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  1. How to Update The Wonderful 101

     In this article, you'll learn how to install The Wonderful 101 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 Oct 23, 2013, new... KA ID: 3061 Meta-Answer ID: 3060

  2. How to Adjust the In-Game Settings (Super Mario Maker)

     In this article, you'll learn how to adjust the game settings. Complete these steps At the Title Screen, tap Make from the Wii U GamePad touch screen. Tap the Main Menu icon from the top-right corner of the touch screen. Tap the wrench icon to access the... KA ID: 15182 Meta-Answer ID: 15104

  3. How to Add an amiibo to a Smash Battle (Super Smash Bros. Wii U)

     In this article, you'll learn how to use an amiibo in a Smash Battle. Note If you use an amiibo, the data saved on it can appear in battles as an FP (figure player). FPs can stand against you as rivals or fight by your side as partners. You cannot control the amiibo FP... KA ID: 13195 Meta-Answer ID: 13194

  4. How to Access the Main Menu (Super Mario Maker)

     In this article, you'll learn how to access the Main Menu. Complete these steps During Edit Mode, press the Main Menu icon from the Wii U GamePad touch screen (top right corner) or press the +Button. Select from the following menu options: Door: Return to... KA ID: 15176 Meta-Answer ID: 15098

  5. How to Use amiibo (Super Mario Maker)

     In this article, you'll learn how to use amiibo with Super Mario Maker. Note You can use amiibo during the course-creation process to add even more variety to your courses. Touch the amiibo to your Wii U GamePad controller to receive some special course elements... KA ID: 15185 Meta-Answer ID: 15107

  6. Issue Regarding Transfer of "Wii Fit™" and "Wii Fit™ Plus" Save Data to Wii Fit U

     It has come to the attention of Nintendo of America that players attempting to transfer save data from Wii Fit or Wii Fit Plus to Wii Fit U or the Wii Fit U trial version may in some cases encounter... KA ID: 3043 Meta-Answer ID: 3042

  7. How to Use amiibo figures with Hyrule Warriors

     In this article, you'll learn how to use amiibo figures with Hyurle Warriors. What to do Touch an amiibo to the GamePad while on the title screen to get a random bonus. An amiibo can give you only one present a day, but you can receive up to five presents if you use five... KA ID: 13325 Meta-Answer ID: 13324

  8. How to Access the Plaza Menu (Splatoon)

     In this article, you'll learn how to use access the Plaza Menu. Note: While you’re in the plaza, this menu will be displayed on the right-hand side of the Wii U GamePad. Complete these steps At the Title Screen, press the ZL and ZR Buttons. Select from the... KA ID: 14793 Meta-Answer ID: 14714

  9. A Course I Uploaded Seems to Have Disappeared. Where Did it Go? (Super Mario Maker)

     As of April 8, 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication has ended for Wii U software. It is no longer possible to upload or download courses through Course World. KA ID: 15617 Meta-Answer ID: 15545

  10. How to Use amiibo with Splatoon

     In this article, you'll learn how to use amiibo with Splatoon. If you touch a compatible amiibo to the NFC touchpoint on the Wii U GamePad while you’re visiting the amiibo box in the plaza, you’ll be able to play special amiibo challenges. Complete these steps... KA ID: 14811 Meta-Answer ID: 14732
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