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Is Wii U controller good?

The Wii U gamepad is serviceable, but its bulk and unnecessary screen hold it back from really feeling comfortable. The Pro Controller simply feels good, and it's responsive enough for Platinum Games titles on hard settings. It's a shame it isn't compatible with older Wii and Wii Virtual Console games.
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How long does a Wii U controller 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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Was the Wii U actually good?

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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Are Wii U controllers the same as Wii?

The Wii U Pro Controller is compatible with supported Wii U games, but is not supported by Wii games. The Wii U is compatible with existing Wii Remote and Wii Remote Plus controllers, along with their Nunchuk and Classic Controller attachments.
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What is the best controller for the Wii U?

Our Picks for the Best Wii U Controllers
  • Best Standard Controller. Yudeg Wii Remote and Nunchuck Controller. ...
  • Best Pro Controller Set. QUMOX Wireless Wii U Controller. ...
  • Best for Racing Games. GH Steering Wheel Controller for Wii U (2 Pack) ...
  • Best Features. TechKen 2-Pack Wii U Controller. ...
  • Most Colorful. Lactivx Wii U Controller.
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10 Best Wii U Controllers 2021

Is Wii U Pro Controller good?

The Pro Controller simply feels good, and it's responsive enough for Platinum Games titles on hard settings. It's a shame it isn't compatible with older Wii and Wii Virtual Console games. Solid, comfortable feel.
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What is Nintendo's best controller?

Best Nintendo Switch controller: At a glance
  • Best overall: Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
  • Best cheap option: PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller.
  • Best for handheld mode: HORI Split Pad Compact.
  • Best for customisation: 8BitDo Pro 2.
  • Best wireless controller for small hands: GameSir T4 Mini.
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Is Wii U discontinued?

Nintendo will close the Wii U and 3DS eShops on March 27th, 2023.
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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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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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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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Is the Wii U stronger than the PS4?

One obvious difference between Wii U and PS4 is the hardware. The PS4 sports a quicker computer processor and a more robust graphics card. PS4 has more available RAM, which means the computer can perform more functions simultaneously.
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Can Wii Remotes go bad?

If no lights on your Wii Remote come on, even with fresh batteries, it appears your Wii Remote may need to be replaced. You may find our information on replacement options helpful.
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Does Wii U controller need batteries?

The Wii U GamePad uses a standard-capacity battery, model No. WUP-012. The Wii U GamePad high-capacity battery can also be used, model No. WUP-013.
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Why is the Wii U disliked?

The Wii U's hardware was in a weird spot (it had a relatively good GPU but an underpowered CPU), and Nintendo was way behind the competition with regards to online play. This gave developers a hard time in trying to release third-party titles for the Wii U.
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Why is Wii U so slow?

Those examinations suggest that the Wii U's relatively beefy (for a console) 1GB of game RAM and powerful graphics processor are being held back by a relatively weak CPU and slow RAM bus, creating a system that is basically the processing equal of the PS3 and Xbox 360, thus far.
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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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Has anything replaced the Wii?

Nintendo Switch has significantly more games than the Nintendo Wii.
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Can you watch YouTube on Wii U?

The YouTube application was removed from Nintendo eShop on Wii U on April 27, 2022, and the service was discontinued on October 27, 2022. Thank you for your support of this application over the years. YouTube will continue to be available for the Nintendo Switch system.
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What is the rarest controller?

A seasoned Nintendo 64 player or someone well versed in gaming history might know that the gold "Star Fox" E3 competition controller is one of the rarest gamepads in all gaming.
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What controller do pro gamers use?

Scuf Gaming is the official controller partner of major gaming leagues, including CDL, MLG, ESL, UMG, Gfinity and EGL. With operations and production in North America and Europe, Scuf Gaming also provides a variety of accessories and apparel specifically designed for elite gamers.
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What controller is better for gaming?

1. Xbox Wireless Controller: The best PC controller. Even after over eight years on the market in one form or another, the Xbox gamepad is still the undefeated king of controllers when it comes to PC gaming.
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Why the Wii Remote is so good?

The Wii Remote has the ability to sense acceleration along three axes through the use of Analog Devices MEMS-based three-dimensional accelerometers. The Wii Remote also has a PixArt optical sensor that allows it to determine where it is pointing.
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