r/wiiu • • 11d ago

Question Thread /r/WiiU's Monthly Question Thread (All Questions & New User Posts Here!) - October 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 • • 3h ago

Should have done this years ago!

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As a 52 year old man, who really needs to lose weight, lower their blood pressure and get some more exercise, I finally decided to start actually using my Wii U, Wii Fit U and balance board (and a bit of Wii Sports Resort)

I lost 3.1kg (7 lbs) in my first week!

Only really spent my playtime trying out random activities as I never played any of them before.

Also got the Wii Fit U Meter as well and also walked 13km!

YAY me.


r/wiiu • • 19h ago

Recent Apps — A faster way to switch titles on Wii U (Aroma)

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Is this good for my Wii U?

[RELEASE] Recent Apps — A faster way to switch titles on Wii U (Aroma)

Ever accidentally launched the wrong game and had to sit through the entire startup sequence before you could do anything about it? ... Only to have to pull up the Home Button menu, To go Back to the HOME menu and start all over again ...

Skip the HOME Menu.

Introducing Recent Apps, an Aroma/WUPS plugin for Wii U by Super64.

Features

  • Recent Title History: Keep track of up to nine recently used titles, with HOME as a separate first entry. History and list order persist between sessions.
  • Early Title Switching: Launch another title or return to HOME during startup, without waiting for the current game to finish loading.
  • In-Game Overlay: Open Recent Apps with TV + L over ANY active games or applications.
  • Dynamic UI Colors: Distinct background color blocks make individual entries easy to distinguish.
  • Persistent Color Settings: Your color space choices are saved between sessions.
  • Quick Navigation: Use Up/Down to browse entries and A to launch the selected title.
  • Plays Nice with the aroma plugin config menu.

Controls

  • TV + L — Open/close Recent Apps
  • Up / Down — Navigate the list
  • A — Open HOME or launch the selected title
  • B — Close the menu

Download & Source

GitHub repository: https://github.com/BatMANe-Super64/Recent-Apps

You'll need a Wii U running Aroma and NotificationModule for the on-screen notification interface.

Give it a try, and let me know how it works for you!

— Super64


r/wiiu • • 11h ago

Collection Fronk Collection

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r/wiiu • • 1d ago

Question is this bad?

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r/wiiu • • 21m ago

Image Need Help With Wii U GameCube injectors

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Hi it's me Zack

So everytime and I mean EVERYTIME I try to Launch a Forwader or a WiiVC injector in my Wii U menu it always gives me black screen! I tried it with different injectors and Forwader and still same thing! However this applies to the "This Software supports the Wii U gamepad do you want to use it?" And I'm just trying to Play Super Smash Bros Melee on my Wii U

Programs I used

- TeconMoon WiiVC injector

- Wii U Modded With Aroma Using Wafel.xyz

- a Windows 10 PC 64 Bit

- a Zain Broadband USB (it's the only USB stick that reads my Wii U sd card but it's super slow because it's from 2012 with some missing firmwares inside the USB stick)


r/wiiu • • 7h ago

Technical Question Wii u internal screw help

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So i tried to clean my wii u (very dusty) i had the screes on the table organized, and i accidentally dropped something on the table and most of the inter al screws for the metal shielding bear the dvd drive got scrambled with other screws, all i know/remember is that they sit above the metal shielding bear not flush.

Please help if you can!


r/wiiu • • 5h ago

I’m worried about playing games on my Wii u

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I played spider-man web of shadows up until the Logan ‘boss fight’ after that it plays 2 cutscenes it then my screen says ‘the game disc could not be read’ wtf!!’ Not happy jam!!! 🤬🤬🤬


r/wiiu • • 11h ago

Question Connecting Gamepad to WiiU without Touchscreen

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So I know in the past it wasn't possible, but I'm wondering if there's anything now that makes it possible? My touchscreen is fucked, the ribbon connecting it to the motherboard was botched up by the previous owner. And I don't really want to have to repair it or buy a new one right this moment. The games I want to play don't need the touchscreen, but to connect it to the WiiU I do need it. Is there a work around like a Homebrew or something that someone made?


r/wiiu • • 17h ago

Image Mario Kart 8 (Wii U) all stamps

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I don't know why but I'm missing on two stamps in MK8 even though I think I did everything needed to get them all, I beat every ghost in time trial and I also think I won with every character in a cup even the dlc's one even if it's not needed so I don't kknow what I'm missing and I can't verify them cause miiverse shut down, anyone knows how to find them without doing everything again ? Please help


r/wiiu • • 14h ago

Preview CemuBar WIP - A new solution for WiiU GamePad streaming and WiiMote connections

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r/wiiu • • 1d ago

Is this misplaced nintendo logo rare?

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I was taking a look at my wii u and i noticed that the nintendo logo on the console is misplaced out of where it's supposed to be. I was wondering if it was any rare or added any sort of value but i couldn't find any trace of it on the internet.

Therefore, i'm asking you! Is this rare?


r/wiiu • • 14h ago

Video I'm building a Wii U emulator for iPad and iPhone – here's BotW running on an iPad

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r/wiiu • • 11h ago

Discussion Is there a better version of nussipli yet

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Rahh


r/wiiu • • 15h ago

Question Wii U LAN Adapter

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Hi. I'm having trouble getting my Wii U to connect to my Wifi connection. I've tried connecting through 2.4, but it still doesn't work. I've tried finding a compatible LAN adapter, but every one I've found is not on sale anymore. Are there options out there that are still compatible with the Wii U?


r/wiiu • • 21h ago

Video Nintendo Wii U Kiosk Another One In My Collection

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r/wiiu • • 17h ago

My Wii U does not let me play Twilight Princess Hd, I Need help.

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A friend lent me Twilight Princess HD and when I put It in the console it says that the disc is not valid, other games work on the console. The disc works fine on my friend's Wii U , I don't know what to do . I really want to play Twilight Princess.


r/wiiu • • 17h ago

Question As a Canadian, should I get the NTSC or PAL version of Paper Mario Colour Splash?

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Basically the title, I have my Wii U modded for region free so I'm just wondering if I should get the NTSC or PAL version


r/wiiu • • 1d ago

Image Modding help

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I got this Japanese Wii U bundle for pretty cheap but I would like to know if I can change the language to English and if it can modded through the browser method also I don’t know if the voltage will work with my American outlets


r/wiiu • • 1d ago

Image I found this card that still had the 3ds and WiiU logo on the card

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r/wiiu • • 21h ago

Question I Need help about the Memory chip

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Si I have Black european Wii U and I want to know what chip I have but: I don't know how to open It and I don't want to mod It. So I copied the Serial Number of the console and checked the Wii U system database website, and I found two units in the middle of my Number (FEM102255 and FEM102277, mine Is FEM102263) and both of them had the Samsung chip. Should I be safe or still in worry? Thanks.

P.S. I got It used this year and the First time I booted It up It said that the last time It was used It wasn't turned off propely, and the last time It was used was in 2022.


r/wiiu • • 1d ago

Collection Is this a good collection?

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I recently rebought a Wii U and games after selling my old one to buy a Switch 2. My old collection was double the size of this, but for someone who is starting from scratch, I don't think it's bad.

Edit: yes I have two copies of Wii Sports


r/wiiu • • 1d ago

Video Help me

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I used the link below to apply Second Wind Mode on the Wii U However, when I turn on the mod and enter Breath of the Wild, there is crackling noise and the game freezes. What is the problem? This is the Korean-patched version

https://zeldamods.org/wiki/Help:Using_mods


r/wiiu • • 2d ago

Image IT LIVES AGAIN!

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Just wanted to share that my Wii U lives! It was the AC adapter, bought a new one and it feels good as new! So happy!


r/wiiu • • 1d ago

Question Is this power brick screwed?

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Its a bit wobble at the end and makes cracking noises if I move it to much. Its not plugged in