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Can the Wii still download games?

It is no longer possible to purchase new content from the Wii Shop
Wii Shop
No personal information is stored on the console. The Wii Shop Account will display the last four digits of the credit card used in a transaction on the Account Activity screen, but no other personal information entered into the console is stored on the console.
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. However, for the time being you may continue to re-download content you have purchased or transfer that content from a Wii system to a Wii U system. Be aware that these features will eventually end at a future date.
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Is the Wii Eshop still open?

Nintendo will close the Wii U and 3DS eShops on March 27th, 2023 - The Verge.
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How do you download games onto the Wii?

Access the Wii Shop Channel. From the Wii Shop Channel Welcome screen, select Start Shopping, then select WiiWare. Select from the following options as desired: Popular Titles: Shows a list of frequently downloaded games.
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Will I be able to redownload Wii U games?

Select Downloaded Software or Downloaded Content. Scroll through the list of titles, and select Download next to the title you wish to redownload. If the Download option is not visible, this indicates the software is already installed on your Wii U console. Installed software can be found on the Wii U Menu.
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Is Nintendo closing after 40 years?

KYOTO, Japan — Shigeru Miyamoto shocked fans today by announcing that, after over forty years of serving as a titan of the gaming industry, Nintendo would be shuttering its doors.
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How to Download Classic Nintendo games for the Wii! Legally!!!

Can you download Wii games on switch?

No. Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games purchased through Nintendo eShop do not carry over to Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch is an all-new way to play, and does not include backwards compatibility with digital or physical games designed for other systems.
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Can I download apps on my Wii?

In fact, you can't download any apps on the Wii anymore — its Shop Channel application won't connect to the internet.
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How do you play old Wii games?

Nearly all Wii games can be played on Wii U simply by inserting the relevant disc, or by downloading the game from WiiWare or Virtual Console. You can even buy new Wii titles from the Wii Software channel. To start playing, all you need to do is fire up the Wii Menu application from your Wii U Menu.
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What can I do with my old Wii?

12 Awesome Things You Can Do With an Old Wii
  • Install independent homebrew community games.
  • Develop your own indie projects.
  • Turn your Wii into a media center.
  • Play DVDs on the Wii.
  • Install Linux and use the Wii as a PC.
  • Host Minecraft network games.
  • Remotely control your PC over VNC.
  • Use the Wii as an alarm clock.
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What has replaced Wii?

The Nintendo Switch games console has outsold its predecessor, just 10 months after its launch.
  • The Nintendo Switch games console has outsold its predecessor, just 10 months after its launch.
  • Nintendo sold 7.23 million Switch consoles in the previous quarter, bringing total sales to about 14.86 million devices.
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Is an old Wii worth anything?

A single Nintendo Wii console can sell from anywhere between $15 to $125. If it has scratches, is dirty, the buttons don't press properly, and it's worn, expect it to sell for $20.
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Can you buy Wii games digitally?

The Wii Shop Channel allows you to download Wii Channels, WiiWare titles, Virtual Console games and redeem Nintendo Points, as well as obtaining other downloads (subject to availability). A broadband internet connection is required. Click here to read our Q&A.
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Did Nintendo shut down Wii servers?

As of May 20th, 2014, the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service was discontinued and it is now no longer possible to use online features of Nintendo DS/DSi and Wii software such as online play, matchmaking, competitions and leaderboards.
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Why can't I update my Wii?

Power cycle your home network. Wireless interference can cause your Wii U Internet connection to time out during the update. Use our wireless interference troubleshooting to ensure a strong wireless signal and then attempt the update again. Manually enter DNS settings.
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What was the last Wii game?

3 Just Dance 2020 - Wii, 2019

After going multiplatform and being the only game and series to release on the Wii for several years, Just Dance 2020 made headlines in 2019, as it was reported it would be the final entry on Nintendo's most popular home console (until the Nintendo Switch dethrones it).
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Do old Wii games work on new Wii?

Nearly all Wii games can be enjoyed on our newest home console, so there's no need to shut your favourite games in the cupboard.
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Can you jailbreak a Wii?

You can turn your old Wii into a total Nintendo entertainment center by jailbreaking it. The form we'll cover in this tutorial is called a SoftMod, and it will only take a few minutes to completely crack open the Wii and give you complete control over the console. To get started, you'll need just a few things.
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Does YouTube on Wii still work?

The YouTube app for Wii is no longer in service.
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Can you still use download codes on Wii?

It's now officially 2023 and that means we're getting closer to the closure of the Wii U and 3DS eShops. The last part of the closure will take place on 27th March 2023 and after this you'll no longer be able to purchase in-game content, download demos, add funds or redeem download codes.
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Can you get Amazon Prime on Wii?

Still, for those who currently own a Wii and want to watch Amazon Instant Video, especially Prime Video subscribers, the app is a welcome addition.
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Can I play my old Wii games on Switch?

The Nintendo Switch console is an all-new way to play, and does not include backwards compatibility with digital or physical games designed for other consoles or systems.
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Why aren t Wii games on Switch?

The Switch doesn't even have a CD drive in the first place, so there's no way to get it to read a Wii game. But even if you could somehow copy a Wii game onto a Switch, the hardware is different enough that you wouldn't be able to run it.
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Is Super Mario Bros Wii on Switch?

Wii was released as a launch title for the Wii U, entitled New Super Mario Bros. U. It was later re-released for the Nintendo Switch in 2019, titled New Super Mario Bros.
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