saturn discs can be played in Japanese consoles, but most Japanese games are locked for American and European consoles. Like in the Mega Drive/Genesis, the use of a switch will circumvent the region-lock but won't change the language.
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Is Japanese switch region free?

Are Nintendo Switch game cards region-locked? With the exception of systems and game cards distributed in the Chinese region, Nintendo Switch game cards are not region locked.
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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 you use 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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Can I take a Wii U on a plane?

Checked Bags: Yes

Please place the console in a separate bin for X-ray screening. For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?' page.
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Can you go to Japan if you only speak English?

Conclusion - can you travel in Japan without speaking Japanese? So, can you travel in Japan without speaking Japanese? Sure you can. It big cities and at major landmarks and popular tourist sights, you'll be just fine most of the time.
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Can you move to Japan if you only speak English?

Working, living, and traveling in Japan without speaking Japanese is feasible, and there are countless examples of foreigners doing so. Having said that, learning Japanese will put you at an exceptional advantage in both your professional life and daily life.
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Can you change the language on a Japanese import?

If your Japanese car has one, chances are you won't be able to change the language to English. After all, JDM vehicles do not have provisions for language modification in their basic accessories. In this case, it is best to fit a replacement or at least a band expander.
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Can Wii U play Japanese Wii games?

Unfortunately. the Wii U is region locked(this means Virtual Wii as well). This means it can only use software printed for its home region. USA and Japan have different region codes, so they cannot use eachothers software, only their own.
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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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Does Nintendo still make the Wii U?

Nintendo will close the Wii U and 3DS eShops on March 27th, 2023.
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Does Nintendo sue for ROMs?

RomUniverse was first sued by Nintendo in 2019 for what its lawyers called “brazen and mass-scale infringement.” Nintendo won that lawsuit in May and was awarded $2.1 million dollars in damages, which would be paid by RomUniverse owner Matthew Storman in $50 monthly payments. At least, in theory.
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What can a hacked Wii U emulate?

  • Playing emulators/ROMs. ...
  • Playing GameCube Games. ...
  • Running backups of Wii and Wii U games from an SD card or hard drive. ...
  • Playing region-locked games from other counties. ...
  • Playing patched/modded copies of games. ...
  • Downloading and installing cheats. ...
  • Playing homebrew games.
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Is downloading ROMs illegal in US?

Emulators are legal to download and use, however, sharing copyrighted ROMs online is illegal. There is no legal precedent for ripping and downloading ROMs for games you own, though an argument could be made for fair use.
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