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Does the Wii have a Web browser?

The Internet Channel is a version of the Opera web browser for use on the Wii by Opera Software and Nintendo. On December 22, 2006 a free demo version (promoted as "Internet Channel: Trial Version") of the browser was released.
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Can you browse the Internet on the Wii?

Internet browsing on the Wii console is done through the Internet Channel. The Internet Channel was previously available for free from the Wii Shop, but can no longer be downloaded. The Wii mini does not support online functionality or the Internet Channel.
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What can you do with Wii internet?

If you connect your Wii console to the internet, you can:
  • Download Virtual Console games from the Wii Shop Channel.
  • Use the Internet Channel to surf the Internet on your television with the ease of use of the Wii Remote.
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Can I watch Netflix on Wii?

How to Add Netflix to Nintendo 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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Is the Wii discontinued?

2011–2017: Successor and discontinuation

Nintendo announced the successor to the Wii, the Wii U, at E3 2011. Nintendo had recognized that the Wii had generally been shunned by the core gaming audience as it was perceived more as a casual gaming experience.
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Browsing the Web on the Nintendo Wii in 2021 – Is It Possible?

When did Wii Internet stop?

The Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service, which provides certain online functionality for many Wii, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo DSi software titles, was discontinued on May 20, 2014.
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Can you still play the Wii without Internet?

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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What does error code 23400 mean on the Wii?

The discontinued services include online play, matchmaking, and leaderboards for many Wii, Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi games. You will receive this error code when attempting to use an online feature affected by the end of these services.
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How much is Wii browser?

Nintendo has now made the app free for all Wii users, saying, "Effective immediately, people who want to browse the Internet using their Wii consoles will be able to do so at no added cost."
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Why did Wii Online shut down?

On June 27, 2013, Nintendo terminated the WiiConnect24 service features globally due to the release of the Wii U and the host, GameSpy shutting down its servers.
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Does Wii still have YouTube?

The YouTube app for Wii is no longer in service.
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Why can't Wii connect to Internet?

Unplug the console, wait five minutes, and then plug it back in. Try creating a new connection profile by going through the connection process again. Check for any wireless interference. The Wii console should be in an open area without anything blocking the signal.
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What can you do with 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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What does error code 51332 mean on Wii but password is correct?

Note. This error code indicates the authentication process between the Wii and wireless router or access point failed. This is often caused by the router refusing a connection because an incorrect security key or security type has been entered into the Wii Internet settings.
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Is Wii shutting down in 2023?

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.
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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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How do I connect my old Wii to the internet?

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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Can you download anything on the Wii?

The Wii Shop Channel allows you to download Wii Channels, WiiWare titles, Virtual Console games and redeem Nintendo Points, as well as obtaining other downloads (subject to availability). A broadband internet connection is required.
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What channels did Wii discontinue?

The Nintendo Channel and the other 4 channels (Forecast Channel, News Channel, Everybody Votes Channel, and Check Mii Out Channel/Mii Contest Channel) ended their seven-year support on June 27, 2013.
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Can you still download apps on Wii?

It's no longer possible to download apps from the Wii store, but you can use services such as YouTube and Netflix if you downloaded the apps. To stream videos, the Wii requires a Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection as well as the standard RCA or S-video television hook-up.
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Why did Wii fail?

Video gamers were skeptical, publishers were even more skeptical, and millions of casual Wii owners were ambivalent. The system floundered from the very beginning. Sales were small, and games were few. This led to Nintendo's continued trouble getting third party developers on board the tablet train.
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