Is the switch backwards compatible with the wii u?

Is the switch backwards compatible with the wii u?

Is the switch backwards compatible with the wii u?

No. Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games purchased through Nintendo eShop do not carry over to Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch is an all-new way to play, and does not include backwards compatibility with digital or physical games designed for other systems.

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Is the 25th anniversary wii backwards compatible?
The Wii is backward-compatible with all Nintendo GameCube games and includes four ports for controllers and two slots for memory cards.
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Is the nintendo switch the new wii u?
The newer Nintendo Switch has better internal storage and a massive leap in processing power. It also resembles much of the Wii U, except it's a standalone device and isn't an auxiliary controller to the console.
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What wiis are backwards compatible?
The first model of the Wii features backward compatibility with its predecessor, the GameCube, having the ability to run its discs and use its controllers and memory cards.
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Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games purchased through Nintendo eShop do not carry over to Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch is an all-new way to play, and does not include backwards compatibility with digital or physical games designed for other systems.
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