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How to Insert a Game Disc into a Wii U Console

Wii U

In this article, you'll learn how to insert a disc into the Wii U console.

Complete these steps

  1. Hold the disc by the edges; avoid touching the bottom of the disc.

    Important: Do not load the disc with your finger in the hole.

  2. If your console is placed horizontally, insert the disc with the label side facing up. If your console is placed vertically, insert the disc with the label facing to the right.
    Game Disc being inserted into the disc slot with the label facing up
  3. Allow the disc to feed into the Wii U console. The software should start in approximately 5 seconds for a Wii U disc and 15 seconds for a Wii disc.

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