Is Wii System Transfer still available?

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. It is no longer possible to purchase new content from the Wii Shop.

How do I transfer my Wii U to another Wii U?

Begin with the source Wii U On the source Wii U, select System Settings from the Wii U Menu. Using the Left Stick, scroll to System Transfer and press the A Button. Select Transfer Between Wii U Consoles.

Why is my Wii U not connecting?

Ensure there are no other Wii U consoles currently powered on in your household. Reset and Re-sync the Wii U GamePad: Unplug the power cord from the console, and let it sit for at least a few seconds. Ensure the Wii U console is placed to minimize interference.

Can you transfer Wii U games to another account?

A new software update for Wii U was released today, giving owners of Nintendo’s current console the ability to transfer their content from one Wii U to another. Wii U owners will be able to transfer users, Nintendo Network IDs, save data and downloaded content to a new system.

What happens during a Wii U system transfer?

After the Wii U to Wii U system transfer has been completed, simply connect your USB Storage Device to the target Wii U console. All save data, game data, and update data on the USB Storage Device will be available. What happens to Wii mode content during the transfer?

Do you need a Wii Remote to transfer to a Wii U?

All prompts for the transfer process are on the Wii U GamePad. A network connection that allows both Wii U consoles to be connected simultaneously. If Wii Menu content exists on either console, a Wii Remote or Wii Remote Plus is required.

Why is the back of my Wii U not working?

The connectors on the back of the Wii U can be damaged, meaning the console may not be able to output sound or video. Look for any signs of damage on the back of the console. Also, hook up your Wii U to a known working TV and AV cable and make sure both audio and video are working correctly.

What do I need to do to update my Wii U?

From the Wii U Menu, select “System Settings” and using the Left Stick, scroll to the “System Update” icon and press the A Button. Tap “Update” to connect to the Internet and begin the update process. Inverted colors appear on the screen. Take the disk out of the console.