Before the currently popular Nintendo Switch, there’s Wii U. It might not be as stellar as its predecessor (Wii) and successor in popularity and sales. Still, this home video game console was the first Nintendo gadget to support HD graphics. It was designed to appeal to hardcore gamers. Aside from its innovative gamepad, some of Wii U’s best features are its backward compatibility and impressive virtual console games.
Hardcore gamer or not, one thing you might be wishing for is accessing Spotify on Wii U. Nintendo game consoles have included non-gaming apps to its software line up since Wii. (Though, the game maker has discontinued streaming on the Wii console last 2019.) Gamers love their music, as music and games usually come together. It’s no wonder that gamers want Spotify on their consoles.
Contents Guide Part 1. Can You Get Spotify on the Wii U?Part 2. How to Play Spotify on Wii U?Part 3. Summary
Wii U gamers have been asking for music streaming that Playstation and Xbox players already have – a Spotify streaming service. So can you play Spotify on Wii U?
The Wii successor runs on Nintendo propriety Wii U system software with preinstalled software like Nintendo eShop, Internet Browser, and have added streaming service apps including Netflix, Amazon Video, and YouTube. It actually has music streaming app released with Wii U’s December 2015 update, Napster in Europe, and later, Rhapsody in the US.
Napster pales in comparison to Spotify, and it only has a 30-day trial. With Napster’s entry to Nintendo eShop and Wii U’s unremarkable market sales, Wii U gamers are unlikely to get Spotify and stream music from the biggest music streaming service. Now, don’t be disappointed yet. What if you can’t install the Spotify app on Wii, but you can play Spotify music on Wii?
That’s right! You can play tracks from Spotify on Wii U. The console supports USB storage devices you can use to hold your Spotify music. So you only need to download your music that is playable by Wii U and copy them to a USB device. Is this possible? Yes! Read the next part to get the details.
Here’s the guide on how to play your music from Spotify on Wii U in detail. To enjoy Spotify on Wii U, you need to download your Spotify tracks and convert them to MP3 so that Wii U can play MP3 from a compatible external device. You will be using the USB to store the tracks.
Now that you have the hardware (USB) for the operation, you will need the software to get the music. DumpMedia Spotify Music Converter would be your best choice. This Spotify converter can download and convert songs, albums, or playlists from Spotify regardless of the membership account type. Yes, it works perfectly, even if you have a free Spotify account.
DumpMedia Spotify Music Converter removes the DRM protection from the downloaded track and can convert your favorite tunes with just a few clicks. It operates with 5x the speed without sacrificing the quality and keeping the file’s metadata and ID3 tags.
Let’s get started with the first half of this guide.
Step 1. Download and execute the installation process of the DumpMedia Spotify Music Converter.
Step 2. Launch the converter. Click on the “Open the Spotify Web Player” button and log in with your Spotify account details.
Step 3. You can set up output configuration in the Preferences menu. Under ‘General,’ browse to set up your destination folder. Then under ‘Advanced,’ select ‘MP3’ if not set up by default. You may also modify other settings, but the default will do.
Step 4. Browse your Spotify page to find the playlist, albums, or tracks you want to play on Wii U. Drag them to the green action button located on the lower left.
Step 5. Click on the ‘Convert’ button to start conversion.
Step 6. After conversion, the software will notify completion. Plug in the USB to your computer and copy the converted Spotify music from the output to your USB device.
Now, you are halfway through the process! The converted Spotify tracks are in MP3 format, stored in the USB, and ready for playback. The next half of the process enables you to play your music from Spotify on Wii U.
Step 7. Make sure to turn off your Wii U console. Then, insert your USB device into Wii U’s USB port.
Step 8. Turn on Wii U and be greeted with a message. Follow the instructions to format the device.
Step 9. When the format operation has been completed, and the Wii U menu is displayed, select “System Settings.”
Step 10. Find the Data Management sub-menu and then hit the ‘A’ button until you see the Data Management display.
Step 11. Select “USB Storage.” Now, you can access the USB device from your Wii U and enjoy Spotify music.
Music is a big part of digital video games and has a significant influence on gamers. With internet-connected consoles like Wii U and the growing popularity of music streaming, gamers’ experience and demand for music while gaming has evolved. Spotify has reported that gamers are listening more on their streaming service. It even has a Top Gaming Tracks playlist especially made for these game-loving users.
Wii U does include several streaming services but has not partnered with Spotify, much to gamers’ disappointment. However, you have found a way to enjoy Spotify on Wii U from this article. DumpMedia Spotify Music Converter allows you to download and convert your Spotify tracks, so you can store them on a USB device.
Wii U can then access your music from the USB device. Now, your gaming experience will be much more enjoyable, accompanied by your chosen soundtrack all in one console.
