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Can you still add funds to Wii U?

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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How do I add money to my Wii U 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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Is eShop open on Wii U?

The Wii U eShop closure will happen on 27th March, 2023.
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How do you buy stuff on the Wii U store?

Purchase the game directly from Nintendo eShop

When you find a title you like, just select "Purchase" and proceed using the on-screen prompts. 2) If you don't already have funds, you can "Add Funds" at this stage or choose to "Pay Remainder by Credit Card".
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Why can't i use my Nintendo funds?

Funds added to one Nintendo Account will only be available when signed in with that Nintendo Account. If you have more than one Nintendo Account linked to your console, check the balance for each Nintendo Account to see if the funds were added to a different Nintendo Account than the one you were using.
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Do Nintendo funds expire?

Card balance does not expire, and there are no fees associated with the card. This card is non-reloadable. Card balance cannot be redeemed for cash and is non-refundable unless required by law.
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How do I transfer money from Wii U to switch?

Complete these steps
  1. Select Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu to launch the Nintendo eShop.
  2. Select the account you want to use.
  3. Select the picture of your icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information.
  4. Select Merge Funds from Nintendo 3DS/Wii U.
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Can you still buy things on the Wii store?

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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Does Wii U have a game store?

The Wii U eShop will close on March 27, 2023. While the Wii U can be generously described as a “cumbersome” console, it was not without its merits. The 3DS eShop's closure will lose many titles, but so will Wii U.
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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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Does Wii U Online still work?

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 I play games I bought for Wii U 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.
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How do I download Wii U games from the eShop?

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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Can you still use game codes on the Wii U?

Nintendo was supposed to shut down its Wii U and 3DS eShops for good on March 27th at 5PM PST, but it looks like you'll have a little more time. The company has announced that it has extended the ability to redeem download codes until April 3, 2023 at 9:30PM.
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How do I get my Wii U ready to sell?

What to do
  1. From the Wii U Menu, select System Settings.
  2. Using the Left Stick, scroll to Delete All Content & Settings and press the A Button. ...
  3. Please read the information displayed on your TV screen, and then tap Next.
  4. Wait for a few seconds, and then tap Delete Everything.
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How do I play old games on my Wii U?

Sync a Wii Remote with the Wii U console. Launch Wii Mode by performing the following: From a disc: If you have entered a Wii disc into your Wii U, launch the software as normal. From the icon: If you are not launching software from a disc, scroll to the Wii Menu icon located on the Wii U Menu and press A.
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Where is the Wii U eShop?

The Nintendo eShop can be accessed any time via the HOME menu screen, even when a game is already running, on Wii U and Nintendo Switch. Background downloading is also possible via SpotPass while using any other application on the Wii U or Nintendo 3DS, and while in Sleep Mode on Nintendo Switch.
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Can you download old Nintendo games on Wii U?

Virtual Console on Wii U is the perfect way to rediscover your favourite titles from yesteryear, or pick up a game you might have missed the first time around! Jump into classic adventures starring Mario, Donkey Kong and more, available to download from Nintendo eShop.
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How long can you add funds to Wii U eShop?

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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Do Wii U gift cards work on switch?

You can still add any leftover eShop cards to your Nintendo Account and spend the funds on the eShops — all of them! But make sure you get your Nintendo Switch account linked to the one you use on your 3DS and Wii U!
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What is the max Nintendo funds?

The funds will automatically be applied to your balance. Your total balance cannot exceed $250 USD, $350 CAD, or $5500 MXN.
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Can you buy Nintendo online with funds?

Link your PayPal account to your Nintendo Account, if you have not already done so. Select Add funds and purchase to complete the purchase.
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What happens to inactive Nintendo accounts?

Once the 30-day time frame has passed, the account will be permanently deleted and cannot be restored. Nintendo Accounts for children can only be reactivated through the parent/guardian's account.
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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.
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