Can you use a Wii U game on a Wii?

It is not possible to play Wii U games on Wii. The Wii is backwards compatible with Gamecube, not forwards compatible with Wii U games. ... The reason Nintendo made the Wii U was because it can do more. The Wii has no Gamepad, meaning some games would obviously be unplayable. read more

No. Wii U can be used to run the Wii games. But the Wii console cannot run a Wii U game as it is not capable to do so. Most Wii U games have a Gamepad requirment. As Wii doesnt support you with a gamepad. You will not be able to play it. read more

The Wii U console can play all Wii games. In addition, Wii Shop Channel is available on Wii U, so you can purchase digital Wii games and download them to your Wii U. The system does not support Wii titles or accessories that require the use of the Nintendo GameCube controller ports. read more

Nope. The Wii U is a brand new system : (All Wii games work on the Wii U, so hey, there's that. read more