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Can you use the new Wii u games on the old Wii?
Yes, the Wii U is backwards compatible with Wii games. You need to insert a Wii disk, then go into Wii Mode by selecting the option from the Wii U menu. You'll need a Wii controller to use Wii Mode.
Do Wii U games work on the Wii?
Yes, Wii games will work on a Wii U. You can also transfer any save data and downloaded content form the Wii to the Wii U.
Does the Wii U gamepad work with the old Wii?
No. It is part of what makes the Wii U special.
Can just dance four for Wii you work on a regular Wii?
No Wii U games will work on the Wii.
Does a Wii remote work on the Wii U?
Wii Remotes do work with the Wii U, as long as it is a Wii Remote with a WiiMotion Plus attachment or a Wii Remote Plus, and as long as the game supports it.
Can a Wii U controller connect to a normal Wii?
No, you cannot connect a Wii U controller to a Wii. Only Wii Remotes and other Wii accessories will work for the Wii, and the Wii U GamePad only works for the Wii U.
Does the Wii keyboard work with games?
No
Will games for the Wii U work with previous Wiis?
No, the original Wii cannot play Wii U games
Can Super Smash Bros Wii U be played on the Nintendo Wii?
No, Super Smash Bros for Wii U is only playable on the Nintendo Wii U and will not work on the original Wii.
Does Wii games work on the Wii U?
Yes, the Wii U is fully backward compatible with Wii games, Wii downloads, purchased WiiWare and Virtual Console games and has the Wii Menu built into it. However, Wii games cannot be controlled with the Wii U GamePad and will not be displayed in HD on the Wii U console. Also, GameCube Contollers will not work on the Wii U even if the Wii game allows the use of GameCube Contollers. There are GameCube Controller Adapters (Mayflash) that were created that the GameCube controller to function like the Wii Classic Controller, but is not an official product of Nintendo.
Can you put The Super Mario Bros U in a normal Wii and make it work?
No, Super Mario Bros U is a Wii U game and the original Nintendo Wii cannot play Wii U games
Why won't my Wii U work on games from my Wii?
That is because the Nintendo Wii U is a newer generation of gaming console for Nintendo. Therefore, the Nintendo Wii cannot play Nintendo Wii U games
