Joined May 12 Just to completely answer the original question, no, you can't use the Wii U's sensor bar After the big spring update the system no longer powers the bar unless a Wii remote is active I've been using a USB powered bar from Nextronics and I hate it The LEDs aren't consistent, there aren't as many of them as the Nintendo barInsert the Sensor Bar plug into the Sensor Bar connector on the back of the Wii console Sensor bar being connected to rear side of the Wii consoleNintendo Wii U $1099 $1099 KIMILAR Replacement Wireless Sensor Bar Compatible with Wii and Wii U Console, Sensor Signal Receiver Infrared Ray Inductor for Wii with Stable Stand and 4 AAA Batteries (Black) KIMILAR 43 out of 5 stars 4 9% off
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