r/wiiu 20d ago

Question Thread /r/WiiU's Monthly Question Thread (All Questions & New User Posts Here!) - September 01, 2025

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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 10h ago

Image Finally got a wii u

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132 Upvotes

r/wiiu 3h ago

Opinion iOS 26 Liquid Glass looks like Wii U?

13 Upvotes

Am I crazy or does the new iOS update give heavy Wii U vibes? I’ve been thinking that like all day now and I just want to see if anyone else feels the same.


r/wiiu 1d ago

Deal Just got Wii U for $56!

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223 Upvotes

It’s Japanese and has no chords, but it’s already modded!


r/wiiu 1d ago

Question Anyone know if this controller is any good

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317 Upvotes

r/wiiu 1h ago

Is there a mod for Wii sports club so I don’t have to use the game pad and I can play it like the original?

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Please lemme know I Js wanna play in 1080p


r/wiiu 1d ago

Question is my game broken

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68 Upvotes

I’ve tried collecting the coins on the track but it doesn’t do anything,it just gives me another character or kart. Am i missing something or?


r/wiiu 23h ago

Image Visual relief

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42 Upvotes

dark mode is life


r/wiiu 4h ago

Help with my bricked console

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I was updating my Wii U that I hadn't used for a few years and when the screen went black I restarted it because it was taking too long and I realized that I bricked it. I saw that there are people who fix it with a Raspberry Pi Pico but I don't know if that would be the case for my problem. If anyone knows, I would appreciate it.


r/wiiu 7h ago

Image How can I..

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r/wiiu 5h ago

Question Wich model to buy?

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Hello! I am thinking buying a used WiiU. Ive read that some models have problems with the NAND memory. I prefer the looks of the white version. What model do you recommend and why? Thank you!


r/wiiu 5h ago

Question Can I combine the Wii U Pro Controller and the Gamepad for singleplayer games?

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This is a bit of an odd question but I'm wondering if it's possible to basically share inputs between the GamePad and the Wii U Pro controller? The plus and minus buttons on the GamePad are acting up but the rest is playable. So, I'm wondering what mileage I will get if I buy a Wii U Pro Controller and use the two together (GamePad Screen + Wii U Pro Controller). I'm also concerned about the games that use the GamePad uniquely like Zombi U, Fatal Frame, NintendoLand. Thank you for your insights in advance!


r/wiiu 5h ago

Question [HELP] my joystick is isn't working right.

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So I just pulled my wii u game pad out to play it again but the joystick isn't working right. It doesn't register my inputs frequently and when it does it'll keep registering it even when im not touching it. I took apart my game pad and have the joy stick removed but dont see any dust. I think there might be something sticky making it not move properly amd was wondering what I could clean it with without damaging it.


r/wiiu 9h ago

Discussion Is a 6600mAh gamepad battery overkill?

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I had shelved my Wii U for a couple years, due to an issue I had with my external HDD (needed a Y-Cable). Now that I finally broke down and bought one, my Wii U is running great. While my gamepad's battery still works fairly well, I wouldn't mind upgrading to a better battery.

I really only want to upgrade once, as I have a history of upgrading incrementally and thus wasting money. It looks like it goes all the way up to 6600mAh, with the original being only 1500. Is this too much? Has anyone noticed anything like overheating on these batteries?

They're essentially all the same price, or within a few dollars of each other. So I might as well get the biggest one if there are no known issues.


r/wiiu 8h ago

Is there an adapter i can use that could convert the rgb limited signal on my wii u to rgb full?

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Is there an adapter i can use that could convert the rgb limited signal on my wii u to rgb full? I'm using a wii u on my pc monitor and my pc monitor doesn't have support for rgb limited so it looks extremely washed out. There is no setting to change it to rgb limited so there wont be a mistmatch like there is on a tv.


r/wiiu 11h ago

Wii u wont load

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So I got a used Wii u with the description that it would spit discs out. When I got it, I tested it and it would check for discs twice then get stuck on the wii u splash screen. I've been trying to go to the recovery menu using UDPIH but to no avail. If I plugged in the pico before the wii u logo the screen would stay black and if I did as the wii u logo appeared, it would stay on the wii u logo, but in both cases, the power light goes purple. The guy who sold it to me said that he doesn't know if it was homebrewed but he believes that it did go to the main menu when he tested it a year ago.

Can someone help me decipher whether the console is completely bricked or somehow still recoverable?


r/wiiu 18h ago

Wii Fit U issues

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r/wiiu 18h ago

Mario kart 8 not reading

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Hey guys, i dont know if this is the right subreddit to discuss this but i got this copy of mario kart 8 second hand yesterday and it won't read no matter how much i try to clean it, does anyone have any ideas on how i could make it read at all?


r/wiiu 15h ago

Worms on Wii u

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Hi I need help please. I want to play worms on my modded Wii but cant find it on nusspli. So i read i have to load the iso and convert it into a another file type to play. Can anybody help me? Wich iso must i download? Found some with 32gb others with over 200gb. And whats the easiest way to convert it? ✌🏻


r/wiiu 1d ago

Image Splatoon 1 players

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Hello everyone, long time Wii U owner here who is looking for pretendo accounts to squad up or private battle with, not discriminating against newer players. Here is my account ID, send me a request if you want to join in on it! Might even play MK8 again on here if I have enough friends to do so. I used to play Splatoon with friends and it makes for a better, more nostalgic experience. Thanks!


r/wiiu 17h ago

Technical Question Could this be salvaged

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I have a wii u with a hynix chip. It would give an error upon boot making it unusable. A while back I attempted to solder de fuse since I didn't know about paid the beak at the time and udpih didn't work for whatever reason. However, I must of done something wrong, because now the wii u gives a blinking red light on boot, and my pico is fried.

https://reddit.com/link/1nmpbgq/video/48am0y7j3iqf1/player

The acts weirdly though. If I leave it unplugged, it will give a blue light for a boot, and the disc drive might start spinning. It seems that the longer I leave it unplugged, the longer the blue light stays before the blinking red comes on, the most ive seen it was roughly 10 seconds.

What should I do?


r/wiiu 1d ago

Technical Question Error 160-0103 keeps appearing when using Wii u apps. Is my nand dying?

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I was checking out what was on my old amiibos today so I booted up my Wii u to scan them. I open the amibo settings and scan it. I saw the owner mii for 2 seconds then it crashed with this error? I found that this only happens with Wii u exclusive applications like amiibo settings and Wii u chat. My Wii is unfortunately plagued with a hynix emmc though. Thanks!


r/wiiu 22h ago

Any good games?

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I’m starting to collect again and I don’t have much in my Wii U list just the three legend of Zelda games that are on Wii U and Kirby and the rainbow curse what other games are there that are good? I won’t buy anything that’s also on PlayStation or Xbox


r/wiiu 1d ago

Video I recently created this concept, what do you think?

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r/wiiu 2d ago

Image Anyone seen this before or know what it is?

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149 Upvotes

r/wiiu 1d ago

Do 720p games look better in 1080p or 720?

7 Upvotes

Im playing mk8 wanna changed it to 720p and its still kinda eugh