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Can you reinstall games on Wii U?

From the Wii U Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon and tap Open. Select My Menu or press the Y Button. Select Your Downloads and the type of content being redownloaded (Software or Content). Select Downloaded Software or Downloaded Content.
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Will you be able to redownload Wii U games?

The Wii U and Nintendo 3DS digital storefronts are shutting down tomorrow, March 27th, 2023. 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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Can you reinstall games after eShop closes?

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".
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What happens when you delete a Wii U game?

Note: You can delete a downloaded game without deleting the save data. If you play the game in the future, either downloaded or on a disc, this save data will still be usable.
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How do I restore my Wii games?

If you have downloaded a game to your Wii console, but have since deleted it or otherwise lost it, you can re-download it:
  1. Access the Wii Shop Channel (how to).
  2. Select "Start Shopping".
  3. Browse through the available titles to find the game you need to re-download.
  4. Select "Download" to download the game again.
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Wii U's a Downgrade for Playing Wii Games

How do you fix a Wii U that won't read discs?

Remove the disc and reboot the system:
  1. Eject the problematic disc if it is still in the system.
  2. Power the system off and ensure it is placed correctly.
  3. After 30 seconds has passed, power the Wii U back on.
  4. Insert the disc. Be sure to verify you are inserting it correctly.
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How do you clean Wii U discs?

Dampen a clean, soft, cotton cloth with water. Use straight strokes and wipe the disc (non-labeled side) from the inside rim to the outside rim. Using a dry part of the cloth, repeat step 2 to dry the disc.
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Does uninstalling a game delete everything?

If you uninstall a game, it's deleted from the storage. You can reinstall at any date, and the game saves will be playable. Game data (save files) are stored in the cloud for every game, while the game itself is just stored on the console.
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What happens if I delete play games?

If you delete your Play Games profile, all of your Play Games information will be deleted from your Google Account and your gamer name will become available to other users. Settings. Permanently delete.
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Are Wii U games tied to account?

On the Wii U, the user's purchases are tied to their Nintendo Network account but they cannot be transferred to other systems by the user as the Nintendo Network account is tied to a specific console.
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Can you redownload a game if you delete it?

If you would like to install the game to the PS4™ console storage, you may need to delete some applications. Don't worry, you won't lose access to any deleted games — you can redownload the application from your Library whenever you like.
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Can I still buy games on Wii U eShop?

There isn't much time left to buy games and digital content for Nintendo's 3DS/2DS and Wii U. Nintendo will close the digital storefronts for both platforms on March 27, which means that you need to act quickly if you want new digital games at their retail prices, and to pick up some Virtual Console titles.
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Is the Wii U eShop still open?

Last chance to snap up those exclusives! ORIGINAL STORY 24/03/23: Nintendo fans, this is your final reminder that the Wii U and 3DS eShop stores will close on Monday 27th March. That means this weekend is your last chance to buy any games exclusive to those systems.
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How do I redownload Wii U eShop games?

  1. From the Wii U Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon and tap Open.
  2. Select My Menu or press the Y Button.
  3. Select Your Downloads and the type of content being redownloaded (Software or Content).
  4. Select Downloaded Software or Downloaded Content.
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What happens when the Wii U eShop closes?

The Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems and the Wii U system will no longer be available as of March 27, 2023. Once the shop closes, you won't be able to purchase digital games (including a variety of past Pokémon titles) for those systems.
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Can you buy and download games on Wii U?

It is possible to purchase download versions of games from Nintendo eShop on the official Nintendo website.
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What happens if you buy a game and delete it?

Don't worry, you won't lose access to any deleted games or applications — you can re-download your purchases from your game library whenever you like. Go to Settings > Storage > Games and Apps.
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Do you have to pay for a game again if you delete it?

Generally, no, you won't have to pay for it again later.
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Does resetting remove games?

A reset will usually save any files created and saved by you, but it will remove the programs you used to created them and you will need to reinstall those programs.
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Does uninstalling and reinstalling a game help?

So deleting the game and reinstalling it gets rid of faulty programming/data.
...
If you look at the game as 3 pieces you will see why.
  1. The application itself. This is often not the problem, but it can at times be the wrong version or get screwed up from changes in the game. ...
  2. Game update files. ...
  3. Game data/cache.
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How do I get games I uninstalled?

To uninstall and reinstall:
  1. Open the Google Play Store app.
  2. Swipe across the screen from left to right (or tap the Menu icon) to open the Store home menu.
  3. Tap My apps.
  4. From the list, tap the game.
  5. Select Uninstall.
  6. After the app uninstalls, please select Install to download it again.
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Why did the Wii U fail so hard?

Unfortunately, things didn't pan out the way Nintendo had planned. 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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How do you soft reset a Wii U?

What to do. Press and hold the POWER Button on the front of the console until the Wii U powers off. If this does not work, unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet, wait 15 seconds, and plug it back in.
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Why wont my Wii U read Wii U discs?

Reasons for Wii/Wii U Not Reading Disc. Fix 1: Clean the Dirty Disc. Fix 2: Clean the Dirty Laser Lens. Fix 3: Replace the Broken Laser Lens.
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How do I know if my Wii is bricked?

If the health screen is the last screen seen, then the brick is either a banner brick or a mail brick. To test this, hold + and - when pressing A; if the system still refuses to boot, it is a banner brick, otherwise it is a mail brick.
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