Wii U backwards compatibility functions have been thoroughly tested by the boffins at Digital Foundry. While the site champions Nintendo's handling of classic Wii games, it has found that while ...

While the Wii U is backwards compatible with Wii games, it is not backwards compatible out of the box. A firmware update adds Miiverse, the Internet Browser, and the ability to play Wii games.

Is the Nintendo Switch backwards compatible with Wii and Wii U games If you're going to purchase or have already pre-ordered a Nintendo Switch, you've likely wondered whether or not it will be ...

Right now, Nintendo's Wii U is the only console on the market with true backward compatibility. Wii software can be transferred to the Wii U and and accessed through Wii Mode by clicking on the ...

The Wii U to Wii compatibility has an extra advantage, in that we expect save data and so on to work in the same way, with on board flash memory, disc based saves and SD cards — there'll also be ...

Another important subject covered was backwards compatibility. As everyone knows by now, Wii Games, WiiWare titles, and Virtual Console games cannot be played on the GamePad.

A Nintendo representative has told IGN that the Switch won't be backward compatible with physical Wii U and 3DS games. The lack of backward compatibility with Wii U games was to be expected, since ...

Nintendo's decision to nix backward compatibility with the Switch somewhat clashes with the company's recent move to meld past successes with new systems, as the Wii U can be booted up in Wii mode ...

The Wii U’s Pro Controller will last 80 hours on a single charge! But it won’t be backwards compatible with Wii games. While one of the Wii U's cornerstones is its GamePad, not everyone wants ...

Nintendo Switch won't be able to play your library of Wii U discs or 3DS cartridges, as Nintendo has confirmed that its upcoming console doesn't feature physical backwards compatibility.

Wii U will only supply limited power to external hard drives, so Nintendo recommends a hard drive that connects to a wall outlet for power or that uses a Y cable, which connects to the system ...