MakeUseOf - Nintendo Wii U

5 Things We Miss About the Wii U

Laura-May Randell — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 17:01:14 GMT

Nintendo is one of the oldest and most respected companies in the gaming market and has made many consoles that generations of gamers have enjoyed. The Nintendo Entertainment System saw the birth of some of the most important franchises in gaming, and the Nintendo Switch is within reach of becoming the highest-selling console of all time.

5 Things About the Wii U That We Are Glad to See Go

Laura-May Randell — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 20:00:15 GMT

The Wii U is undoubtedly Nintendo's biggest flop. But there are multiple reasons why this two-piece console didn't hit right in the gaming market. While the main culprit is more than likely poor marketing, there are several other things we're glad Nintendo moved on from when developing their next console, the Nintendo Switch.

10 Reasons to Get a Wii U in 2022

Laura-May Randell — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 20:00:14 GMT

The Wii U was one of Nintendo’s biggest failures. Compared to other systems such as Nintendo's own Switch or Sony's PlayStation 4, it becomes clear how out-of-place and commercially unsuccessful Nintendo's first eighth-gen console was.

10 Wii U Games to Buy Before the Wii U eShop Closes

Laura-May Randell — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 15:00:14 GMT

All good things must come to an end. And sadly, this is about to be the case for Nintendo's Wii U eShop. The Wii U eShop will close for good in March 2023 and will take with it many games that still have a lot of life to give.

How to Link Your Nintendo Network ID to Your Nintendo Account

Laura-May Randell — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:00:14 GMT

If you have been a Nintendo fan for a long time, you may have noticed that after the Nintendo Switch was released, Nintendo ditched the Nintendo Network ID in favor of the Nintendo Account.

How to Link Your Nintendo Account to Your 3DS & Wii U Before the eShops Close

Justin Bennett-Cohen — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:00:14 GMT

Like all Nintendo fans, we've been saddened to hear the news of the discontinuation of the 3DS and Wii U eShops. This means preserving titles exclusive to the eShop will prove difficult, and those games may be lost to history.

How to Play GameCube Games on Your Wii U With Nintendont

Christian Cawley — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 13:30:14 GMT

Nintendo consoles always seem to leave a lasting impression on their fans, and the GameCube is no exception. However, while the early models of the Nintendo Wii featured backwards compatibility, the Wii U did not.

Android Apps in Windows 11, Microsoft Edge Expands, and Why Is Nintendo Closing the Wii U and 3DS eShop?

Christian Cawley — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:30:12 GMT

It's time for your weekly news of tech news and tips for technophobes. We look at the new Android app feature in Windows 11, how Microsoft Edge is dominating in the browser market, and understand the implication of Nintendo closing the eShop for Wii U and 3DS games.

Nintendo Is Discontinuing Support for the Wii U and 3DS eShop: What You Need to Know

Justin Bennett-Cohen — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 23:31:27 GMT

Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS will always retain their places as some of the most interesting consoles in the company's lineup. Due to both consoles recently turning 10 years old, gamers have been wondering if or when Nintendo would discontinue certain features.

PC Building, Retro Games, Casual Games, and Memories

Christian Cawley — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 11:30:12 GMT

Welcome to the 100th edition of the Really Useful Podcast. To celebrate our centenary show, usual hosts Christian Cawley, Ben Stegner, and Gavin Phillips have got together to chat through a few thoughts about their preferred computer systems. Laptop, or desktop PC? Bought, or self-built?

Why the Wii U Really Failed, and How Nintendo Bounced Back

Soham De — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:45:31 GMT

Gamers often see the Wii U as one of Nintendo's rare spectacular missteps. It was a console that failed to appeal to any demographic, causing confusion amongst gamers as to its purpose, and is Nintendo's second-lowest selling console of all time.

How to Make a Nintendo Switch Mii

Quina Baterna — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 18:15:21 GMT

There’s something hopeful about avatars; little symbols of ourselves in the virtual world. For those of us who have been staying loyal to the gods of gaming, we’ve been moving from console to console as we age. In many ways, an avatar makes it feel like your journey across devices exists in the same world.

What Are Amiibo? A Guide to Nintendo's Toys-to-Life

Ben Stegner — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:30:11 GMT

While the toys-to-life video game craze has died down since its height, Nintendo's amiibo figurines are still available and used in modern games. But what exactly are amiibo, and why would you want them?

The Wii U Gets a Firmware Update After Almost 3 Years

Ste Knight — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:40:07 GMT

Do you own a Wii U? Well, if so (and you still play on it) then you should know that Nintendo has just updated the firmware for the unpopular console.

Nintendo Wii U Expanded Storage, Explained

Ben Stegner — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 18:24:33 GMT

If you still have a Wii U, sooner or later you're going to run out of storage. The Basic unit only includes 8GB of space, while the Deluxe ups it to a still-lacking 32GB of space.

How to Back Up Your Game Saves on Any System

Ben Stegner — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 17:26:39 GMT

You're dozens of hours into a super-long video game when the power goes out. When you reboot your console and try to load up your save, you find that the power outage corrupted your save data, resetting hours of progress to zero in an instant.

How to Make Your Wii U Useful Again With Homebrew

Christian Cawley — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 12:05:00 GMT

It's been superseded by the Nintendo Switch, but that doesn't mean you have to get rid of your Nintendo Wii U. Like its predecessor, the Wii, the Wii U has been hacked, enabling the installation of homebrew software and more.

10 Remastered Video Games Worth Playing Again

Ben Stegner — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 21:00:00 GMT

Many of the best video games feature timeless gameplay that you can return to again and again. Unfortunately, the outdated graphics can ruin everything. Thankfully, remastered games have come along to solve this issue.

The Nintendo Switch Has Now Outsold the Wii U

Dave Parrack — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 22:30:43 GMT

The Nintendo Switch has already outsold the Wii U. And this is after just 10 months on sale. Having previously learned that the Nintendo Switch is now the fastest-selling games console of all time in the United States we knew it had started, but this statistic is still surprising.

Ways to Watch TV on Your Nintendo Wii U (or Wii)

Christian Cawley — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 20:15:27 GMT

As the habit towards cord cutting expands, so more and more devices are offering media streaming options. Some are set-top boxes like the Roku. The Amazon Fire TV Stick and Fire TV are other good examples. You might prefer an Android-based box, or even a DIY solution, combining the Raspberry Pi with Kodi.

The Spoiler-Free Beginner's Guide to Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Tim Brookes — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 20:30:00 GMT

It's been a big week for Nintendo. Not only did they launch a brand new console, they also released the first proper Zelda game since 2013. But you probably don't need me to tell how how good Breath of the Wild is by now.

5 Things the Nintendo Switch Needs to Succeed

Tim Brookes — Sun, 22 Jan 2017 20:30:00 GMT

Nintendo has laid bare its next-generation plans with the grand reveal of the Switch, a portable/home console hybrid. Thanks to a disappointing last-gen effort with the failure of the Wii U, it's make or break time for the Japanese company.

Nintendo Switch: Everything You Need to Know Right Now

Rachel Kaser — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 01:30:00 GMT

On January 12, Nintendo held a live press event to reveal more about their latest console, the Nintendo Switch. Previously known as the Nintendo NX, the Switch was teased in a YouTube video back in October, and shown to be a hybrid between a traditional console and a handheld.

Nintendo's NES Classic Edition Outsells the Wii U

Dave Parrack — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 18:30:19 GMT

Nintendo has a bona fide hardware hit on its hands, but it's the console using 30-year-old technology rather than its latest release. The NES Classic Edition is in such high demand it's outselling the Wii U by a huge margin.

Thursday Deals: Refurbished Kindle Voyage, The LEGO Movie Game, and More [UK]

Amazon UK Deals — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 22:30:48 GMT

After the Halloween weekend you'll want to relax, unwind and take care of that hangov...ahem, headache. Treat yourself to some of these discounted items from Amazon to take the edge off.

Nintendo Switch: What We Know and What We Don't

Philip Bates — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 19:30:00 GMT

Nintendo's newly-unveiled gaming console looks awesome. It's also what we'd all expected.

E3 2016: Why Nintendo Might Still Impress Us All

Philip Bates — Sun, 12 Jun 2016 20:30:00 GMT

E3: The annual gaming conference attended by all the big names, jostling for attention to generate excitement for the coming year.

10 Must-Play Wii U Games in 2016

Christian Cawley — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 22:00:00 GMT

There's a strong chance that 2016 could be the last year of the Nintendo Wii U, with the shadow of the next gen console (currently known as the Nintendo NX) casting a long shadow. But it should also be a strong year, with a collection of must-play titles set to hit the shelves.

Best Gifts Under $30 for Wii U Gamers

Philip Bates — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Birthdays and holidays can be expensive if you've got a gamer or two in the family. Fortunately, if your giftee is a Wii U owner, there are a number of inexpensive games and accessories available.

How to Use a Wii U Gamepad With a PC

Christian Cawley — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 01:00:00 GMT

You've invited friends around for a big game night, but as you're sorting out the drinks, you notice you're short of game controllers. Or perhaps your usual PC game controller has finally worn out, and you need a replacement – fast?

Best Buy Sells Apple Watch, China Unbans Games Consoles... [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 16:30:41 GMT

Best Buy to sell the Apple Watch, China lifts ban on games consoles, Twitter fails to laugh at stolen jokes, Triller makes music videos look easy, mapping Grand Theft Auto V, and droning on about that drone rescuing a drone.

Jet Launches Amazon War, Google Kills Streamus, & More... [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:30:26 GMT

Jet targets Amazon, Streamus stops streaming, Ninja Cat saves the day, StreamSquid loves Grooveshark, Wii U loses Project CARS, and Amazon Prime Day 2016.

Own A Wii U Yet? These Games Will Make You Want One

Philip Bates — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 17:00:00 GMT

The Wii U isn't as popular as the Xbox One and Ps4. Yet. 2015 might be the year it all turns around. Why?

PS4, Xbox One, or Wii U: Which Console Should You Buy?

ROFL — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 23:15:01 GMT

What makes the PlayStation so popular? What's new in the Xbox One? Between the PS4, Xbox One and Wii U, which is the highest performance gaming console? To answer these burning questions, Graphs.Net [Broken URL Removed] designed the following infograph, and yes, we realise that they inserted an image of the original Xbox console. Let's get past it already. Whether or not this infograph is useful is really up to you.

6 Things To Do With Your Wii U While Waiting For New Games

Matt Smith — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 07:31:22 GMT

I must admit that the Nintendo Wii U, though I love it, hasn’t done as well as I’d hoped. The problem is simple. Games – there are none! All of the major releases I (and many others) were excited for, like Wonderful 101, Pikmin 3 and Rayman Legends, have been delayed and won’t be showing up until at least August.

Nintendo Wii U Review and Giveaway

Danny Stieben — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:30:54 GMT

Despite the increasing shift to mobile gaming with devices like the PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS XL, consoles are still very popular devices for playing immersive, graphics-intensive games; and that won't change anytime soon as long as the major console makers continue to improve with newer generations. Nintendo has been the first console maker to update its last-generation console, the Wii. As a result, we're now greeted with the Wii U, ahead of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox (720). Luckily for us, we get to review this next-generation console; and for you, since you'll have a chance to win one at the end of the review!

3 Underrated Wii U Features [Opinion]

Matt Smith — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:31:56 GMT

Nintendo’s new console is now available across the globe and gamers are weighing in. Most impressions are based of game selection, graphics and the new controller. Gamers, like everyone else, prefer to pay less and get more. It can be hard to justify the new console when approaching it from the perspective of graphics and games. Most Wii U games are a port, which means they can be played on hardware that’s less expensive.

The 5 Best Wii U Games to Buy for Christmas [MUO Gaming]

Dave Parrack — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 02:01:50 GMT

The Wii U, the latest home games console from Nintendo, is sure to be on the Christmas lists of many this year. Children who want the latest and greatest gadgets will want one to replace their aging Wii, while geeky adults who want to jump to the next-gen and cannot wait for Sony and Microsoft to cater to their desires will also seek one out.

Wii U Games Worth Getting Excited About

Dave LeClair — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:01:37 GMT

The Wii U just hit the market, and there's a good chance that if you didn't get one, you missed the boat. Supply shortages are commonplace with the launch of a new console. That being said, if you did manage to get your hands on the Wii U, there are some great games coming along and some that are on store shelves already. Sure, the Wii U might be a little weird with its new control method, but it still looks like a pretty awesome system with some great games.

10 Wii Games All New Wii U Owners Should Play [MUO Gaming]

Dave Parrack — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:01:28 GMT

Nintendo took the wraps off its next console, the Wii U, all the way back at E3 2011. But it wasn't until September 2012 that it decided to reveal the full and official launch details. The Wii U will be released in the U.S. on Nov. 18, in Europe on Nov. 30, and in Japan on Dec. 8. It will cost between $300 and $350 depending on which of the two editions you choose.

4 Reasons The Wii U Will Fail [Opinion]

Dave Parrack — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:00:16 GMT

While there is no sign yet of a PS4 or Xbox 720 (not likely to be the real names when they do finally arrive), we do have one next-generation games console on the horizon to look forward to. Or dread. Depending on your point of view. That console is the Wii U, it's the follow-up to the Wii (as if the name hadn't already given you a major clue), and it's from Nintendo.