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Can you upgrade Wii?

To update your Wii console to the latest version, simply connect your console to the Internet and manually select "Wii System Update" from the Wii System Settings page.
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How can I improve my Wii graphics?

Some Wii software supports a 480p progressive output that displays at an enhanced quality compared to the standard 576i display. To view Wii display output in 480p, you must change your Wii's TV Resolution setting from 50Hz (576i) or 60Hz (480i) to EDTV/HDTV (480p). Confirm your selection once it's complete.
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Can you add RAM to a Wii?

You can't. It's soldered to the Motherboard of the Wii. It's a fiddly job to replace the chip even if you have experience with removing chips from a Console. Also, Almost all games will ignore the extra Ram, as almost all games where built to only use the 64MB of RAM installed on a Wii.
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Can you put a Wii U game in a Wii?

No. Wii U games can only be played on the Wii U.
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What can you do with your old Wii?

12 Awesome Things You Can Do With an Old Wii
  • Install independent homebrew community games.
  • Develop your own indie projects.
  • Turn your Wii into a media center.
  • Play DVDs on the Wii.
  • Install Linux and use the Wii as a PC.
  • Host Minecraft network games.
  • Remotely control your PC over VNC.
  • Use the Wii as an alarm clock.
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How old is the oldest Wii?

The console was initially released on November 19, 2006 in North America, and was released shortly thereafter in other countries, and eventually became the leading console in the US, Europe, and Japan. In January 2008, the Wii outsold the GameCube's 21.74 million units.
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What replaced Wii?

The Wii U (/ˌwiː ˈjuː/ WEE YOO) is a home video game console developed by Nintendo as the successor to the Wii. Released in late 2012, it is the first eighth-generation video game console and competed with Microsoft's Xbox One and Sony's PlayStation 4. The Wii U is the first Nintendo console to support HD graphics.
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What can you do with a jailbroken Wii?

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  • Playing homebrew games.
  • Downloading and installing cheats.
  • Playing patched/modded copies of games.
  • Playing region-locked games from other counties.
  • Running backups of Wii and Wii U games from an SD card or hard drive.
  • Playing GameCube games.
  • Playing emulators/ROMs.
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Can I use a 32gb SD Card on my Wii?

If you have updated your Wii console to Wii Menu 4.0 or higher, then your Wii console is compatible with SD Cards that are 2 GB (Gigabyte) or less, and is also compatible with SDHC Cards up to 32 GB.
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Can I use a 8gb SD Card on Wii?

SD Cards with a capacity higher than 2 GB, and SDHC Cards with a capacity higher than 32 GB, will likely not work with the Wii console.
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Can I make my Wii 1080p?

Important. 1080p resolution is only supported if you have connected your Wii U console to your TV via an HDMI or Wii Component Video cable. If, at any point, you need to switch the type of cable being used, such as HDMI to AV, you will need to use the Wii U GamePad to change the display settings.
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Can you convert Wii to HDMI?

The Wii to HDMI adapter plugs directly into your Wii's cable port (the same port you use to connect the Wii video cable that is included with the Wii). After you have plugged it into this port, you will have an available HDMI port.
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Is the Wii 720P or 1080p?

As a console, the Wii renders a visual signal only in 480p. It's possible to adapt smaller resolutions like 480p to larger resolutions like 1080p, but a 480p picture won't magically become a 1080p image just because it's broadcast on a 1080p device.
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Why was the Wii U such a failure?

The Wii U Lacked Third-Party Support

There wasn't much third-party support for the Wii U. Nintendo wanted the Wii U to share features of a conventional games console. This includes playing third-party titles; Nintendo lacking the crucial third-party support to bring such titles to fruition wasn't a good look.
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Why did Nintendo discontinue the Wii?

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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What year did they stop making Wii?

With over 101 million units sold, the Wii is Nintendo's second highest-selling home console, after the Nintendo Switch. The original Wii and Wii Family Edition were discontinued on October 21, 2013, although the Wii Mini was still in production until November 13, 2017. The Wii received positive reviews.
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Is Wii still playable?

Yes, it's possible to play Wii games and use Wii accessories on Wii U. However, please note that it is not possible to use Wii U games or accessories on Wii.
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Is Wii worth anything?

The Nintendo Wii as of today sells for roughly $50, but it all depends on the condition of the console and if it comes with accessories and/or games. A single Nintendo Wii console can sell from anywhere between $15 to $125.
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Which is better Wii or Switch?

Nintendo Switch has significantly more games than the Nintendo Wii. With more emerging indies by the hour, they can take advantage of Switch's newer hardware and software. Most people will also love to game newer titles than those from the old days.
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Are Wii games rare?

Most Wii games are easily available in exchange for a few bucks that doesn't break the bank. However, some titles have become rarer than others due to different reasons, such as a low print run, exclusive release, poor reception, and others.
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What is the best Nintendo console?

Ranked: the best Nintendo consoles of all time
  • 8) Nintendo DS (2004) ...
  • 7) GameCube (2001) ...
  • 6) Game Boy Advance (2001) ...
  • 5) Wii (2006) ...
  • 4) Nintendo Switch (2017) ...
  • 3) Nintendo Entertainment System (1986) ...
  • 2) Game Boy (1989) ...
  • 1) Super Nintendo (1992)
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How do I connect my Wii to my Smart TV?

Just connect one to your Nintendo Wii, hook up a HDMI cable and plug it into your TV. View the output on the HDMI channel using Input Select on your TV remote. Wii to HDMI is a quick, simple solution to connect your Nintendo Wii to any smart TV with a dedicated Nintendo Wii HDMI adapter.
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