What was the last Wii U update?
The last major Wii U system update was version 5.3.
When was the last Wii U update released?
Wii U system software
| The Wii U Menu GUI | |
|---|---|
| Working state | Discontinued |
| Source model | Closed source |
| Initial release | 1.0.1 / November 18, 2012 |
| Latest release | 5.5.5 / March 1, 2021 |
Why did the Wii U get an update in 2021?
A new firmware update was quietly released today, bringing the system up to version 5.5. 5 (skipping 5.5. 4 for unknown reasons). Unsurprisingly, the update’s official patch notes merely say that “improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.”
Are Wii U online servers still up?
Nintendo will close the Wii U and 3DS eShops in March 2023, and a new report claims that a total server shutdown for these platforms may arrive in as early as “a couple of years.”
Is Nintendo eShop ending?
Nintendo will close the online stores for its Wii U console and Nintendo 3DS handheld in “late March 2023,” the company announced Tuesday. After those stores, called the Nintendo eShop, shut down, it will no longer be possible to make digital purchases for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
Will the Wii U eShop shut down?
Nintendo is closing down the Wii U and 3DS eShop, making thousands of digital only titles inaccessible and proving the need for preservation. Nintendo has recently announced that it is shutting down the Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS by March 2023.
Is Nintendo eShop discontinued?
As of late March 2023, it will no longer be possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for the Wii U system and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. It will also no longer be possible to download free content, including game demos.
Did the DSi shop close?
Now that the Nintendo DSi Shop has closed, this is no longer possible; however, most DSiWare is available to purchase through the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS family systems. Can I still play the DSiWare I’ve purchased? Yes, as long as you have downloaded the software to your device.
Is the DS Lite store still open?
The memo came from GameStop, and it said, “Nintendo DS Lite systems have been discontinued and stores will no longer be replenished on this product.” For old timers like me, it’s kind of a bittersweet moment.