Is the Wii U going to be discontinued?

Is the Wii U going to be discontinued?

The Wii U is the first Nintendo console to support HD graphics….Wii U.

A Wii U (right) and Wii U GamePad
Discontinued WW : January 31, 2017
Units sold Worldwide: 13.56 million (as of December 31, 2019)
Media show Physical and digital
Operating system Wii U system software

Can you still download Wii U Games 2020?

For the time being, you can still download the classic titles purchased in the virtual console. While the Wii virtual console features nearly 400 titles, the Wii U has 140 fewer. So, there are a lot of games for older systems that you can’t purchase at all right now.

Is the Wii U eShop dead?

Will the 3DS and Wii U eShop close in 2022? It is entirely possible that Nintendo will close the 3DS and Wii U eShop stores in 2022. Nintendo already did the same to Europe and Australia in 2019, and last year shut down the eShop for Wii U and 3DS in 42 countries and ended the production of the 3DS entirely.

Are Wii U servers still online?

Nintendo appears to be moving on from supporting its previous generation of consoles, announcing that certain features would be discontinued for both the Wii U and 3DS systems in January 2022. According to Nintendo’s support notice, these services will be terminated on Jan. 18, 2022.

What is the last Wii U game?

Shakedown: Hawaii
The actual honor for the final game released for the Wii U belongs to Shakedown: Hawaii, which came out in August of 2020.

Is Wii U eShop still active?

The Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops could close permanently sometime in 2022 if the company’s latest announcement is anything to go by. The Nintendo DS, which the 3DS line succeeded, is still Nintendo’s best-selling console and one of the best-selling consoles of all time, second only to the PlayStation 2.

Are Wii U servers still up 2021?

Is Wii U online free?

Online play for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS systems will continue as normal, at no additional cost.

Which is better Wii U or switch?

In summary, Wii U is better in both in terms of game lineup and gameplay. The Switch has a better display and slightly better hardware, but obviously gameplay and games are more important, so while the Switch is a very good console, it can’t compete with the best console in gaming history.

When was Nintendo Switch release?

March 2017
Nintendo Switch/Release Date

Is the Wii eShop still open 2021?

Nintendo has announced its intention to cut credit card support for the 3DS and Wii U eShops in January 2022. Nintendo has announced that as of January 2022, credit card support for the 3DS and Wii U eShops will be shut down.