Is the Wii U eShop region locked?

Yes, Wii U systems are region locked.

Region locking enables Nintendo to include parental controls and more efficiently deliver region-specific system and menu updates to users. In order to make the process convenient for users, we will be as flexible as possible with how we define each region.

How do I change my eShop region on Wii U?

Can you still download games from the Wii U eShop?

If someone visits Nintendo eShop and wants to download something on Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family systems after March 27, 2023, what are they able to do? On both platforms, users are still able to: Redownload content they own. Download existing software updates.

Can you access the Wii U eShop online?

To be able to purchase download games from Nintendo eShop on the official website, you'll need to have a Nintendo Account which is linked to a Nintendo Network ID, and you'll need to have visited Nintendo eShop on the device you wish to download on at least once. To find out more, visit our Support section.

Has reportedly wanted to shut down Wii U eShop for years?

Nintendo: You won't be able to purchase games on Wii U and 3DS eShop from 27th March, 2023. Nintendo Europe has confirmed its plans to close off the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShop in 2023. From 27th March, 2023 you will no longer be able to purchase any games on either systems.

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How long will Wii U virtual console last?

What about the Virtual Console? Sadly, the Virtual Consoles — which housed more than 530 classic games, available to purchase and download — will be no more after March 2023.

Why was Wii U cancelled?

It had low sales, primarily credited to a weak lineup of launch games, limited third-party support, and poor marketing including the lack of distinguishing the unique functionality of the GamePad from just being a tablet device for the Wii. Wii U production ended in January 2017.

Do digital Wii U games work on switch?

No. Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games purchased through Nintendo eShop do not carry over to Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch is an all-new way to play, and does not include backwards compatibility with digital or physical games designed for other systems.

How do I add money to my Wii U eShop 2023?

Is the 3DS eShop closing Pokemon bank?

Will Pokemon Bank still cost money? No, players will not have to pay for a Pokemon Bank subscription after the eShop shuts down on March 27. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates on Esports, Gaming and more. Currently, it costs $4.99 annually to use Pokemon Bank to store and transfer Pokemon.

How do I download old Wii U games?

How many Wii U eShop games are there?

According to Nintendo's own eShop data, there are roughly 840 digital Wii U games currently available to download in North America, 840 in Europe and 680 in Japan.

Can you download old Nintendo games on Wii U?

Virtual Console on Wii U is the perfect way to rediscover your favourite titles from yesteryear, or pick up a game you might have missed the first time around! Jump into classic adventures starring Mario, Donkey Kong and more, available to download from Nintendo eShop.

What happened to the Wii U eShop?

Sadly, the success of the Nintendo Switch means that era of the 3DS has finally come to an end, with both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS eShop closing on the 27th of March 2023. With this closure, many brilliant games will either become unaffordable or even completely unobtainable.

Why can't I access Nintendo eShop region?

How to Fix Nintendo eShop in Not Currently Available in Your Country. Set your Nintendo Switch device country. Go to Settings, then System and Select Region. From here select The Americas.

How do I buy Nintendo eShop games from a different region?

If you want to browse the eShop in another region to play region-locked games, or access regional discounts to save money on Switch games, you'll need to create another Nintendo account and link it to a new profile on your Switch. You cannot switch between eShop regions within the same user account.

Why can't i add funds to the Wii U?

Once the functionality is shut down, players will have no way to add funds directly through their 3DS or Wii U, and will have to do so via a Switch instead. This is the latest stage in Nintendo's plan to completely phase out the 3DS and Wii U eShops on March 27, 2023.

How do I add money to my Wii U eShop?

Visit https://ec.nintendo.com/my/balance_add, select the payment method you would like to use and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process. Once you have added funds to your NNID this way, you can use them both on the Nintendo website and directly within Nintendo eShop on your system.

Can you transfer funds from switch to Wii U?

Merging the funds between a Nintendo Account and NNID will allow you to share your Nintendo eShop balance between your Nintendo Switch, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS family systems, and the online Game Store. Once the funds are combined, the balance will be shared for as long as the NNID and Nintendo Account are linked together.

Do Wii U eShop cards work on Switch?

Note: As of August 29, 2022, it is no longer possible to use a Nintendo eShop Card to add funds to an account in Nintendo eShop on Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Nintendo eShop Cards can be redeemed in the eShop on your Nintendo Switch console, as well as on the Nintendo website.

Can you play Super Mario Bros Wii U on Nintendo Switch?

New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe on Switch is a complete version of the Wii U release, with some content upgrades and a smattering of visual tweaks to boot.

Can Wii U play GameCube games?

Wii U does not support Nintendo GameCube games or accessories.

Why Wii U was the worst?

Third party support for the Wii U was limited. Compared to the Xbox One and Playstation 4, the Wii U had worse graphics and less processing power. This meant developers would have to cater to the Wii U's limitations when developing third party games.

Are Wii U servers still up?

We are not performing maintenance on our servers at this time.

Is Netflix no longer on Wii U?

The Netflix app was removed from Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS Family systems on Dec 31st, 2020 and discontinued on June 30th, 2021. Thank you for your support of these applications over the years.