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.

What has replaced the Wii?

Nintendo Switch has significantly more games than the Nintendo Wii.

Why did they discontinue the Wii?

It just so happened that the more “family-oriented” part of it sold the most with regard to the system itself. It was discontinued because that generation of consoles had ended and they had the Wii U on the horizon. They made their mark with the Wii and wanted to move on to their next best thing.

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.

What year did Wii end?

The Wii was formally discontinued in October 2013, though Nintendo continued to produce and market the Wii Mini through 2017, and offered a subset of the Wii's online services through 2019.

The Rise and Fall of the Nintendo Wii

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.

Do Wiis self destruct?

Random: No, Your Wii Isn't Going To Self-Destruct.

Is the Wii 16 years old?

As of 2022, the console is 16 years old—the same age the Super Nintendo was when the Wii launched in 2006.

Can I download Wii games?

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.

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.

How long will the Wii last?

If you take good care of it, you can make them last 10 years easy enough. Assuming you have an average system and haven't got an unlucky combination of components.

Will Wii still play Netflix?

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.

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.

What is the new name of Wii?

Nintendo has ended speculation about the name of its next-generation console - code-named Revolution. The company today announced it will be called "Nintendo Wii", pronounced as "We". "While the code-name 'Revolution' expressed our direction, Wii represents the answer.

Is Wii U better than Wii?

The Wii U is basically an improved Wii. Nearly all Wii games are playable on the Wii U and in HD, no less, making it the best way to experience almost any Wii game you desire. Backward compatibility is something that Switch owners have never experienced.

What can you do with an old Wii?

Is Wii old enough to drive?

While we were all caught up with the Wii U turning ten over the last week, there was also a big anniversary for the Wii which turned a wrinkle-inducing, hair-greying, grand total of 16 years old! Yep, that's right, the Wii is now old enough to drive.

Do old Wii games work?

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. Click here to find out more about Wii U backwards compatibility.

Is it legal to dump Wii games?

The games themselves place emulators in legal gray areas; downloading or selling game files is illegal, but you can legally dump files from your own personal copies.

Is it illegal to rip Wii games?

As you noted, downloading ROMs from the internet is the illegal part - it is perfectly fine to rip the game, store the files on your personal computer, and do whatever you want with them (such as using an emulator to access them) as long are you aren't redistributing them.

Who hacked the Wii?

Martin was a member of "Team Twiizers(Opens in a new window)," a group that specialized in hacking the Wii. One of their exploits involved using a pair of tweezers to obtain the private encryption keys from the console.

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.

What is error code 52230 on Wii?

This error code indicates the Wii console was able to connect to the network, but it was unable to connect to Nintendo's servers. This may indicate an issue with the network and Internet connection used, or the connection timing out.

Did Wii U replace Wii?

The Wii U was Nintendo's successor to its smash-hit console, the Wii. After the surprise global success of the Wii, Nintendo was keen to capitalize by delivering a console that provided gamers with the Wii's unparalleled (at the time) motion controls and yet was more akin to a conventional games console.