Is the Wii U still playable?

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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Does the Wii U still work?

Online play for 3DS and Wii U no longer functions after 8th April 2024.
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Can I still play games on my Wii U?

Nearly all Wii games can be enjoyed on our newest home console, so there's no need to shut your favourite games in the cupboard.
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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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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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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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Can you still play Wii U games online?

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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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Why was the Wii U discontinued?

It had low sales, primarily credited to a weak lineup of launch games, limited third-party support, and poor marketing including the lack of distinguishing the unique functionality of the GamePad from just being a tablet device for the Wii. Production of the Wii U ended on January 31, 2017.
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How long can a Wii U stay on?

The Wii U GamePad will remain charged for 3-5 hours. Actual battery life depends on the screen brightness, the features used (such as the camera and microphone), wireless communication use, ambient...
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Can Wii U games still be downloaded?

“For the foreseeable future, it will still be possible to download update data and redownload purchased software and downloadable content from Nintendo eShop.”
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Are Wii U games still available?

As of 27 March 2023, it will no longer be possible to make purchases on Nintendo eShop for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. It will also no longer be possible to download free content, including game demos.
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Can you still download Wii U games after eShop closes?

For the foreseeable future, it will still be possible to redownload games and DLC and receive software updates on Wii U consoles and Nintendo 3DS systems. However, it is not possible to redownload demo versions after the end of purchases on 27 March 2023, even if you have downloaded a demo version of a game before.
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Can you get Wii games anymore?

It is no longer possible to purchase new content from the Wii Shop. However, for the time being you may continue to re-download content you have purchased or transfer that content from a Wii system to a Wii U system. Be aware that these features will eventually end at a future date.
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How long will Wii U be supported?

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 Wii U still be repaired?

Nintendo Wii U repairs are no longer possible.
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What was the Wii U lifespan?

For the 3DS, its lifespan was nine years, and for the Wii U, it was five. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 both had a lifespan of 11 years. In contrast, the Atari 2600 had a 15-year lifespan. However, these consoles still retained functionality after their companies halted all future production.
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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 Wii U be played offline?

The Wii U console does not require an Internet connection to play games offline, use Mii Maker, and interact with basic settings. However, applications that require an Internet connection such as Netflix, Youtube, etc., will not operate without an Internet connection.
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Can you play Wii U away from console?

By downloading and installing a free software update, you can play the game TV-free on the Wii U GamePad screen alone. Off-TV Play can be activated from the in-game Options menu. The same software update that adds Off-TV Play also allows European and North American gamers to play together online.
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Is the Wii U shut down 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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Is Wii U online shutting 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.
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Are the Wii servers still up?

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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How to connect Wii U to internet 2024?

How to Connect a Wii U Console to the Internet
  1. From the Wii U Menu, select System Settings.
  2. Using the Left Stick, select the Internet icon and press the A Button. ...
  3. Select Connect to the Internet.
  4. The Wii U will search for available Wi-Fi networks in your area.
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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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Will there be a 4DS?

The Nintendo 4DS

The recently announced Nintendo 4DS is aiming to release at April 24th 2024, and it will be the last member in the DS family.
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