Will you be able to redownload Wii U games?

From the Wii U Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon and tap Open. Select My Menu or press the Y Button. Select Your Downloads and the type of content being redownloaded (Software or Content).

Can you still download Wii games on Wii U?

Yes, it's possible to play Wii games and use Wii accessories on Wii U. However, please note that it is not possible to use Wii U games or accessories on Wii. Click here to find out more about Wii U backwards compatibility.

Will you still be able to update games after the eShop closes?

UPDATE 7/19/22: Nintendo confirms that both the Wii U and 3DS eShops will close on March 27, 2023. After that date it will still be possible to redownload purchased content (games, DLC), get software updates, and play online "for the foreseeable future."

Can you redownload digital games on Wii?

Select Start, then Start Shopping. Select Titles You've Downloaded. The full list of titles which have been purchased on the console will be displayed. Select the desired title(s), then select Redownload to begin the download.

What happens when you delete a Wii U game?

Note: You can delete a downloaded game without deleting the save data. If you play the game in the future, either downloaded or on a disc, this save data will still be usable.

WARNING: Do NOT Buy Digital Wii U and 3DS Games!

How do I restore my Wii games?

Is it illegal to rip Wii games?

As you noted, downloading ROMs from the internet is the illegal part - it is perfectly fine to rip the game, store the files on your personal computer, and do whatever you want with them (such as using an emulator to access them) as long are you aren't redistributing them.

Is the Wii U eShop still open?

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.

How do I redownload Wii U eShop games?

Are Wii U digital games tied to account?

On the Wii U, the user's purchases are tied to their Nintendo Network account but they cannot be transferred to other systems by the user as the Nintendo Network account is tied to a specific console.

What happens if Nintendo eShop closes?

Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS eShops shut down today

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.

What happens if I buy a game on Nintendo eShop and delete it?

Games that have been deleted will not have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can only be redownloaded with the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game. This feature is available for Nintendo Accounts set to U.S. and Canada, and countries with a limited version of Nintendo eShop.

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.

Where can I download Wii U games?

You can purchase the download version of the game directly from Nintendo eShop.

Can you still buy Wii games on Wii U eShop?

Broadly, it means that you won't be able to buy or download new games on the 3DS or Wii U eShop after 27th March 2023, and you also won't be able to purchase in-game content, download demos or free-to-play software, redeem download codes, or add funds to your account on 3DS or Wii U.

Can I still buy Wii U Virtual Console games?

Players will have until "late March 2023" to purchase any of the hundreds of games available on those eShops.

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.

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 I redownload games from Nintendo eShop?

To redownload the game, launch the Nintendo eShop using the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game, select your user icon in the top-right corner to access the shop settings, and highlight Redownload. Select the game in the list of previously purchased titles, then select the orange icon to redownload.

Will Wii shop ever open again?

The Wii Shop Channel, which has been available on Wii systems since December 2006, closed on January 30, 2019. We sincerely thank our loyal customers for their support. It is no longer possible to purchase new content from the Wii Shop.

How do I add money to my Wii U 2023?

Did the Wii U sell out?

In doing so, it put the Wii U's lifetime hardware sales through to the end of December 2016 at 13.56 million. That's a comparatively small change from September 2016's 13.4 million, and now that the Wii U has ceased production, it's unlikely that figure will ever move much again.

Can hacked Wii U play Wii games?

Yes, you can. As Wii U has backwards compatibility with Wii games, it's possible to play Wii games and use Wii accessories on Wii U. Actually, nearly all Wii games can be played on Wii U by inserting the relevant disc or by downloading the game from WiiWare or Virtual Console.

Are Wii U emulators illegal?

Emulators are 100% legal, as is the process of downloading them. They are no different to other programs you might download such as word processing or music player software. Downloading and uploading ROMs is illegal, however, so make sure you use your own game files.

Are modded Wiis safe?

Wii modding is safe, and bricks usually occur due to something done by the user that is on this list. cIOS are used to play games with a USB Loader. It's also useful for many other homebrew apps. If using a regular Wii, follow this guide to install cIOS.