Switching from Wii to Wii U - is it worth it?
If you want to switch from the Wii to the Wii U, there are a number of things you should consider. In this practical tip, we will show you the most important points.
Wii vs. Wii U - these are the most important innovations
If you are planning to switch from the Wii to the Wii U, there are a few points that you should consider in advance. The innovations of the Wii U play a major role:
- The Wii does not have HD graphics. With the Wii U, however, you get the games in HD optics, which many Nintendo fans lacked in the predecessor.
- You can also play Wii games on the Wii U. You can access the games via the conventional menu. The only downside: you have to manually copy the savegame and you can't use the game pad to play.
- All accessories also work on the Wii U. This is a great advantage because you do not have to buy new controllers and can start playing right away.
- The game pad allows even more players to take part in the action. For example, a player can help you via a game pad and, for example, at "New Super Mario Bros." place helpful objects.
- The game pad also expands your options: For fitness games, for example, you can view your statistics, for other games you can control your figure using the touchscreen.
- If you create a Mii, it can be photographed and the most realistic character possible will be created from the photo. You can also go online with your account and join the Nintendo Network.
Conclusion: is it worth switching from the Wii to the Wii U?
If you already have a Wii, switching to the Wii U may be interesting for you. We'll tell you why.
- As a result of the switch, you will now have more games available because you can play both Wii and Wii U games via the console. The GamePad and online network also make the game more interactive. You don't have to buy new accessories.
- On the other hand, if you don't like the HD graphics and the new gamepad, there are few groundbreaking innovations with the Wii U. In this case, switching would not be worthwhile.
We also have a detailed Wii U test to help you decide whether the new console is for you.