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Introducing WiiWare — a unique family of games for the Wii console. Experience new and innovative gameplay, fresh takes on the classics—and much more. WiiWare games are downloadable directly to your Wii console in exchange for Wii Points on the Wii Shop Channel. Just make sure your Wii console is connected to the internet, and you’ll be playing in seconds.

The Wii Shop Channel is the online storefront and download station on the Wii console, where users may purchase Wii Points and redeem them to download new WiiWare or classic Virtual Console games.


Step 1Purchase Wii Points
Wii Points can be redeemed via the Wii Shop Channel with a Wii Points Card, available at game retailers. They can also be obtained with a credit card right from the Wii Shop Channel. Click on the “Add Wii Points” button on the Wii Shop Channel menu to redeem your points.
Step 2Access Wii Shop Channel
Find the Wii Shop Channel on your Wii Menu, and access it.
Step 3Browse WiiWare Games
Use the Wii Shop Channel to browse for WiiWare games. Browse by Popular Titles, Newest Additions, Game Publisher, Genre, or Game Title.
Step 4Purchase WiiWare Games
Once you have redeemed your Wii Points, choose a game you want to purchase. Click “Download” from the game’s page and your game will begin downloading automatically.