Did the Wii U get an update in 2021?

We’re only two days away from its successor’s fourth anniversary, but Nintendo seems to still remember the Wii U enough to make small changes after all these years. A new firmware update was quietly released today, bringing the system up to version 5.5.

Is the Wii U still getting updates?

Nintendo has today released a new firmware update for… the Wii U. Today’s Wii U system update, version 5.5. 5, is listed by Nintendo as “improving system stability”. It’s been two and a half years since the last Wii U update, in September 2018.

How do I update my Wii to 2021?

To update your Wii console to the latest version, simply connect your console to the Internet and manually select “Wii System Update” from the Wii System Settings page. You can check the version of your Wii console by looking at the numbers on the top right corner on page 1 of the Wii System Settings page.

Is the Wii U eShop still open 2021?

Support will officially end on January 22, 2022. However, players still have several options for purchasing items on either eShops. The Wii U and 3DS are currently only a few ways players can access many retro titles without needing to purchase legacy hardware.

Can you still play Wii U online?

You can play games with other players from around the world on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS family systems! Many titles can be played over the internet, either with friends or random players.

Is Wii U Online shut down?

Nintendo has announced that as of January 2022, credit card support for the 3DS and Wii U eShops will be shut down. If you’ve got Nintendo Switch Online, there’s a good chance you’re already familiar with the NES and SNES libraries available to subscribers.

Is Wii U dead?

Production on Nintendo’s Wii U console is officially coming to an end, according to a post on Nintendo’s Japanese website. The site lists that the two final models that are currently in production have been discontinued. In other words, the Wii U has officially reached the end of its lifespan.

Is Wii U Online still supported?

Is the Wii U eShop shutting down?

Can I still download Wii U games?

It is no longer possible to purchase new content from the Wii Shop. However, for the time being you may continue to re-download content you have purchased or transfer that content from a Wii system to a Wii U system. Be aware that these features will eventually end at a future date.

Is it true the Wii U eShop is shutting down?

3DS and Wii U Eshop Is Shutting Down In 42 Countries Nintendo will be shutting down the eShop for 3DS and Wii U consoles in 42 countries, including most of South and Central America. By Josh Coulson Published Apr 29, 2020 The already limited eShop serving Nintendo’s Wii U and 3DS will be shutting down in 42 countries later this year.

Is the Wii U discontinued?

Nintendo Wii U will be discontinued in March 2018. As several people have continued to regret their decision to purchase the Wii U console created by Nintendo, the company itself is quite happy with how it is performing in the market.

How do you download Wii games?

Put the SD Card into the Card Reader on your PC. Create a folder Called Apps on the Card. This is where you will place the free downloaded Wii games from the Homebrew channel. Browse the games and software offered by the Homebrew website. Download the selections you want and move the compressed folders to the SD card.

What is the new Wii console?

Nintendo’s new console is coming out March 2017. Nintendo’s next gaming system isn’t a portable machine or a home console—it’s both. The Japanese company has long been teasing its next console, which it had codenamed the NX, but today (Oct. 20), it finally revealed some details about the follow-up to its underwhelming Nintendo Wii U console.