Can Wii U still access Internet?

At 5pm PDT on April 8, 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication was discontinued for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software, including software exclusive to New Nintendo 3DS.
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Does internet still work on Wii U?

Fans of the 3DS and the Wii U will be losing online support in April 2024. Nintendo this week said it will end online support for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U models in April 2024. This change will affect the Nintendo 2DS, New 2DS XL, 3DS, 3DS XL, New 3DS and New 3DS XL as well as the Wii U Deluxe and Wii U Basic.
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Can you still go online with Wii U?

Dave Aubrey | Apr 8, 2024

The Wii U's online service has officially been terminated. If you go online with a Wii U today, you won't be able to buy digital games, or play any of your existing games online.
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Can you still use the browser on Wii U?

The Internet Browser can be launched while playing Wii U software by pressing the HOME Button, then launching the browser from the HOME menu. Images and video can be viewed on the TV screen while you continue browsing the Internet on the Wii U GamePad.
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Can Wii U still connect to internet in 2024?

As of 8 April 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication has ended for Nintendo 3DS* and Wii U software.
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Are the Wii U servers shut down?

Nintendo 3DS and Wii U Online Shutdown Time

The 3DS and Wii U online services will shut down on April 8, 2024, at 4pm PT. After this point, most online services will no longer be available on the console.
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Will Wii U stop working?

“At 4pm PDT on April 8, 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software. This also includes online co-operative play, internet rankings, and data distribution,” the company said in a support post.
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Can you still use Netflix on Wii U?

Sorry for the inconvenience. It means Netflix can't be used on Nintendo Wii U systems anymore. To use Netflix, you'll need to use a Netflix-supported device.
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Can I still use the Internet on my Wii?

Yes. Wii is Wi-Fi-enabled, meaning it can connect to a wireless access point (such as a wireless router) to connect to the Internet. Click here for more information about the online possibilities of your Wii console.
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Is Wii U outdated?

Nintendo formally announced the end of its production on January 31, 2017. The ability to purchase content through the Nintendo eShop was discontinued on March 27, 2023. Online functionality was discontinued at 00:00 UTC on April 9, 2024, with the servers shutting down at 02:00 UTC that same day.
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Can you still play Wii U offline?

Yes, Wii U owners can still play games offline — and participate in the active Wii U modding scene — but Nintendo will finally be wiping its hands clean of its worst-selling console ever. (Nintendo sold just over 13 million Wii U consoles, at least one of which was purchased last year.)
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Is the Wii online still working?

As of May 20th, 2014, the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service was discontinued and it is now no longer possible to use online features of Nintendo DS/DSi and Wii software such as online play, matchmaking, competitions and leaderboards. You may see error code 20110 when attempting to use these discontinued services.
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Is StreetPass still active?

On March 28, 2018, StreetPass Relays worldwide were shut down, with the exception of the Nintendo store in New York City and Best Buy locations in Canada.
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Why can't my Wii U connect to the Internet?

Fix: Check the network status for Nintendo servers here (Network Status), make sure your Wii U is connected to the router, and try again. Try a different DNS for your Wii U Connection Settings. Confirm your proxy information is correct. Confirm that you entered your security key correctly.
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What Wi-Fi does the Wii U support?

Wireless Modes: 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n. Wireless Security Standards: WEP, WPA, and WPA2.
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Can Wii connect to internet in 2024?

The Nintendo Wii is only compatible with Mixed B/G or Wireless-B only network modes. If your WiFi is not detected by the console, you may need to switch network modes.
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Does the Wii Internet Channel still work?

The Internet Channel was available as a free download through the Wii Shop Channel. With the closure of the Wii Shop Channel on January 30, 2019, it is no longer available to new users. However, for the time being it can still be re-downloaded if you downloaded it previously.
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Does YouTube still work on Wii U?

The YouTube application was removed from Nintendo eShop on Wii U on April 27, 2022, and the service was discontinued on October 27, 2022.
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When did Netflix on Wii U shut down?

The Netflix app was removed from Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS Family systems on Dec 31st, 2020 and discontinued on June 30th, 2021.
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Does Wii no longer support Netflix?

A version of Netflix became available for use on the Wii U on November 18, 2012. In November 2018, Netflix announced that it would no longer be supported on the Wii effective January 30, 2019, which is the closure date of the Wii Shop Channel. A new version of the Netflix app is in development for the Nintendo Switch.
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Are the Wii U servers still up?

Nintendo officially shut down servers for 3DS and Wii U games on April 8, meaning popular multiplayer games, such as Kid Icarus Uprising and Animal Crossing New Leaf, lost online functionality forever.
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Is the Wii U obsolete?

The Nintendo Wii U is OFFICIALLY Discontinued - YouTube.
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Does Nintendo still repair Wii U?

Nintendo no longer offers factory repairs for the Wii U console, the Wii U GamePad, or Wii U accessories. You may find our information on replacement and upgrade options helpful.
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