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Can you download on Wii?

All points and software downloads are only for use on a single Wii console and are non-refundable and non-transferable. A maximum number of unused Points can be stored on one Wii console. Additional hardware accessories may be required to use Wii software downloaded from the Wii Shop Channel and are sold separately.
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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 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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How do I download Internet on my Wii?

Install the Wii Internet Channel Web Browser

Select Start Shopping, then select Wii Channels. Scroll down ands select Internet Channel. Download the channel. Once it's downloaded select OK and then go back to the Wii Menu, where you will see you have a new channel called the Internet Channel.
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Where do I go to download games on Wii?

Open the Wii Shop Channel.

Click Start then Start Shopping. Choose to browse Virtual Console games or WiiWare games. To download a Virtual Console game click on Virtual Console.
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How do I add games to a Wii?

Insert a game disc into the Game Disc slot on the front of the console. The Wii console will turn ON automatically. If the console is placed vertically, the disc label will need to face to the right. If the console is placed horizontally, the disc label will need to face upwards.
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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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Can you browse the Internet on Wii?

Internet browsing on the Wii console is done through the Internet Channel. The Internet Channel was previously available for free from the Wii Shop, but can no longer be downloaded. The Wii mini does not support online functionality or the Internet Channel.
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Can I watch Netflix on Wii?

How to Add Netflix to Nintendo Wii. 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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Why are Wii games hard to find?

The Wii had many hundreds upon hundreds of games released for it, so it only stands to reason that some of these have become rarer than others. Whether due to low print runs, general obscurity, or low overall quality, some titles have turned into challenges for die-hard game collectors and archivists.
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Why did the Wii go away?

Some consoles, like the PlayStation 2, have enough momentum to keep going even when their successor arrives, but the Wii was so weakened by years of third-party neglect and shovelware that the momentum was gone. Nintendo turned its back on what had once been a money-making golden child and walked away.
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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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What can you do with an old Wii?

12 Awesome Things You Can Do With an Old Wii
  1. Install independent homebrew community games.
  2. Develop your own indie projects.
  3. Turn your Wii into a media center.
  4. Play DVDs on the Wii.
  5. Install Linux and use the Wii as a PC.
  6. Host Minecraft network games.
  7. Remotely control your PC over VNC.
  8. Use the Wii as an alarm clock.
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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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When did Wii Online end?

Summary of Changes. The Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service, which provides certain online functionality for many Wii, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo DSi software titles, was discontinued on May 20, 2014. This service change does not impact the ability to play these titles offline.
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What can you do with Wii internet?

If you connect your Wii console to the internet, you can:
  • Download Virtual Console games from the Wii Shop Channel.
  • Use the Internet Channel to surf the Internet on your television with the ease of use of the Wii Remote.
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Is Wii internet free?

Go to the Wii Shop Channel and download the Internet Channel, which is free.
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Why can't Wii connect to Internet?

Unplug the console, wait five minutes, and then plug it back in. Try creating a new connection profile by going through the connection process again. Check for any wireless interference. The Wii console should be in an open area without anything blocking the signal.
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What browser does the Wii use?

Opera, the Wii's web browser, is capable of rendering most web sites in the same manner as its desktop counterpart by using Opera's Medium Screen Rendering technology.
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What does error code 51332 mean on Wii but password is correct?

Note. This error code indicates the authentication process between the Wii and wireless router or access point failed. This is often caused by the router refusing a connection because an incorrect security key or security type has been entered into the Wii Internet settings.
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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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Do Wiis have USB?

The Wii console has 2 USB ports.
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Can you play other games on Wii?

The Wii is readily available, compatible with thousands of games, and can quickly be hacked to run emulators for the NES, SNES, and even the Nintendo 64. It just might be the best way to play retro Nintendo titles, as long as you know how to get emulators working.
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