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Can you download anything on the Wii?

It's no longer possible to download apps from the Wii store, but you can use services such as YouTube and Netflix if you downloaded the apps.
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Can you still download things on Wii?

It is no longer possible to purchase new content from the Wii Shop.
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Can the Wii download Netflix?

The Wii doesn't have as many useful apps as its successors, the Wii U and Switch, but it does have both Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. Netflix is free, so if you have a Netflix account, download it, log in, and start watching. From the main Wii home menu, select Wii Shop Channel.
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Can you no longer download games on Wii?

Can I still redownload games? As long as you already own a game on the 3DS or Wii U, you'll be able to redownload it from the eShop "for the foreseeable future". That means that redownloading will still be possible after March 2023, but we don't know how long for.
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Does Wii still have Netflix?

Some people still use their Wii to stream Netflix or Hulu on their TV. Nintendo just put another nail in the Wii coffin. Nintendo is shutting down all video streaming services for the console at the end of January, according to Netflix.
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Does YouTube still work on Wii?

The YouTube application was removed from Nintendo eShop on Wii U on April 27, 2022, and the service was discontinued on October 27, 2022. Thank you for your support of this application over the years. YouTube will continue to be available for the Nintendo Switch system.
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Can you watch a movie on the Wii?

No. Wii only plays Wii Game Discs and GameCube Game Discs.
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Is it legal to dump Wii games?

The games themselves place emulators in legal gray areas; downloading or selling game files is illegal, but you can legally dump files from your own personal copies.
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Is it illegal to pirate Wii games?

Online Piracy

The uploading and downloading of pirate copies of Nintendo games is illegal.
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Why did Wii Online end?

It was priced at the Nintendo Online Store, however it has since been discontinued due to legal issues. Its replacement, the Nintendo Wi-Fi network adapter, and many third party products, provide similar functionality.
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How do I download Hulu on my Wii?

  1. Select the Wii Shop Channel icon on the Wii™ Menu.
  2. Select Wii Channels then Hulu Plus.
  3. Select Download or Redownload.
  4. Select a download location. ...
  5. Click OK then choose Yes.
  6. Once the Download successful screen appears, select OK.
  7. On the Wii™ Menu, select the Hulu Plus icon then click Start.
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Why did Wii stop Netflix?

Because the dev team at Netflix no longer sees it fit to continue supporting the Wii U version of the app. Everyone who has a Wii U has some other device to watch Netflix on, so that led to reasoning that the Wii U version was no longer needed.
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Does Wii have WIFI?

Yes. Wii is Wi-Fi-enabled, meaning it can connect to a wireless access point (such as a wireless router) to connect to the Internet. Click here for more information about the online possibilities of your Wii console.
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What should 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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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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What can I play my old Wii games on?

Play Wii games via Wii Mode

Enter Wii Mode from the Wii U Menu to enjoy all kinds of Wii software* – you can play Wii Game Discs, WiiWare and Virtual Console titles from Wii, or download Wii software (such as WiiWare and Virtual Console titles) from the Wii Shop Channel*.
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Can I go to jail for pirating games?

A civil lawsuit could hold you responsible for thousands of dollars in damages. Criminal charges may leave you with a felony record, accompanied by up to five years of jail time and fines up to $250,000.
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Will I get caught if I pirate a game?

Unwanted attention from law enforcement. Finally, it's important to remember that using pirated gaming content is illegal. Depending on the jurisdiction in which you live, it could lead to fines or even jail time, if use of cracked software can be traced back.
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Can kids go to jail for pirating games?

Just like illegally downloading music and movies, stealing video games via piracy is a federal crime in the United States. Punishment can range from paying back the copyright holder to spending time in jail. Of course, many people pirate software and video games, so it would be impossible for the FBI to catch them all.
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Will the Wii shut down?

Nintendo has confirmed that both the Wii U and 3DS digital storefronts will no longer allow new purchases of paid or free content starting March 27th, 2023.
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Is it legal to rip a game you own?

Legality. When the material being ripped is not in the public domain, and the person making the rip does not have the copyright owner's permission, then such ripping may be regarded as copyright infringement.
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Are Wii emulators illegal?

So, are emulators legal? Yes, they are, but it's all about how you use those ROM files. Downloading an emulator program is fine. Uploading files of games you own for other users to download and play on their emulators is not fine.
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Can Wii play CDs?

No, the Wii console does not play DVD, HD-DVD, Blu-Ray discs, CD music discs, or movies/music stored on SD cards, USB hard drives, or other portable memory devices.
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Can you download streaming apps on the Wii?

Visit the Wii U shop to download apps like Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Video, YouTube, and others. You will need a stable Wi-Fi connection and an HD television hook-up to watch streaming videos.
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Why wont my Wii play a DVD?

Wii does not play Blu-ray discs or DVDs, CDs, partly because Nintendo's game console is designed for video games but not video entertainment. Nintendo does not want to pay licensing fees. And although Wii U plays Blu-ray discs, it will not load the movies.
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