Reddit mentions: The best wii u controllers

If you are in the United States, your best bet for a Pro Controller will be from Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Pro-Controller-Black-Wii-u/dp/B00MUY0OFU/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1411627568&sr=1-1&keywords=wii+u+pro+controller

I have one and it is fantastic, especially for Mario Krt 8.

Wii U Games you should consider getting that are out now:

• Super Mario 3D World
  http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/xQJAJGXVIP_SNPPaXzNtf23sgp9eeS9Z
  
  
• Super Mario Bros Wii U
  http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/hf_6AALqLd22OOdNFfAmJVGEfQ7pTpke
  
  
• NintendoLand
  http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/a9OKCtwS_S5XHzdlL5qijlAc5A0fly6d
  
  
• Legend of Zelda: Windwalker HD
  http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/rLkE31kI7sHoFhTr4dp1npwuDjhEcgkn
  
  
• Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
  http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/PlnaGzC3eiJePbHz30UN7sDpcwfWAXVp
  
  
• Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
  http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/6fMvlLwCoQlMuR7DC0L2TOZb3VkY9ePN
  
  
• Hyrule Warriors
  http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/8yAfhMHGxHAyS8paJmVjQVK0mI9BUl-G
  
  
• Wonderful 101
  http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/Lkq41miRxDCK0P1kdPdjc7RFM4Z0ARzx
  
  
• Bayonetta 2
  http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/8GnzgLRe8-ifS047QNoFsrvDn8k6R4Ey
  
  
• Batman Arkham City
  http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/RrQQOvKnkCGswrw3JYQB_DbRSwm1Tm5t
  
  Games to look out for in the near future:
  
  
• Super Smash Bros 4
  http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/HPp-wrUaZHOKvK_GzCJ9eDkIom6x_TEA
  
  
• Captain Toad
  http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/FgqKyqqYqgF2zNVct7wzwAVuaXjPWhnD
  
  
• Mario Party 10
  http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/REGT9oL8TMur8_5s9Ofb2VdbFnPcnn21
  
  
• Yoshi's Woolly World
  http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/t3aS-JxaVK_cDsDsQIkVZoxKK8YEUK1P
  
  
• Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
  http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/qi8ftely73yWnJvJMrcKNsnRpH1k2ax4
  
  
• Mario Maker
  http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/i7YeZxnWhEFX6ST-sLdUBGmLoZivzNP5
  
  
• Mario vs Donkey Kong
  http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/yKwZgcs2sbDSSEhmIjt9Nwa3yuvqZ-Rn
  
  These are some off the top of my head. Check the E-shop because I believe a couple of these games will be going on sale in the next couple of weeks as a promotion to Super Smash Bros.
  
  Hoped I helped :)
  

Nintendo Wii U Pro

• Pro: Connect (4 or more, but not sure why you'd ever need more) via Bluetooth without additional drivers, menus, tricks, special guides or hacks. Pair and play.
  
• Pro: Seemingly infinite battery life (I'm not kidding, I haven't charged mine in weeks).
  
• Pro: Magnificent d-pad construction and feel.
  
• Pro: Button response and layout.
  
• Neutral: Price is around $40 and these controllers are discontinued
  
• Con: Size - it's a bit beefy (larger than an Xbox One or PS4 controller)
  
• Con: Piano finish - don't toss these into a backpack without covering it
  
  
  If you're super lucky, and near a Walmart (in the US), most stores have these on clearance for $12. If you can't find one, it's worth every penny. These controllers are discontinued and will be only going up in price. Search your zipcode here
  
  Note: The Switch Pro is just as glorious and actually feels better in your hand. It's a bit smaller too and will work with any Xbox One / PS4 controller case. Unfortunately, at $70, I just can't recommend the controller unless it pulls double-duty with the RetroPie and Nintendo Switch.
  
  Edit: After further testing with the Switch Pro, there's a few bugs involving the left stick. It works fine upon first pairing, anytime after ... not so great.
  

> Free to play? But isnt it like $30

Nope, but I meant free to play online.

> also I own a xbox 360 with bo2, Ghosts, and Advanced warfare. I really want to try it on the wiiu and see the difference

Well, you have to pay for XBOX Live on that, so maybe you see what I meant by "free to play online". Anyway, BO2 will look almost exactly the same, maybe a LITTLE bit better, with better loading times, but there are still graphical issues that only a corporate developer could ship with.

The main difference is the GamePad and split screen play.

I think both controllers are good for different types of games. I'd say having one pro controller and two sets of joycon is the way to go. I own a regular pro controller but also a third party one. If you want a good cheap pro controller alternative this one works great but if you can afford a real pro controller is definitely better.

https://www.amazon.com/EEEKit-Wireless-Controller-Gamepad-Nintendo/dp/B077PRCXNZ

Zombie U - $14.99 (has been as low as $9.99 before at Best Buy)

Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge - $16.95

Wonderful 101 - $23.59

Pikmin 3 Digital Code - $15 - $25

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 - $14.95

Tekken Tag Tournament - $19.99


That right there will put you at about $105. You can really only find Pikmin 3 cheap by looking on eBay for those selling the free codes that came from Mario Kart 8. DKC is still generally full MSRP and I don't think I've ever seen Lego City Under Cover cheaper than $30 new. I know I've seen some of these listed games on sale for $9.99 new before (Ninja Gaiden, Tekken Tag, COD:Blops 2, Zombi U) and for sure I've seen them used at that price through GameFly (case, manual and discs usually come in excellent condition) Hope this helps

Oh yeah and Best Buy price matches Amazon (I believe Wal-mart does too) so you could go to a store, or order online (will require some customer service help) and price match the items so you can grab them from the same store.

1. All the most hyped games accept 4 players including NSMBU, Smash Bros 4, Mario Kart 8, Super Mario 3D World and all those party games. All very kid and parent friendly, some a little bit more difficult than other.
   
   
2. The base console only comes with a gamepad, controllers are a big price changer (for me at least). I suggest buying the Wii Remote Plus controllers as most of the games use them. Alternatively there is the Pro Controller, it's very praised, with a huge battery life and basically it's a gamepad without the screen.
   
   
3. It's not as unpopular as expected, it depends mostly on the country, there's a huge fan base and at least I see a great future for it. You can check some of the Black Friday deals on this sub. Also Nintendo is getting it extremely right with it's exclusives, MK8 and Smash are awesome and for some "mature" games Bayonneta 2 have been very acclaimed. Next generation console is pretty far as they have just begin to launch all the main games for it.
   
   edit: Oh and for the ps4 and xbone games that aren't available for the Wii U, Ubisoft is avoiding it and said that Watch Dogs may be the last one, you can only have a cinematic experience in Assassins Creed Unity with other consoles. We also won't have Call of Duty any more.No minecraft and something that I actually miss is the last FIFA we had is 13. So a bunch of games are available for ps4 and xbone but not for the Wii U, I would go even further and say most of these consoles games aren't on the Wii U. But hey almost all of the best games of the Wii U are exclusives too.

It depends on what games you want to play.
The old school Wii Remote and Nunchuck will work on many multiplayer games and are also necessary for playing any Wii games

However, if you want to play Wii U games, you can also choose the Wii U Pro Controller. (which can NOT be used when playing original Wii games. Only for Wii U titles)

I have found that owning one of these isnt necessary, I have been able to get by with 4 players on my Wii U using only the supplied gamepad and 4 old Wii motes (nintendo land, mario kart, mario bros can all work with the old wii motes).

It's also probably worth mentioning that this is a Wii subreddit, and your question relates to a Wii U.
I don't mind one bit...but you know what people can be like :)

the old Wii remotes were upgraded towards the end of the life of the original Wii, so if you plan on getting Wii remotes, make sure you get the Wii Remote Plus models, to ensure you can use them on everything (some games require the added "Plus" functionality to work)

The nintendo ones will probably be back in stock by the end of this month I'd say, hopefully with some amount to back up the demand. Last time they were available they were sold out almost instantly!

I will tell you this much: the jump from 3ds to wiiu is MUCH larger than the jump from WiiU Pro controller to GC controller, speaking from personal experience. Just getting an actual controller with actual joysticks (no offense, circle pad) will make a world of difference for you in terms of character control and responsiveness. I've seen a lot of people on this sub comment saying they felt like they got worse at the game when they got to the wiiu version; I think that's because control with the 3ds can be a little forgiving in comparison, which in the end just takes away a bit of the precision that you'll really need (and that, in my opinion, you can only really accomplish with the GC controller).

So I would say get Sm4sh for wiiu and pick up one of those controllers if you can, though I know they're a little bit pricey. It's hard to say when you'll have the opportunity to get the wiiu adapter, and this controller will be useful for other wiiu games outside of sm4sh (it's also my favorite controller for Mario Kart, for what that's worth) in the meantime, if that makes you feel any better. I've actually gotten very used to the pro controller and it works great as a substitute for the gamecube controller. let me know if you have questions about it!

What bundle you getting? The Refurbished Wii U Bundle With nintendoland (200$) is a great deal btw. Nintendoland is fantastic for groups. It DOES require wii remotes however. You can get a bunch of wii remotes and that will cover you for basically everything. They can be used for Wii U games and Wii games. Refurbished Wii Remote+ with Nunchuck are available for 25$ each.

Pro controllers are optional, and only work with Wii U games. They are a bit more on the pricey side, at 45$ at the cheapest unless you get used.

Mario Kart 8 or Super Mario 3D World would be great to start with for groups. Mario Kart 8 does do split screen, and with four players it can be hard to see if you have a smaller tv. Between those two, nintendoland, and smash that will keep you occupied for parties for quite awhile.

I have a couple of these EEEKit controllers that I use as guest controllers.

They're fine. Kind of a pain to sync up the first time but you only have to do it once. Feels kinda cheap in the hand, but then again it is cheap. Has regular rumble instead of HD, can't scan Amiibos, and can't turn on the system with the home button. All pretty common limitations for 3rd party controllers. Battery life is about 5 hours so you want to plug them in after every use.

All that said it's a fully functional wireless controller for ~$20. Buttons respond like they should, gyro works like it should, no buttons missing, form factor is not uncomfortable.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MB40B0C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 . I purchased this about a year ago and have been moderately satisfied with it. It still works, which is better than most 3rd party controllers would at this point around, and after about a week or so of usage the buttons and joysticks seem to be broken in enough that you should be able to do what you need to do without any difficulty. Races great on Mk8. It doesn't feel QUITE as solid as a pro controller, and the battery life is only about 5 or 6 hours in my experience, but overall I'm satisfied and would recommend it to others. Don't be afraid to send it back if something doesn't seem right, as other reviewers noted that they received one that had an obvious flaw, and the replacement seemed to do the trick.

If he plans on playing alone, then controller wise you are good with just the Gamepad. If you want to play with them, or if he is the type to play with buddies at home then I would have to recommend a Pro Controller. There is also a season pass type of DLC where for $20 you get all of the DLC as it releases, but I would probably wait to see if he enjoys the game before buying that, plus the game without DLC is plenty big so he may not even want it. Here is the page on DLC for Hyrule Warriors if you want more info on that.

So I'm trying to get into splatoon and got third party pro controllers for 1/3 of the price of the official Nintendo one. Does anyone own the official Nintendo one and third party options and can compare gyro between the 2? I'm slowly learning motion controls but I'm wondering if the gyro on Nintendo's pro controller is just more accurate. Thanks

For reference, my third party controllers are these

This one 😊 https://www.amazon.co.uk/BEBONCOOL-Wireless-Controller-Controllers-Accessories-Yellow/dp/B07SQLSN68. It is even kind of pokemon themed lol 😂

The replacement of analog sticks will help. It's neither expensive nor requires any special skills.
Here:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H4FDII4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

All you need are Y-shaped screwdriver (amazon suggests those when you browse for the sticks), cross shaped screwdriver and carefulness.

It took about 30-40 minutes for me to replace the left stick.

Upd: fixed the link to point exact sticks I bought (the left one works perfect for me and i didn't replace the right one)

All WiiU games and any Virtual Console games that are in the WiiU's eShop can be default be played 100% with the gamepad. If you want to play old Wii games you will most likely (99% of games) need a Wiimote and nunchuck. Based on personal preferences you can then opt for a Pro Controller to use with certain games if you want. For example, I played Hyrule Warriors exclusively with the Pro Controller even though I didn't have to, just 'cause.

No. The only legit Pro Controllers have the Wii U logo on them. For example...

http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Pro-Controller-Black-Wii-u/dp/B00MUY0OFU/ref=lp_3075113011_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1413587673&sr=1-1

I know you might be inclined to purchase one of these knock-offs but I would highly recommend investing in a Nintendo Pro Controller. First of all it will be covered under Nintendo warranty, and you can always send it in if it needs to be fixed. And the authentic Pro Controller has an 80 hour battery life when fully charged. They are completely worth purchasing. Save your money and buy the real deal.

It's a wireless controller for the WiiU. You can play almost any game on this system with this instead of the gamepad. The battey life is incedible and people say it's the best controller on any system.

Here's an Amazon link

ISO: Wii U Pro controller.

If you've got a (wireless) Wii U pro controller that's just gathering dust, I'd love to buy it and put it to good use with the new Zelda game I picked up over the weekend.

You can get those Wii U pro controllers on amazon for $46 http://www.amazon.com/Wii-PRO-controller-black-WUP---RSKA/dp/B009AP23NI/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1419431359&sr=1-2&keywords=wii+u+pro

Also you can get Mario 3D Land for $30 price matching it on Walmart.
http://www.sears.com/nintendo-super-mario-3d-world-for-nintendo-wii/p-05844423000P?prdNo=10&blockNo=60&blockType=G60
I just did this yesterday. I also got Mario Kart 8 for $36 and Wind Waker for $30. Thanks Sears and Reddit for sharing this information.

Yeah, I hate the price on controllers, but right now, you probably wont find the Pro for much less than $50. Xbone and PS4 controllers are like $60.

I just looked on Amazon, and you can get this one for $43

You could always buy the cheaper 3rd party controllers, but I personally don't trust the reliability.

Yeah, understandable. There is a Pro Controller that might feel more comfortable:

http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Pro-Controller-Black-Wii-u/dp/B00MUY0OFU

In Canada? It's only 1c less than $40, but it's better than $55 MSRP: http://www.amazon.ca/Nintendo-Wii-Pro-Controller-Black/dp/B00MUY0OFU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451599293&sr=8-1&keywords=wii+u+pro

You can't. Here's the next best thing.

Let's just use amazon prices:

Wii U Deluxe w/ NSMBU & NSLU - $293.87

Wii U Pro COntroller - $40.99

Batman Arkham City: Armored Edition - $15.99

Assassin's Creed 4 - $25.49

Madden 13 - $11.99

Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD - $41.40

Super Mario 3D World - $50.66

Assassin's Creed 3 - $14.61

007 Legends - $9.95

Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze - $43.99

Black Ops 2 $12.49

ZombiU - $14.99

That brings us to a total of $576.42.

He could have bought the games on discount from Toys R Us which has many discounted games plus buy one get one 60% off.

Also could have gotten the buy 2 get 1 free at Target a week ago. YOu could also price match that sale, all though many stores were hesitant to do that.

The cheapest option will be a Wii Mote Plus, it's identical in function to the Wii mote with motion plus adapter attached. You can get them used or refurbished for 15 dollars or less.
https://store.nintendo.com/ng3/us/po/browse/productDetailColorSizePicker.jsp?categoryNav=false&navAction=jump&navCount=2&atg.multisite.remap=false&productId=prod400003&categoryId=cat20005

The Wii Pro Controller is my personal favorite, it's similar to an xbox 360 controller and has really great battery life. These go for about 50, but sometimes are on sale for 40ish. Here is a link.

http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Pro-Controller-Black-Wii-u/dp/B00MUY0OFU/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1452522197&sr=1-1&keywords=Wii+U+Pro+Controller

Yeah, there is a Wii Pro Controller that works. But you plug it into the Wii Remote for it to work. After that it's a normal controller. It's very similar to a PS2 controller but it doesn't have clicky sticks. It comes in 3 colors, so it's up to you which one to pick. If you want a white one, buy it here. If you want a black one, buy it here. If you want a golden one, buy it here. There is always the Wii U Pro Controller which comes in both white and black, but that only works on Wii U games and not Wii games.

You can only use one gamepad with the Wii U. The pro controller's are excellent though. 80 hour battery life off of a USB charger.

http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Pro-Controller-Black-Wii-u/dp/B00MUY0OFU/ref=lp_3075113011_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1422584280&sr=1-2

Typically no. Especially for larger tournies, wireless controllers pose as a logistical issue. You may be able to get away with one at a local with below 50 attendees, but once you go larger than that, you'll have a hard time finding TOs that'll allow them.

IMO, you're better off with a GameCube Controller:

White GC Controller

Black GC Controller

GC Adapter

(Note: There's no difference between the colors, just take your pick)

---

Course, if for some reason you still want wireless:

Classic Pro Controller

Classic Controller

Wii U Pro Controller

You should just order it from Amazon, looks like the controller is on sale right now and doesn't the WiiU use HDMI?

replacing the stick on the gamepad is a very easy process since the parts arent soldered to the rest of the device

youll need:

replacement analog sticks


tri-wing screwdriver

Amazon will pay you money to advertise their products. you can read more on this at this page.

Notice the URLs he posts. Amazon keeps track of which user refereed the product by giving them unique urls with a reference code.

If he was just a normal person who thought they had a deal, he would have posted the normal URL:

http://www.amazon.com/Call-Duty-Black-Ops-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B002I0GD06/

But instead he is posting this:

http://www.amazon.com/Call-Duty-Black-Ops-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B002I0GD06/ref=zg_bsms_videogames_5

There is ref=something on every single link he posted.

Do you mean this thing?

Because yes, those don't work in Brawl (or any Wii games for that matter)

They're "by Nintendo", which means Nintendo is the manufacturer. The controllers I'm seeing are either sold by Amazon or a third party vendor. This, for instance, is sold by a third party vendor, but it's an official Pro controller.

You are talking about the Wii classic Pro. You should look into the Wii U Pro controller. No squeezy triggers, much better compatibility with Mayflash (from what I have heard).

Are the knockoffs any good? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MB40B0C

FYI, the wireless Wii-U pro controllers will work with a Mayflash usb adapter. I mention this because I was all set to buy a USB controller when I learned that I could use wireless controllers that I already had.

Recommend me a new cheap/main controller! I want to get a proper controller to go along my multiple GameCube controllers, options right now are the following:

• 8Bitdo Sn30 Pro+ 50$ Pros: form factor, wireless, premium features - Cons: expensive
  
• 8Bitdo SN30 Pro USB (wired) 25$ Pros: same quality, cheap - Cons: form factor (I don't mind the fact that it's wired that much)
  
• EEEKit Wireless Pro Gaming Controller 22$ Pros: decent reviews, cheap, Xbox One shaped - Cons: probably the least impressive option
  
  I don't wanna get an official Nintendo Pro Controller, cause I don't particularly like it, it's too expensive and I don't use amiibo. This will be my main controller for everything not Smash and I also plan to use it to play old games on my computer.

Should get one of the Pro Controller

I have an external HDD for game that consumed a lot of storage such as Xenoblade Chronicles X

Also have USB to ethernet adapter if your wi-fi doesn't live up to expectation

You'll need GameCube Adapter if you want to play SSB4 with a bunch of people.

For games I think you should check the wiki

Yes, similar to this one:

Wii-PRO-controller

Here's another one for you

Edit: also this one

Edit 2: Here

*Edit 3: Also it took me all of 30 seconds to find these three, I'm sure there are more.

The wii u pro controller is actually only 42.50 right now.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009AP23NI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And even if it was 60 its still worth it. The battery on this thing can last months.

I don't get it, I see plenty of them at a decent price on both Amazon and the usual import sites:

• Black $46: http://www.amazon.com/Wii-U-PRO-controller-black-WUP-A-RSKA/dp/B009AP23NI
  
• White $48: http://www.amazon.com/Wii-U-Pro-Controller-White-Nintendo/dp/B009AFLXJS
  
• White $38: http://www.amazon.com/Wii-PRO-controller-shiro-WUP-A-RSWA-nintendo/dp/B009AP2518
  
• Black $29: https://www.nippon-yasan.com/nintendo-wii-u-conosle-japan/7230-wii-u-pro-controller-black.html
  
• White $29: https://www.nippon-yasan.com/nintendo-wii-u-conosle-japan/7229-wii-u-pro-controller-white.html
  
• Black $35: http://www.play-asia.com/nintendo-wii-u-pro-controller-black-paOS-13-49-en-70-5eol.html
  
• White $35: http://www.play-asia.com/nintendo-wii-u-pro-controller-white-paOS-13-49-en-70-5eon.html

Cheapest I've seen the pro controller is $40. Right now there are Japanese versions for it (that also work on NA consoles per the reviews) going for ~$43 on Amazon

Nintendo Wii U Pro U Controller (Japanese Version), Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009AP23NI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ID-OybARREXNZ

I am looking to spend $25 for one, so a little too much for me.

Also Amazon sells these new for $40
https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Wii-U-Pro-Controller-Black/dp/B00MUY0OFU

Poulep Wireless Controller Compatible With Nintendo Wii U Pro Console - Bluetooth Gamepad Joystick Dual Analog With USB Charging Cable（White an https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D9BD16M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_Qrdm5WXI2peL7

Amazon price history: http://camelcamelcamel.com/Nintendo-Pro-Controller-Black-Wii-u/product/B00MUY0OFU?context=browse

I was actually looking at this one on Amazon but I think it's the same thing.

No prob. . .this is the one I'm talking about- http://www.amazon.com/Wii-U-PRO-controller-black-WUP-A-RSKA/dp/B009AP23NI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407021918&sr=8-1&keywords=wii+u+pro+controller

It looks like the price has gone up since I bought it though : /

Here

Nope it's a bit more complex than that.

List of "Classic" controllers:

• Wii Classic Controller
  
• Wii Classic Controller Pro
  
• Wii U Pro Controller (only works with Wii U games)

You could use a Wii U Pro Controller!

Not confirmed, this is my personal speculation

The Wii U Pro controller

u/oober_ This controller is styled off of the Xbox One controller Here you go.

https://www.amazon.com/EEEKit-Wireless-Controller-Gamepad-Nintendo/dp/B077PRCXNZ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1543166099&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=eeekit+switch+pro+controller&psc=1

Been thinking to get a pro controller
They are 59.99 on amazon

But also saw a review for EEEKit controller and they are 23.97 or 2 for 45.97

Maybe someone will have a deal for Pro Controllers for 49$ or something for black friday

The ones that plug into the wiimotes are called wii classic controller pro. The ones that are wireless/usb are pro controllers

i believe he is referring to these


http://www.amazon.com/Wii-U-Pro-Controller-White-Nintendo/dp/B009AFLXJS

I think /u/8drawr means the pro controller but the actual pro pad is a tool for the 3DS

http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Pro-Controller-Black-Wii-u/dp/B00MUY0OFU/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1421730743&sr=1-1&keywords=wii+u+pro+controller

Amazon (with prime) for $36.97

https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Wii-U-Pro-Controller-Black/dp/B00MUY0OFU/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1503613569&sr=1-3&keywords=wii+u+pro+controller

Would this work, do you think?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014SKR9H4/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B014SKR9H4&pd_rd_wg=SLilf&pd_rd_r=PHFZDQXXKZPH0BGX0H6D&pd_rd_w=x4HCo

Target currently has the genuine Nintendo pro controller for $41.99 or you can get a Japanese Import one on [Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Wii-Controller-Japanese-Version-Black/dp/B009AP23NI/ref=sr_1_5?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1482789261&sr=1-5&keywords=wii+u+pro+controller#customerReviews) for $42.90 (It's just the same as a US one but the instructions are in Japanese).

Alternatively you could get a [Wii classic controller] (https://www.amazon.com/Wii-Classic-Controller-Pro-Japanese-Version/dp/B002C1AUP0/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1482789583&sr=1-3&keywords=wii+classic+controller) and attach it to your wiimote as you do the nunchuk.

I didn't find something about a wii sd card reader in a wii u but this one is delivered to the Netherlands:
https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Console-Memory-Socket-Replacement/dp/B077HXVLZD
Ps. I live in the Netherlands too and also a wii u.

You can contact Nintendo to see if you can get it repaired or you can buy a used one - example

Wii u pro controller - $31.97

http://www.amazon.com/Wii-U-Pro-Controller-White-Nintendo/dp/B009AFLXJS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1367261914&sr=8-2&keywords=wii+u+pro+controller

Call of Duty: Black Ops II for the Wii U.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009AFLXJS/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=1944579842&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B009AFLXQQ&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1BDZSG6D94BX0QFW89PT

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MUY0OFU/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687542&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B009AFLXQQ&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1RAVZQ13NM48MP176G6T

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MUY0OFU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1453495871&sr=1-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=wii+u+pro+controller&dpPl=1&dpID=41ztGRGyC4L&ref=plSrch

Are you asking if there are any other controller options? If so, they make something called a pro controller (Amazon Link). If you're looking for an alternative gamepad, I don't think they make any.

I use the wii u pro controller as well as the wii u gamepad and it has a similar button layout. It seem to work out just fine for me and I find it less awkward then the playstation layout on the dual shock controllers.

There are a number of controller made by Nintendo for both systems.

Wii:

Wiimote + Nunchuk

Wii Classic Controller

Wii Classic Controller Pro

Wii U:

Wii U Gamepad

Wii U Pro Controller

All are made by Nintendo. Just what I could think of off the top of my head, I may be missing some for either system.

I purchased [this] (http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B009AP23NI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) version, not sure if its the same you are wondering about. Labeling on the back was in both Japenese and English other than that, no difference whatsoever. I'll actually have to look at one of the pros we have here at work to see if there is any difference.

This is what I am using. Works well and all of the buttons work on SNES games. ( Street Fighter, Killer instinct etc..) https://www.amazon.com/Old-Skool-Classic-Controller-WiiU-White/dp/B00VBW7N9C/ref=sr_1_10?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1492606875&sr=1-10&keywords=wii+pro+controller

Assassin's Creed 3

Black Ops 2

For the lazy.

I tired connecting my wiiU pro controller (newly bought from here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009AP23NI/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me= ) to a friend's wiiU and after he synced it the controls were all weird like in super smash during the character selection the left stick would work but during the fight it wouldn't. Can anyone help me?

No. Don't send it to Nintendo. It's such a rip-off.

I had an issue with my Wii U's left analog stick a couple of months ago and I just went and replaced the analog stick myself. It cost me only $16. It's dead simple (and it was my first time opening up a controller).

Here are some links:

Replacement sticks:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H4FDII4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Tools:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KXSVBL6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The instructions to replace the stick (you said you already have it but I'm going to leave it here for some completeness sake):
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Wii+U+GamePad+Analog+Stick+Replacement/12873

I have a set of 4 plain wiimotes, a motion plus addon, a set of 4 wiimotes with motion plus built in from the last time I bought a game that wouldn't take regular wiimotes, and a bunch of nunchucks.

The thing that makes me the angriest is that this is at least the fourth time that I've bought a game that doesn't take the controllers I already have.

I ended up buying this 2 pack https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01N998A9U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

There's always the Wii U Pro Controller. But any lower than tournament level, who the hell is willing to buy 4?

Don't forget this isn't 'dozy 8 we're talking about either. We're talking about the beloved Nintendo, the very company that might as well be the gaming world's Catholic Church. A company that, in the minds of the devout, can do no wrong, reguardless of if they release the approximately very same 4 flagship games a year since the Bush Senior administration.

To make matters worse its coming from someone who might as well look like a representative of the Devil himself, EA. Had this come from Gabe, or Sony, or Activision, who in this analogy are the Protestants, we'd might listen to this critism.

But no this came from "EA" who obviously "hates Nintendo" and therefore "hates fun" as well, which means we have to burn the heretic's house down right?

Lets be real here, yes the Wii was a good idea. Instead of a step forwards they took one sideways, it clearly worked well for them, but for the WiiU to work in today's market, they needed to leap two steps forward to retake their lost preformance ground. Which they didn't, they made hardware that was competitive five years ago.

Also, don't you believe that Nintendo doesn't want to directly compete with the new generation, because if not this wouldn't exist.

Nintendo dropped the ball, sure hardware development is "hard" and "it takes a while to figure everything out", but if your shit is competing with last year's ipod touch, you fucked up.