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Why wont my Wii play a DVD?

The Wii and Wii mini consoles are compatible with games designed for the Wii console. Discs made for other gaming consoles and other media formats (DVD, Blu-ray) will not play in the Wii.
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Why is my Wii not playing DVDs?

No. Wii only plays Wii Game Discs and GameCube Game Discs.
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How do you watch a DVD on a Wii?

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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Can the Wii play burned DVDs?

This depends on the disc drive in your Wii. If your Wii is a black or red RVL-001 Wii (with gamecube ports) or any RVL-101 Wii (no gamecube ports) or an RVL-201 (Wii Mini), the answer is no, you cannot run burned discs, unless you swap in a compatible disc drive.
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Can you play Wii through DVD player?

It is generally not possible to connect a Nintendo system through a DVD player. DVD players typically do not have inputs to which the Nintendo systems can be attached.
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What Happens When you put a DVD into a Nintendo Wii

Can I connect my phone to my Wii to watch movies?

Yes it's completely possible (and without wires) to stream videos off your rooted Android to your modded Wii.
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How do you update an old Wii?

From the Wii Menu, use the Wii Remote to select the Wii button. Select Wii Settings to access the Wii System Settings menu. Using the arrow on the right side of the screen, move over to the third page and select Wii System Update. Select Yes.
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What is Wii code 51330?

This error code indicates the authentication process between the Wii and wireless router or access point failed. This is often caused by the router refusing a connection because an incorrect security key or security type has been entered into the Wii Internet settings.
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Can you get Amazon Prime on Wii?

Still, for those who currently own a Wii and want to watch Amazon Instant Video, especially Prime Video subscribers, the app is a welcome addition.
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Is Netflix still available on Wii?

The Netflix app for both platforms was removed from the Wii U and 3DS eShops in December last year, but if you had the app installed prior to that date, it would still function as normal. However, as of June 30th 2021, the service has been completely disconnected on both consoles.
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Was Netflix free on Wii?

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.
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Can the Wii have Hulu?

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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How do I fix error code 52130 on my Wii?

Update the primary DNS within the Wii console's Internet settings to 8.8. 8.8, and test the Internet connection again. Test another wireless device that is connected to the same wireless router (e.g. PC, laptop, tablet, etc.), and ensure it is able to connect online.
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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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What does error code 51420 on Wii mean?

If you intend to connect to a wireless router or access point, this indicates you selected an incorrect option when setting up your Internet connection. Create a new connection file and select Wireless Connection. Power off the Wii console and confirm you have correctly installed the Wii LAN Adapter.
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Will my old Wii still work?

(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.
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Can the Wii still be updated?

Process started in July 2022. The Wii system software is a discontinued set of updatable firmware versions and a software frontend on the Wii home video game console.
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How do I connect my Wii to my DVD player and TV?

Insert the AV Multi Out plug on the Wii AV Cable into the AV Multi Out connector on the back of the console. Once the cables are inserted and the Wii console is powered on, switch your TV to the channel you use to watch movies. Put in a video tape and play the movie.
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Are Wii games DVD or CD?

The physical size of a GameCube Game Disc is that of a miniDVD; the Wii is based on DVD format, and Wii U Optical Discs are based on Blu-ray format.
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Can a PS4 play DVDs?

How to play media discs on PS4 consoles. To play a Blu-ray Disc™ or DVD, insert the disc into the disc slot, and then select the content from the content area. Your PS4™ console must enable the disc playback feature over the Internet (only once) before you can play any BDs or DVDs.
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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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Can you copy Wii games to SD card?

Select the Wii button in the bottom-left corner of the Wii Menu. Select the type of content you wish to transfer (Channel or Save Data for the channel). Select the content you wish to move, and then select Copy. Select Yes to copy to your SD Card.
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Can I play Wii games from USB stick?

Playing a game from a USB flash drive requires you to install on your Wii the Homebrew Channel, which voids your Wii's warranty and violates Nintendo's terms of use.
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Can I connect my phone to my Wii to watch movies?

Yes it's completely possible (and without wires) to stream videos off your rooted Android to your modded Wii.
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