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  1. How to Reset the L and R Control Sticks to a Neutral Position on the Wii U Pro Controller

     In this article, you'll learn how to reset the Wii U Pro Controller L and R control sticks to a neutral position. Important The neutral position of the control sticks can be incorrectly set if you move them during the following actions: Turning the console on Launching software Quitting software and returning to... KA ID: 1107 Meta-Answer ID: 1106

  2. How to Use the Wii U GamePad to Display Wii Mode

     In this article, you'll learn how to use the Wii U GamePad to display Wii Mode. Note If you are booting the console into Wii Mode, use of the Wii U GamePad will be turned on by default; however, the Wii U GamePad can be turned off. The Wii U GamePad touch screen cannot be used... KA ID: 1483 Meta-Answer ID: 1482

  3. GameCube Controller Adapter & GameCube Super Smash Bros. Edition Controller FAQ

     General Information What games is the GameCube Controller Adapter compatible with on the Wii U? Can the GameCube Controller be used to control the Wii U Menu, Miiverse, the Nintendo eShop, etc.? Are... KA ID: 13277 Meta-Answer ID: 13276

  4. How to Format an External Storage Device

     In this article, you'll learn how to use the Wii U console to format a USB storage device. Complete these steps Ensure the USB storage device is connected to the Wii U console. From the Wii U Menu, select System Settings. Using the Left Stick, scroll to the Data Management icon and press... KA ID: 1584 Meta-Answer ID: 1583

  5. How Can an Attached Sensor Bar Be Removed from My Television? (Wii U)

     The adhesive included with the Wii Sensor Bar was designed to be strong enough to hold the Sensor Bar in place, but shouldn't be difficult to remove. Slowly and gently peel the Sensor Bar off the... KA ID: 1403 Meta-Answer ID: 1402

  6. How to Adjust the Wii Remote Pointer Sensitivity

     Detailed instructions on how to adjust the Wii Remote pointer sensitivity What to Do: From the Wii U Menu, select "System Settings." Using the Left Stick, scroll to the "Wii Remote and Sensor Bar" icon and press the A Button. Select "Adjust Wii Remote Pointer Sensitivity."... KA ID: 1710 Meta-Answer ID: 1709

  7. Cursor Is Off-Center, Jerky, Erratic, Disappears, Etc.

     The information in this article can help you when the cursor appears, but isn't responding properly, fades in and out, jumps, etc. Important: If this issue is only happening when using the Wii U GamePad in Wii Mode, you may also find our information on Wii Remote Icon Is Erratic, Disappears, Or Does Not Work On the Wii U GamePad... KA ID: 1797 Meta-Answer ID: 1796

  8. Wii U GamePad Not Syncing Correctly

     The information in this article can help you when the Wii U GamePad will not sync, or immediately loses sync after being synced. Note The maximum recommended distance the Wii U GamePad can be used is 26.25'/8 m; however, this can vary depending on the play environment. You may also find our information on what to do if the Wii... KA ID: 1996 Meta-Answer ID: 1995

  9. How to Back Up Save Data on Wii U

     In this article, you'll learn how to back up your save data. Important In order to back up save data, you must have at least one USB storage device that has been formatted to work with the Wii U. Your system also needs to have the latest system update applied... KA ID: 2865 Meta-Answer ID: 2864

  10. How to Reset the Left/Right Stick(s) to a Neutral Position on the Wii U GamePad

     In this article, you'll learn how to reset the Wii U GamePad L/R Stick(s) to a neutral position. Note: The neutral position of the control sticks can be incorrectly set if you move them during the following actions: turning the console on launching software quitting software and returning to the... KA ID: 1731 Meta-Answer ID: 1730
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