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What streaming apps are on Wii?

Visit the Wii U shop to download apps like Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Video, and YouTube. Wii U streams video in 1080p; and media in 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 4:3. HDMI output supports all playback. To stream videos, the Wii requires a Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection and an RCA or S-video television hook-up.
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Does Wii have Netflix and Hulu?

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. From the main Wii home menu, select Wii Shop Channel.
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Is Netflix still on Wii?

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.
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Can you watch Hulu on a Wii?

Downloading and activating Hulu Plus on your Nintendo Wii™ Hulu Plus is a premium subscription service that allows you to stream movies and TV shows online. Subscribing to Hulu Plus enables you to stream using your smartphones, smart TVs and gaming consoles such as PS3™, Nintendo Wii™, Xbox®.
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Does Wii have Amazon Prime?

It was released in January 2013 for Wii consoles and ended its support for the Wii console on January 30, 2019, and ended on September 30, 2019, for Wii U consoles. The reason for this is that Amazon Instant Video is upgrading their service and that certain consoles won't be supported anymore.
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Does Wii have HBO?

Stream HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, and so much more to your TV with PlayOn Home. Upgrade the free version of PlayOn Home and you can watch your PlayOn Home recordings of top streaming shows and movies on your Wii or WiiU.
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Can you watch movies off of a Wii?

No. Wii only plays Wii Game Discs and GameCube Game Discs.
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Can you download anything on the Wii?

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.
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Does the Wii have Crunchyroll?

The Crunchyroll application was removed from Nintendo eShop on Wii U on April 27, 2022, and the service was discontinued on August 29, 2022. Thank you for your support of this application over the years. Crunchyroll will continue to be available for the Nintendo Switch system.
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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 you still download Wii games?

It is no longer possible to purchase new content from the Wii Shop. However, for the time being you may continue to re-download content you have purchased or transfer that content from a Wii system to a Wii U system. Be aware that these features will eventually end at a future date.
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Is Hulu going to be discontinued on Wii U?

The Hulu app was removed from Nintendo eShop on Wii U on August 22, 2018 and discontinued on February 20, 2019. Thank you for your support of this application over the years. Hulu is currently available on Nintendo Switch.
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What can I do with a 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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Why does Netflix not work on the Wii U anymore?

Nintendo is winding down support for the Netflix app on the Wii U and 3DS. The app will be shut down for existing users on June 30th, and if you've never downloaded it, it isn't available anymore. You can redownload the app if you've downloaded it in the past, however.
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What does error code 23400 mean on the Wii?

The discontinued services include online play, matchmaking, and leaderboards for many Wii, Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi games. You will receive this error code when attempting to use an online feature affected by the end of these services.
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Does Wii have WIFI?

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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Can you get TV apps on Wii?

Visit the Wii U shop to download apps like Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Video, and YouTube. Wii U streams video in 1080p; and media in 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 4:3. HDMI output supports all playback. To stream videos, the Wii requires a Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection and an RCA or S-video television hook-up.
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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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Is the Wii eShop 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.
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Can you use a Wii without a TV?

By downloading and installing a free software update, you can play the game TV-free on the Wii U GamePad screen alone.
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Can the Wii play Blu Ray movies?

No, the Wii console does not play DVD, HD-DVD, Blu-Ray discs, CD music discs, or movies/music stored on SD cards, USB hard drives, or other portable memory devices.
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Is Wii offline?

The Wii U console does not require an Internet connection to play games offline, use Mii Maker, and interact with basic settings. However, applications that require an Internet connection such as Netflix, Youtube, etc., will not operate without an Internet connection.
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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.
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Does the Wii have a digital store?

Succeeded by the Nintendo eShop, the Wii Shop Channel was accessible on the original Wii and on the Wii U console via Wii Mode, supporting the download of WiiWare titles, as well as legacy Virtual Console titles that are not available via the Nintendo eShop.
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