Question: are the wii controllers compatible with the wii u?
Answer: The Wii U is backward compatible with nearly all Wii accessories released by Nintendo. ... Up to six Wii Remotes and/or four Wii U Pro Controllers can work together with the Wii U, using either the sensor strip on the Wii U GamePad or the sensor bar connected to the system. Wii Speak is only compatible with Wii titles.