Nintendo is selling digital versions of Wii games on the Wii U.
Nintendo has announced during its Nintendo Direct today that three Wii games are coming to the Wii U so far. Super Mario Galaxy 2 is out today, Punch-Out!! is coming on Jan. 22, and the Metroid Prime Trilogy hits on Jan. 29. Each game will cost half its usual price during the its launch week.
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You can also use the Wii U GamePad to control some any Wii games that were compatible with the Wii Classic Controller.