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Do I need Wi-Fi for Wii?

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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Can you use Wii without Wi-Fi?

The Wii U console does not require an Internet connection to play games offline, use Mii Maker, and interact with basic settings. However, applications that require an Internet connection such as Netflix, Youtube, etc., will not operate without an Internet connection.
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Do you need Wi-Fi to play Mario Kart on Wii?

Sadly, Nintendo shut down wi-fi for the Wii, DS, and DSi in May of 2014. So you can no longer play online on Mario Kart Wii or any of the games for the Wii, DS, or DSi. However, some fan services are available for the continuation of online gameplay.
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What is required for a Wii?

The Nintendo Wii console comes with everything you need to play most Wii games, namely the Wii Remote and the Wii Nunchuk. However, there are some games that require the MotionPlus add-on or other Wii accessories like the Wii Balance Board.
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How do you get Internet on Wii?

Connecting your Nintendo Wii™ to the Internet
  1. Select the Wii icon on the Wii™ menu.
  2. Select Wii Settings.
  3. Select the right arrow, then the Internet button.
  4. Select Connection Settings.
  5. Select any of the empty connections.
  6. Select Wireless Connection > Search for an Access Point.
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How to Connect the Nintendo Wii to the Internet

Can I watch Netflix on Wii?

The Wii doesn't have as many useful apps as its successors, the Wii U and Switch, but it does have both Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. Netflix is free, so if you have a Netflix account, download it, log in, and start watching. From the main Wii home menu, select Wii Shop Channel.
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Does YouTube work on Wii?

The Wii's YouTube channel allowed you to stream YouTube videos directly to your TV, especially useful if you didn't want to use a computer or didn't have one.
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How much does it cost to run a Wii?

Just for fun, they also tossed in a mid-range PC. As you can see from the above graph, the PS3, PC and Xbox 360 use incredible amounts of electricity, however the Wii comes out to about $1a month in cost if you leave it plugged in.
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What can I use my old Wii for?

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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What age is Wii for?

The Wii (/wiː/ WEE) is a home video game console developed and marketed by Nintendo. It was released on November 19, 2006, in North America and in December 2006 for most other regions of the world.
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How can I play Mario Kart without WIFI?

Have a player create a room and act as a lobby host. Start Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. From menu, select either the 1 or 2 player option next to "Wireless Play."
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Can you still play Wii online?

As of May 20th, 2014, the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service was discontinued and it is now no longer possible to use online features of Nintendo DS/DSi and Wii software such as online play, matchmaking, competitions and leaderboards.
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Can you play Wii without a TV?

By downloading and installing a free software update, you can play the game TV-free on the Wii U GamePad screen alone.
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Is Wii U Wi-Fi only?

Also, bear in mind that the Wii U only supports wifi, so you cannot connect using ethernet. You must have a wireless router unless of course you wish to search and spend the extra money on the ethernet cable dongle hookup that is available if you can find it.
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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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Do old Wiis still work?

(KGTV) — A rumor going around social media claims all the old Wii game consoles will stop working next year. But that's fiction. The false rumor stems from a meme stating that Nintendo announced all functioning Wiis will self-destruct in 2023. As you might expect, Nintendo said no such thing.
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Do they still make Wii games?

The list of Wii games spans from the console's launch in 2006 to the last game release in 2020. There are 1641 video games for the Wii video game console.
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Can you connect Wii with USB?

Enter the Wii System Settings menu and select 'Internet' on screen 2. Select an empty connection slot, signified by 'None'. Select 'Wireless Connection'. Select 'Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector'.
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What are the disadvantages of a Wii?

The internal storage is bleak at best with only a 512 internal flash memory — definitely not the hefty storage capacity of its competitors, PS3 and Xbox 360.
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Why was the Wii a failure?

The Wii's motion control gimmick was just enough to get people to buy the console, but proved too shallow for good games to support it. The subsequent imitation failures by Microsoft and Sony (Kinect and Move, respectively) all but proved that motion controls were just a fad.
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Are wiis worth money?

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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Can I download apps on my Wii?

In fact, you can't download any apps on the Wii anymore — its Shop Channel application won't connect to the internet.
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Can I connect my phone to my Wii to watch movies?

Yes it's completely possible (and without wires) to stream videos off your rooted Android to your modded Wii.
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Do all Wii games work on Wii?

Play Wii games via Wii Mode

Nearly all Wii games can be enjoyed on our newest home console, so there's no need to shut your favourite games in the cupboard.
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