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Why is audio output restricted to HDMI only? - Wii U ...
https://www.giantbomb.com/wii-u/3045-139/forums/why-is-audio-output-restricted-to-hdmi-only-567724/#:~:text=There%20is%20no%20optical%20port%20so%20users%20will,you%20could%20run%20composite%20audio%20with%20HDMI%20video.
Wii u optical sound | AVForums
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This system will decode both audio and video from the HDMI cable so you'll be fine using this with the Wii U out of the box. The only thing it doesnt have is a matching centre speaker, you can buy this for £90 so a 5.1 package for £300. Onkyo SKS-22X 2.1 ch Full range Centre and Rear Speaker Package: Amazon.co.uk: TV.
Is it possible to get Digital Output audio with Wii U? : wiiu
https://www.reddit.com/r/wiiu/comments/2vavni/is_it_possible_to_get_digital_output_audio_with/
The Wii U doesn't have any optical outputs for audio. Even worse, you won't get surround sound audio through it anyways. The Wii U outputs surround sound in an uncompressed format (LPCM), and the optical cable can only support a two - channel LPCM signal.
Wii U - No optical audio connector? Nintendo. Fix this ...
https://www.neogaf.com/threads/wii-u-no-optical-audio-connector-nintendo-fix-this.448688/
Wii Mode (Uses the same setting chosen from the Wii U menu) HDMI - 1.0 channel (Mono), 2.0 channel (Stereo), or 5.1* channel (Surround) LPCM. *All Wii games are encoded with two channels of audio. The 5.1 option will still only send audio to two channels, and will ignore surround audio cues from games with ProLogic II.
Is there anyway to use a optical audio cable for a wii u ...
https://www.reddit.com/r/wiiu/comments/32tqmh/is_there_anyway_to_use_a_optical_audio_cable_for/
The first is that the Wii U will only output sound over two types of media: analog RCA cables in Stereo-only, and HDMI in stereo or 5.1 surround in uncompressed Linear PCM. The Wii U doesn't support any compressed surround signals such as Dolby Digital or DTS and does not have a TOSLink optical port.
YES, GOT HOME THEATER SOUND OUT OF MY WII U!!! …
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/631516-wii-u/64684873
this is crazy.. hope it works for me. in preparation for the Wii U, i specifically changed my Bravia's audio out from composite red/white TO optical digital out to my receiver. then, after setting Wii U's internal sound to surround, i noticed the 'test sound' was only playing 3 tones (leaving out the rear speakers). and when playing Black Ops II, there would be no voice in …
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