Is Wii U Virtual Console still up?

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.

Can you still get the Wii U Virtual Console?

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. Nintendo's FAQ on the subject of the eShop closures initially addressed this, but the details were soon removed from the page.

Is the Wii U Virtual Shop still open?

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.

Will Virtual Console still work?

All previously purchased content, as well as updates, can continue to be downloaded as normal after March 2023. The closure of the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS eShops will also be the end of the Virtual Console service system, which first appeared on the Wii.

Can I still redownload Wii U games?

If you recently downloaded an item on the Nintendo eShop but do not see an icon on the Wii U menu, check Download Management to see if the item is still downloading. Once deleted, Nintendo eShop purchases can be redownloaded at no cost.

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Can I still buy games on Wii U eShop?

Nintendo will close the digital storefronts for both platforms on March 27, which means that you need to act quickly if you want new digital games at their retail prices, and to pick up some Virtual Console titles.

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.

Will Pokemon bank still work after 2023?

Nintendo is shutting down the 3DS eShop in less than two weeks on March 27, 2023, and Pokemon fans need to download Pokemon Bank & Poke Transporter before their creatures are lost forever. On March 27, Nintendo will shut down the eShop for the 3DS and Wii U.

How many Virtual Console games are there for Wii U?

The following is a list of the 318 games that were available as Virtual Console titles for the Wii U in North America, sorted by system and in the order they were added in Nintendo eShop. To sort by other columns, click the corresponding icon in the header row.

What console replaced the Wii U?

Wii U production ended in January 2017. On March 3, 2017, Nintendo released its successor, the Nintendo Switch, which retained and refined concepts introduced with the Wii U.

How many Wii U games exist?

There are 791 games on this list, 205 of which were released physically on a disc. The list is sorted by game titles, their developer(s), publisher(s), released for and release date by Japanese, European, and American respectively.

Where to download Wii U Virtual Console games?

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

What is the rarest Wii game?

What is the last official Wii U game?

Nintendo then quickly retired the Wii U, making The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild its last first-party game for the system.

What was the last Wii game?

Ubisoft announced today that it has recently released the final game for the console that originally released over 13 years ago in 2006. The new title is Just Dance 2020, which released November 5th across a number of platforms including current generation consoles such as the PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.

Is Poké Transporter still available?

Click on the “Download Poké Transporter” button and you'll be given the option to leave Pokémon Bank and be taken to the Poké Transporter eShop page. From here you can download your copy of Poké Transporter, making sure you have access to it even after the 3DS eShop closes down on March 27th, 2023.

How long will Pokemon bank be free?

In light of the recent announcement that the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShop will be going offline, The Pokemon Company has announced that the Pokemon Bank application will become free to use at no additional cost. As long as you download Pokemon Bank before March 2023, you will be…

Is Pokemon bank free now?

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Will Wii shop ever open again?

In the future we will close all services related to the Wii Shop Channel, including the ability to redownload WiiWare and Virtual Console games, as well as the Wii System Transfer Tool, which transfers data from Wii to the Wii U system. We will announce specific details as that time approaches.

Is Wii still running?

(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.

Can I download digital Wii U games 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.

Is the Wii U still supported?

“Even after March 27, 2023, and for the foreseeable future, it will still be possible to redownload games and DLC, receive software updates and enjoy online play on Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems,” it said.