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How many channels can you have on Wii?

The Wii Menu can have up to 48 Channels at one time. If you have more Channels than can be shown on the screen at one time, these can be accessed by selecting the blue scroll arrows. Change console settings or organize the contents of an SD Card (see page 40). Open the SD Card Menu (see page 66).
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What is the maximum number of channels on Wii?

The Wii Channel Menu features 48 Channel slots spanning four screens, with each screen having 12 Channel slots. Therefore, a single Wii can have a total of 48 Channels.
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How do I get more Wii Channels?

The Wii Channels are the first screen to appear when the Wii console is powered on. Use the Wii Remote to move the cursor over the desired Channel and press the A Button. As more Channels are added, you can page through the menu screens using the pointer or the "+" and "-" buttons.
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Why are Wii Channels discontinued?

Why is Nintendo no longer supporting the Wii Shop Channel? Now that customers have shifted to Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS family systems, we plan to focus our efforts in those areas. As such, the Wii Shop Channel closed in early 2019 after over twelve years of operation.
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Can you still download Wii Channels?

The Wii Shop Channel launched on November 19, 2006, and ceased service operations worldwide on January 30, 2019. As of February 1, 2019, all previously purchased content can still be re-downloaded indefinitely or Wii data can be transferred from a Wii to a Wii U (via the Wii U Transfer Tool).
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Is it illegal to download Wii games?

It is illegal to download a Nintendo ROM from the internet whether or not you own an authentic copy of that game.
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Does Netflix on Wii still work?

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.
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Do Nintendo still make Wii games?

The list of Wii games spans from the console's launch in 2006 to the last game release in 2020.
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Can you jailbreak a Wii?

You can turn your old Wii into a total Nintendo entertainment center by jailbreaking it. The form we'll cover in this tutorial is called a SoftMod, and it will only take a few minutes to completely crack open the Wii and give you complete control over the console. To get started, you'll need just a few things.
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Do Wii systems 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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What channels come with the Wii?

Pre-installed channels
  • Disc Channel. The Disc Channel is the primary way to play Wii and GameCube titles from supported Nintendo optical discs inserted into the console. ...
  • Mii Channel. Main article: Mii. ...
  • Photo Channel. ...
  • Wii Shop Channel. ...
  • Forecast Channel. ...
  • News Channel. ...
  • Get Connected Video Channel. ...
  • Internet Channel.
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Why was there a Wii shortage?

The shortage stems from this unprecedented demand, and from the fact that Nintendo had to make its final production decisions for the holidays early this year, Harrison says. The company planned on being able to stockpile Wiis through the summer, when demand for videogames typically slackens.
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How do I adapt my Wii to my Smart TV?

5. How to Hook Up a Wii to a Smart TV With Component Cable Input
  1. Open Settings > Wii Settings > Screen.
  2. Set the TV Resolution setting to EDTV or HDTV (480p)
  3. Next, set Widescreen Settings to Widescreen 16:9.
  4. Click Confirm to finish.
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How big can a Wii game be?

Wii Optical Disc

Nintendo extended its proprietary technology to use a full size 12 cm, 4.7/8.54 GB DVD-based disc, retaining the benefits of the GameCube Game Disc, and adding the standard capacity of a double-layer DVD-ROM.
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How do I add homebrew channels to my Wii?

Go to Homebrew Channel > Install the Homebrew Channel. You will be asked whether you want to install the channel; select yes. After installation you should get a message "finished" and return you to the initial menu.
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How many can play Mario Kart Wii?

All modes support single-player gameplay; Versus and Battle support local multiplayer for up to four players, with or without computer-controlled players.
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What can I do with my 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 is a bricked Wii?

To brick a Wii is to damage the console in a way that it can no longer be used properly, usually beyond repair - as in 'A bricked Wii has all the electronic functionality of a brick'. To put it simply, fully bricked Wii consoles do absolutely nothing.
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Is it OK to homebrew Wii?

Is it illegal to install homebrew? No. However, downloading pirated games is. Playing backups is also illegal under the DMCA and EUCD, as it breaks the Wii's copy protection.
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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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Is an old Wii worth anything?

A single Nintendo Wii console can sell from anywhere between $15 to $125. If it has scratches, is dirty, the buttons don't press properly, and it's worn, expect it to sell for $20.
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Can the Wii still go online?

Yes. 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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Does YouTube still work on Wii?

The YouTube application was removed from Nintendo eShop on Wii U on April 27, 2022, and the service was discontinued on October 27, 2022. Thank you for your support of this application over the years. YouTube will continue to be available for the Nintendo Switch system.
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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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