Nintendo has released a 700MB firmware patch for Wii U that introduces a particularly interesting bit of functionality. Users are now able to play Wii games via Wii Mode on their Wii U GamePad.

Nintendo have released a new firmware update for the Wii U that allows Wii games to be played on the Wii U GamePad. The catch is that you can’t use the GamePad to control them.

The Wii U won't upscale original Wii games, or play GameCube games, according to Nintendo head of public relations Mark Franklin. Steve Watts June 9, 2011 1:30 PM ...

“The application allows you to play a variety of free HTML 5 games on your Wii U GamePad or your TV via the web browser. There’s a number of games you can play including Cut The Rope and Pac Man.

Nintendo loves innovating with its gaming controllers – and the Wii U is no exception, with its whopping GamePad. You can even play your console games on the GamePad controller, letting others watch ...

My Wii can play GCN games so I want a console that can play NES-Wii games. Sure, I could buy a used GCN to go with the Wii U, but those things break down an awful lot. 0 ...

So, all in all, there’s still plenty of great games to play on that definitely real and not emulated Wii U of yours. Here is an array of the best Wii U games are to play in 2023.