Honestly? Yes. If you have a bunch of Wii U games that never got ported—like The Wonderful 101 (which actually did get a Switch port later) or Super Mario 3D World (yep, that’s on Switch too, but as Bowser’s Fury)—you’re sitting on a goldmine. The Wii U is basically a time capsule for Nintendo’s weirdest, most experimental era.
Plus, it plays all original Wii games too! So you’ve got two consoles in one. That’s a pretty sweet deal, even if it isn’t portable. And who knows? Maybe someday Nintendo will surprise us with a crazy streaming service for old Wii U titles. Hey, a kid can dream, right?
The Final Verdict (Chill Edition)
Can the Switch play Wii U games? Technically no, but practically yes—if you’re willing to rebuy the best ones. It’s not perfect, but it’s a clever way to breathe new life into forgotten classics. So don’t fret about the discs; just grab a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe cartridge and race wherever you want. The future is portable, my friend.
And if you still miss that weird GamePad? You can always use your phone as a second screen these days. See? Nintendo wasn’t ahead of its time—it was just too early. Now, go play something awesome.
