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Where is the best place for the Wii U sensor bar?

Mount the Sensor Bar to the front edge of the surface that the TV is sitting on. Do not place the Sensor Bar below the surface that the TV is sitting on (for example, on shelves below the TV). The front of the Sensor Bar should be aligned with the front of the surface that the TV is sitting on.
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Is Wii sensor bar better on top or bottom?

Do not place the Sensor Bar below the surface that the TV is sitting on; for example, on shelves below the TV. To ensure the best game play experience, make sure that: The front of the Sensor Bar is aligned with the front of the surface that the TV is sitting on.
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How far away should the Wii sensor bar be?

The initial recommended distance for using the Wii Remote Pointer is 3 to 8 feet from the Sensor Bar. Seeing more than two dots? If you see more than two dots on the Sensitivity screen, then the Sensor Bar is picking up on additional light sources.
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How do I make my Wii sensor bar more accurate?

Complete these steps
  1. Access System Settings.
  2. Select the right arrow to proceed to page 2.
  3. Select Sensor Bar.
  4. Select Sensitivity.
  5. Aim the Wii Remote at the television.
  6. Use the + and – buttons on the Wii Remote to adjust sensitivity until only two blinking lights appear. ...
  7. Press the A button when done.
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Where do you plug in the sensor bar on the Wii U?

How to Connect and Place the Sensor Bar
  1. Insert the Sensor Bar into the connector on the back of the Wii U console. ...
  2. Remove the white mounting paper from the back of the Sensor Bar. ...
  3. Place the Sensor Bar either on the television or under it (on the television stand) following the guidelines outlined below.
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You Don't Need The Wii Sensor Bar???

Why isn't my Wii U Sensor Bar working?

Ensure that the Sensor Bar is plugged into the Wii U console and connected properly. If it is plugged in, unplug it and plug it back in a few times, checking after each attempt to see if the cursor shows up. You should feel it click into place when it is fully inserted.
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Can you use a candle as a Wii sensor bar?

The only reason the sensor bar plugs into the Wii is to power the infrared bulbs. Because this is independent of the Wii system, you can easily replace the Wii sensor bar with household items like lit candles.
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How long does Wii sensor bar last?

Battery Life and Performance

Like the KIMILAR, the NIFERY sensor will work with both the Wii and the Wii U. A set of fresh batteries will last for 12 hours, which is about the same as the Wiimote. If you're on the road, you'll probably want to bring an extra set or two.
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How do I test my Wii sensor bar?

What to Do:
  1. Ensure the system is powered on and the Sensor Bar is plugged into the console. You will hear a click when it is fully inserted.
  2. Point the camera at the Sensor Bar so that it is displayed in the LCD of the camera. ...
  3. Adjust the camera angle and position until you can see the lights in the LCD display.
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Can I mount Wii sensor bar upside down?

A: It will function normally if you do that, but like the previous person said the stand isn't set up that way. Thank you for your feedback!
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Can you extend the Wii sensor bar?

The sensor bar extension cable connects to the end of most sensor bars and to the sensor bar port on the Wii/Wii U console. This adds a length of at least 50 feet to the sensor bar cable.
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How should Wii be placed?

To place the Wii horizontally

The rubber feet should be facing down, the POWER Button should be on the left, and the disc slot should be on top.
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Does Nintendo still make the Wii U?

Nintendo formally announced the end of its production on January 31, 2017. The ability to purchase content through the Nintendo eShop was discontinued on March 27, 2023. Rumors spread claiming the Wii U would destruct in 2023 but the rumor was debunked.
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Does a Wii Ultra sensor bar work on Wii U?

Nintendo Wireless Ultra Sensor Bar with Extended Play Range for Wii and Wii U - White.
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What can I replace my Wii sensor bar with?

Just put two candles on top or lower than the television and then spread them out to about the sensor bar's length apart. Voila! Instant Wii sensor bar replacement.
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Can I use a flashlight as a Wii sensor bar?

I was trying to play some baulders gate on GC but didn't have a sensor bar for my wii so I couldn't select it at the home menu. So apparently you can take a bright flashlight and hold it up to the wii remote and it works!
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Is the Wii U sensor bar different?

Is there a difference between the Wii and Wii U Sensor Bar? No, the two are technically identical, including width, height, light output, and blog. The Wii U's sensor bar is completely black, while early Wii sensor bars were silver and black.
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Can you play Wii U with just the GamePad?

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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What happens if you brick your Wii?

To put it simply, fully bricked Wii consoles do absolutely nothing. The term is often used in situations where modifying a system's firmware (without necessarily making any alterations to the machine's hardware) has caused it to become inoperable.
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How long does a Wii last?

If you take good care of it, you can make them last 10 years easy enough. Assuming you have an average system and haven't got an unlucky combination of components.
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Is it OK to leave disc in Wii?

Leaving a disc inside a console that is off does absolutely no harm to either the system or the disc. I've always heard mixed feelings on this. I personally always leave the disk in and have never run in to any problem with that.
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Can you connect a Wii U sensor bar to the Wii?

Remove the original sensor bar that came with the Wii system and replace it with the Wireless Ultra Sensor Bar. Some users find that they need to re-sync their Wii Remote to their Wii console when using the Ultra Sensor Bar for the first time.
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Why is my Wii cursor shaking?

Make sure that the Sensor Bar sensitivity is properly set: The Sensor Bar sensitivity determines the distance the player can be from the TV. If you move out of the range of the Sensor Bar the cursor can become erratic.
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