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Is Wii U controller same as Wii?

The Wii U Pro Controller (Wii U PRO コントローラー) is a video game controller produced by Nintendo for the Wii U video game console. It is available in Black and White. It is the successor to the Wii Classic Controller
Wii Classic Controller
The Classic Controller (クラシックコントローラ, Kurashikku Kontorōra) is a game controller produced by Nintendo for the Wii home video game console. While it later featured some compatibility with the Wii U console, the controller was ultimately succeeded by the Wii U Pro Controller.
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and has the same buttons but with the added features of a power button, and pressable analog sticks.
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Can you play Wii on Wii U GamePad?

It is possible to play Wii software, including WiiWare and Wii Virtual Console titles, on the Wii U GamePad after performing a system update. Titles can be displayed on both the TV and GamePad, allowing you to play Wii software away from the TV.
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Are all Wii Remotes compatible?

All Wii control inputs released by Nintendo will be compatible, including the Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Classic Controller, and Wii Balance Board.
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Will a Wii U game work on a Wii?

No. Wii U games can only be played on the Wii U.
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Can you use a regular controller for Wii U?

All controller accessories work with the Wii U. Not all games will be designed to work with the original Wii controllers -- but (off-line) multiplayer games will rely on the original Wii controllers.
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Nintendo Wii/Wii U/ Switch Pro Controller Comparison

Can I use the Wii U Pro Controller on the Wii?

The Wii U Pro Controller is not compatible with previous-generation Wii games.
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Which is better Wii or Wii U?

The Wii U is basically an improved Wii. Nearly all Wii games are playable on the Wii U and in HD, no less, making it the best way to experience almost any Wii game you desire. Backward compatibility is something that Switch owners have never experienced.
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Can you play Mario Kart Wii on Wii U?

All games for the Wii can be played on the Wii U system with the Wii remote, but no games for the Wii U can be used on the Wii. For example, Mario Kart Wii can be played on both the Wii and Wii U but Mario Kart 8 can only be played on the Wii U.
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What can you do with an old Wii?

12 Awesome Things You Can Do With an Old Wii
  • Install independent homebrew community games.
  • Develop your own indie projects.
  • Turn your Wii into a media center.
  • Play DVDs on the Wii.
  • Install Linux and use the Wii as a PC.
  • Host Minecraft network games.
  • Remotely control your PC over VNC.
  • Use the Wii as an alarm clock.
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Is the Wii Remote discontinued?

The production of the normal Wii Remote was discontinued in favor of the Wii Remote Plus. The controller is very innovative and has features that were not present in past video game controllers. The most notable feature of the Wii's remote control is it's motion sensing ability.
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What can I use if I dont have a Wii Remote?

There is also the attachment controllers like the Nunchuk, Classic Controller, Classic Controller Pro, and the Fight Pads. But it will depend on what controllers the game supports. Depending on your Wii, you can even use the Gamecube controller in games that support it.
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Does a PS4 controller work on a Wii?

PS3/PS4 to Wii U/Classic Controller Adapter Automatically recognizes PS3/PS4 controllers for use on Wii and Wii U. No toggling is required.
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Do old Wii controllers work on Wii U?

Note: Up to six Wii Remotes and/or four Wii Pro Controllers can work together with the Wii U using either the sensor strip on the Wii U GamePad or the sensor bar.
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Can you play Wii U without TV?

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. The same software update that adds Off-TV Play also allows European and North American gamers to play together online.
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Can you play GameCube games on a Wii U?

Wii U does not support Nintendo GameCube games or accessories.
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Does Wii U have Super Mario Bros?

The Mario Brothers are making their premiere on the latest console, the Nintendo Wii U, in New Super Mario Bros. U. As the first Super Mario game on the Wii U, longtime fans of the series are sure to be in for a treat when they experience the brand new Boost Mode.
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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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Why did the Wii fail?

The Wii's motion control gimmick was just enough to get people to buy the console, but proved too shallow for good games to support it. The subsequent imitation failures by Microsoft and Sony (Kinect and Move, respectively) all but proved that motion controls were just a fad.
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Are Wii U still being made?

Nintendo will close the Wii U and 3DS eShops on March 27th, 2023.
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Why won't my Wii controller connect to my Wii U?

Possible solutions. 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.
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Do Wii U GameCube controllers work on Wii?

Note. GameCube controllers generally only work when playing GameCube games on the Wii console. Some Virtual Console and WiiWare games downloaded through Wii Shop are able to use a GCN controller; information on this is provided in the product description of the Wii Shop Catalog software.
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Do all Wii Remotes use Bluetooth?

Your Wii Remotes and consoles connect using a Bluetooth connection. This means that your Wii Remotes can be connected to other devices — like computers.
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