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Can you get Netflix on the Wii U?

The Netflix app was removed from Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS Family systems on Dec 31st, 2020 and discontinued on June 30th, 2021.
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Why can't I watch Netflix on my Wii U?

If you get an error message on your Nintendo Wii U or 3DS that says: This software is not currently available. It means Netflix is no longer available to download from the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Wii U or 3DS systems. Visit devices.netflix.com to see a list of supported devices.
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Why did they take Netflix off the Wii U?

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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Is Hulu going to be discontinued on Wii U?

The Hulu app was removed from Nintendo eShop on Wii U on August 22, 2018 and discontinued on February 20, 2019. Thank you for your support of this application over the years. Hulu is currently available on Nintendo Switch.
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Is Wii U outdated?

Nintendo formally announced the end of its production on January 31, 2017. The ability to purchase content through the Nintendo eShop was discontinued on March 27, 2023. Rumors spread claiming the Wii U would destruct in 2023 but the rumor was debunked.
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what happens when you try to watch NETFLIX ON WII U in 2023?

Do any streaming services still work on Wii U?

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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Does YouTube still work on Wii U?

The YouTube application was removed from Nintendo eShop on Wii U on April 27, 2022, and the service was discontinued on October 27, 2022.
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How do I get Hulu on my Wii U?

  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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How do I get YouTube on my Wii U?

How to Set up YouTube on the Wii U
  1. If you haven't already, set up an Internet connection on the Wii U.
  2. Ensure your Wii U has the latest system update.
  3. Select the YouTube icon from the Wii U Menu. Once started, an update may be required. ...
  4. Once YouTube starts, you can begin watching videos.
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Can u play dvds on Wii?

No. Wii only plays Wii Game Discs and GameCube Game Discs.
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What does error code 23400 mean on the Wii?

You will receive this error code when attempting to use an online feature affected by the end of these services. For more information regarding the end of these services, see Service Discontinuation: Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Service.
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Can you get Hulu on Wii?

Since you can't download Hulu on the Wii, here are other options. Fortunately, you can watch Hulu on dozens of other devices, including the much newer Nintendo Switch. The Switch is Nintendo's latest console, and the direct successor to the Wii and Wii U.
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Why is Netflix not on Switch?

Why does the Nintendo Switch not have YouTube and Netflix apps? The official word is they wanted to focus on establishing the Switch as a gaming platform first, which isn't really much of a reason. After all, all the consoles that have gotten the most sales have done so by being something else too.
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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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How long will Wii U be supported?

If someone visits Nintendo eShop and wants to download something on Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family systems after March 27, 2023, what are they able to do? On both platforms, users are still able to: Redownload content they own. Download existing software updates.
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What apps are supported by Wii U?

Watching TV on Your Nintendo Wii U
  • Netflix. I've heard accounts of Netflix appearing on Wii U consoles as a pre-installed option. ...
  • Amazon Instant Video. Perhaps the main opponent to Netflix, you can also enjoy the programming from Amazon Instant Video on your Wii U. ...
  • Hulu Plus. ...
  • Crunchyroll. ...
  • YouTube.
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Why is the Wii U not popular?

The Wii U didn't appeal to casual gamers the way the Wii did, and the console's limited options and lackluster technical capabilities alienated the hardcore gamers Nintendo aimed to attract.
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Does Amazon still work on Wii U?

The Amazon Instant Video app was removed from Nintendo eShop on Wii U on September 26, 2019. The service was discontinued on September 30, 2019. Thank you for your support of this application over the years.
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Does Wii U support Amazon Prime?

Amazon is pulling the plug on its Prime Video service for the Wii U after nearly seven full years of support.
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Is the Wii U considered a failure?

Contrary to Nintendo's expectations, the Wii U was a commercial failure, and sold around 13.5 million units, second only to Nintendo's abysmal Virtual Boy, which sold less than a million units. It lost some of the goodwill Nintendo had gained with the Wii and left the gaming giant's future unclear.
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What replaced the Wii U?

It's a true demonstration of how powerful first impressions can be; for the Wii U, its debut trailer brought doubt and confusion, whereas its successor, the Switch, debuted to palpable excitement.
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Is the Wii U still a good console?

The Wii U is, by far, Nintendo's best virtual console.

You can play games from multiple Nintendo systems on the Wii U, from Game Boy Advance to NES and N64 games. The Nintendo Switch doesn't offer anything similar to this, opting for a paid subscription service to access some older retro titles.
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What is error 001 on Wii?

Error 001 appears when a game is played from DVD-R instead of a disc. The string for this error can be found in the SDK and is detected by reading at an offset after the end of a Wii disc but before the end of a DVD-R.
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