The wii u is basically the perfect nintendo retro console. It is compatible with wii games and has a virtual console for many other systems. Gamecube games can be used, too if you mod it.
The WiiU was so underrated. It’s a great console that was marketed awfully. Lots of fun titles and it performed very well. Glad you finally got one. I still play mine from time to time.
I agree so so much! It’s one of the reasons I skipped on it, it didn’t give me the appeal I wanted, but I’m so glad I’m now giving it a chance even if it is years later!
Underrated system. Glad to see some of the games getting love in the switch! Make sure to get the online exclusive games while you still can! Also, great video!
I just got a Wii U last week. Good to see I'm not the only one getting into this. I got mine from a website that specialises in used Nintendo consoles and games. They had a note with the consoles that scratches are more noticable on the black ones. I'm thinking of modding my original Wii, now that I have the Wii U if it goes wrong.
The WiiU is one of the fun consoles ever made from Nintendo ❤. Even though most of the WiiU games is coming on Switch, I still say the WiiU is the best as the games on WiiU loads faster than the Switch itself.
Absolutely worth it! Great for collectors or just to play! I own two, one I bought when it first got released that I still use and one I have in the box as a collection piece. Good choice for sure!
I have other variety of consoles like Xbox PlayStation but the reason I have two Wii Us is because in a few years they will be hard to come by. Nintendo didn’t sell well for the Wii u so I bet they will be super rare to find out in the wild especially the game pads since they didn’t sell them separately.
I am guilty of hoarding a few switches, but always wanted the wiiu, just got one recently, the splatoon one with box and everything. I love your wiiu and i can feel your emotions as if they were mine! awww
The black sensor bar comes with the Wii U. The grey one is for the original Wii, but can also be used with the Wii U since it has the same sensor bar port. Funnily enough during my unboxing at launch I didn't need to use my black one since I already had the grey one from my Wii. It's still sealed and unopened.
@@juan2049 how does that work? i never understood it, does the sensor bar not have ir cameras? or maybe the sensor bar just powers an ir light and the ir camera on the controller uses that feedback to track the cursor ingame
So happy to hear a fellow gamer who knows what’s important; that the games will play. Console can be scratched, the cases can be missing, none of that matters. Awesome stuff.
I got a Wii U in 2018 for £88, the Deluxe Set. I like to collect Wii U games and accessories since that system is home to so many memories from growing up with the Wii, experiencing new Wii U exclusives and Virtual Console games as all the games I would want to play on the Switch being ports, being available on Wii U for much cheaper. I got Super Mario 3D World for £7 compared to the slightly upgraded version which retails on Switch for £60.
I honestly LOVE this system! I got one for Christmas in 2015 and I had a few games on it, not a lot. But the one I immediately fell in love with was Splatoon. My god, that is a FANTASTIC game! I watched another video similar to this one earlier today but it was a direct review of the Wii U and its games, not an unboxing. But this video is great too! I don't have my Wii U anymore sadly as I stupidly sold it for Fortnite in 2017 which is a decision I've regretted since then but if I were to buy one again it would purely be for my one true love game. And don't worry, I'm never buying Fortnite again! I learnt that lesson years ago and I'm not making the same mistake twice.
imo i enjoyed the wii u way more then i did the switch (owned both for over 3 years) specifically splatoon and being able to have one player play with a pro controller on the tv and another on the gamepad, and on normal splatoon matches having your gamepad as the map is such a nice feature. a few months ago i found my wii u and played assassin's creed bf4
In all honesty, it makes more sense to pick one up now more than it did when it first came out, if your a fan of retro collecting. So imo i think its a rad grab in 2022! 😎
even though the Wii U is not retro at all beings how it's only 10 years old it's considered old but not retro....retro is something that is 20+ years old not 10!!
I'm enjoying your channel, I just discovered it today when this video popped up in my recommended feed. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one still getting use out of the Wii U. There's so much amazing content on the Wii U that gets overlooked - Wind Waker HD, Twilight Princess HD, Pikmin 3, ZombiU, DKC Tropical Freeze - so many great games on a system that was forgotten too quickly, plus all the great original Wii titles that you can play on it. Great stuff, and my Wii U still lives on the shelf right beside my Switch. Have fun!
I love the Wii U, you can do so much with it. So many controllers work with it to and games like Runbow and Rayman Legends really shine on the console. 2 weeks ago I bought a 5200 milli amp battery for it. Made the Gamepad a bit heavier, but it 4x the battery life. :D
I got myself a boxed Wii U Zelda edition this year too. It came with 4 great games and a pro controller. I've downloaded a couple of games that I wanted before the eShop closes and am glad I got it so far! I had actually bought about 10 exclusive games years ago, so I'm mostly set with my collection. Thanks for sharing your experience. I really love your natural enthusiasm for gaming.
I've been playing my Wii U a ton this year! I had it put away since 2017 (Switch release, of course) and I'm so glad I hooked it back up again! From all the games on the Wii U eshop for Virtual Console to the Wii U games I missed out on--I just love it! I'm enjoying playing through Kirby and the Rainbow Curse lately, as well as Mega Man Battle Network on the Virtual Console :D
I have a similar story with the wii u, but i always wanted to have one. Last month i got one (basic set, 3 games and some wiimotes and nunchuck) for 150$ (on mx). and it's absolutely worth it. It's a weird console in concept, but definitely has that special Nintendo Touch.
For me the WiiU ist the best console ever created. I'm not a fan of the usual Nintendo games like Mario or Zelda but i like the experience with the additional gamepad features which only exists on Wiiu. I bought my ZombiU-Bundle when it came out in 2012 or 2013 i guess. In the early days with third-party-support i also prefered the WiiU-Version of games like Mass Effect 3, AC4 Black Flag, Deus Ex Human revolution or Splinter Cell Blacklist because of the additional WiiU features. i often think when playing on PS4 or Xbox that some games would be perfect for the Gamepad experience on WiiU.
I hope you love your Wii U . I had it when it released and had to sell it when money got tight. But I rebought it again in 2023 right before the eshop closes. And I’m getting to play my favorite Wii U game. Yoshi wooly World. Imo there are some games that play better on the Wii U even if it got ported to the switch like pikmin 3 and new super Mario bros u.
I bought a Wii U in December 2021 and I homebrewed it and now I use it all the time. I spent $179 AUD on it didn't come with a box but came with all the original accessories
Twilight Princess HD and Wind Waker HD are two great games for the Wii U, although we can probably expect those two games to eventually get to the switch. Other than those, Paper Mario Color Splash is one the only other big title game I can think of that’s on Wii U.
I'm not 100% sure Nintendo will release it for Switch. I think an updated Switch will be released at end of 2023 (or first half of 2024) and that's when they'll release it. Also it would be 20 years since Wind Waker release, good for marketing I guess. I would of rather seen these two games released on the Switch (with improvements not just a port) and BoTW2 released for the next gen Switch.
I’m also unsure if Nintendo will actually eventually release them on Switch so when I secured the wii u, I bought both games on ebay as well just in case so I can actually play them! I’m happy I did it at the time I did because I looked at the prices today and they went up so much higher than what I paid!
I think in 2022 the Wii U is worth it not only for collectors but for all gamers. Games ported to Switch are still cheaper on Wii U. For now. Because prices are probably to go up next year when Nintendo closes the Wii U's e-shop. Until then, it's a really affordable gaming platform with a lot of great games... BTW, nice video. Just discovered your channel... (and I have to say this dog has an adorable owner)
The Wii U was the first console I personally owned, I played MK8 (Wii U) and Super Mario maker for hours straight, I'm kind of upset with myself that I didn't play some other great Wii U titles, My mum sadly ended up selling my Wii U to a collector back in around 2019. I believe the Wii U should not of had enough conflict. I had some great memories on that console that I'll never forget.
Great video! I also somehow missed the Wii U despite being a huge Nintendo fan. I've resisted getting one for the past few years since many of its games are on Switch, but in light of the news of the eShop shutdown, I'm eager to try out the Wii U before that experience is gone forever. So I'll be keeping an eye out for one as well. Nice find on the bundle!
I bought a Wii U recently for the Nostagia trip that I once had when I had one in late 2012. Eventhough I have some of the ported to switch games, I'm still going to get the Wii U version due to how some of these game utilized the gamepad in a unique way. (Zombi U, Zelda HD, Lego City, Monster Hunter, Xenoblade, Batman, Affortable Space Adventures), and best of all, Virtual Console of Metroid Prime Trilogy, Zelda Skward Sword, Trauma Center, Metroid DS (Gampad bottom screen, and TV is top screen), Metroid Fusion, Pokemon Rangers, Super Mario RPG, Paper Marios, Mario Karts. Etc, I'm getting a ton of games before the eshop closes.
This console completely passed me by as I’m sure it did for a lot of people, i literally have two items in my wii u collection which is an empty box for the console and a sealed Zelda game that came with an amiibo, i too am also a collector of games/consoles which I recently put a video up on UA-cam of if you are interested😂 , great video and now I’m off to eBay to see about getting my own…
As soon as you said original box i started nodded like a crazy person because idk what kind of maniac throws away console and tech boxes. They make great display peices tbh and people love it when you sell things with original packaging, makes it seem newer for the buyer
Awesome video, i still have my Wii U from 2013 and the reasons i still have it and play it is because of the amazing virtual console lineup as well as Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD 😄 The gamepad features are really fun as well.
Yeah I think it was worth it! I think this because to be honest, I don't think it matters what you paid for it because it sounds like you're really going to enjoy it! I collect a lot of games and consoles too so this was really cool to watch
Great video, I recently picked up a Wii U for only £50, didn't know anything about the system but I'm honestly enjoying playing Mario kart, Mario Bros and ZombiU. It's a good way to get into Nintendo games without spending Switch money haha. I look forward to seeing what games you get for it and any recommendations you may have 👍
Lately I've been using my Wii U a ton for wii u, wii, and even artwork. Art Academy Home Studio rules! No need to buy some expensive pen or tablet when you already got one!
Welcome to the Wii U club! I actually own a couple of them, because I'm a mad man. Got two "untested" ones in the box for $60 a few months ago that work perfectly fine. They will be my back up ones. 60 games on top of that and a sweet pro controller. I love the Wii U!
I bought a Wii U in 2018 just outta the curiosity, I upgraded the Wii U games to the Switch ports though. I have about 10 games for the Wii U, but I do love the Wii U for the backwards compatibility with Wii games, and I missed out on the Wii cause I was heavily into my Xbox 360 at the time.
what i love about my wii u is playing the wii u on the gamepad while im literally in the bed ! The screen isnt that bad, i wish they added 3D effect like the 3DS :/. Its nice when you install retroArch on your sd card !
I collect for the Wii U. I like It more than my Switch. New Super Mario U+New Super Luigi U, 3D world, Yoshi wolly, Mario Kart 8, Sonic Lost World, Snoopy, Ducktales, Mario Maker, Shovel Knight, Smash, Wii retro compatibility, DS digital games. Wii U is the whole package. So many memories.
When I was 15 i wanted so much the white Wii U for Splatoon, Bayonetta, Smash Brusand Mario Kart but i couldnt aford it, now im buying those games that i wanted back in the past and omg, the Wii U was so underrated:(
I was in a store, a game store. It had a 3DS, All things you can imagine about xbox, playstation and nintendo consoles (well, except for the nintendo switch and nintendo switch oled) I saw there a guy buying Wii U games, and a Wii U itself. When I was searching stuff on dkoldies (not buying anything ofc) All of the white basic Wii U’s were out of stock. If they would add them back on store shelves and produce them, you would need to add yourself on a wait list. I’m getting one in Saturday 07.16. The Deluxe one. It looks good.
You are a very happy person on the video and it was enjoyable! I always had a sour opinion of the Wii U even though we had one, but there were some nice things too like the Wii universe thing. And xenoblade x!
The Wii U is the best console if it's hacked in my opinion. You can play from atari 2600 all the way to wii u and even ps1 games. Except some sega consoles and 3ds. You can play (gc mods?), wii mods, wii u mods, wii u games with update, dlc and so much more. Plus if you use wii vc injector for wii/gc games you can have from the start gamepad controls, you will be able to play games like super mario sunshine, sonic colors with gamepad controls like it's natural for it. Really a mega mind console if you ask me.
I really enjoyed the review :) keep up the great work :) I realized you said honestly a bunch of times which honestly made me laugh because of the amount of times I say it myself😅
Heck yeah a Wii U is underrated, I love my Wii U as much as my Switch, you'll definitely love playing Twilight Princess HD and Wind Waker HD, also Mario Maker is fun to play. You should buy DLC and as much virtual console game as soon as you can, in match 2023, the eShop for Wii U and 3DS will be shutting down Most games I play with the Pro Controller, Zelda games I use the Gamepad because of the extra features for Zelda games Also the Gamepad became my TV remote control, love that feature
I got my Wii U in 2019 and I still play it. Like yours it was kinda scratched , so I got a black woodgrain decal for wii u on ebay and it looks amazing and no me scratches. Great video, I felt exactly the same while opening mine
The Wii U is beast, welcome to the family *raises glass* I get your frustration with the scratches on the console, mine was like that too when I picked mine up recently and wasnt pleased... When the gamepad is near mint is what matters, and your gamepad (and mine) was mint. The black sensor bar is Wii U. All these games use to be $79.99 each, and Switch ports don't use two screens creatively... So the switch ports, in theory, are all inferior with their prices LOCKED at 90 bucks after tax... Just picked up Hyrule Warriors for $10 CAD and Bayonetta 1 & 2 for $20. Have you played them? Incredible visuals and action, what a wild main character. Pikmin 3 too, stylus touch screen two screen action is so different from the switch, then you get wii remote controls which is the BEST way to play Pikmin. You know what else is beast? Your channel, Leikavee. Appreciate the video, Super Jess... The 3 pro controllers make the bundle worth it, hold your head up high :P side note.. new super mario bros wii is my favourite game in the series, such great memories 4 players with friends and family :)
I got Hyrule Warriors and Bayonetta for the wii u! It’s amazing how you can still get great games for the wii u for so cheap! I’m going to keep growing my wii u collection before prices start to skyrocket though. & Thank you so much!☺️
I bought one recently as a way to extend the life of my Wii library. I have a day one Wii that has some RAM problems and this being newer it made sense to me to replace the Wii. The Wii games look so much better through the HDMI output so double bonus!
great stuff! I guess it worth it after all. I have acquired Nintendo switch oled model recently, and it was my first Nintendo series console, and I am happy. Nintendo consoles are awesome!
I bought one recently too. I got lucky, for a decent price mine is in extremely good condition almost as new plus one game, all the accessories in the original box. Bought a pro controller and the 12 games I wanted, and also a black Wii remote plus and nunchuck which was also as new. Currently playing Zelda Wind Waker. Enjoy!
I am on the verge of buying a wii U. Mainly for some casual games an fun games with the family. I am doubting so much to get a wii u (zelda edition for value) or to get a switch instead. With the rumors on a switch 2 release I wonder if I not better go for the Wii U and wait for the switch price to drop on release of the switch 2? Thoughts? Games my son and me want to play: mario world 3D, all the kirbies, some mario kart, donkeys ... We are currently playing through the super nintendo collection (my first console).
I got my Wii U from a pawnshop dirt cheap about 8 months after they came out. I played it with friends about a year and then unhooked it. It was a pain in the butt to play Wii games on it. I still 💯 prefer the Wii and haven't plugged the Wii U in in years.
How is it a pain you just hold b botton when you see the Wii U logo and it will boot into wii mode or just click on the wii menu icon on the Wii U menu
I just got another wii u. I had one from 2012 till 2020 but sold my collection in 2020. I grabbed the zelda wind waker edition complete in box with botw first print misprint (paid $325CAD)and im loving it all over again especially because I can play so much metroid on it lol
been playing a lot on mine lately - got it for the kids years ago. just completed mario 3d world, now playing Yoshis wolly world, captain toad, and NEW super mario bros ! my xbox series x is currently gathering dust lol
One of the great things about the WiiU is that you can stream Wii (and if you hack the Wii-Channel, even GameCube-)games from it easily, since it has an HDMI-out. ^^ I really, really, highly recommend you check out the WiiU eshop ASAP, because Nintendo is about to close it for purchases in the next 12 months. There's ton of indie- and Virtual Console games on there. Most notably for VC is the Metroid Prime Trilogy for the Wii, which usually goes for a pretty penny, but is only 20 bucks on the eshop. You'd be surprised how many incredible NES, SNES, N64, GBA, DS and Wii games are on there! And it even still has a few exclusives like Nintendo Land and Xenoblade Chronicles X! I'm sure you'll have a blast with it. =)
LOL, I made a video about the WiiU .. and now I see your video.. thanks algoritme UA-cam 😄👌 I also bought mine in 2021 😂 and made a 2022 video about it. Love the WiiU the games are not expensive so i'm going to start hoarding games made a small collection before they get crazy expensive 😅
you should give Super Mario 3D Wörld in Multiplayer a try, one is playing with the Pro Controller on the TV and the other one on the Wii U Pad. It’s really so much fun!
I play gamecube on Wii, and Wii on WiiU, Ds on 3DS, and handheld both on WiiU and 3Ds still, switch indie games are sooo adictive, I don't have enough life to play everything I want
I just bought a boxed Wii U recently in 2022, and I am happy with my purchase too! A good game to get before the eshop closes is Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros 3. It has a bunch of extra mario 3 levels that you could only get with the eReader, and all the Japanese eReader levels. That is if you like mario 3 of course lol Great Video! You have a new sub!
Black sensor bar is for the Wii U. I love the Wii U i am a super fan since it came out. I really like its style something the switch lacked, even though the switch is objectively alot better.
Buy zelda wind waker Hd if you can Jessica. It’s an amazing game, you should try to buy it if you find it for a decent price, or if you can’t find it you can download it before the close of the eshop the next year. Another game that i recommended if you like the old zelda style is twilight princess hd.
It is worth it for the Virtual Console alone. Its a goldmine of classic games not tethered to a yearly paywall nor a drip feed. I'm actually considering getting one myself just to claim this service before Nintendo shuts down the Wii U online store next year.
You've probably realised by now that the Wii U Pro controller is absolutely fantastic, and if you buy yourself an 8-Bitdo dongle you can use one on the Switch...
Jessica it's the black one when the Wii U released in 2015 it comes with the black sensor bar on your right hand you have gray Wii sensor that comes with the original wii that was released in 2008 so it'll be black sensor bar for the Nintendo Wii U
From someone who has a gaming channel I genuinely enjoyed your video while trying to something this isn’t commercial up the ass and it’s a honesty review of the console and controller it’s a pleasure to meet you I’m Joe by the way please to meet ya
Grey is Wii. Black is Wii U. Also I never had a Wii U but wanted one…then Nintendo came out with Switch and most of the Wii U games got ported over so we just waited patiently
10:30 the black on comes with the wii u the Grey one comes with the original wii however they can be interchanged since they both use the same connector
The wii u is basically the perfect nintendo retro console. It is compatible with wii games and has a virtual console for many other systems. Gamecube games can be used, too if you mod it.
I agree & I’m honestly really glad I got it!
Very true! I haven’t modded mine yet but I think I’ll buy a separate one for that. I like that it’s a console not a handheld
when can it be called retro? its just 1 generation apart
@@zephyr619 eshop closing
@@ocsjc13 itll still be possible to mod it even when eshop closes with the new tirmisu cfw
I love the wii u. They put a lot of effort into all the different menu musical themes. I also love the eshop music, especially the ones from 2013.
The WiiU was so underrated. It’s a great console that was marketed awfully. Lots of fun titles and it performed very well. Glad you finally got one. I still play mine from time to time.
Nicely said!
@@thepredator666qc4 thanks!
I agree so so much! It’s one of the reasons I skipped on it, it didn’t give me the appeal I wanted, but I’m so glad I’m now giving it a chance even if it is years later!
@@Leikavee better late then never! Glad you are enjoying it. It’s so unique!
Underrated system. Glad to see some of the games getting love in the switch! Make sure to get the online exclusive games while you still can! Also, great video!
I’m definitely looking into getting them before it’s too late!
I just got a Wii U last week. Good to see I'm not the only one getting into this.
I got mine from a website that specialises in used Nintendo consoles and games. They had a note with the consoles that scratches are more noticable on the black ones.
I'm thinking of modding my original Wii, now that I have the Wii U if it goes wrong.
What website was it? I'm looking to buying one again. I regret selling mine in high school 😭
Commenting to get an update on the website
which website?
The WiiU is one of the fun consoles ever made from Nintendo ❤. Even though most of the WiiU games is coming on Switch, I still say the WiiU is the best as the games on WiiU loads faster than the Switch itself.
Absolutely worth it! Great for collectors or just to play! I own two, one I bought when it first got released that I still use and one I have in the box as a collection piece. Good choice for sure!
Do you collect just consoles?
I have other variety of consoles like Xbox PlayStation but the reason I have two Wii Us is because in a few years they will be hard to come by. Nintendo didn’t sell well for the Wii u so I bet they will be super rare to find out in the wild especially the game pads since they didn’t sell them separately.
I am guilty of hoarding a few switches, but always wanted the wiiu, just got one recently, the splatoon one with box and everything. I love your wiiu and i can feel your emotions as if they were mine! awww
The black sensor bar comes with the Wii U. The grey one is for the original Wii, but can also be used with the Wii U since it has the same sensor bar port.
Funnily enough during my unboxing at launch I didn't need to use my black one since I already had the grey one from my Wii. It's still sealed and unopened.
Thank you for letting me know!☺️
@@Leikavee did u see eshop closing
@@ocsjc13 Nintendo E-shop didn't close yet ☺
If you don’t have a working sensor bar, you can just use two candles too lol
@@juan2049 how does that work? i never understood it, does the sensor bar not have ir cameras? or maybe the sensor bar just powers an ir light and the ir camera on the controller uses that feedback to track the cursor ingame
So happy to hear a fellow gamer who knows what’s important; that the games will play. Console can be scratched, the cases can be missing, none of that matters. Awesome stuff.
well said
Nice video! The Wii u is definitely underrated. I'm still using mine today to play Wii u and Wii games!
Miss Leikavee a WiiU is soooo worth it!! There's so much history behind it. Lucky you ❤️
I am officially a collector after seeing your setup and unboxing.I am going to put this on my wish list.
Collecting can drain your wallet
Wow, you have a lot of Nintendo products around your TV. I still play my Wii U and it’s nice to see some content about it.
I agree! There isn’t as much content about the wii u! I’ve been playing mine and absolutely love it!
the girl is a collector it seems it's good to see even females in gaming scene
I got a Wii U in 2018 for £88, the Deluxe Set. I like to collect Wii U games and accessories since that system is home to so many memories from growing up with the Wii, experiencing new Wii U exclusives and Virtual Console games as all the games I would want to play on the Switch being ports, being available on Wii U for much cheaper. I got Super Mario 3D World for £7 compared to the slightly upgraded version which retails on Switch for £60.
I honestly LOVE this system! I got one for Christmas in 2015 and I had a few games on it, not a lot. But the one I immediately fell in love with was Splatoon. My god, that is a FANTASTIC game! I watched another video similar to this one earlier today but it was a direct review of the Wii U and its games, not an unboxing. But this video is great too! I don't have my Wii U anymore sadly as I stupidly sold it for Fortnite in 2017 which is a decision I've regretted since then but if I were to buy one again it would purely be for my one true love game. And don't worry, I'm never buying Fortnite again! I learnt that lesson years ago and I'm not making the same mistake twice.
you bought fortnite? like dlc?
@@zenithaeon2272 save the world, it was about $40 on release
I’m actually here buying one in 2024!! I’ve also got myself Mario bros u and Mario maker to go with it!
imo i enjoyed the wii u way more then i did the switch (owned both for over 3 years) specifically splatoon and being able to have one player play with a pro controller on the tv and another on the gamepad, and on normal splatoon matches having your gamepad as the map is such a nice feature. a few months ago i found my wii u and played assassin's creed bf4
absolutely worth it. my favorite home console.
In all honesty, it makes more sense to pick one up now more than it did when it first came out, if your a fan of retro collecting. So imo i think its a rad grab in 2022! 😎
even though the Wii U is not retro at all beings how it's only 10 years old it's considered old but not retro....retro is something that is 20+ years old not 10!!
I'm enjoying your channel, I just discovered it today when this video popped up in my recommended feed. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one still getting use out of the Wii U. There's so much amazing content on the Wii U that gets overlooked - Wind Waker HD, Twilight Princess HD, Pikmin 3, ZombiU, DKC Tropical Freeze - so many great games on a system that was forgotten too quickly, plus all the great original Wii titles that you can play on it. Great stuff, and my Wii U still lives on the shelf right beside my Switch. Have fun!
I love the Wii U, you can do so much with it. So many controllers work with it to and games like Runbow and Rayman Legends really shine on the console.
2 weeks ago I bought a 5200 milli amp battery for it. Made the Gamepad a bit heavier, but it 4x the battery life. :D
I got myself a boxed Wii U Zelda edition this year too. It came with 4 great games and a pro controller. I've downloaded a couple of games that I wanted before the eShop closes and am glad I got it so far! I had actually bought about 10 exclusive games years ago, so I'm mostly set with my collection. Thanks for sharing your experience. I really love your natural enthusiasm for gaming.
Where did you buy it? I’m looking for a reasonably priced boxed Zelda one
I've been playing my Wii U a ton this year! I had it put away since 2017 (Switch release, of course) and I'm so glad I hooked it back up again! From all the games on the Wii U eshop for Virtual Console to the Wii U games I missed out on--I just love it! I'm enjoying playing through Kirby and the Rainbow Curse lately, as well as Mega Man Battle Network on the Virtual Console :D
I’m enjoying the wii u a ton lately as well! I’m so happy I decided to pick it up!
I have a similar story with the wii u, but i always wanted to have one. Last month i got one (basic set, 3 games and some wiimotes and nunchuck) for 150$ (on mx). and it's absolutely worth it.
It's a weird console in concept, but definitely has that special Nintendo Touch.
I totally agree! Enjoy your wii u!☺️
Donde lo compraste? :( Yo he querido adquirir uno
@@ernestomorales6091 la adquirí a una persona a través de FB marketplace, te recomiendo buscar ofertas
For me the WiiU ist the best console ever created. I'm not a fan of the usual Nintendo games like Mario or Zelda but i like the experience with the additional gamepad features which only exists on Wiiu.
I bought my ZombiU-Bundle when it came out in 2012 or 2013 i guess. In the early days with third-party-support i also prefered the WiiU-Version of games like Mass Effect 3, AC4 Black Flag, Deus Ex Human revolution or Splinter Cell Blacklist because of the additional WiiU features.
i often think when playing on PS4 or Xbox that some games would be perfect for the Gamepad experience on WiiU.
The 3rd party support was pretty good on the early years of release. I remember playing assassins creed black flag and loving it
I totally agree I got my second consloe this year And it was The wii u earlier had the wii and I really like the wii u more then the wii!
Hands down the Wii u is the best Nintendo console ever made. I like my switch, but I love my Wii u!
I hope you love your Wii U . I had it when it released and had to sell it when money got tight. But I rebought it again in 2023 right before the eshop closes. And I’m getting to play my favorite Wii U game. Yoshi wooly World. Imo there are some games that play better on the Wii U even if it got ported to the switch like pikmin 3 and new super Mario bros u.
I love the Wii U. The fact that I get to play my old Wii games & newer games too is just incredible. I have a Switch too but I use both.
Wii U got gems and Wii Library is good
I bought a Wii U in December 2021 and I homebrewed it and now I use it all the time. I spent $179 AUD on it didn't come with a box but came with all the original accessories
Twilight Princess HD and Wind Waker HD are two great games for the Wii U, although we can probably expect those two games to eventually get to the switch. Other than those, Paper Mario Color Splash is one the only other big title game I can think of that’s on Wii U.
I'm not 100% sure Nintendo will release it for Switch. I think an updated Switch will be released at end of 2023 (or first half of 2024) and that's when they'll release it. Also it would be 20 years since Wind Waker release, good for marketing I guess. I would of rather seen these two games released on the Switch (with improvements not just a port) and BoTW2 released for the next gen Switch.
I’m also unsure if Nintendo will actually eventually release them on Switch so when I secured the wii u, I bought both games on ebay as well just in case so I can actually play them! I’m happy I did it at the time I did because I looked at the prices today and they went up so much higher than what I paid!
Xenoblade Chronicles X
I think in 2022 the Wii U is worth it not only for collectors but for all gamers. Games ported to Switch are still cheaper on Wii U. For now. Because prices are probably to go up next year when Nintendo closes the Wii U's e-shop. Until then, it's a really affordable gaming platform with a lot of great games... BTW, nice video. Just discovered your channel... (and I have to say this dog has an adorable owner)
Awh, thank you so much!☺️ & I agree, it is still so worth it in my eyes!
The Wii U was the first console I personally owned, I played MK8 (Wii U) and Super Mario maker for hours straight, I'm kind of upset with myself that I didn't play some other great Wii U titles, My mum sadly ended up selling my Wii U to a collector back in around 2019. I believe the Wii U should not of had enough conflict. I had some great memories on that console that I'll never forget.
also my first console
Great video! I also somehow missed the Wii U despite being a huge Nintendo fan. I've resisted getting one for the past few years since many of its games are on Switch, but in light of the news of the eShop shutdown, I'm eager to try out the Wii U before that experience is gone forever. So I'll be keeping an eye out for one as well. Nice find on the bundle!
Thank you! & that’s one of the biggest reasons I got it when I did, before the eshop is completely shut down for good!
That's the reason I got one last week.
I've gone all in on Wii u lately. I've bought like 10 games the past month. I don't even have a switch
Love the video! Also interested in hear your pros on the system vs the switch!
Videos like this make me happy! The Wii U is amazing and I’m glad there are people who are still discovering it.
I find the Wii U so under rated, I still love man and have it plugged in my basement, so many games on my backlog that I want to play on it, simonac!!
I bought a Wii U recently for the Nostagia trip that I once had when I had one in late 2012. Eventhough I have some of the ported to switch games, I'm still going to get the Wii U version due to how some of these game utilized the gamepad in a unique way. (Zombi U, Zelda HD, Lego City, Monster Hunter, Xenoblade, Batman, Affortable Space Adventures), and best of all, Virtual Console of Metroid Prime Trilogy, Zelda Skward Sword, Trauma Center, Metroid DS (Gampad bottom screen, and TV is top screen), Metroid Fusion, Pokemon Rangers, Super Mario RPG, Paper Marios, Mario Karts. Etc, I'm getting a ton of games before the eshop closes.
Thx for the trip down memory lane! I received the WiiU as a gift and regret selling it back when the switch was announced :(
Enjoy yours! :D
This console completely passed me by as I’m sure it did for a lot of people, i literally have two items in my wii u collection which is an empty box for the console and a sealed Zelda game that came with an amiibo, i too am also a collector of games/consoles which I recently put a video up on UA-cam of if you are interested😂 , great video and now I’m off to eBay to see about getting my own…
Thank you! And definitely get one if you want to before the prices go up even more!
It passed me by too, i bought mine about a month ago just havent uploaded unboxing yet
Wii u has become one of my favorite consoles! got one in 2020 and am super happy with it
As soon as you said original box i started nodded like a crazy person because idk what kind of maniac throws away console and tech boxes. They make great display peices tbh and people love it when you sell things with original packaging, makes it seem newer for the buyer
for the sensor bars, the black one comes with the wii u and the silver one comes with the wii if i remember correctly. theyre interchangable, though
Awesome video, i still have my Wii U from 2013 and the reasons i still have it and play it is because of the amazing virtual console lineup as well as Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD 😄 The gamepad features are really fun as well.
I bought both zelda games and I’m so excited to play them!
Wii U it´s such a cool system. Great video!
Thank you!☺️
Yeah I think it was worth it! I think this because to be honest, I don't think it matters what you paid for it because it sounds like you're really going to enjoy it! I collect a lot of games and consoles too so this was really cool to watch
Great video, I recently picked up a Wii U for only £50, didn't know anything about the system but I'm honestly enjoying playing Mario kart, Mario Bros and ZombiU. It's a good way to get into Nintendo games without spending Switch money haha. I look forward to seeing what games you get for it and any recommendations you may have 👍
I know its been awhile, but the black sensor bar is the og one btw
Lately I've been using my Wii U a ton for wii u, wii, and even artwork. Art Academy Home Studio rules! No need to buy some expensive pen or tablet when you already got one!
Welcome to the Wii U club! I actually own a couple of them, because I'm a mad man. Got two "untested" ones in the box for $60 a few months ago that work perfectly fine. They will be my back up ones. 60 games on top of that and a sweet pro controller. I love the Wii U!
I bought a Wii U in 2018 just outta the curiosity, I upgraded the Wii U games to the Switch ports though. I have about 10 games for the Wii U, but I do love the Wii U for the backwards compatibility with Wii games, and I missed out on the Wii cause I was heavily into my Xbox 360 at the time.
what i love about my wii u is playing the wii u on the gamepad while im literally in the bed ! The screen isnt that bad, i wish they added 3D effect like the 3DS :/. Its nice when you install retroArch on your sd card !
I collect for the Wii U. I like It more than my Switch. New Super Mario U+New Super Luigi U, 3D world, Yoshi wolly, Mario Kart 8, Sonic Lost World, Snoopy, Ducktales, Mario Maker, Shovel Knight, Smash, Wii retro compatibility, DS digital games. Wii U is the whole package. So many memories.
Great deal you got there and the Wii U pro controllers are a must have. Nice video.
Thank you!☺️
When I was 15 i wanted so much the white Wii U for Splatoon, Bayonetta, Smash Brusand Mario Kart but i couldnt aford it, now im buying those games that i wanted back in the past and omg, the Wii U was so underrated:(
Perfect time to buy one since the Wii U shop will be shutting down. Hope you have a blast with the virtual console and indie games!
I love your content!!! Keep up the hard work !!!
I was in a store, a game store. It had a 3DS, All things you can imagine about xbox, playstation and nintendo consoles (well, except for the nintendo switch and nintendo switch oled) I saw there a guy buying Wii U games, and a Wii U itself. When I was searching stuff on dkoldies (not buying anything ofc) All of the white basic Wii U’s were out of stock. If they would add them back on store shelves and produce them, you would need to add yourself on a wait list. I’m getting one in Saturday 07.16. The Deluxe one. It looks good.
I just bought a Wii U and UA-cam shows me this video, nice timing haha
I loved your video and your channel
Grettings from Mexico
Not bad for $350. The WiiU is such an awesome machine for emulation today.
with those 3 pro controllers it was a bargain
You are a very happy person on the video and it was enjoyable! I always had a sour opinion of the Wii U even though we had one, but there were some nice things too like the Wii universe thing. And xenoblade x!
The Wii U is the best console if it's hacked in my opinion. You can play from atari 2600 all the way to wii u and even ps1 games. Except some sega consoles and 3ds. You can play (gc mods?), wii mods, wii u mods, wii u games with update, dlc and so much more. Plus if you use wii vc injector for wii/gc games you can have from the start gamepad controls, you will be able to play games like super mario sunshine, sonic colors with gamepad controls like it's natural for it. Really a mega mind console if you ask me.
I really enjoyed the review :) keep up the great work :) I realized you said honestly a bunch of times which honestly made me laugh because of the amount of times I say it myself😅
Heck yeah a Wii U is underrated, I love my Wii U as much as my Switch, you'll definitely love playing Twilight Princess HD and Wind Waker HD, also Mario Maker is fun to play. You should buy DLC and as much virtual console game as soon as you can, in match 2023, the eShop for Wii U and 3DS will be shutting down
Most games I play with the Pro Controller, Zelda games I use the Gamepad because of the extra features for Zelda games
Also the Gamepad became my TV remote control, love that feature
I got my Wii U in 2019 and I still play it. Like yours it was kinda scratched , so I got a black woodgrain decal for wii u on ebay and it looks amazing and no me scratches.
Great video, I felt exactly the same while opening mine
this vid got me to like the wii u and now I HAVE ONE!!
The Wii U is beast, welcome to the family *raises glass* I get your frustration with the scratches on the console, mine was like that too when I picked mine up recently and wasnt pleased... When the gamepad is near mint is what matters, and your gamepad (and mine) was mint.
The black sensor bar is Wii U. All these games use to be $79.99 each, and Switch ports don't use two screens creatively... So the switch ports, in theory, are all inferior with their prices LOCKED at 90 bucks after tax... Just picked up Hyrule Warriors for $10 CAD and Bayonetta 1 & 2 for $20. Have you played them? Incredible visuals and action, what a wild main character. Pikmin 3 too, stylus touch screen two screen action is so different from the switch, then you get wii remote controls which is the BEST way to play Pikmin.
You know what else is beast? Your channel, Leikavee. Appreciate the video, Super Jess... The 3 pro controllers make the bundle worth it, hold your head up high :P side note.. new super mario bros wii is my favourite game in the series, such great memories 4 players with friends and family :)
I got Hyrule Warriors and Bayonetta for the wii u! It’s amazing how you can still get great games for the wii u for so cheap! I’m going to keep growing my wii u collection before prices start to skyrocket though. & Thank you so much!☺️
@@Leikavee Awesome reply, we're on the same path to grow our wii u collections while it's discount... Subscribed, you have a friend indeed Jess
I bought one recently as a way to extend the life of my Wii library. I have a day one Wii that has some RAM problems and this being newer it made sense to me to replace the Wii. The Wii games look so much better through the HDMI output so double bonus!
I’m also happy to give my wii a break by having another console if anything happens that can still play the games!
great stuff! I guess it worth it after all. I have acquired Nintendo switch oled model recently, and it was my first Nintendo series console, and I am happy. Nintendo consoles are awesome!
Great video. I love the Wii U. Also you posted this vid on my birthday :D
Happy late birthday!🥳🥳
I bought one recently too. I got lucky, for a decent price mine is in extremely good condition almost as new plus one game, all the accessories in the original box. Bought a pro controller and the 12 games I wanted, and also a black Wii remote plus and nunchuck which was also as new. Currently playing Zelda Wind Waker. Enjoy!
I bought Wind waker before the prices started going up, I’m so excited to play it!
Nintendo retro collecting & your bright personality, subbed. Definitely do more of it!
Thank you so much! & I’m for sure planning on it☺️
Try homebrewing it to download any Wii U and Wii games you wanted for free
I personally buyed it 7 years ago, the Wii U is the only one console who never die.
I am on the verge of buying a wii U. Mainly for some casual games an fun games with the family. I am doubting so much to get a wii u (zelda edition for value) or to get a switch instead. With the rumors on a switch 2 release I wonder if I not better go for the Wii U and wait for the switch price to drop on release of the switch 2? Thoughts? Games my son and me want to play: mario world 3D, all the kirbies, some mario kart, donkeys ... We are currently playing through the super nintendo collection (my first console).
I bought a used Wii U on Mercari, along with a copy of WW HD. Nothing beats playing games on the original hardware😊
I got my Wii U from a pawnshop dirt cheap about 8 months after they came out. I played it with friends about a year and then unhooked it. It was a pain in the butt to play Wii games on it. I still 💯 prefer the Wii and haven't plugged the Wii U in in years.
How is it a pain you just hold b botton when you see the Wii U logo and it will boot into wii mode or just click on the wii menu icon on the Wii U menu
congrats you get wii u in 2022😊 4me i miss 2play road rash on panasonic 3do in 2022😩
I just got another wii u. I had one from 2012 till 2020 but sold my collection in 2020. I grabbed the zelda wind waker edition complete in box with botw first print misprint (paid $325CAD)and im loving it all over again especially because I can play so much metroid on it lol
been playing a lot on mine lately - got it for the kids years ago. just completed mario 3d world, now playing Yoshis wolly world, captain toad, and NEW super mario bros ! my xbox series x is currently gathering dust lol
One of the great things about the WiiU is that you can stream Wii (and if you hack the Wii-Channel, even GameCube-)games from it easily, since it has an HDMI-out. ^^
I really, really, highly recommend you check out the WiiU eshop ASAP, because Nintendo is about to close it for purchases in the next 12 months.
There's ton of indie- and Virtual Console games on there.
Most notably for VC is the Metroid Prime Trilogy for the Wii, which usually goes for a pretty penny, but is only 20 bucks on the eshop.
You'd be surprised how many incredible NES, SNES, N64, GBA, DS and Wii games are on there! And it even still has a few exclusives like Nintendo Land and Xenoblade Chronicles X!
I'm sure you'll have a blast with it. =)
LOL, I made a video about the WiiU .. and now I see your video.. thanks algoritme UA-cam 😄👌
I also bought mine in 2021 😂 and made a 2022 video about it.
Love the WiiU the games are not expensive so i'm going to start hoarding games made a small collection before they get crazy expensive 😅
What are the odds🤣 & I’m getting a bunch of games as well since they’re not expensive on ebay before the prices skyrocket!
@@Leikavee It's a tiny retro UA-cam digital world 😁
Did see some awesome WiiU Indie games only some of them can be already crazy expensive 🙄
It's naughty Wicked Gamer 👍
I just got fed this channel too from YT homepage
I really want one I think it’s worth it for sure it’s honestly a really underrated console!!
i enjoyed your unboxing ,lovely video :)
Great video. I just purchased my Wii U last week
you should give Super Mario 3D Wörld in Multiplayer a try, one is playing with the Pro Controller on the TV and the other one on the Wii U Pad. It’s really so much fun!
Hi Jessica, the sensor bar that comes with the WII U is the black one, the grey one is from the WII, they both work on the WII U though.
Thank you so much for letting me know!☺️
I also bought a Wii U in 2021. No regrets. Getting 3 pro controllers and 5 games, is very worth it. Congratulations enjoy.
Thank you!☺️
My boyfriend has just bought one secondhand to hack. I’m looking forward to having a play! 😊
I play gamecube on Wii, and Wii on WiiU, Ds on 3DS, and handheld both on WiiU and 3Ds
still, switch indie games are sooo adictive, I don't have enough life to play everything I want
Thinking about getting one myself, I really want to play the HD version of Wind Waker!
It's fantastic
I got the physical copy off of ebay! I’m so excited to play it!
I just bought a boxed Wii U recently in 2022, and I am happy with my purchase too! A good game to get before the eshop closes is Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros 3. It has a bunch of extra mario 3 levels that you could only get with the eReader, and all the Japanese eReader levels. That is if you like mario 3 of course lol Great Video! You have a new sub!
Thank you! Will def look into getting those before the eshop closes!
Black sensor bar is for the Wii U. I love the Wii U i am a super fan since it came out. I really like its style something the switch lacked, even though the switch is objectively alot better.
Buy zelda wind waker Hd if you can Jessica. It’s an amazing game, you should try to buy it if you find it for a decent price, or if you can’t find it you can download it before the close of the eshop the next year. Another game that i recommended if you like the old zelda style is twilight princess hd.
It is worth it for the Virtual Console alone. Its a goldmine of classic games not tethered to a yearly paywall nor a drip feed. I'm actually considering getting one myself just to claim this service before Nintendo shuts down the Wii U online store next year.
You've probably realised by now that the Wii U Pro controller is absolutely fantastic, and if you buy yourself an 8-Bitdo dongle you can use one on the Switch...
Jessica it's the black one when the Wii U released in 2015 it comes with the black sensor bar on your right hand you have gray Wii sensor that comes with the original wii that was released in 2008 so it'll be black sensor bar for the Nintendo Wii U
Thank you for letting me know!☺️
From someone who has a gaming channel I genuinely enjoyed your video while trying to something this isn’t commercial up the ass and it’s a honesty review of the console and controller it’s a pleasure to meet you I’m Joe by the way please to meet ya
Grey is Wii. Black is Wii U. Also I never had a Wii U but wanted one…then Nintendo came out with Switch and most of the Wii U games got ported over so we just waited patiently
10:30 the black on comes with the wii u the Grey one comes with the original wii however they can be interchanged since they both use the same connector