A USB hub can be used with the Wii U in order to expand its available USB ports. This can be helpful when using an accessory like the GameCube Controller Adapter, which needs two free USB ports in order to fully connect to the system.
Here are a few points to keep in mind when selecting a USB hub to use with the Wii U:
- The USB hub should be self-powered, meaning it uses batteries or an AC Adapter for power and not the USB ports on the Wii U. A USB hub that draws its power from the USB hubs on the Wii U is bus-powered. Using a bus-powered USB hub is not recommended
- While a bus-powered USB hub may seem to work, it is likely that it will not provide enough power to maintain a consistent performance.
- The USB hub needs to supply over 500mA per port in order for accessories like the GameCube Controller Adapter to work properly.
- Nintendo cannot guarantee that a specific USB hub will work with the Wii U console. If you use a USB hub and notice problems with the system, please do not continue to use the hub.