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Why is there a battery in my Wii U?

This battery is used to keep track of time when the device is off or unplugged.
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Does the Wii U have a battery?

Note. 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.
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How do you charge a Wii U battery?

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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How long should Wii U battery 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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How do you fix a Wii U that won't charge?

What to do
  1. Unplug the Wii U GamePad AC adapter from the Wii U GamePad and wall outlet.
  2. 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.
  3. Plug the AC adapter back into the Wii U GamePad and wall outlet.
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The Wii U's battery

How do I check my Wii battery?

Check battery levels
  1. Press the HOME Button on a Wii Remote that is synchronized with the Wii console.
  2. Select the Wii Remote Settings option from the Home Menu.
  3. The battery level of all synced Wii Remotes is displayed along the bottom. Four bars indicates a full charge, with one being the lowest charge.
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Does a Wii need batteries?

Remove the battery cover on the back of the Wii Remote and insert two AA batteries, using the plus (+) and minus (-) guides in the Wii Remote's battery compartment to insert the batteries in the proper direction.
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What does a coin battery look like?

A button cell, watch battery, or coin battery is a small single-cell battery shaped as a squat cylinder typically 5 to 25 mm (0.197 to 0.984 in) in diameter and 1 to 6 mm (0.039 to 0.236 in) high — resembling a button.
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What does a coin battery do?

Alternatively known as a button cell or watch battery, a coin cell battery is a small, circular, stainless steel disc that provides power to portable devices, like watches and computers. Coin cell batteries are important in computers as they allow them to retain certain system settings while powered off.
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Why wont my Wii U turn on?

Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet and the back of the Wii U console. Wait for 2 minutes. Plug the AC adapter back into the wall outlet and Wii U console, using a different outlet if one is available. Attempt to power on the Wii U console.
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How do you reset the battery on a Wii U?

Unplug the power cord from the console and leave it alone for 30 seconds. Then, press and hold the Wii U GamePad power button until the GamePad powers off. Wait for 15 seconds before powering back on the Wii U GamePad and plugging the console back in.
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How long does it take to charge a Wii U battery?

It takes approximately 2.5 hours to fully charge the Wii U GamePad. Charging time will vary depending on how the system is being used and how much charge is left in the battery.
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Why is my Wii U battery light flashing orange?

An orange LED indicates that your Wii U GamePad is charging. This does not mean that the Wii U GamePad will turn on immediately. It may take up to fifteen minutes of charging before the Wii U GamePad turns on.
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Can you put AA batteries in a Wii Remote?

Remove the battery cover on the back of the Wii Remote. Insert two AA batteries, using the plus (+) and minus (-) guides in the Wii Remote's battery compartment to insert the batteries in the proper direction.
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How do I know when my Wii U is charged?

Orange: The Wii U GamePad is currently charging.
  1. This light will turn off when the Wii U GamePad is fully charged.
  2. If you are playing a game, you may notice that it does not turn off when charging is complete.
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Why is my Wii U blinking blue?

A blue LED that fades indicates that the Wii U GamePad is charged, but that the screen is not showing an image.
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Is Wii U outdated?

The Wii U and Nintendo 3DS eShops will be discontinued in "late March 2023," Nintendo announced today, effectively closing off access to a host of content that can only be found on those platforms. The shutdown will be a multi-stage process that will last through 2022 and until 2023.
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Will Wii U stop working?

Sadly, Nintendo has long stopped providing support for the Wii U, meaning that players will not be able to send it in for repairs.
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Why is my Wii dead?

Most power issues with the Wii can be fixed by resetting the AC adapter. Unplug the AC adapter from both the outlet and the console and let it sit for at least 2 minutes. Plug both ends back in, making sure that the adapter is plugged directly into a wall outlet, not a surge protector or power strip.
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Can you still play Wii U in 2023?

Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS digital storefronts are shutting down today, March 27th, 2023 at 8PM ET. While you'll no longer be able to purchase games or DLC from either eShop, you'll still be able to redownload the games you've already bought and play online for the time being.
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How old is the oldest Wii?

  • 2006–2013 (Original)
  • 2011–2014 (Family Edition)
  • 2012–2017 (Mini)
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