I don’t mean using the gamepad as an additional accessory / tool, I mean playing the entire game on there. Like when you’re in a different room etc

Idk

I just ordered a Wii U but it’s already soft modded and it was modded ages ago. So I think it’s best to reset it and start from scratch, but I don’t want to brick the Wii U. Is there a guide that can explain how to essentially remove the homebrew and restart everything from scratch so I can reset it to factory settings and avoid bricking it?

I have home brewed my WiiU but for some reason when I have to re-enter my Nintendo network ID account password (which is also the same for pretendo, I have the same account linked on both), it says my password is incorrect no matter what. Anything I can do to fix this?

During a Twitch stream of Bayonetta, the ZR button broke right in the middle of gameplay. The rest still work fine.

So, I think "Okay, I've dealt with stuff like this before. Maybe something needs to be cleaned." I take Isopropyl Alcohol to the contacts, nothing.

So then I clean the small pieces that actually press on the contacts, nothing happens. I swap the small pieces, nothing.

I remove the button itself so I'm pressing on the contacts directly, and nothing.

At this point I'm running low on options so I outright buy a set of replacement contacts for the whole right side, and again the ZR button still doesn't work while the rest do!

I'm really not sure what to do next, as I don't wanna throw the whole thing out just because of one button on the fritz. What do I do?

I’m not really sure what’s the problem here (I’ve had this for like a year or 2) because it just happened randomly and the small lines in the middle weren’t there until recently

I know I bought Splatoon twice, it was accidental lol but the extra one only cost 1.12€ so it's okay. I live in Europe and I'm going to mod it, region unlock it and change the OS language, I just wanted to own some physical games since I really like how Wii U physical games look and they were hella cheap.

Hello, I've been looking to buy a Wii U for some time now and I may be able to rather soon, but I remember that there was a lot of talk about NAND failures (specifically in black Wii Us that were made during specific time periods, I don't really remember the details), and I can't really find information about this now. Are Wii Us still getting randomly bricked because of this? Should I still go for white ones? Thanks.

I want to take the dust out of this foam thing as It's ugly (more visible irl than on pic) and i fear that a buildup of dust can scratch the cds

Wii U already soft modded, all cables, console and gamepad, two Wii motes, 1 nunchuck, 1 pro controller, 250gb external hard drive for 170+ 12 shipping.

Or

Wii U not modded and restarted, all cables, console and gamepad, two pro controllers, 1 Wii mote, 2 games (doesn’t matter I plan to mod it anyways) for 155+ 15 shipping.

I’m leaning towards the first option as even though it’s better to mod a system yourself, I think there’s more value there. But I really want opinions before I go ahead and purchase. Thanks guys!

Edit: If possible, do you guys mind also sharing with me what the difference is with a soft mod and a hard mod? The modded console in this post is a soft mod.

###/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!

I have been waiting for 6 entire hours now waiting for my Wii U to check the USB Storage Device I got. For context it’s a 1 TB Hard Drive that on EBay said it could work on the Wii U, and when I plugged it into the USB slot the light on it lit up, but it has been 6 hours since I clicked the format usb drive and I need ask if I’m doing something wrong? Does it being on the Checking USB Storage Device screen mean it’s working because I feel like if the 1 TB Hardrice didn’t work I would’ve gone a message for it ages ago.

Finally got my wiiu only 12 years late o well I'll just play a fews and then wait for the switch 2

Looking to replace it (not the digitizer aka touchscreen, only the screen). Can it be replaced with a generic LCD of 6.2" (say, a tablet one) or does it have to be made for the Gamepad?

[feel free to talk with me in portuguese!!] i wanted to buy an wii u for a cheap price, because all of the wii u's that i see on the websites are quite expensive, and i can't pay for them, the average price is 1200R$, 1500R$, 1700R$ or even 2000R$. so i wanted some help to find an cheap wii u to buy, like 700R$, 800R$ or below.

So i just got a wii u today and the gamepad worked fine for a while maybe a couple of hours or so, but after a while the touch stoped working on the screen. It works sometimes when i press hard on the screen and then try to press anything on it but very inconsistent. Works fine for 5 minutes after i restarte the wii but then it just does not work. But all the buttons work. I tried cleaning the edges and calibrating but that did not work. Anyone know anything that might help?

It’s not useless yet. They haven’t ported possibly my favorite Wii U game: Yoshi’s Woolly World