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Can you download games on Wii?

The Wii Shop Channel allows you to download Wii Channels, WiiWare titles, Virtual Console games and redeem Nintendo Points
Nintendo Points
Wii Points are used to download content from the Wii Shop, and are stored on your Wii console. To view your available Wii Points: Access the Wii Shop Channel through the Wii console's Channel menu. Once on the "Welcome to Wii Shop Channel" screen, select "Start Shopping."
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, as well as obtaining other downloads (subject to availability). A broadband internet connection is required.
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Can the Wii still download games?

In the future we will close all services related to the Wii Shop Channel, including the ability to redownload WiiWare and Virtual Console games, as well as the Wii System Transfer Tool, which transfers data from Wii to the Wii U system. We will announce specific details as that time approaches.
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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 Wii Channels. Select the desired application, then select Update, Free, Download, or Redownload. If the button says Downloaded when viewing a specific channel, it's already been downloaded to the console.
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Can you still download apps on 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. To stream videos, the Wii requires a Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection as well as the standard RCA or S-video television hook-up.
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Is the Wii eShop still open?

As of August 29, 2022, it is no longer possible to use a Nintendo eShop Card to add funds to an account in Nintendo eShop on Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
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Is Wii still supported?

(KGTV) — A rumor going around social media claims all the old Wii game consoles will stop working next year. But that's fiction. The false rumor stems from a meme stating that Nintendo announced all functioning Wiis will self-destruct in 2023. As you might expect, Nintendo said no such thing.
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Why did Wii Online shut down?

On June 27, 2013, Nintendo terminated the WiiConnect24 service features globally due to the release of the Wii U and the host, GameSpy shutting down its servers.
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Does Amazon still work on Wii?

The Amazon Instant Video app was discontinued on January 30, 2019. Thank you for your support of this application over the years. Amazon Instant Video is also currently available on Wii U.
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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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What can you do with an 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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Can Wii play games from SD Card?

Select the SD Card Menu icon from the Wii Menu to see the contents of the SD Card. The SD Card Menu icon is located in the bottom-left corner, next to the Wii icon on the main Wii Menu. Select an item from the list of available games or Wii Channels and press the A Button to open the Start screen for that item.
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Why don t they sell Wii games anymore?

Why don t they sell Wii games anymore? Nintendo stopped making the Wii for the same reason any console developer stops making a console. They had a new product on the market. Not only was the Wii U a new console at the time.
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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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Does the Wii already come with games?

The Wii console usually comes with a game called Wii Sports. The Wii sports game comes with Tennis, Baseball, Golf, Boxing, and Bowling.
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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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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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What replaces the Wii?

The Nintendo Switch operates very differently from the Wii. While you can game similar titles on both consoles, the gameplay is different.
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What year did they stop making Wii?

With over 101 million units sold, the Wii is Nintendo's second highest-selling home console, after the Nintendo Switch. The original Wii and Wii Family Edition were discontinued on October 21, 2013, although the Wii Mini was still in production until November 13, 2017. The Wii received positive reviews.
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What channels did Wii discontinue?

The Nintendo Channel and the other 4 channels (Forecast Channel, News Channel, Everybody Votes Channel, and Check Mii Out Channel/Mii Contest Channel) ended their seven-year support on June 27, 2013.
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Is Wii shutting down in 2023?

Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS digital storefronts are shutting down today, March 27th, 2023 at 8PM ET. While you'll no longer be able to purchase games or DLC from either eShop, you'll still be able to redownload the games you've already bought and play online for the time being.
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Why is my Wii dead?

Most power issues with the Wii can be fixed by resetting the AC adapter. Unplug the AC adapter from both the outlet and the console and let it sit for at least 2 minutes. Plug both ends back in, making sure that the adapter is plugged directly into a wall outlet, not a surge protector or power strip.
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Is Wii offline?

The Wii U console does not require an Internet connection to play games offline, use Mii Maker, and interact with basic settings. However, applications that require an Internet connection such as Netflix, Youtube, etc., will not operate without an Internet connection.
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