Wii Shop Channel
Online shop for the Wii video game console, 2006–2019 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Wii Shop Channel is a discontinued digital distribution service for the Wii video game console. The service allowed users to purchase and play additional software for the Wii (called Channels), including exclusive games (branded WiiWare), and games from prior generations of video games (marketed with the Virtual Console brand).[2] The Wii Shop Channel launched on November 19, 2006, and ceased operations on January 30, 2019.[3]
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Developer | Nintendo Special Planning & Development |
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Type | Online shop |
Launch date | November 19, 2006; 17 years ago (2006-11-19) |
Discontinued | January 30, 2019; 5 years ago (2019-01-30) |
Platform(s) | Nintendo Wii |
Status | Discontinued[1] |
Succeeded by the Nintendo eShop, the Wii Shop Channel was accessible on the original Wii and on the Wii U console via Wii Mode, supporting the download of WiiWare titles, as well as legacy Virtual Console titles that are not available via the Nintendo eShop.[4][5]
The Channel's theme music has become popular and well-received on the internet, and is often used in internet memes.[6][7][8]