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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?
In both cases, your eyes might drift to the Nintendo Wii U console Nintendo Wii U Review and GiveawayDespite the increasing shift to mobile gaming, 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... Read More , sat on the shelf largely unused. Surely you can’t possibly connect a Wii U or Wii U Pro controller to your Windows gaming PC?
Well, why not?
Wii U Gamepad on a PC?
The classic Wii U gamepad – the one that ships with the Wii U console, complete with its own touchscreen display – can, incredibly, be used to play games on Windows. This setup requires you to have the Wii U switched on, and have your Windows PC setup to run as a web server, which is a lot easier than it sounds.
Simply press Windows + Q and type windows features, selecting Turn Windows features on or off in the results. In the resulting pop-up, scroll to Internet Information Services and place a check in the box, then click OK to have the feature added. A short while later, your Windows PC will have the capability to act as a local web server.
Once you’ve done this, press WINDOWS + R, and enter cmd to open a command prompt. Here, enter ipconfig to list all active network devices and their IP addresses. Look for the IPv4 address for your Ethernet or Wireless networking adapter – this will list your PC’s IP address, so make a note of it.
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Once downloaded, extract the contents into the C:inetpubwwwroot folder, and open index.html in your favorite text editor, changing the IP address that points to server.js to your PC’s local IP address, which you earlier made a note of.
You should now run regplugin.bat to register the necessary components.
Before setting up the connection from your Wii U Gamepad to your PC, run simpleserver.bat.
With your Wii U switched on, grab the gamepad, open the browser, and navigate to the files you extracted into the wwwroot folder. The URL will look something like this: http://192.168.0.4/wiiu/.
Follow this on your PC by opening the pc.html page at http://localhost/wiiu/pc.html, where you should configure your controls as necessary. Your Wii U Gamepad can now be used as a controller on your Windows PC.
The Quicker Method
You can also achieve all of the above in a more streamlined manner using the U Send Mii software, available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions [No Longer Available]. See this video for the full steps.
But What about a Wii U Pro Controller?
You can also sync a Wii U Pro controller with your Windows PC.
Windows 8 and Windows 10 users can easily connect their Wii U controllers, and use them just as easily as they can on the Wii U console. This is done thanks to the WiinUPro software – download the latest version (with a name like wiinusoft_[VERSIONNUMBER]_setup.exe) from the website.
Meanwhile, if you’re using Windows 7, try this guide:
Because the Wii U controller communicates via Bluetooth, the third component you’ll need is the Toshiba Bluetooth Stack, which you should download and install.
Finally, download VJoy, a tool for configuring the Wii U controller once connected.
Installation means running the .EXE file which starts off by extracting the constituent files, however, you may run into problems here, so hold off for now.
Disable Microsoft’s Driver Autodetect
You should be able to install the Bluetooth stack, but if not, there is a workaround to install unsigned drivers How Can I Install Hardware With Unsigned Drivers in Windows 8?To protect the average user, Windows 8 requires all hardware drivers have a digital signature before you can install them, making it more difficult to install malicious drivers. Read More .
In Windows Vista and 7, press F8 as your computer is booting up, and select Disable Driver Signature Enforcement. You should then be able to install as intended after Windows boots
Windows 8 and later have an autodetect system for drivers, which put simply means that the most drivers are deemed “most suitable” are installed – occasionally in place of the ones you really want.
In order to get around this, things will get a little fiddly, if ultimately successful. It basically means that you will need to reboot Windows into Advanced startup mode, temporarily disabling a key security-related setting.
We’ve previously explained the various startup modes for Windows 8 (and similarly for Windows 10); to recap, open the Charms bar and click Settings > Change PC Settings > General > Advanced Startup > Restart (Windows 10 has ditched the Charms bar 6 Retired Windows Features We'd Rather ForgetWindows has gone through a lot of features over the years. Here are a few nobody really misses. Do you remember them? Read More ; instead open All Settings > Update & security > Recovery > Restart Now).
Select Choose an option… and then Troubleshoot. From here, open Advanced options > Startup settings > Restart and wait while the computer restarts. In the Startup Settings Screen, tap F7, which will Disable driver signature enforcement.
Windows will then reboot, so take this opportunity to remove the existing Bluetooth drivers and install the new Toshiba Bluetooth Stack before proceeding.
Interrogating Bluetooth
You may prefer, however, to make doubly sure that you have everything that is needed, as failure in initial installation will necessitate the following. Essentially, we need to ensure that you know the necessary details about your Bluetooth hardware.
Begin by plugging in any external Bluetooth dongle you have (obviously skip this if your PC or laptop has internal Bluetooth hardware) and press WINDOWS + Q. In the search box, type “device manager” and tap Enter to open the desktop app.
(With internal Bluetooth hardware, Windows may automatically reinstate the drivers. Circumvent this by opening Windows Explorer, right-clicking This PC/Computer and choosing Properties > Change Settings > Hardware. From here, open Device Installation Settings and switch the option to No, let me choose. Follow this by clicking the Never install… radio button, then Save Changes, and continue the steps below.)
From here, expand Bluetooth and right-click your device, selecting Properties. On the Details tab, open Hardware Ids in the Property dropdown box and right-click the second entry (the one without “REV” in the value), selecting Copy. Paste the results into Notepad, then close the Properties window.
Right-click the Bluetooth device in Device Manager, and Uninstall, clicking OK to confirm. If successful, the entire Bluetooth entry will vanish from Device Manager. You should now unplug your Bluetooth dongle.
Installing the Bluetooth Stack
Run the Toshiba Bluetooth Stack executable, using Options to extract it into a folder you will find (such as DesktopBluetooth). Click Next > Start, and when extraction is complete, open the folder and run Setup.exe. Click through the installation wizard as normal, and wait while the process completes. This can take a while, so be patient – fix a drink or something while you wait.
When complete, you should see a new Bluetooth icon in your system tray, so restart Windows when prompted.
Should you have a successful install but see no tray icon, don’t restart. Instead, open Device Manager again, right-click on the uninstalled Bluetooth device and select Update Driver Software, using the Browse… option and then Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer. Here, select the lighter-colored Bluetooth icon, click Next, and then choose any device model from the list, and click Next again. Accept the warning by clicking Yes, then wait for the driver to be installed. Restart Windows, and when the system reboots, double-click the red Bluetooth icon to activate – it will turn blue when switched on.
Plug In Your Bluetooth Device
You may still have problems. If the installer requests that you connect your Bluetooth device, browse to C:Program Files (x86)ToshibaBluetooth Toshiba StackDriverstosrfusb and copy tosrfusb.inf to an easy to reach place like your desktop, before opening it in Notepad.
Next, browse through it to the [STANDARD] tag and add the DeviceId you saved earlier to the list. Repeat this action under [Standard.NTamd64], as per the image above.
Under [Strings], change or adjust the device name, then save and close. Copy the file back into the original location; at this point, you should reconnect your Bluetooth dongle. In the resulting dialogue box, click Install this driver software, and wait for the installer to finish, completing the process by restarting Windows. When you reboot, you should have the Toshiba Bluetooth Icon in the system tray. Ensure it is set as discoverable How to Set Up Bluetooth for a Windows 7 PCNeed to use Bluetooth with Windows 7? Here's how to set up Bluetooth, make devices discoverable, and pair them to your PC. Read More before proceeding.
Install the Virtual Joystick
As with the other downloads, you should have saved vJoy somewhere memorable and easily accessible.
Run the .EXE file to install, taking care to agree with the request from Windows to confirm the action as the OS will be unable to verify the publisher of the app. When installation is complete here, it is a good idea to restart your computer once again.
When you’re booted back up, launch vJoy by typing it into the Windows search box. Select Configure vJoy and configure your first device as illustrated here, and click Apply when you’re done.
(At this stage, you can also refer to the earlier video, from around 8 minutes 15 seconds.)
The “new device detected” chime should play.
Pair Your Wii U Controller with Windows
The next step is to switch on your Wii U or Wii U Pro controller (you can even use an old-style Wiimote with this method) and pair it with Windows, using the new Bluetooth software. Just right click the Bluetooth icon in the system tray, select Add new connection… and go from there, making your controller discoverable.
With the connection made, install and then launch WiinUPro, and tweak your analog inputs as necessary.
When you’re confident everything is ready, one last configuration is required. Open “Game Controllers” in Windows search and you should see the vJoy Device listed. Use the Game Controllers configuration to test and calibrate the controller, following the instructions as necessary.
Happy? You’re now ready to use the Wii U Pro controller or standard Wii U controller in your favorite Windows arcade game!
And just in case all of that was too much, or you find that for some reason it just won’t work, there’s always the option of buying a Bluetooth USB receiver especially for Wii U Pro controllers.
Two Useful New Controllers for Windows Gaming!
Whichever controller you prefer to use, each brings the solid Nintendo controller design to your Windows gaming experience. Have you tried either of these methods? Perhaps you have a different console controller that you prefer to use? Tell us in the comments!
Also, be sure to find out how to make your Wii U more useful with homebrew How to Make Your Wii U Useful Again With HomebrewIs your Nintendo Wii U gathering dust? Use the Haxchi exploit to install the Homebrew Channel on your Nintendo Wii U! Read More .
The Nintendo Wii is one of Nintendo’s most successful offerings of all time. Boasting innovative (for the time) motion controls, backwards compatibility with GameCube games, and tons of family-friendly games, it’s no wonder the Wii console was a smash hit.
Notably, the Wii was also Nintendo’s first home console with full online support. In this article, we’ll show you how to connect your Wii to the internet and what you can still do with the console online.
Does the Wii Have Wi-Fi?
Before we start, you might wonder if the Wii console can connect to Wi-Fi. The answer is Yes, the Wii has Wi-Fi support. The only exception is the Wii Mini, a smaller revision that Nintendo released in 2012-2013. This model does not have any online capabilities.
Check the below image to see if you have a Wii Mini; compared to the original model, it’s both much smaller and loads discs via the top.
While you can connect the Wii to the internet, don’t forget that the console is more than a decade old. Because of this, its online functionality is quite limited.
The Wii once had many online functions, including sending messages to friends, playing games with others, and downloading from the Wii Shop Channel. Unfortunately, Nintendo has retired most of these services. So while you can connect the Wii to Wi-Fi, what this enables is fairly underwhelming nowadays.
Nonetheless, let’s take a look at how to connect your Wii to Wi-Fi. We’ll look at what features are no longer available afterwards.
How to Connect Your Wii Console to the Internet
The processing of connecting a Wii to Wi-Fi is simple, and should be familiar to anyone who’s connected a laptop, phone, or other device to Wi-Fi before.
Start by turning on your Wii. If you haven’t turned on your console in a while, you might need to review the ways to connect your Wii to a TV 6 Ways to Connect Your Nintendo Wii to Any Type of TVHaving trouble connecting your Nintendo Wii to your TV? Can't seem to find the right ports? It's easier than you think! Read More first.
On the Wii Menu, select the Wii button in the lower-left corner of the screen.
Choose Wii Settings from the resulting menu.
Click the arrow on the right side of the screen to move to the second page of options. Here, choose Internet.
On the resulting page, select Connection Settings.
You’ll see three connections here labeled Connection 1, Connection 2, and Connection 3. If you’ve never utilized the Wii’s internet connection features before, these will all say None. Select one to set up a new connection.
If you already have three connections set up, choose one and select Clear settings to erase it.
Connecting Your Wii via Ethernet
Next, you’ll need to decide if you want to connect your Wii to the internet using Wi-Fi or a wired connection. If you want to use a wired connection, connect an Ethernet cable, then select Wired Connection and the test should complete successfully.
The Wii doesn’t have an Ethernet port built-in, so you’ll need to buy the Wii LAN adapter if you want to use a wired connection.
This device connects to the Wii via its USB port, allowing you to connect your console to your router via an Ethernet cable. You’ll find many cheap USB Ethernet adapters on the market, but Nintendo states that third-party units might not work with the Wii.
You’ll probably have the best luck looking for a used official Wii LAN adapter on eBay or similar site if you want to use a wired connection to get your Wii online.
Connecting Your Wii via Wi-Fi
To continue with a wireless connection instead, choose Wireless Connection. Next, select Search for an Access Point to look for nearby Wi-Fi networks.
After the scan completes, select OK to show all wireless networks.
Select your network from the list. You’ll next need to enter your Wi-Fi password so you can get your Wii console online. Additionally, be sure that the security type in the top-left corner is the same as what your router has. If it’s not the same, choose Change Security Settings and pick the right one.
Not sure? Then take a look at our guide to network security types WEP, WPA, or WPA2: How to Tell What Security Type Your Wi-Fi IsIs your wireless router as secure as you think? Here's how to find out which security protocol type your Wi-Fi router is. Read More to find out.
Once this is done, select OK several times to save your settings and test the connection. If you see The connection test was successful, you’re done connecting your Wii to Wi-Fi. Error codes 51330 and 52130 mean that your password was incorrect, so make sure you typed it correctly.
Other Wii Connection Methods
In addition to the above, Nintendo also once offered a device called the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector. This plugged into your computer via USB, and by wirelessly connecting your Wii to it, you could use your computer’s internet connection to get online. Nintendo discontinued this and a successor device, the Nintendo Wi-Fi Network Adapter, years ago.
They were intended for users who had an internet connection for their computer, but didn’t have a wireless router. That applies to very few people nowadays, since Wi-Fi is near-ubiquitous. In addition, drivers aren’t available for Windows 7 or newer, so there’s no reason to purchase one of these.
The Wii’s Graveyard of Online Features
Now that your Wii is online, you might be excited to see everything it can do with the power of the internet. But as mentioned earlier, there’s not much left to see. Nintendo has shuttered most of the Wii’s online functionality, including the following:
If you’ve previously purchased games or downloaded channels from the Wii Shop Channel, you can redownload them for the time being.
What Can the Wii Do Online?
Because of the Wii’s age, there’s unfortunately not much left to do online. At this point, the only real benefit in connecting your Wii to Wi-Fi is so you can update the console if you haven’t already.
You’ll likely see a prompt to do this when you first connect to the internet. If not, head to the Wii Settings menu again and scroll over the third page. Choose Wii System Update here and accept the message.
This won’t add any new exciting features as the last system update was in 2012, but it’s worth doing since you took the time to get online.
If you downloaded the Internet Channel in the past, you can continue to use this to browse the internet. However, this browser is extremely outdated, so you’re better off accessing the web from another device.
Aside from this, you’ll still find two channels available on the Wii Shop Channel. One fixes a game-breaking glitch in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. The other is a transfer tool that allows you to transfer your Wii data to a Wii U.
Modding Your Wii for Continued Access
If you’re disappointed that there’s nothing more to do with your Wii online, you can consider getting into the homebrew scene. This involves modding your Wii so it can run software and act in ways Nintendo didn’t intend. For instance, modding gives you access to emulators on your Wii 30+ Great Emulators You Can Run on Your Nintendo WiiWith these emulators, you can play virtually any retro video game on the Nintendo Wii. Here are the best emulators on the Wii. Read More .
It’s a bit advanced, so casual gamers should probably steer clear. But if you’re a Wii enthusiast, check out fan services RiiConnect24 and Wiimmfi. The former is a replacement for WiiConnect24 that restores access to several of the aforementioned channels, while the latter allows you to play games online again.
Connecting Your Wii to Wi-Fi: Is It Worth It?
We’ve walked through the process of connecting your Wii to the internet. As long as you have Wi-Fi at home, it’s as simple as connecting your phone or laptop.
It’s a shame that Nintendo no longer supports almost all Wii online functions, but don’t forget that the Wii did launch all the way back in 2006. Thankfully, there are still plenty of great Wii titles to enjoy offline.
Meanwhile, the Nintendo Switch is a smash hit of its own. Check out the best Nintendo Switch local multiplayer games 10 Best Nintendo Switch Local Multiplayer GamesLooking for the best Switch multiplayer games? Our article rounds up the 10 best Nintendo Switch local multiplayer titles around. Read More for some great titles to play with friends.
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