How to Access the Wii Shop on Wii U
Wii U
In this article, you'll learn how to set up a new Wii Shop account.
Important
- The Wii Shop Channel was discontinued on January 30, 2019. Previously purchased content can be re-downloaded, but it is no longer possible to purchase new content from the Wii Shop.
- You must create an Nintendo Network ID, connect to the Internet, and accept the User Agreements to access the Wii Shop on Wii U.
Complete these steps
- Select the Wii Menu icon from the Wii U Menu.
- Use the Wii Remote to select the Wii Shop Channel then select Start.
- The first time the Wii Shop Channel is accessed, you will be presented with a screen that says connecting, and then a welcome screen will appear.
- Select OK to continue.
- The Wii Shop Channel welcome screen will appear and you can re-download your previously purchased games.
