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Is the Wii U shop gone?

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.
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Is the Nintendo eShop still on Wii U?

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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Can you still download games from the Wii U eShop?

Sadly, the Virtual Consoles — which housed more than 530 classic games, available to purchase and download — will be no more after March 2023.
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Is the Nintendo eShop closing in 2023?

The Nintendo eShop for the Wii U and 3DS game consoles officially closed for business on March 27th, 2023, permanently disabling all new purchases on the platforms.
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How do I add money to my Wii U eShop 2023?

Complete these steps
  1. Visit the Nintendo Account website.
  2. Sign in to your Nintendo Account.
  3. Click Shop menu.
  4. In the "Nintendo Account balance" section, click Add Funds.
  5. Re-enter your password and click OK to proceed.
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How long will Wii U eShop be up?

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.
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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.
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What happens if Nintendo eShop closes?

The Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems and the Wii U system will no longer be available as of March 27, 2023. Once the shop closes, you won't be able to purchase digital games (including a variety of past Pokémon titles) for those systems.
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Why did Nintendo discontinue eShop?

“Nintendo decided to make a cut because of commercial and operational reasons,” Toto tells Inverse. “One could ask how much money a $70 billion company can really save by shutting down the eShop, but one could also ask: how long was it supposed to run?
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What to get from the eShop before it closes?

The 3DS And Wii U Games You Should Buy Before Their eShops Shut Down
  • Picross 3D Round 2. ...
  • Pokemon Bank + Poke Transporter. ...
  • Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow/Silver/Gold/Crystal. ...
  • Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario 3 (Wii U) ...
  • Pocket Card Jockey (3DS) ...
  • Rusty's Real Deal Baseball (3DS) ...
  • Mario & Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move (3DS)
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Can I transfer my Wii U games to 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.
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How do I download old Wii U games?

Complete these steps
  1. From the Wii U Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon and tap Open.
  2. Select My Menu or press the Y Button.
  3. Select Your Downloads and the type of content being redownloaded (Software or Content).
  4. Select Downloaded Software or Downloaded Content.
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How do I access the Wii U eShop?

Complete these steps
  1. Select the Wii Menu icon from the Wii U Menu.
  2. Use the Wii Remote to select the Wii Shop Channel then select Start. ...
  3. Select OK to continue.
  4. The Wii Shop Channel welcome screen will appear and you can re-download your previously purchased games.
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Why can't i access the eShop?

If you are still unable to access the Nintendo eShop with manual DNS Settings, change the DNS Settings back to Automatic and try accessing again. Turn airplane mode ON, wait 10 seconds, and then turn it OFF. Power off your Nintendo Switch, power it back on, and re-try connecting to the Internet.
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Why can't i use my Nintendo eShop?

If you are still unable to access Nintendo eShop with manual DNS settings, change the DNS settings back to automatic and try accessing Nintendo eShop again. Turn flight mode on, wait 10 seconds, and then turn it off again. Power off your Nintendo Switch console, power it back on, and re-try connecting to the internet.
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How long will Nintendo eShop last?

Beginning on March 27, 2023, users will permanently become unable to make new purchases through the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U consoles' eShop.
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Does Wii U still have virtual console?

As of March 27, 2023, it is no longer possible to purchase any Virtual Console games due to the closure of the Wii U eShop. However, customers can redownload games they have previously purchased.
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Can eShop games be returned?

You have 30 days after delivery of your order to return or exchange products purchased directly from the My Nintendo Store. Nintendo will not refund the cost of shipping unless the return is a result of Nintendo providing a product that is damaged, defective, or different than the product you ordered.
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How to trade in a Wii U at GameStop?

Trade Instructions
  1. Take your Saved Trade Summary to a GameStop store before it expires.
  2. Make sure to bring all of the items you want to trade with you to the store.
  3. Charge any device(s) you are bringing in for trade.
  4. Bring any cords, power chargers and related accessories for products you are trading.
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How do I redownload Wii U eShop games?

  1. From the Wii U Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon and tap Open.
  2. Select My Menu or press the Y Button.
  3. Select Your Downloads and the type of content being redownloaded (Software or Content).
  4. Select Downloaded Software or Downloaded Content.
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Can I link my Wii U account to my switch?

Complete these steps
  1. Select your user icon on the Nintendo Switch Home menu.
  2. Highlight Friend Suggestions, and then use the L/R Buttons to highlight the picture of the Wii U or Nintendo 3DS systems. ...
  3. Enter your Nintendo Account password when prompted, then OK.
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Will Pokemon bank still work after 2023?

On March 27, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. PDT, Pokémon Bank's paid passes will no longer be offered for purchase, at which time Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter will no longer be available to download.
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Where is Nintendo eShop available?

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo eShop: Available in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and the United States. Off-device purchasing: Available in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and the United States through the My Nintendo Store.
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Where can I download all Wii U games?

It is possible to purchase download versions of games from Nintendo eShop on the official Nintendo website.
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