r/wiiu • • 16d 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 • • 13h ago

🎃 THE HALLOWEEN UPDATE IS OFFICIALLY LIVE! 🎃 #MinigamesBattle

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Spooky season has officially taken over! 🎃 Get ready to jump into the ultimate haunting experience featuring hidden secrets, and intense mini-game action.

the Halloween Update officially drops! Gather your crew, prepare your strategies, and get ready for a legendary Spooky Season. 🎃

Add my 24/7 Server to Play: ZK_CrimsonHollow

(Note: if you are in my 24/7 Server I will play when i can, if dont get too busy)

Download Links & Media:

Discord: https://discord.gg/GzU8TqH

Video Guide: ( https://youtu.be/Ho-zZHEKGtQ )

GitHub Release: ( https://github.com/ZeldaKing-123/ZK-Crimson-Hollow-Battle-Maps-v1.4.3-v1.3.-.A-Mod-for-Minecraft-Wii-U-Edition )
Gamebanana Mod: ( https://gamebanana.com/mods/677826 )

r/ZK_CrimsonHollow

Quick Reminder: Do not use this in public matchmaking lobbies! Make sure you are playing in private matches where all your friends have the mod pack installed, or select the Solo Mod during your match setup.

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Make sure your game is updated and ready to go! See you all in the arena! 💜

Happy Battles


r/wiiu • • 3h ago

Image Seems that some Illagers love fossils!

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r/wiiu • • 10h ago

Anyone wanna be friends?

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My PNID is JoshuaK277, I play Mario kart, smash, splatoon, mario maker, and some other games. I wanna get some more friends added on here!


r/wiiu • • 10h ago

Question WUP Installer GX2 always freezing random percents on installing

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I am using a 3.5 WD Blue 1TB HDD with its own power adapter and formatted it on the Wii U. No matter how many times I try installing on the HDD, it always freezes at random percents. I tried installing it on nand and it works just not for the HDD. Is there a way to fix this? Thank you…


r/wiiu • • 1d ago

After a month.. i FINALLY GOT IT

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i finally got my wii u! is been a month to try to find the best looking wii u i could find. And well sure enough. i ended up with this wii u. the wii u that came also bundled up with 10 games. i tested some of them and well i will say that.. super smash bros 4 and Mario 3D world were the best games for me. The seller also included this cool bullet bill aswell :00 I decided to give to my sister since idk what else to with it.. but i sure did enjoyed this console! in the future.. i will indeed modding it and i think is my first time trying to mod a console <:) and i will aswell give it more games if i want to but in the mean time.. this is very awesome!

glad to be a new member for the wii u family! :D (sorry if the photos are crusty my bad)


r/wiiu • • 8h ago

Everyone I got N64 model of car and ship and cannon and boot

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So yeah i am gonna use for project i let you guy know there something wrong


r/wiiu • • 12h ago

Technical Question I bought a Wii u and it won't connect to the gamepad or tv, is there any fix?

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It's a black Wii u, the console does turn on but can't connect to the TV I tried both hdmi and av out and I can't get the wii u pad to connect either, I'm betting it's a nand issue, I doubt the console was modded, is there anyway of fixing it without soldering?


r/wiiu • • 13h ago

Technical Question I think i bricked my vWii, is there anything I can do?

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Hello, so I have a Japanese Wii U that I modded and changed to USA's region. I wanted to do the same for the vWii so I got vWii decaffeinator and ran it on light mode, I then tried to update my system (like the guide says) and discovered my system was already up to date. Ive looked around and i think I'm out of luck so this is my last try to see if theres anything I can do. I very very stupidly didnt back up my NAND or anything so I cant just restore it from a backup. Please let me know if i can do anything to save my vWii bc i planned on using it a lot. If theres nothing I can do to save that, is there any way at all i could play wii games on my wii u?


r/wiiu • • 1d ago

Image Any ideas on how to connect generic wiimotes to the Wii U?

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Got this Wiimote as a gift (been telling my friends I needed a motion plus controller) but haven't found a way to connect it to my Wii U. I wouldn't want to break her heart, so please tell me there's a way to connect it...

When I try to connect it, the console ignores it and all 4 LEDs stay on.


r/wiiu • • 19h ago

Wii u Samsung Crash problem [Aroma]

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So i was just playing my wii u one day And it literly shut downed [Crashed]

It showed me a blinking red Thingy on the wii u but I fixed it Via Unplugging the Power cable and then plugging it back.

Then it happend again and then stopped randomly and then again.

Does anyone have fixes for this problem?


r/wiiu • • 13h ago

the dog and ship and cannon and boot N64 3D model is finally made by me what took someone not to do this why me is only one doing this and finally made it and yes i am goanna put them in my project

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r/wiiu • • 18h ago

Technical Question Audio issue

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So when I turn my Wii U on it’s always like a 50/50 chance the tv audio will work

The gamepad’s audio plays fine but the system is hit or miss

It only occurs with the Wii U none of my other systems or my dvd player, and I don’t know what’s causing it

It fixes itself when I turn it off and on again a few times, but it’s always annoying to deal with

The odds do seem almost exactly 50/50

Once it’s on however the audio is that’s how it’ll be the rest of the time it doesn’t cut out or in at all

It’s just so… weird… I have no idea what’s going on


r/wiiu • • 1d ago

Image Ah yes, I too remember when the city in the sky is just some paper flat surfaces.

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Was continuing on Zelda Twilight princess HD (disc) and I honestly forgot they had forgotten to give collision to the camera angle at this spot in the city in the sky dungeon that you're not supposed to see.


r/wiiu • • 1d ago

Will we ever get GameCube adapter support for vWii?

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Just wondering what everyone’s thoughts are regarding the possibility of being able to use a GameCube Controller for Wii games such as Brawl or Mario kart through the GC usb adapter. I know mayflash makes an adapter for the Wii remote that allows the GC controller to act as a classic controller but that’s less than ideal. I’ve also heard of something called Brainslug, but that also seems like it’s finicky and hit or miss. Nintendont and HID to VPAD are awesome for allowing me to use my GameCube controller for GameCube, Wii U, and VCI but support for Wii games would be awesome.

So yeah, is GameCube Controller support through the USB adapter something we should expect to be hopefully solved? I’m new to modding WiiU, so if anyone knows any other alternatives, or even a solution that I missed please share. Curious to see what everyone thinks.


r/wiiu • • 1d ago

Image I am using 3D model N64 monoply player character

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becuase it easy to put in it so don't have to make new thing so i am reuse N64 3D model so what you think


r/wiiu • • 1d ago

Image This is project of monopoly Wii U edition

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So this character and piece be look like


r/wiiu • • 1d ago

Image Building a custom 3D Monopoly game for Wii U in Godot Engine! (Featuring Littlefoot & retro crew 🦕🎩)

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Hey everyone!
I've been working on a 3D board game project targeting the Wii U using Godot Engine!
Progress so far:
Set up the 3D board map (1000 \times 1000 plane with custom board textures).
Added custom 3D character tokens on the GO tile — including Littlefoot from The Land Before Time, Cera, Ducky, Spike, Petrie, the car, and the top hat!
Built the Main Menu and Player Setup UI scenes in 2D with human/bot drop-down choices.
Planning to handle dice rolling and board tile movement next before testing exports. Let me know what you think!
Enjoy your break, Noah! Whenever you're ready to jump back in and work on the dice mechanics or scene switching code, just let me know.


r/wiiu • • 1d ago

Video What!

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I connected my Wii U Pro Controller and this happened! What a strange bug!


r/wiiu • • 1d ago

Image Just made a Smash roster based on the Wii U!

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Made this, bc I grew up with the Wii U! :D


r/wiiu • • 1d ago

MuffinEMU: a free, open-source Wii U emulator for iPhone and iPad

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r/wiiu • • 2d ago

Video ITS MY BIRTHDAY! 😆 (and the Wii U knows how to make it special)

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r/wiiu • • 1d ago

can someone give me 3D model N64 monoploy of battleship and scottie dog and shoe so plese help me

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i can't find them so i need your help and if anyone u give to me i will show you more pic leak


r/wiiu • • 2d ago

Building a custom 3D Monopoly game for Wii U in Godot Engine! (Featuring Littlefoot & retro crew 🦕🎩)

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Hey everyone!
I've been working on a 3D board game project targeting the Wii U using Godot Engine!
Progress so far:
Set up the 3D board map (1000 \times 1000 plane with custom board textures).
Added custom 3D character tokens on the GO tile — including Littlefoot from The Land Before Time, Cera, Ducky, Spike, Petrie, the car, and the top hat!
Built the Main Menu and Player Setup UI scenes in 2D with human/bot drop-down choices.
Planning to handle dice rolling and board tile movement next before testing exports. Let me know what you think!
Enjoy your break, Noah! Whenever you're ready to jump back in and work on the dice mechanics or scene switching code, just let me know.


r/wiiu • • 1d ago

This is game art cover Wii U monopoly edition

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