Can you still buy games on Wii U eShop?

Twelve Years after the doors of the 3DS and Wii U eShop opened, they are sadly closing for good. Nintendo has announced that on March 27th, 2023, it will no longer be possible to purchase games digitally from that generation of consoles.

Can you still buy Wii games on Wii U eShop?

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.

Is the Wii U eShop still?

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.

How do I get Wii U games on the eShop?

To be able to purchase download games from Nintendo eShop on the official website, you'll need to have a Nintendo Account which is linked to a Nintendo Network ID, and you'll need to have visited Nintendo eShop on the device you wish to download on at least once. To find out more, visit our Support section.

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

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Why can't i add funds to the Wii U?

Once the functionality is shut down, players will have no way to add funds directly through their 3DS or Wii U, and will have to do so via a Switch instead. This is the latest stage in Nintendo's plan to completely phase out the 3DS and Wii U eShops on March 27, 2023.

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.

Why are Wii U eShop games not on 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.

How do I add money to my Wii U eShop?

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.

How do I download old Wii U games?

How long will the Wii U eShop last?

Digital storefronts shutting down is nothing new; we previously saw it happen with Nintendo's Wii Shop, which still allows you to download and play your purchased games, but does not allow you to buy any new ones. That will also be true for the 3DS and Wii U eShops as of this Monday, March 27, 2023.

How many Wii U eShop games are there?

According to Nintendo's own eShop data, there are roughly 840 digital Wii U games currently available to download in North America, 840 in Europe and 680 in Japan.

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.

Is the Wii U Virtual Console still active?

On March 27, 2023, the Virtual Console service was discontinued on the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. Purchased titles remain playable.

Can you buy Gamecube games on Wii U store?

As of March 27, 2023, it is no longer possible to purchase any Virtual Console games due to the closure of the Wii U eShop. However, customers can redownload games they have previously purchased.

How do I transfer money from Wii U to switch?

What payment methods does Nintendo eShop accept?

Why are games removed from Nintendo eShop?

The IARC system is self-governed, but there is a system in place that catches games where the age rating and content aren't a match. In my experience (it may have changed in recent months) if a game went up two bands in the relevant rating scale it would prompt an immediate temporary removal from the eShop.

What games are on Wii U but not on Switch?

Why can't i download games from Nintendo eShop?

Check Data Management in the Nintendo Switch System Settings to verify that there is enough space on your system to complete the download. If there is not enough space, delete some content. Check Redownloads in the Nintendo Switch eShop (in your account information).

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.

Why can't i add funds to Nintendo eShop?

Ensure your system has the latest system menu version installed. If the purchase cannot be made on Nintendo Switch eShop, try the following: Purchase the game or content through the My Nintendo Store. Wait a while and try again later, or try adding funds using a different payment method.

Can you not download games on Wii anymore?

It is no longer possible to purchase new content from the Wii Shop. However, for the time being you may continue to re-download content you have purchased or transfer that content from a Wii system to a Wii U system. Be aware that these features will eventually end at a future date.

Why is Wii Shop not working Wii U?

The Wii Shop Channel was discontinued on January 30, 2019. Previously purchased content can be re-downloaded, but it is no longer possible to purchase new content from the Wii Shop.