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What type of charger is the Wii U charger?

Nintendo Wii U WiiU AC Adapter Power Supply Charger Universal 100 - 240V for Nintendo Wii U Console US Plug 15V 5A - Walmart.com.
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What type of charger does A Wii U take?

USB Charging Cables Compatible Nintendo Wii U Gamepad, AFUNTA 2 Pack USB Charger Cord Compatible WiiU, 10ft / 3m - White.
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Can you use A DS charger for Wii U?

Actually, the 3DS charger (which is the same one used by every DS family system since the DSi) will not work with the Wii U GamePad.
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What cable charges the Wii U GamePad?

The extra-long extension cord plugs into any free USB port on the Wii U™ and attaches to the charging port on the GamePad providing power to charge the internal battery of the controller.
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Do the Wii and Wii U use the same charger?

The power brick is kind of big

The same sensor bar and RCA/component cables that work on the Wii will plug in to the Wii U just fine (or you can use an included HDMI cable for a better picture).
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Can you power a Wii U with USB?

Devices that draw their power from USB ports are known as "bus-powered" devices, and are not recommended for use with Wii U.
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Can you use Wii AC Adapter for Wii U?

Insten AC Power Supply Cord Adapter Charger for Nintendo Wii (Replacement) (NOT Compatible with Wii U) - Walmart.com.
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What kind of USB does Wii U have?

A final important point is that the Wii U uses USB 2.0 ports. Any USB 3.0 device is backwards-compatible and will work with the Wii U, but you won't benefit from the extra speed.
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What USB does Wii U have?

The Wii U features 802.11 b/g /n wireless network connectivity and support for Fast Ethernet with an accessory, Bluetooth 4.0, a total of four USB 2.0 ports, and an SD/SDHC memory card slot.
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How do you charge A Wii U GamePad charger?

Insert the AC Adapter connector plug straight all the way into the Wii U GamePad Cradle. Place the Wii U GamePad gently into the Wii U GamePad Cradle. Plug the AC Adapter into a working wall outlet or power strip. The battery LED will light orange when the battery is charging.
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Why wont my Wii U charger work?

Wii U Gamepad Power or Charge Issues

Power issues can sometimes be caused by an AC adapter that needs to be reset. Unplug the adapter from both the console and the wall outlet. Wait 90 seconds - it will take at least this long for the adapter to fully reset.
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Why isn't my Wii U GamePad charging?

Unplug the Wii U GamePad AC adapter from the Wii U GamePad and wall outlet. Wait at least 90 seconds. It takes this long for the AC adapter to reset, so it is extremely important that you wait the full 90 seconds. Plug the AC adapter back into the Wii U GamePad and wall outlet.
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What voltage is the Wii U adapter?

15V AC Adapter Charger For Official Nintendo Wii U WUP-002 Console Power Supply.
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Can the Switch charger charge the Wii U GamePad?

I'm afraid not. The Wii U controller charger uses a proprietary cable. Fortunately for you, the Switch uses a standard USB-C connector.
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Can you use Switch charger for Wii U?

I'm afraid not! The Switch charges via USB-C and the WiiU is charged via a proprietary cable which looks similar to the 3DS charger. Nintendo seem to finally be adapting to more standardised power methods.
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Is it okay to leave Wii U GamePad on charger?

The system can be left on the charging cradle while not in use to ensure that the system is fully charged. If you put the system on its charging cradle or plug in the AC Adapter directly to charge before the battery is completely spent, it will only count as a partial charging cycle.
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Why didn't the Wii U sell?

It had low sales, primarily credited to a weak lineup of launch games, limited third-party support, and poor marketing including the lack of distinguishing the unique functionality of the GamePad from just being a tablet device for the Wii. Wii U production ended in January 2017.
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What happened to Wii U?

Contrary to Nintendo's expectations, the Wii U was a commercial failure, and sold around 13.5 million units, second only to Nintendo's abysmal Virtual Boy, which sold less than a million units. It lost some of the goodwill Nintendo had gained with the Wii and left the gaming giant's future unclear.
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Is Wii U still supported?

“Even after March 27, 2023, and for the foreseeable future, it will still be possible to redownload games and DLC, receive software updates and enjoy online play on Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems,” it said.
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Does the Wii U need an AC adapter?

Please be aware that the Wii U console and Wii U GamePad should only be operated with a thoroughly tested, safe AC power adapter. Some Wii U consoles may have had the original Nintendo AC adapters substituted with an adapter manufactured by third parties.
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Can you use a non Nintendo AC adapter?

Nintendo AC Adapters are specially designed to work with the appropriate system. If a non-licensed AC Adapter is used (even if it outputs the right current and voltage), it may work, and/or may eventually damage the Nintendo System.
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What Wii accessories work with Wii U?

Use your Wii accessories

Loads of Wii accessories and peripherals can be used with Wii U too – depending on the game you're playing you can still use your Wii Remotes, Wii Remote Plus controllers, Wii MotionPlus and Nunchuk accessories, the Sensor Bar from your Wii, the Wii Balance Board and many others!
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What power plug does a Wii use?

The AC Adapter provides power to your Wii console system and may be used with any 110-volt outlet. This is a replacement for the AC Adapter that was originally packaged with the Wii console system. This adapter is original and of Nintendo Brand.
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Can the Wii U be played as portable?

The Nintendo Wii U is a home video game console and the successor to the Wii. It competes with the Microsoft Xbox One and Sony PlayStation 4. The Wii U GamePad is the standard controller for the Wii U game console. It looks like a portable game system, but it doesn't work like a Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo DS.
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What is the little battery in Wii U for?

This battery is used to keep track of time when the device is off or unplugged.
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