Can you still use the Wii Shop?

In 2019, we will close the Wii Shop Channel used on Wii and Wii U, which has been available since December 2006. Read this article for all the end dates for each service! A portion of the online services offered through the Wii console were discontinued on 28th June 2013.

Can I redownload Wii Shop games?

If you have downloaded a game to your Wii console, but have since deleted it or otherwise lost it, you can re-download it: Access the Wii Shop Channel (how to). Select “Start Shopping”. Select “Download” to download the game again.

Is Wii Shop dead?

The Wii Shop Channel died today, Jan. 30, 2019. It died as it lived: full of joy, beloved games, and iconic music.

How do I get my Wii Shop back?

Complete these steps

From the Wii Menu, select the Wii Shop Channel icon.
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.

Can you transfer games from Wii Shop to Wii U?

Please note that content downloaded on the Wii Shop Channel can be transferred to a Wii U system using the Wii System Transfer Tool. Can users still play WiiWare games that they already purchased? Yes. The ability to re-download WiiWare and Virtual Console games will also stop at some point.

Is the Wii Shop Channel still available on Wii U?

We sincerely thank our loyal customers for supporting the Wii Shop Channel on their Wii systems. Please note that content downloaded on the Wii Shop Channel can be transferred to a Wii U system using the Wii System Transfer Tool. Can users still play WiiWare games that they already purchased?

When is the last day to buy software in the Wii Shop?

January 30, 2019: The last day to have purchased software in the Wii Shop. In the future, we will be closing all services related to the Wii Shop Channel, including redownloading purchased WiiWare, Virtual Console titles, and Wii Channels, as well as Wii System Transfer Tool, which transfers data from the Wii console to the Wii U console.

Are there any WiiWare games on Nintendo eShop?

Some WiiWare games are available via Nintendo eShop on Wii U systems. Be sure to check out the Virtual Console offerings on Nintendo eShop for your favorite classic games. What impact will the Wii Shop closure have on my VOD (Netflix, Hulu, etc.) service?