Will Wii U shut down?

We now know the date and time when Nintendo will disconnect online services for 3DS and Wii U software, which is scheduled for April 8th, 2024, at 4PM PT / 7PM ET.
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Is Wii U getting shut down?

Nintendo has announced that the online services for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software will shut down on April 8, 2024. The shutdown will impact online play and functionality that utilizes online communication for both platforms, such as online co-op, internet rankings, and data distribution.
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How long will Wii U be supported?

Nintendo eShop & Online Play Closure. The Wii U and 3DS eShops closed on Monday 27th March, 2023. The North American stores closed at 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET. Nintendo has confirmed that online play for 3DS and Wii U will cease on 8th April 2024.
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Does the Wii U still have online?

Announcement of Discontinuation of Online Services for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software. Thank you very much for supporting our products. 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.
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Is Nintendo still supporting the Wii U?

Fans of the 3DS and the Wii U will be losing online support in April 2024.
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Is Nintendo releasing a new console in 2024?

Nintendo is targeting a March 2025 release for the successor to Switch, according to a Nikkei report (as spotted and translated by VGC) on Feb. 26. Nikkei corroborates earlier reporting by the specialist press that the console's release had slipped out of its original late 2024 window.
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Why did they stop selling Wii U?

The Wii U, despite being discontinued and phased out, managed to sell just one new console in the U.S. this year. The Wii U faced criticism for its weak launch lineup, limited third-party support, and poor marketing, but still offered unique and enjoyable games that have since been ported to the Switch.
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When did the Wii U Online shut down?

The company behind both consoles has just announced that their online services (including online multiplayer) will be turned off on April 8, 2024 at 7PM ET.
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Is Pokemon bank shutting down in 2024?

Nintendo 3DS online services will be discontinued in April 2024. While Pokémon Bank can be used beyond that date, we encourage players to transfer their Pokémon to Pokémon HOME at their earliest convenience.
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Do I have to pay for Pretendo?

Pretendo: A free and open source server replacement for the 3DS and Wii U | Hacker News.
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Can Wii U run all Wii games?

While it's not possible to play Wii U games on Wii, you can continue to enjoy Wii software on 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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Does the Wii U get updates?

Software updates will be installed while the Wii U is powered down, and system updates will be installed the next time the Wii U is powered on.
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Do Wii U games get updates?

In this article, you'll learn how to update games and applications. If connected online, the Wii U automatically checks for updates to your software. Any available updates will be downloaded and installed in the background.
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Why does Nintendo shut down old consoles?

In a public statement, Nintendo said the closure comes at the end of their product's "natural life cycle," as the 3DS and Wii U have long been eclipsed by their fast-selling Switch console.
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What went wrong with the Wii U?

One common complaint was that the console was significantly underpowered compared to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Games on the Nintendo system couldn't match the graphical capabilities or size of games on the other mainstream consoles.
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Is Pokemon Bank still active?

Pokémon Bank is no longer supported by Nintendo. You cant transfer mons from one system to another as you could before. Neither can you use it as cloud storage space. Pokémon left in Bank are stored on the DS harddrive and no longer in the cloud as they did before.
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Why is Pokémon TV shutting down?

Pokémon TV uses a service called Limelight Network, currently rebranded as Edgio. Limelight Network is a video hosting service, like YouTube, but is a paid service. Most likely it is becoming expensive for TPCi, so they are shutting down Pokémon TV as a cost cutting way.
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Can you transfer 3DS Pokémon to switch?

On the Nintendo 3DS system (Pokémon Bank)

Press the Y Button, then Yes. Within three minutes (before the Moving Key expires), enter the Moving Key that was displayed on Nintendo Switch. The move will begin when the Moving Key has been correctly entered into Pokémon Bank.
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Does Pokémon Bank delete Pokémon?

If you run out of membership, and do not take your Pokémon out of your Bank, they will be sweeped (deleted) out of the server and will disappear forever. Nintendo advises the players to purchase a new membership "as quickly as possible".
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What day did Wii end?

The original Wii and Wii Family Edition were discontinued on October 21, 2013, although the Wii Mini was still in production until November 13, 2017. The Wii received positive reviews. Wii: NA: November 19, 2006.
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Is Nintendo discontinuing the 3DS?

3DS family hardware was officially discontinued on September 16, 2020. The Nintendo eShop for the 3DS officially shut down on March 27, 2023.
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When did YouTube for Wii U shut down?

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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What replaced Wii U?

While the Nintendo Switch isn't the perfect console, it is much better than the Wii U.
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Will Wii ever come back?

There has been much speculation and anticipation among gamers and Nintendo fans regarding the potential return of the Wii and Wii U consoles. Unfortunately, there is no official confirmation from Nintendo regarding the revival of these consoles in 2024 or 2025. Will there ever be any new Wii games? Yes, but only one.
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When was the last Wii U sold?

According to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, one Wii U console was sold in the United States during September 2023. Zero new Wii U consoles were sold in the 16 months prior. The last time before September 2023 that a Wii U was sold in the US was May 2022.
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