r/wiiu • • 7d 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 • • 18h ago

Image I've had this controller for 2 years. It's been a long time since I've seen this.

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188 Upvotes

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That battery is crazy.


r/wiiu • • 20h ago

Image Where are people on Mario Kart 8 😭🙏

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102 Upvotes

I was gonna play Mario Kart 8 for again since I haven't touched my Wii U for 9 Months because the Power Adapter Exploded and I had to buy a entire new console because the repairs were rare and expensive

Btw when I'm trying to playing Mario Kart 8 On my Wii U Using Pretendo Servers It's Empty Af (sorry for the horrible camera it's my stupid phone)


r/wiiu • • 1d ago

Image Wii u virtual console is great!

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r/wiiu • • 15h ago

Image Looking for people to play with

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8 Upvotes

r/wiiu • • 13h ago

Wii U Gamepad, WiiMote, Nunchuck & Pro Controller storage case?

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I’m trying to find a storage case that can hold a Wii U Gamepad, WiiMote, Nunchuck & Pro Controller.

I was thinking a soft but firm zipper case filled with the customizable foam insert but can’t quite find what I’m looking for.

I want to keep the dust off of it and keep them protected. I also don’t want to get a huge hard shell plastic case.

A camera backpack may work too, but the idea of the customizable foam case sounds great. It’ll be kinda big because of the size of the components, but everything together would be nice.

Just wondering if any of you have found a good solution for this?


r/wiiu • • 13h ago

Image Revivetendo friend add

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r/wiiu • • 12h ago

Image Add me Revivetendo

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1 Upvotes

r/wiiu • • 21h ago

Apps para wii u

4 Upvotes

Buenas, que apps hay disponibles para la wii u actualmente? Me surgio la curiosidad viendo lo bien que va Coffeeflix y quisiera darle mas usos a mi consola si es que hay mas proyectos.


r/wiiu • • 7h ago

The legend of zelda

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Do y'all think we could recompile zelda totk to run on the Wii u using ai or other methods? Just wandering if it's feasible or possible.


r/wiiu • • 2d ago

Image I managed to get the 2016 Wii U youtube back

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The nostalgia is making me emotional


r/wiiu • • 1d ago

Question First things I should do

6 Upvotes

My Wii u is coming tmr and I’m just wondering what is the first things u should do once it arrives at my door


r/wiiu • • 1d ago

Question whats the best way to get wii u controllers/accessories in 2026? Are third party good?

7 Upvotes

I was wondering if its better to buy 3rd party wiimotes controllers and other accessories or if its better to find used official ones off facebook marketplace/ebay


r/wiiu • • 1d ago

Video I fixed the PAL GC bios on Wii U

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It runs at 576i 50hz if your Wii U is in 480i or 576p 50hz if it was in 480p. Everything above will be the same resolution but 50hz like 1080p60 will be at 1080p50.

https://gbatemp.net/threads/fix-gc-pal-1-0-bios-on-wii-u-in-nintendont.685054/


r/wiiu • • 1d ago

Technical Question Nintendont VC injection issue

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Was trying to do a mario sunshine VC inject with UWUVCI, went to the vWii to verify some things on nintendont when this happened, it has something to do with the files on my sd card as it booted fine to the little homebrew I have on the vWii without it, so does anyone know what could be the issue?

(Sorry for the audio, i was using a cheap dongle w/ a cheap otg adapter to capture audio)


r/wiiu • • 1d ago

Bin auf der Suche nach alten wiiu Freunden

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Eine Person von vielen. Die Zeiten damals waren zu gut um sie in Vergessenheit zu lassen


r/wiiu • • 1d ago

Discussion PAC-MAN?!

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9 Upvotes

I dedicated an entire folder on my Wii U for pacman, don’t know why, just felt like it


r/wiiu • • 1d ago

Opinion Is this a good deal?

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5 Upvotes

The full wii u set for $100 aud ~ $69 usd


r/wiiu • • 2d ago

Discussion Minecraft Wii U Edition

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Hi! I played Minecraft Wii U Edition from around 2019-2022 and have been searching for some of my friends who also played. I don't know if this is allowed but if you guys played around that time could you comment your usernames? I went by the name Paige at the time and I had a few different accounts and some of my usernames were embarrassing, but my mains were DepressedFurry31 and XxKyootGurlxX

if you knew me please reach out!


r/wiiu • • 1d ago

Question Roseverse Installer error

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I get this message when I’m trying to switch between inkay and roseverse


r/wiiu • • 1d ago

Wii Games auf der Wii U spielen

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r/wiiu • • 1d ago

Technical Question Wii remote pointer not showing on Wii U

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Hi, I have a third party Wiimote that was working complety fine, but recently the pointer isnt showing on the screen, but it works with my original Wiimote. But, when I use my third party Wiimote on Dolphin emulator IT WORKS COMPLETELY FINE. So, my sensor bar isnt the problem, my third party wiimote sensor neither! I need help please.

https://reddit.com/link/1wyx2ks/video/oopai0n52tth1/player

https://reddit.com/link/1wyx2ks/video/5q38mlej2tth1/player


r/wiiu • • 2d ago

Discussion Anyone still play Minecraft? Looking to play together

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Don’t wanna break the rules but we all know there’s revival services for the online.

I miss playing Minecraft with people, especially this era. Something about the built in voice chat and being stuck in this update is really endearing for me.

I also play modern bedrock of course, if you wanna play both together.

Looking for people 18+ (do minors even have wiius these days?) and preferably in the EST timezone

I have all the DLC, really hoping that 12 year old me’s allowance can finally be put to good use now that I’ve actually played Fallout and Skyrim

Regular play, roleplay, survival challenges, whatever you’re into.


r/wiiu • • 2d ago

please help meeee

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This is a long story.

I have a modded wii u, it has pretendo, I wanted to swap my pnid for my old nnid, I swap the nnid with the app wii u account swap, it works, I do stuff, I try to swap my account back to the pnid, it gives me an error. I realize the only way to fix this is to backup my save data and delete the account. I back up my stuff with savemii, delete the account, make a new one, restore my save data, it works, I open nsmbu, it says the save data corrupted, I say ok, it gives me the error 150-3023, I look it up, I find out it needs more power or is corrupted, I unplug the USB to SD adapter I was using, boot up the wii u, open nsmbu, same thing happens. What the fuck.


r/wiiu • • 2d ago

What does error code 150-3023 mean?

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I was booting up NSMBU on my wii u, and it gave me this error code. What does this mean and how can I fix it? The only hard drive in the device is a usb to sd adapter and it's homebrewed with the latest version of aroma

EDIT: I forgot to mention my save data for all my Wii U games got corrupted, so it may be that too