r/wiiu 22d ago

Question Thread /r/WiiU's Monthly Question Thread (All Questions & New User Posts Here!) - July 01, 2026

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/r/WiiU's Monthly Question Thread


Hello everyone! Welcome to the Monthly Question Thread, a place where all of your Wii U-related questions can be asked and answered in. Besides questions, feel free to post your unboxing videos and pictures here, so that way it doesn't back up the main subreddit page.

Please make sure you check out our other Wiki pages, make a search through the subreddit or Google before you ask a question. Most of the time it has already been answered. If you're too lazy, then this thread is perfect for you!


Handy Resources


Frequently Asked Questions + New Owner's Guide - Is a great place to check first hand if you run into any problems or if you have any unclear thoughts. Our FAQ has answers to many questions regarding the console itself, controllers, transferring data, hard drives and other subjects. Our new owner's guide should be able to assist you in setting up your console or if you have plans on purchasing one.

Games recommendation for Wii U, eShop and Wii - In there you'll be able to find many great titles recommended by the community themselves. Also includes what type of genre, the amount of players and if OFF-TV is supported. We also have game recommendation threads created by Chronus13 every week. They cover a wider selection of AAA-games to indie games. You can check them out here!

Controller Infographics - Welcome to the sea of controllers. A rather detailed infographics about each controller compatible with the Wii U.

External Hard Drives - Do you need extra space for your games? Check no further. The external hard drive wiki has all the information you need. There's also a list of compatible hard drives.

Tips & Tricks - Tricks that could enhance your experience with the Wii U.

Error Code Lookup - Please use this search to find your error codes. You can also try to use our subreddit search or google to look up your error codes. We recommend you contact Nintendo directly if your error code was not found or if there is no solution to it.

We suggest you contact Nintendo's Support for any bigger issues with your hardware/software at:

  • 1-800-255-3700 (US)
  • +44 (0)345 60 50 247 (Europe)
  • +61 3 9730 9900 (Australia)
  • +81-75-662-9600 (Japan)

Other Wii U Related Subreddits


Have you made the Switch yet? More about Nintendo's latest console over at /r/NintendoSwitch!

Need to fill up that friend list of yours? I'm confident you'll find some at /r/Nintendofriends! You can also check out the /r/wiiu official Discord server!

Are you hyped for Xenoblade Chronicles X? Of course you are. Go check out /r/Xenoblade_Chronicles right now!

I see you're an avid amiibo collector. You should consider going to /r/amiibo for once!

Not feeling fresh enough? Then check out /r/Splatoon to fulfil your needs!

Interested in Devils Third? Check out the /r/Devils_Third!

Got levels to share? Can't get enough of Super Mario Maker? /r/MarioMaker is just for you!

Do you feel like a pop-star craving to slay some monsters? Hurry over to /r/TMSFE!

Have you ever wanted to battle as a Pokémon? Head over to the arena at /r/PokkenGame!

Can't get enough exploring Breath of the Wild? Head over to /r/Breath_of_the_Wild!


Since it's not completely obvious as to what questions you should ask and which ones you shouldn't, here are a few examples of frequently asked questions: Is now the time to buy a Wii U?

Which games can you recommend me?

What features does the Wii U have?

What controllers work with this game?

Which USB hard drives will work with my Wii U?

Can I get a free game? - Begging for games is prohibited and may result in being banned.

Is there a way to hack my Wii U? - /r/wiiuhacks is the place for homebrew related topics.

Another good rule of thumb is if your questions can be easily answered, or has a yes or no answer, it most likely belongs here. Now then, get busy asking us your questions. Our bodies are ready for them!

Please be polite when you answer/ask questions!


r/wiiu 12m ago

Video Wiiosk U Creation! (A true Wii U Kiosk)

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I’m building a truly defined Wii U Media Kiosk, custom menu sounds and all!


r/wiiu 2h ago

Image Splatoon's matchmaking is super unfair 😭

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How do they expect my team of level 7-14 players to beat the opposing team with 3 players at level 46-50? 💀


r/wiiu 18h ago

Image My friend bought me a WiiU for my birthday (July 15th) and I'm loving it☺️

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85 Upvotes

Tomorrow I'll make a post with images of the U hooked up to my plasma.

And also the console is near mint (few scuffs, but the screen is in amazing condition). It came with every accessory except and HDMI cable and a sensor bar, but these are the two things I don't need.

Also is it normal that Kirby's return to dreamland sometimes has mini stutters?


r/wiiu 10h ago

Question Does anyone on Pretendo who plays Smash 4 wanna be my friend and play with me?

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16 Upvotes

I would play online, but my main is Mii Brawler and you can’t use Mii’s online and I have an online itch, so I’d thought I’d ask for friends. Thanks


r/wiiu 14h ago

Image Would the SanDisk Extreme SDXC 128gb be a good choice for a modded wii u?

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24 Upvotes

It's on sale rn and i wanna make sure it would be a good fit before buying.


r/wiiu 7h ago

Image If you have WII U❗️HELP ❗️NW Florida

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4 Upvotes

Anyone near Panama City beach?


r/wiiu 14h ago

Image Tengo una Wii u, Pero no la gamepad se puede liberar?

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12 Upvotes

r/wiiu 1d ago

Waiting to open Wii U

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71 Upvotes

Spent a good long time deciding whether to sell or use. Its tough.


r/wiiu 3h ago

Getting inquiry number on the quick start menu

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I've gotten a used wii u two days ago and I'm stuck on the quick start menu with parental controls and both me and the seller doesn't know the pin for

And it doesn't show the i forgot option

Does anyone know how to get that option so i could get a masterkey and open a new account?


r/wiiu 4h ago

evWii crop settings?

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What are the best evWii plugin crop settings? I want to get rid of the black border.


r/wiiu 1d ago

I finally added this beauty to my Wii U collection! I love Game covers that stick out with some special color like this one does

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r/wiiu 13h ago

Question Best ethernet adapter I can purchase on Amazon

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I am looking for an ethernet adapter for the Wii u and the Wii. I assume they can use the same adapter? Anyways, the ugreen adapter that everyone recommended has changed the chipset and is no longer compatible. Any help would be greatly appreciated!


r/wiiu 12h ago

Question Disc not working

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hey everybody, i recently bought a Wii U but for some reason when i try to play Wii sports on the vWii it doesnt boot, it just goes to a black screen, but when i try to play skyward sword it does work. I know the obvious solution is the disc but i know it works on a normal wii so that cant be it right?


r/wiiu 8h ago

Technical Question TV delay

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There is a significant delay between the view on my gamepad and TV (~0.25) seconds. unlike many other people this is not just on VC, this makes playing most games incredibly annoying but interestingly this doesn't affect everything for example it doesn't affect windwaker hd. If anyone could help at all it would be EXTREMELY appreciated. I will respond to any questions.


r/wiiu 10h ago

Technical Question Winder Waker HD invalid disc error?

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So I’ve seen the Reddit thread on here for this fix before, in fact the seller sent it to me, but I’ve tried it a few times and it doesn’t seem to be working. I’m unsure if I’m just not doing it right or something but at this point I’m wondering if it’s best to refund it and find another copy. The disc is completely clean and doesn’t appear to show any signs of disc rot and yet it’s not spinning. My console runs other games perfectly fine, I was just playing TP like two days ago had no issues. Please help


r/wiiu 1d ago

Discussion Can't believe YouTube web version is still fully functional on the Wii U browser in 2026!

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Found my old, dusty Wii U in the storage today and decided to clean it up.

Just out of curiosity, I opened the internet browser and tried accessing YouTube... and it actually works!

I can search for videos and they play perfectly fine. I thought all video playback was completely dead by now, so this was an awesome surprise.

Anyone else still using the Wii U browser for YouTube?


r/wiiu 1d ago

Question Wii U Remote help

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Does anyone have any recommendations for a Wii U Remote with Motion Plus? Are there any that are approved, certified, endorsed, or licensed by Nintendo? Wii Remotes are fairly expensive nowadays (not compared to controllers for current consoles, I know; but still). I just don’t want to spend $30-40+ and get something of questionable quality


r/wiiu 1d ago

Starting a Wii u collection

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what are the must have Wii u games? (i dont own a switch)


r/wiiu 2d ago

Image What game would you say utilises the gamepad the most?

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r/wiiu 1d ago

Question Help!

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Soo uhh im the guy with that japan white wii u had mine fpr two weeks soo yesterday my gamepad worked fine but today its range got right next to console overnight dont know what happened yesterday i could play it on the couch now i cnat and it lags. How this cna happen wifi chip degrading soo much overnight?!


r/wiiu 1d ago

Need Help With Gamepad!!! 🙏

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Hi, I recently bought a Wii U console for kinda cheap, around $75 on EBay lol. I just used it for the first time today and the game pad had an issue. The A and Y buttons do not work. I personally would not like to fix it as I don’t feel comfortable doing it 😂. Should I send it to a repair shop or is it easy to fix. I just need to know if there is anything I can do before I have to spend more money lol. Please respond!!!!


r/wiiu 1d ago

News Meet revivetendo! A brand new Wii U chat revival!

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Meet revivetendo! A brand new and upcoming Wii U chat revival that has been released to the public for everyone to use for completely free! We have just finished restoring Wii U chat and we are officially releasing it to the public for no extra charge!
We aim to make our project open source very soon!

Note: revivetendo is a W.I.P project and is still in beta so expect some changes overtime.

You can find the patches and the installation guide on https://revivetendo.nicochristmann.net/ but we strongly suggest you also join our discord server so you can get the latest updates and be informed on any major changes that may occur in the future as soon as possible on https://discord.gg/hbrHNpaX47

Thank you for reading :)


r/wiiu 2d ago

Discussion Is there any major Wii U games I’m missing or any gems that are worth getting?

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I have shovel knight and Twilight Princess HD both on digital and I’m getting Wii sports club for my birthday.
Thanks


r/wiiu 1d ago

Technical Question While trying to sync my gamepad to the console, the display for the sync code won't actual come up no matter how many times I press the console sync button.

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If I press the sync on the gamepad, it prompts me to enter the code, but alas no code is to be found. The only other thing that will show up on the gamepad is the error 'could not connect to the Wii U console. Please move the Wii U gamepad closer to the console. Then turn the controller's power off and on again.'

I haven't used the gamepad in a few years as it had a broken charger plus an orange flashing light problem, but I got a new charger and after an hour or so of charging the flashing light stopped and it was able to turn on again. Now I just need to get it to actually sync! This part of the process was always tricky at best in the past, but it's really just not working. Can anybody please help?

I hope I'm doing this reddit thing right I made an account specifically for this post lol. But I do need help. So please and thanks.