Playing Wii Software
You can play Wii software (Wii Game Discs, WiiWare, or
Wii Virtual Console titles) from the Wii Menu.
NOTE: You cannot play Wii software using the Wii U
GamePad or Wii U Pro Controller.
What You Will Need
You will need the following accessories (sold separately) to play Wii software on the Wii U
system:
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A Wii Remote or Wii Remote Plus controller that has been paired to the Wii U console
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A sensor bar connected to the Wii U console
NOTE: You may need additional controllers or accessories to play some games. See the game
manual for more information.
Displaying Wii Games on the Wii U GamePad Screen
You can use either the TV screen or the GamePad screen to
display Wii software. When playing software on the GamePad
screen, point the Wii Remote toward the sensor bar on the
GamePad.
For more information, see the Wii U Electronic Manual (
Wii Menu.
To Quickly Switch to the Wii Menu
Press
on the Wii U console to turn the power on
TV screen, press and hold the B Button on the Wii U GamePad. This will take you directly
to the Wii Menu.
To Turn the GamePad Screen On or Off
When you are using the Wii Menu or playing Wii software, you can press the POWER But-
ton on the GamePad to turn the GamePad screen off.
NOTE: If you press the POWER Button when playing Wii U software or using other Wii U
features, you will turn the Wii U console off.
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