Answer:

• No. The Wii Menu is displayed in standard definition.

Answer:

• GameCube compatibility
• WiiConnect24 features
• System Settings
• Disc update features
• Forecast Channel
• Internet Channel
• News Channel
• Photo Channel
• Gift Giving

Description:

• Step by step instructions on how to redeem a Wii Points card.

Information:

• Wii Points are used to download content, including Virtual Console games, WiiWare games, and channels.
• The Wii Shop Channel can be accessed on the Wii U through the Wii Menu.

What to do:

1. Select "Start Shopping" from the Wii Shop Channel Welcome screen, then select "Add Wii Points."
2. Select "Redeem Nintendo Points Card," then scratch off the silver area on the back of the card to reveal the activation number.
3. Enter the Nintendo Points Card activation number into the text field then select "OK."
4. A screen will appear which shows the point value of the card that was entered. Select "Redeem" to add the points to your account.
5. Another screen will appear which shows the number of points added to the account and the new point balance. Select "OK" to return to the Wii Shop Channel.

Description:

• Step by step instructions on how to view the available balance of Wii Points in the Wii Shop Channel.

Information:

• The Wii Shop Channel can be accessed on the Wii U in the Wii Menu.

What to do:

1. Access the Wii Shop Channel through the Wii Menu.
2. Once on the "Welcome to the Wii Shop Channel" screen, select "Start Shopping."
3. The current Wii Points balance will be displayed in blue, near the bottom of the screen.

Information:

• The Wii Menu allows you to play Wii game discs, WiiWare, and Virtual Console titles.
• You will need to use a Wii Remote (or Wii Remote Plus) to navigate the menu. You will need to pair (synchronize) a Wii Remote with the Wii U console before using the menu.

Answer:

• Due to certain system constraints, Club Nintendo accounts cannot be linked to the Wii Shop on the Wii U. Games downloaded through the Wii Shop on the Wii U (in Wii mode) do not qualify for surveys or Coins.

Important Note!

• Only Wii consoles with model number RVL 001 are compatible with the Gamecube controller.

Answer:

• Some games will be playable with just the Wii Remote, while others will require use of the Classic Controller attachment.
• The best place to go for information on which controller is used for a specific game is the Wii Shop Channel catalog itself. Each game clearly shows which controller(s) it uses.

Answer:

• The Wii U console is designed to access the Nintendo eShop or the Wii Shop channel (when in Wii Mode) only for the region in which the console was intended for sale. For example, a Wii U console made for use in North America will only be able to access the Nintendo eShop channel for U.S., Canada, and Latin America, even if it's being used in Europe.

Answer:

• There is no expiration date for Wii Points. However, it is possible that points may be revoked or removed if there is a suspicion of fraudulent or unlawful activity on your system.

Please see the End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) and the Network Services Agreement for additional information about using network services provided by Nintendo.

Answer:

• In the Wii Shop some download items will have a little flag next to their title. This flag indicates this item is an Import.

 

Information:

• The Wii Shop Channel allows users to download Virtual Console and WiiWare games, purchase and redeem Wii Points, and obtain other downloads (such as Wii Channels). A broadband internet connection is required.

Key Features:

• Wii Points: In the Wii Shop Channel you can redeem Wii Points to download additional features and items, such as WiiWare titles or Virtual Console games. Purchased Wii Points are added to your Wii Shop account which is separate from the Wii U Nintendo eShop.
• Virtual Console: The Virtual Console is a collection of classic games available for download from the Wii Shop Channel.
• WiiWare: WiiWare are new, unique games released solely through the Wii Shop channel.
• Channels: Various channels can be downloaded from the Wii Shop.

Answer:

Virtual Console games are available in the Nintendo eShop at a discounted rate ($1.00 for NES titles, $1.50 for SNES titles), for consumers that have already purchased the game through the Wii Shop. To qualify, the Wii Shop version must be either:

• Purchased in the Wii Shop on Wii U, or
• Purchased on the Wii and transferred to the Wii U system.

Note that all Virtual Console games are also available in the Nintendo eShop – however, additional titles are added on a weekly basis.

Also, from January through August, Nintendo is making one NES or Super NES game available each month at the anniversary price of just 30 cents. Each game will be available at that price for 30 days.

Nintendo eShop in Wii U mode:

• From January through July, Nintendo is making one NES or Super NES game available each month at the anniversary price of just 30 cents. Each game will be available at that price for 30 days, and the first is the NES game Balloon Fight. This offer will end on August 13th.

The Wii Shop Channel in Wii Mode:

• The prices announced to date are as follows*:
• NES: Starting at 500 points
• SNES: Starting at 800 points
• N64: Starting at 1,000 points
• Sega Master System: Starting at 500 points
• Sega Genesis: Starting at 800 points
• TurboGrafx: Starting at 600 points
• NEOGEO: Starting at 900 points
• Commodore 64: Starting at 500 points
• Arcade: Starting at 500 points
• WiiWare games: Varies
• Points can be purchased online using the Wii console or Wii Menu on the Wii U console and a credit card or a Wii Points Cards (available at retail). The Nintendo Points Card costs $19.99 (U.S.) for 2,000 points.

*Prices can vary

 

Answer:

• Tax is added where applicable and is based on your location (City, State, and County).

Answer:

• No. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide hard copy receipts for online point purchases.

Answer:

• No, you will not have to pay for the content again if it is deleted. It can be re-downloaded at no additional cost.

Description:

• Step by step instructions on switching between the Wii U and Wii menu.

What to do:

• In order to launch Wii mode, you will need to sync a Wii Remote with the Wii U console. (How To)

1. Launch Wii Mode by performing the following:

• From a disc: If you have entered a Wii disc into your Wii U, launch the software as normal. (How To)
• From the icon: If you are not launching software from a disc, scroll to the Wii Menu icon located on the Wii U Menu and press A.



2. Use the Wii Remote to select "Wii Menu" by pointing the Wii Remote at the screen, hovering the hand icon over "Wii Menu," and pressing the A Button.


• If you have not yet sync'd a Wii Remote with the Wii U Console, you will be prompted to sync one. Follow the on-screen instructions.

• To return to the Wii U Menu, click "Wii U Menu and then "Start."
• The ability to boot the Wii U directly into the Wii Menu was added with the system update released April 25th, 2013. Click here for more information.

Description:

• Step by step instructions on how to Link a Club Nintendo Account to a Wii Shop Account.

Important Note!

• Only active Club Nintendo accounts with a verified email address can be linked to a Shop Channel account.
• Surveys associated to Channels and games added by linking the Shop Channel account can take a day or two to appear in the To Do List.

What to do:

1. Select "Start Shopping" from the Welcome screen Wii Shop Channel, then select "Settings and Features."
2. Select "Club Nintendo Membership Settings."
3. Select the button next to "Link your Club Nintendo Membership" then enter the Club Nintendo username and password. Select "Link" to link the account.

• If the Club Nintendo Settings option does not appear, check the country setting on the system to ensure it is correct.

Description:

• Step by step instructions on how to purchase Wii Points with a credit card.
• Wii Points are used to download content, including Virtual Console games, WiiWare, and channels.

What to do:

1. Select "Start Shopping" from the Wii Shop Channel Welcome screen, and then select "Add Wii Points."
2. Select "Buy Wii Points with a credit card," then select the number of points you wish to purchase.

• If the option to use a credit card doesn’t appear, verify that your country setting is correct.

3. Select the credit card (Visa and MasterCard are accepted), then enter the credit card information and select "OK."
4. Enter the City, State/Province, Zip/Postal Code, and County for the billing address on the credit card, then select "OK."

• If an error indicates the number doesn’t match the type of the card, verify that the number is entered correctly.

5. The purchase details including the total price after tax will be displayed. Verify that the purchase information is correct, and then select the "Yes" button in the bottom-left of the screen to proceed.
6. A confirmation page will appear. Select "OK" to return to the Wii Shop Channel menu.

Description:

• Step by step instructions on how to Play Wii games on the Wii U.

Important Note!

• Starting a Wii game will automatically launch the Wii Menu. Be sure to exit the Wii Menu before inserting a Wii U game again.

What to do:

• In order to launch Wii mode, you will need to sync a Wii Remote with the Wii U console. (How To)
• For information on booting the Wii U into the Wii Menu, click here.

1. Launch Wii Mode by performing the following:

• From a disc: If you have entered a Wii disc into your Wii U, launch the software as normal. (How To)
• From the icon: If you are not launching software from a disc, scroll to the Wii Menu icon located on the Wii U Menu and press A.



2. Use the Wii Remote to select "Wii Menu" by pointing the Wii Remote at the screen, hovering the hand icon over "Wii Menu," and pressing the A Button.


• If you have not yet sync'd a Wii Remote with the Wii U Console, you will be prompted to sync one. Follow the on-screen instructions.


3. Once Wii Mode launches, use the Wii Remote to launch the disc / channel that you would like to access.

• If you would like information on transferring Wii content to your Wii U, click here.

Description:

• How to perform an update for a channel for the Wii Menu.

What to do:

• To update a channel, simply re-download it from the Wii Shop channel. (How To)

Situation:

• Step by step instructions on how to copy content between the SD Card and the Wii Menu System Memory

Important Note:

• The channel and the save data is stored and managed separately.
• Some games’ save data will not be transferrable to an SD Card. These games will be grayed out and you will not be able to select them.
• Channels are attached to the serial number of the console and cannot be played on other consoles using the SD Card.

What to Do:

1. Select the Wii Menu from the Wii U Menu.
2. Select the Wii button in the bottom left corner of the Wii Menu.
3. Select the type of content you wish to transfer (Channel or Save Data for the channel.)

Applies To: System Memory

 

What to Do:

• Select the Wii Menu from the Wii U HOME Menu.
• Select the Wii button in the bottom left corner of the Wii Menu.
• Select the type of content you wish to transfer (Channel or Save Data for the channel.)
• Select the content you wish to move, and then select "Copy."
• Select "Yes" to copy to the system memory.

 

 

Did you find what you were looking for?

Applies To: SD Card

 

What to Do:

• Select the Wii Menu from the Wii U HOME Menu.
• Select the Wii button in the bottom left corner of the Wii Menu.
• Select the type of content you wish to transfer (Channel or Save Data for the channel.)
• Select the SD Card Tab at the top of the screen.
• Select the content you wish to move, and then select "Copy."
• Select "Yes" to copy to your SD Card.

 

 

Did you find what you were looking for?

Description:

• Step by step instructions on how to re-download Virtual Content already purchased/downloaded in the Wii Shop.

What to do:

1. Select the Wii Menu icon from the Wii U Menu.
2. From the Wii Menu, select the Wii Shop Channel icon.
3. Select "Start," then "Start Shopping."
4. Select "Titles You've Downloaded."

• The full list of titles which have been purchased on the console will be displayed.

5. Select the desired title(s), and then select "Redownload."

Description:

• How to Arrange Channels on the Wii Menu or SD Card Menu.

What to do:

1. Grab the desired channel by pressing and holding the A and B Buttons on the Wii Remote.
2. Drag it over an empty spot and release the A and B Buttons.

• To move a channel to another page, hold it over the arrow button until the page changes.

Description:

• Step by step instructions on how to set up a new Wii Shop Account.

Note: Before the Wii Shop Channel can be used, an Internet connection and a Nintendo Network ID must be set up.

• For assistance connecting online, click here.

What to do:

1. Select the Wii Menu icon from the Wii U Menu.
2. Select the Wii Shop Channel then select "Start."

• The first time the Wii Shop Channel is accessed, you will be presented with a screen that says "connecting," and then a welcome screen will appear.

3. Select "OK" to continue. The Club Nintendo Membership Link screen will appear.

• If you have a Club Nintendo account, enter the User Name and Password, then select "Link."
• If you do not have a Club Nintendo account, leave the fields blank and select "Skip."

4. The Wii Shop Channel welcome screen will appear and you can begin browsing the Wii Shop Channel.

Description:

• Notices are used to inform you of important information about the Wii Shop Channel, such as when it will be down for maintenance, what updates have been made, etc.
• Notices are displayed on the Wii Shop Channel Welcome screen.

What to do:

1. Select and start the Wii Menu from the Wii U Menu.
2. Select and start the Wii Shop Channel.

• If this is your first time entering the Wii Shop Channel, click here.

3. Notices are displayed on the Welcome screen. Select the desired notice to read it.

Description:

• Step by step instructions on how to redeem a download code in the Wii Shop while using the Wii Menu on the Wii U.

Important Note!

• Download Codes purchased from retailers will be found on the receipt. If the code is through a promotion online, the code will be found in the confirmation email.
• Download codes are different than the activation codes found on Nintendo prepaid points cards.

What to do:

1. If you haven't already, set up an Internet connection on the Wii U. (How To)
2. Make sure your Wii U has the latest system update. (How To)
3. From the HOME Menu, select the Wii Menu icon.
4. From the Wii Menu, select the Wii Shop icon.
5. Select "Start Shopping," then select Settings and Features."
6. Scroll down to "Wii Download Ticket," and select it.
7. Select the rectangular box and use the onscreen keypad to enter the Wii Download Ticket number then select "OK."
8. Select "Redeem," then "OK," then "Now" to download the game.

• By selecting "Later," the game will appear under "Titles I’ve Downloaded" in the Wii Shop Channel’s main menu.

Description:

• Step by step instructions on booting the Wii U into Wii Menu.

Information:

If you have previously booted into Wii Mode with a user account, you may not be prompted to sync a Wii Remote.

Once these steps have been performed for a user account, you will be able to boot into the Wii Menu automatically.

What to do:

1. Ensure that the Sensor Bar is connected to the Wii U and placed correctly. (How To)
2. Power on the Wii U console and then immediately press and hold down the B Button on the Wii U GamePad, Wii Remote, or Wii U Pro Controller.
   • If there is more than one user account on the Wii U console, you will be prompted to select a user.
3. Tap "Next" on the Wii U GamePad.

4. Tap "Next" on the Wii U GamePad.

5. If you have not already done so, select "Pair Wii Remote." Otherwise, select "Continue."

6. Select "OK."

7. If you have not already created or linked a Nintendo Network ID to the user you select, you can choose to do so now. Otherwise, select "Later."

• A Nintendo Network ID is required in order to use the Wii Shop Channel
8. Point the Wii Remote at the TV and select "Wii Menu."

• You must use the Wii Remote that is set as player one to perform this action. If you need to change the order of controllers paired with the console, follow these steps.