After almost 3 years of finding, watching and engaging with Nintendo TVii, we will be ending the service on August 11, 2015.
We are deeply thankful for all of the engagement and excitement our users have generated and enjoyed while using the service.
At 12:00 PM Pacific Time on August 11, 2015, the Nintendo TVii service will no longer be accessible. Soon after, a system update will remove the Nintendo TVii icon from the Wii U Menu and the Wii U GamePad controller's HOME Button Menu.
Even though the interactive, second screen experience of Nintendo TVii will be winding down, you can continue to watch your favorite shows and movies through the multiple Video on Demand applications on the Wii U console.
We sincerely thank you for your continued support of our company's products and services.
General Information
- Why are you shutting down Nintendo TVii?
- What is the shutdown date for Nintendo TVii?
- What will change on my Wii U?
- What about the TV button on the GamePad? Will that be removed?
- Does this mean you will be adding a new feature to Wii U to replace Nintendo TVii?
- Are the existing Video on Demand applications affected by this end of service?
General Information
Why are you shutting down Nintendo TVii?
Every service has a life cycle, and it is time to focus our resources on other projects.
What is the shutdown date for Nintendo TVii?
August 11, 2015
What will change on my Wii U?
The Nintendo TVii icon on the Wii U Menu and Home Screen will be removed with a system update and the service will no longer be available.
What about the TV button on the GamePad? Will that be removed?
If you have set up the remote control feature on your Wii U, the TV button on the GamePad will continue to launch the remote control functionality for your television and cable/satellite provider (if applicable). This feature is not affected by the shutdown of Nintendo TVii.
Does this mean you will be adding a new feature to Wii U to replace Nintendo TVii?
We have nothing to announce at this time.
Are the existing Video on Demand applications affected by this end of service?
No. Other applications are not affected. You can continue to use the available services through their Wii U applications.
