Yes, the Wii U is backwards compatible and can play Wii games
The Wii U is not backwards compatible. Until Nintendo releases games online for the Wii U as it did for Wiiware, the Wii U will only be able to play Wii U games.
The Wii U is a different console to the Wii. The Wii U however is compatible with Wii games and accessories.
Yes, the Wii U console can play Wii U games
No, the Nintendo Wii U can be powered on without a gamepad and a Wii remote can be used to open applications and games on the Wii U. However, it is strongly recommended to have the Gamepad because all Wii U games are compatible with the gamepad, but not all Wii U games are compatible with the Wii remote and classic controllers
No, the Wii cannot play Wii U games. It's actually the opposite - the Wii U can play Wii games.
Yes, you can connect a Wii Remote to a Wii U. It's required for Wii Mode, and to play any Wii games that require it. Setting up a Wii Remote on the Wii U is done the same way you do it on the Wii - hold down the red buttons on the Wii U and Wii Remote until they connect.
No, the Wii U cannot play Nintendo DS games
The Wii cannot play Wii U games. There's no shortcuts, cheats or hacking that will manage this because it is a next gen console. If you want to play Wii U games, just buy it. There's no other way.
Wii U games cannot be played on the Wii.
No, you would need a Wii U and a Wii U game Pad to play Wii U games.
No, you would need a Wii U and a Wii U game Pad to play Wii U games.
No. Black Wiis are the exact same as white ones. Wii U games can only be played on Wii U consoles exclusively.
The Wii U can play all Wii games since it is backwards compatible.