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  1. How to Update Super Mario Maker

     In this article, you'll learn how to update Super Mario Maker for Wii U. On November 7, 2017, a new update became available for Super Mario Maker. Please take a moment to download and install this update while your Wii U console is connected to the Internet. Note You can... KA ID: 15184 Meta-Answer ID: 15106

  2. How to Start a Multiplayer Game (Hyrule Warriors)

     In this article, you'll learn how to start a multiplayer game in Hyrule Warriors. Note: Multiplayer only becomes available after you complete the first battle scenario. It is not available at the start of the game. Multiplayer allows you to battle armies with a friend using local... KA ID: 11664 Meta-Answer ID: 11663

  3. Super Mario Maker for Wii U Discontinuations FAQ

     As of March 31, 2021, it is no longer be possible to upload courses in the Super Mario Maker game for the Wii U system. On the same day, the Super Mario Maker Bookmark website was also closed. As a... KA ID: 53854 Meta-Answer ID: 43000

  4. How to Use Custom Controls in a Smash Battle

     In this article, you'll learn how to use custom controls in a Smash Battle. Note: You must first create a set of custom controls before they can be assigned. Complete these steps At the character-selection screen, after selecting a character, select the name below the... KA ID: 13207 Meta-Answer ID: 13206

  5. How to Save a Created Course (Super Mario Maker)

     In this article, you'll learn how to save a created course. Note Once you’ve created a course, save it to play later or upload it so others can enjoy it too. The courses you’ve saved can be accessed via Coursebot on the Main Menu. Complete these steps Once... KA ID: 15180 Meta-Answer ID: 15102

  6. How to Adjust the Game Options (Splatoon)

     In this article, you'll learn how to adjust the game options. Complete these steps At the Plaza Menu, select Options from the Wii U GamePad. Select from the following options: Camera Sensitivity: Change the sensitivity of the camera’s movement when tilting the... KA ID: 14795 Meta-Answer ID: 14716

  7. How to Start an 8-Player Smash Battle (Super Smash Bros. Wii U)

     In this article, you'll learn how to start an 8-player Smash Battle. Note In order to play a Smash Battle with 5 or more players, players 5-8 will first need to sync their controller to the system. This can only be done from within the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U... KA ID: 13201 Meta-Answer ID: 13200

  8. Unable to Launch Software After Completing the Update for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Wii U)

     The information in this article can help you when after completing a software update for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Wii U), a message appears that says a system update is needed... What to do Make sure your console is updated to the latest version. Restart the system (turn the Wii U off completely, then turn it back on again) and launch the game again. This should resolve... KA ID: 28070 Meta-Answer ID: 22731

  9. How to Update Yoshi's Woolly World

     In this article, you'll learn how to download and install the Yoshi's Woolly World update. On February 3, 2017, new update data for Yoshi's Woolly World became available for download. Please take a moment to download and install this update while your Wii U console is connected to the... KA ID: 25501 Meta-Answer ID: 21007

  10. How to Update Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Wii U)

     In this article, you'll learn how to install the Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze update. Note Save data will still be available for use after downloading the update. If the system's Standby Functions are enabled , the update will download and install automatically. On April 3, 2014, new... KA ID: 5511 Meta-Answer ID: 5510
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