Is the Wii store shut down?

Is the Wii store shut down?

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.

Why did Wii Shop shut down?

Nintendo’s Wii Shop will be closing down this year as the focus shifts to the ongoing success of the Nintendo Switch. The main reason for this change is the switch to the Nintendo eShop which is now used on both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS.

Can you 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.

Does the eShop still work on Wii?

Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShop May Close Permanently In 2022.

When did Nintendo shut down the Wii Shop?

Nintendo is shutting down the Wii Shop in 2019. Share this story. Nintendo will shut down the Wii Shop channel on January 30th, 2019, marking the end of an era for the service that first came online for Wii consoles in December 2006.

Is the Wii Shop Channel no longer supported?

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. Why is Nintendo no longer supporting the Wii Shop Channel?

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?

When is Nintendo cutting credit card support for Wii U?

Nintendo has announced its intention to cut credit card support for the 3DS and Wii U eShops in January 2022. Two, six, and ten. Those are the numbers of mainline Pokemon, Zelda, and Mario games that are currently available to download on Switch, respectively.