Did Wii Shop Channel get shut down?

After 12 years, Nintendo has shut down the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo announced in 2017 that it was beginning the discontinuation of the Wii Shop Channel. The shut down began on March 26, 2018, with Nintendo blocking the ability to add points to the Wii Shop Channel using either a credit card or Nintendo Points Card.

Is Wii eShop still open?

The Wii Shop Channel launched on November 19, 2006, and ceased service operations worldwide on January 30, 2019. As of February 1, 2019, all previously purchased content can still be re-downloaded indefinitely or Wii data can be transferred from a Wii to a Wii U (via the Wii U Transfer Tool).

Can I still download games on 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.

Can you still download games on Wii U 2021?

Your Wii U console must be connected to the Internet to download games. The downloaded game can only be played on the console it is downloaded to. Please be aware that the game won’t download if there isn’t enough available space in your Wii U internal flash memory.

Is Wii U eShop closing?

Nintendo has announced that as of January 2022, credit card support for the 3DS and Wii U eShops will be shut down. If you’ve got Nintendo Switch Online, there’s a good chance you’re already familiar with the NES and SNES libraries available to subscribers.

Is Wii U Virtual Console still up?

Support will officially end on January 22, 2022. However, players still have several options for purchasing items on either eShops. The Wii U and 3DS are currently only a few ways players can access many retro titles without needing to purchase legacy hardware.

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