This controller will work with bot the standard Wii and Wii U consoles

The Wii Remote Plus is an updated Wii Remote with built-in Wii MotionPlus hardware.The Wii Remote Plus has the same physical dimensions of the standard Wii Remote and all compatible peripherals can be plugged into the base of the Wii Remote Plus as before, such as the Nunchuk or Classic Controller.Functioning the same way as the Wii Remote with Wii Motion Plus connected together, the Wii Remote Plus enables players to see every twist of the wrist or arm brought to life on the TV screen, with the use of one compact controller.