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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.
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Wiki User
∙ 10y agoYes, the Wii U is backwards compatible and can play Wii games
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoYes, the Nintendo Wii U can play Nintendo Wii games
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoYes, 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.
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoYes, the Wii U can play Wii games
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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.
Will games for the Wii U work with previous Wiis?
No, the original Wii cannot play Wii U games
Can just dance four for Wii you work on a regular Wii?
No Wii U games will work on the Wii.
Does the Wii keyboard work with games?
No
Are Wii games compatible with the Wii U?
You can use any Wii games or Wii U games and software. Wii U games don't work on Wii, however, and the Wii games require the TV screen.
Will wii games work in a wii U?
Yes, the Wii U is backwards compatible with Wii titles. (It cannot, however, read/play Gamecube games.)
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.
Can you play Wii games online on Wii U?
Yes It will work, However, you will have to reboot it again to make it switch through playing wii or 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
Do wii u games work on Nintendo wiis?
No.
Are Wii U games compatible with the Wii?
The Wii U is a different console to the Wii. The Wii U however is compatible with Wii games and accessories.
Will the Wii U support Wii U games?
Yes, the Wii U console can play Wii U games
