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What other controllers can I use with the Wii U?

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You can use a Wii remote, Nunchuk, Wii Balance Board, Wii Zapper, Wii Wheel, and other Wii accessories.

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Do I need a Wii to play Wii games on my Wii U?

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No. You can play the Wii games on Wii U without Wii, but if you want to continue where you left off, you must do the Wii system transfer (this requires a Wii).

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Can I use HDMI cable or RCA? When I use an HDMI cable, it loses signal.

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Wii U doesn't have an RCA jack. In fact, no 8th-generation consoles do. You'll have to use HDMI.

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What Wii games are compatible on the Wii U?

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Most Wii games work on Wii U, but Wii U games can’t be played on a Wii.

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Can I use Wii U games on the Wii?

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No, as they are meant for different systems.

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Do I need a Wii remote to play Wii games on my Wii U?

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Yes.

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Can the Wii U gamepad be used in Wii mode?

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That's not possible right now. You must use your sensor that your got with your Wii/Wii U and a classic Wii remote.

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How do I play Wii U games on a Wii? Can I do that?

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No, that is not possible. You can play Wii games on a Wii U, though.

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Is it possible to play a Wii game with a third-party control pad?

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A third-party Wii controller will usually work, depending on the quality.

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What should I do if those 4 steps don't work?

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Check the disc in normal Wii or Wii mini. If Wii (mini) displays the message, "unable to read the disc", check the Wii Operations Manual to help with troubleshooting. It could be dirty or corrupted.

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Can I play New Super Mario Bros Wii on my Wii U?

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Yes, this can be played on a Wii U. The whole point of the Wii U's Wii Menu is to mimic the Wii Menu on a standard Wii.

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What Wii games are not compatible with the Wii U?

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None of them, they are all backwards compatible, you can also buy some Wii games from the Nintendo eShop.

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Do I have to update my Wii U in order to do this?

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No, you will not have to update your Wii U to play Wii games/. That function is already automatically on.

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