Nintendo's 8th generation console, and the successor to the Wii. Released in 2012, featuring backwards compatibility with Wii games, HD graphics, and a handheld gamepad with inbuilt touchscreen.
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Is the Wii-U compatible with Gamecube games?
So despite some initial confusion about whether the WiiU was an accessory or a console successor to the Wii, I now understand that it is, in fact, a new console.
During its initial presentation, ...
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Does the Wii U use HDCP copy protection on on games via its HDMI output?
I'd like to record gaming videos via HDMI on the Wii U, so I wonder if its HDMI output is protected by HDCP, which would mean I'd need to use another output method to record. I've googled a bit and ...
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How does the Wii U tablet communicate with the TV?
During the initial console setup, you have the option to enable some basic TV controls on the tablet. How does the Wii U "talk" to the TV when it's connected over HDMI? Is the TV controls sent over ...
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Does Wii U tablet work with wii games?
If I were to play a Wii game on the Wii U, could I play it on the tablet? Using the tablet as the display and use the normal Wii controller+nunchuck to play the game? Or does that not work for some ...
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What is the process required to transfer virtual console games from the Wii to the Wii U
I'm looking to buy the Wii U, and one of the major draws of it for me is transferring the virtual console games from a previous Wii. I've actually given the Wii to a relative, so I'd like to know ...
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How do I know if a game is compatible with the Wii U pro controller?
I'm trying to decide whether I'll want a Wii U pro Controller, but I'm not finding any information on which games are going to be able to use it, and if any games are requiring it. I was thinking the ...
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Wii U launch directly to Wii menu?
The latest Wii U firmware lets you boot directly to Wii mode. You are supposed to hold B during the boot screen. When I do this it says "going to Wii menu", then fades out and shows a logo with "Wii U ...
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Do regular Wiimotes work on the Wii-U?
I went all in when the Wii came out and got 4 Wii-motes right away.
I do not want to buy new Wii-motes to play party games if I get the Wii-U. I mean it seems silly if everyone just needs the D-pad to ...
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What can I store on a Wii U's Flash memory?
Although I wanted the white version of the Wii U console, the black one actually does have 32GB Flash memory, but what is it for? Is it for game play data save, so if you only play a few games, then ...
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How is the Wii U's region locking applied?
Can someone please let me know how the Wii U is region locked?
ie. what are the regions that games can be bought from for both the Wii U and how this applies to backwards compatibility for Wii ...
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Is there any way to import a Mii into the Wii Channel on the Wii U
On my Wii, I have a button in my Mii Channel to transfer a Mii to and from my Wii remote, as seen in this tutorial. On the Wii Channel of my Wii U, I don't have that button.
I've also tried to ...
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Does some portable external hard drive work when powered by the Wii U?
It is said in this article that for the Wii U, an external hard drive is probably going to be needed.
It is said in this article that the Wii U will work best with an external hard drive that uses ...
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Is there any way to add or remove UI elements completely?
With the release of the new Monster Hunter on Wii U, they've added in the ability to customize the gamepad with specific UI items, such as your health and stamina bars, the map, etc. Doing so ...
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Must I dedicate my entire external HDD to the Wii U?
According to Wii U Internal Storage Space Information (Nintendo Wii U FAQ):
You can store games/content on an external USB HDD. "If you wish to download more content we recommend an external USB ...
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Is the Piggyback guide to Assassin's Creed 3 usable on Wii U version?
I have the Assassin's Creed 3 for Wii U, and I want to buy the Piggyback guide to the game, but in the guide web says it's for PC, PS3 and Xbox360 versions.
I know that Wii U version was launch time ...
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Can you buy Wii U downloadable titles without a Wii U?
With the Playstation Store I believe you can actually purchase PSN titles from your PC for the PSP (and possibly PS3? I forget). I've googled but I can't quite tell if there's such a service for the ...
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Simultaneous two player mode
I bought Skylanders Giants for my kids and they've done something to make it so that in two player mode they can't play at the same time, something they've been able to do before. They press the - ...
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Why is my Wii U having massive fits of controller lag?
I bought a new Wii U a few months ago. I most often play Mario Kart Wii (in Wii mode) and have been noticing an increasing amount of fits of controller lag.
I know that the Wii isn't known for ...
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Wii U connected to projector audio issues
I'm thinking of buying a Wii U but It seems that it doesn't have an audio out (only HDMI). My projector Sanyo Z-700 has HDMI but I can't get sound out of my projector.
So is there any tested way to ...
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Technically, does Wii U produce better graphics than PS3? [closed]
I'm not trying to start a flame war.
With the same 1080p HD TV, will we be able to tell the difference between the two consoles running the same game?
I'm also wondering if developers can actually ...
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can multiple users log into the Wii U at the same time?
Am I stupid? I want to play Sega Allstars Racing Transformed with my wife but we can't figure out how to play with separate profiles. It's either Scott and Scott(2) or Izzy and Izzy(2).
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Will original Wii Graphics become HD on Wii U
I know that Wii-U will work with the original Wii games and hardware.
When I play original Wii games on the Wii-U will the game graphics up convert to 720p/1080p? Or will the system play them in ...
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Wii U error 103-2001 / 103-2101 when trying to set up wifi
I just got a Wii U and it seems it must not like my router (a Linksys E3000). No other devices seem to have a problem. When I enter the settings in the system menu the connection to the router ...
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How can I easily back up my Wii U saves/games?
I'm spoiled by being able to back up all of my save/game data on my PS3, PC, Vita etc, so I'm a little concerned that there isn't a straight up "back up all the things" option in the Wii U settings. ...
