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Can you still buy and download games on Wii U?

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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Can I still buy games on Wii U eShop?

What does the eShop closing mean? Broadly, it means that you won't be able to buy or download new games on the 3DS or Wii U eShop after 27th March 2023, and you also won't be able to purchase in-game content, download demos or free-to-play software, redeem download codes, or add funds to your account on 3DS or Wii U.
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How do I download purchased games on Wii U?

Complete these steps
  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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How do I add money to my Wii U eShop 2023?

Complete these steps
  1. Visit the Nintendo Account website.
  2. Sign in to your Nintendo Account.
  3. Click Shop menu.
  4. In the "Nintendo Account balance" section, click Add Funds.
  5. Re-enter your password and click OK to proceed.
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Can I still add funds to my Wii U account?

The 3DS eShop no longer allows adding funds with credit cards or gift cards. If you have funds already available on the 3DS eShop, you can still spend the money — and you can add funds through other methods. By linking Nintendo accounts, you'll be able to add funds which will then appear on the 3DS eShop.
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The Wii U eShop replacement - NUSspli - Download games direct to your Wii U.

Can funds be added to the Wii U?

Visit https://ec.nintendo.com/my/balance_add, select the payment method you would like to use and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process. Once you have added funds to your NNID this way, you can use them both on the Nintendo website and directly within Nintendo eShop on your system.
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Is the Wii U eShop still open?

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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How do I access the Wii U eShop?

Complete these steps
  1. Select the Wii Menu icon from the Wii U Menu.
  2. Use the Wii Remote to select the Wii Shop Channel then select Start. ...
  3. Select OK to continue.
  4. The Wii Shop Channel welcome screen will appear and you can re-download your previously purchased games.
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Can I download games I bought on Wii U to switch?

No. Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games purchased through Nintendo eShop do not carry over to Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch is an all-new way to play, and does not include backwards compatibility with digital or physical games designed for other systems.
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How do I transfer games to my Wii U?

Begin with the Wii U
  1. Insert the SD card into the Wii U console.
  2. On the Wii U console, start the Wii Menu application and select the Wii System Transfer tool that you previously downloaded. ...
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions, making sure to read carefully through each before you proceed.
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Can you transfer Wii U funds to Switch?

Select Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu to launch the Nintendo eShop. Select the account you want to use. Select the picture of your icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information. Select Merge Funds from Nintendo 3DS/Wii U.
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How do I transfer games to my new Wii U?

Begin with the source Wii U
  1. On the source Wii U, select System Settings from the Wii U Menu.
  2. Using the Left Stick, scroll to System Transfer and press the A Button. ...
  3. Select Transfer Between Wii U Consoles. ...
  4. Wait a moment while the Wii U checks for the latest system updates and data required for the transfer.
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How many Wii U games are there?

There are 791 games on this list, 205 of which were released physically on a disc. The list is sorted by game titles, their developer(s), publisher(s), released for and release date by Japanese, European, and American respectively.
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Did the Wii U sell out?

In doing so, it put the Wii U's lifetime hardware sales through to the end of December 2016 at 13.56 million. That's a comparatively small change from September 2016's 13.4 million, and now that the Wii U has ceased production, it's unlikely that figure will ever move much again.
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What to do with Wii U before selling?

From the Wii U Menu, select System Settings. Using the Left Stick, scroll to Delete All Content & Settings and press the A Button. Please read the information displayed on your TV screen, and then tap Next. Wait for a few seconds, and then tap Delete Everything.
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How to trade in a Wii U at GameStop?

Trade Instructions
  1. Take your Saved Trade Summary to a GameStop store before it expires.
  2. Make sure to bring all of the items you want to trade with you to the store.
  3. Charge any device(s) you are bringing in for trade.
  4. Bring any cords, power chargers and related accessories for products you are trading.
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What should I buy on the Wii U eShop?

10 Wii U Games to Buy Before the Wii U eShop Closes
  • Xenoblade Chronicles X. Nintendo of America. ...
  • Art Academy Home Studio. Nintendo of America. ...
  • Pushmo World. Nintendo of America. ...
  • Affordable Space Adventures. Nintendo of America. ...
  • The Swapper. Nintendo Master. ...
  • Year Walk. ...
  • Dungeons and Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara. ...
  • Lone Survivor.
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Can the Wii U use SD cards?

For Wii U, SD cards can be used for saving a picture of your Mii, QR Code patterns for your Mii, and screenshots in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. They cannot be used as a storage device for Wii U software downloads or save data for games. SD cards can, however, be used in Wii mode to save data for Wii games.
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Does the Wii U get new games?

The Wii U Is Getting A New eShop Game In 2022, Will Include Balance Board Support.
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Are Wii U digital games tied to account?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase them.
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How do I merge Wii U and switch funds?

Select Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu to launch the Nintendo eShop. Select the account you want to use. Select the picture of your icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information. Select Merge Funds from Nintendo 3DS/Wii U.
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Can I still redeem download codes on the Wii U eShop?

Nintendo was supposed to shut down its Wii U and 3DS eShops for good on March 27th at 5PM PST, but it looks like you'll have a little more time. The company has announced that it has extended the ability to redeem download codes until April 3, 2023 at 9:30PM.
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Can you transfer Nintendo purchases?

From within the System Settings of the original console, use the option to Transfer Your User and Save Data for each account you wish to transfer. You can also select Transfer Your Save Data if you want to move an individual game save file to a different system.
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Is there a way to play Wii U games on Wii?

It is not possible to play Wii U games on Wii.
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