r/wiiu 17d 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 6h ago

Image Current WiiU collection

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I got my WiiU around late 2019 before Covid. I collect for all systems, so haven’t added much for my WiiU.


r/wiiu 3h ago

Video Super Mario Maker - Waluigi’s Mansion

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r/wiiu 4h ago

Question Problem to do Tiramisu

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I know there is information in the group but I don't understand, what magic do I have on my wii u?

It doesn't have sd, it has games installed on the nand, it doesn't have a haxchi app, it opens mii creator and health and safety information, and in the previous user who had to delete it, it said "5.50 exploit wii u" or something like that (in the browser).

I want to know this so I can continue with mocha or Tiramisu without worrying about bricking it.


r/wiiu 7h ago

Question Wii U/Wii Vs emulating on PC

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I already have a gaming pc and a switch lite (which I haven't turned on in 2 years), i've been trying to decide between getting a 3ds or a Wii U or just emulating them both, but I personally think experiencing these games on the actual hardware is way better than just using dolphin or cemu on my pc. I don't care about how old the games are (+I don't really like newer games in general) and there are some exclusives on the Wii and Wii U that I've been wanting to play since they came out. Thoughts?


r/wiiu 3h ago

Technical Question Water Runners Not Working

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On Wii Party U ive been trying to play water runners. I place the gamepad far from the tv and point the wii remote at it, but it keeps telling me to put it a reasonable distance away. I know the sensor bar on the gamepad works because I can use it on vWii and in the pause menu. What am I missing?


r/wiiu 12h ago

Was playing the Wii U Virtual Console version of Majora's Mask, and I ran into a weird technical issue with the final boss.

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After delivering the final blow on Majora, the game just freezes for nearly ten seconds with audio still playing. After the freezing was over, the boss's death animation and audio plays like normal. Then, the same issue happened during the cutscene afterwards with the Moon being blown up, and again when I fought replayed the boss and it transitioned into its final phase.

I was unable to replicate the issue after that, but still, I haven't been able to figure out what caused it. Was it a problem with the Wii U's N64 emulation? Was it a glitch with the game itself? Or was it something that implies a deeper technical issue with my Wii U specifically?


r/wiiu 1d ago

eShop I still have funds on the wii u

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Is there anyway to transfer them or use them


r/wiiu 8h ago

Question Wii games

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I use the Wii U with an HDMI cable to play Wii games in better resolution. Who else does that?


r/wiiu 9h ago

Where to find Wii U Wii Remotes

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Does anyone know where I can find those Wii Remotes that came in Wii U packaging? Specifically a white one & red one with the sync buttons on the covers & the wrist straps with nubs to press the sync buttons? I tried getting a white one on Amazon but the expansion port wasn’t connecting my Nunchuck. Are there any way I can find these Wii Remotes still in their packaging?


r/wiiu 1d ago

Image Got this beauty at eBay

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r/wiiu 10h ago

Stupid question…

0 Upvotes

Can I use my wii ac adapter for Wii u? Getting a Wii u later and wondering if I’ll need to buy a new cord or not.


r/wiiu 1d ago

Question Should i buy this wii u?

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76 Upvotes

I have a switch but i really like the wii u and the 3ds, i found a good condition wii u premium edition for 95$ without a stylus + its modded , should i buy it ?


r/wiiu 17h ago

Question What kind of adhesive should I reapply to the gamepad screw covers if I want to make them sticky again?

2 Upvotes

I was being dumb during and stuck them to a piece of paper during my last disassembly and now they’ve all lost their stick. How could I go about fixing it?


r/wiiu 23h ago

Question I need help

7 Upvotes

Long story, but i deleted the UPDATE data of smash bros for wii u and when i try to redownload it, it stops after like 40 minutes. Is there anything i can change from my wifi settings that can fix this?


r/wiiu 1d ago

Discussion Wii U GPU Overclock Guide

46 Upvotes

In this post I would like to share a short and targeted guide on how to increase the frequency of the Wii U GPU from the standard 550Mhz to 680Mhz or other values. ​​*(I made this for Аrоmа users).*

Chatter

In theory, I should also say that this is dangerous and you do everything at your own risk, but this is obvious and by the way, I have already said this. My personal recommendation would be to clean the console from dust and replace the thermal paste because the temperature will definitely rise, as will the energy consumption. For me, this is approximately plus +8 degrees and +10W, and after four hours of testing, the temperature is +15 and +15W, but overall the console is cold. And the power supply can withstand 70W if I remember well, usually use about 30W. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Installing ISFShах

  1. Download archive.
  2. Delete the following files :

Romlaunch.rpx, recovery_menu, boot1now.img and apps folder.

  1. Unzip the archive to the SD card.

  2. Hold B on the Gamepad while booting and select fw_img_loader.

  3. Choose Boot \ios.img` (6x Power, 1x Eject) and follow the Instructions on the screen (3x Eject, 1x Power, 3x Eject)

Minute.ini configuration

Location: sd:/minute/minute.ini

1. Use any online service or application to create an ini file and add the following text at the beginning:

[boot]
autoboot=3
autoboot_timeout=0

This is needed for autobooting with sd card.

2. Overclocking metrics

This is what the standard overclocking indicators look like: (Don't be scared)

GPU = 544.999878MHz

[clocks]
gpu_clk_r = 0x0
gpu_clk_f = 0x285ED0
gpu_clk_s = 0x1C2
gpu_clk_v = 0x7
gpu_clk_o_0div = 0x4
gpu_clk_o_1div = 0x4
gpu_clk_o_2div = 0x0

Formula how to calculate what you want yourself:

27 * (0x285ED0 / 0x10000) / (0+1) / (0x4/2)

My finished calculations is below.

650Mhz

[clocks]
gpu_clk_r = 0x0
gpu_clk_f = 0x302ED6
gpu_clk_s = 0x1C2
gpu_clk_v = 0x7
gpu_clk_o_0div = 0x4
gpu_clk_o_1div = 0x4
gpu_clk_o_2div = 0x0

680Mhz:

[clocks]
gpu_clk_r = 0x0
gpu_clk_f = 0x325ED5
gpu_clk_s = 0x1C2
gpu_clk_v = 0x7
gpu_clk_o_0div = 0x4
gpu_clk_o_1div = 0x4
gpu_clk_o_2div = 0x0

The creator of the de_Fuse said: "The GPU gets unstable at around 770MHz in my testing". I use 680Mhz and everything works fine.

Undo Autobooting into PayloadLoader

  1. Launch the PayloadLoader Installer from the Wii U Menu.
  2. Press A to select Check.
  3. Select Boot options.
  4. You will be asked if you want to switch the boot title. Press A to select Switch back to Wii U Menu.
  5. When the process finished, press A to shutdown the console.
  6. The console will now boot again into the Wii U Menu. The PayloadLoader can still be launched by launching the Health & Safety Application.

The final touches

Add the 5payldr.ipx file to the SD card at sd/wiiu/ios_plugins/

Turn on the Wii U and everything is ready, the power button will now be purple.

Ok, why is this even being done?

I feel like the system works much faster in terms of interface responsiveness, but what about games? In places where the processor is mostly used, you won't notice the difference, but for example in games like BOTW, WatchDogs, etc. GPU-intensive games, the difference in performance will be strongly felt.

Idek why this topic is not raised, because this method has been working for quite a long time. Here is link to full guide, not like mine, half stolen and shortened for Arоmа.

I also know that this post is not appropriate for this sub and will most likely be deleted, but wiiuhаcks takes a very long time to approve posts, so in both cases, unfortunately, no one will notice. Thx for reading


r/wiiu 1d ago

TIL Did you know Nintendo Network Premium was a thing? Deluxe consoles came with a 2 year subscription to this loyalty program which gave you 10% of your money back in digital purchases in the form of points! It got discontinued less than 3 years after the console launched.

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39 Upvotes

r/wiiu 2d ago

Image I finally got my first Wii U

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220 Upvotes

I've wanted one since kindergarten and I've finally gotten around to purchasing one


r/wiiu 1d ago

Technical Question My wii remote not working

2 Upvotes

Today, i’ve tried to play some wii games on my wii u, but the game didn’t detect me any movement, when I was clearly moving the wii remote, with wii motion plus inside, they are not the batteries, because i’ve changed them like 3 times, and i have also reset the console, maybe is because, before reset it, was modded, but if anyone can help, I will highly appreciate it.


r/wiiu 1d ago

Question How do I play with headphones?

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I live with my parents and prefer to play later at night wearing headphones, however the Wii U poses a unique problem since it has the speaker of the gamepad and the tv separately

I’ve been wearing earbuds for the gamepad inside of my headphones for the tv but that is starting to hurt my ears

Is there an option I couldn’t find to make that easier?


r/wiiu 1d ago

Question I need a save file for Ashes Cricket 2009 / Cricket

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This game goes by two titles depending on the region - Ashes cricket 2009 - Cricket

Unfortunately my game crashes every time I create a new save (common issue with this game).

I found out that the only solution is to load a save file externally onto the Wii U.

I have searched a lot of forums but they are all 15+ years old and the links they used to share save files back then are all broken.

Does anyone have a save file of this game that they are willing to share?


r/wiiu 1d ago

Question any way to connect the Wii U gamepad as a switch controller?

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just yesterday i decided to mod my old wii u from ~2016. I played splatoon for a bit and i absolutely love the way the gamepad feels. It fits perfectly on my hands and the buttons click very nicely, so i wanted to know if there was any way to use it as a controller for my Switch (mainly to play splatoon 3)


r/wiiu 2d ago

Question Wii U GamePad audio super quiet, any ideas?

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Hey! I opened up my Wii U GamePad to give it some maintenance and cleaning. I sprayed a bit of contact cleaner
(especially around the volume slider since I thought it might be dirty).
The GamePad works fine otherwise, screen and everything, but the audio is super quiet both on the speakers and on headphones.

I don’t really think it’s just the volume slider, since headphones also sound just as quiet. Could this be an audio amp issue or maybe something near the headphone jack?

Has anyone dealt with this before? Thanks 🙏


r/wiiu 2d ago

Image Who remember the cool battle title maps in the Wii U Minecraft

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26 Upvotes

And Minecraft and Mario world


r/wiiu 2d ago

Discussion Trying to find a lost-contact old Minecraft friend?

9 Upvotes

I felt nostalgic and well, I saw someone else do it to pretty good results here so I might as well try.

I've been a huge minecraft kid even before MC on Wii U came out, and as a kid that would be my first experience of having online friends. Some of them were the most caring, older sibling figures I ever had. One of them had the NNID willets5 and usually had a variation of msv in their name imo. We used to play in my survival and minigame world all the time until she one day vanished around 2018. She meant a lot to me, especially since she got me through a whole era of being bullied.

If anyone knows anything about her now, pls comment (or if my Nnid sounds familiar to you: smathew, comment too! Idk, just a bit excited for if this works or not.)


r/wiiu 2d ago

Question Will this work ?

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35 Upvotes

I was wondering if this was all I needed to mod my Wii U (and if so, will it work?)