Looking for WiiWare or Virtual Console game manuals? Instruction manuals for Features and Services are available on the Wii U Console. To view the instructions for the game you are playing, simply press the Home button on the Wii Remote to display the Home Menu. The instructions for the game can be viewed by selecting Operations Guide.
The Wii Shop Channel, which has been available on Wii systems since December 2006, closed on January 30, 2019. We sincerely thank our loyal customers for their support.
The Wii mini does not support the use of an SD Card. If you have not yet updated your Wii console to Wii Menu 4.0 or higher, then your Wii console is only compatible with SD Cards that are 2 GB (Gigabyte) or less. Cards with a capacity higher than 2 GB will likely not work with the Wii console if it has not been updated to 4.0 or higher.
In this article, you'll find details for all system updates that have been released for the Nintendo Wii console. This includes when the update was made available and a brief description of the updates included.
Three models of the Wii console have been released: Model Number RVL-001 Released in November 2006. Serial number prefix is "LU" or "LB." Model Number RVL-101: Released in October 2011. Serial number prefix is "KU" or "KB." Has the same look, feel and function as model RVL-001, with the following exceptions: Designed to sit horizontally rather than vertically. The Nintendo GameCube controller ...
Wii Will Not Turn On and Has No Power Light The information in this article can help you when: The Wii console won't power on, and the Power LED is unlit. The Wii console won't power on, and the Power LED flashes red. The console powers on, but shuts off after a few seconds/minutes. Attaching an accessory to the console turns the power off.
Check the Wii Remote pointer lens for obstructions and contamination (stickers, heavy smudges, Wii Remote Jacket is askew, etc.) If possible, use a digital camera or cell phone with an LCD display to check the functionality of the sensor bar. Take the remote button side down, and slap the button side of the remote against the palm of your hand.