Super Mario 64 on Wii: Virtual Console Port, Not a Native Release

Short answer: There is no “Super Mario 64 Wii” edition. The game was developed for the Nintendo 64 and never received a ground-up Wii remake. However, you can play the original N64 version on a Wii—via the Wii Shop Channel’s Virtual Console service (discontinued in 2019).

The Key Distinctions

• Original Platform: Nintendo 64 (1996).
• Wii Release: Virtual Console emulation of the N64 ROM—identical gameplay, resolution, and controls (Classic Controller or GameCube controller supported).
• No Enhancements: No widescreen patch, no motion controls, no graphical overhaul. It’s the 1996 experience running on Wii hardware.

How It Differs from Other Mario Ports

Contrast with Super Mario 64 DS (a full remake with new characters, levels, and touch controls) or the Super Mario 3D All-Stars version on Switch (upscaled, widescreen, modernized controls). The Wii Virtual Console release is a straight emulation—preservation, not reimagining.

Can You Still Get It?

The Wii Shop Channel closed in 2019, so you can no longer purchase it digitally. If you bought it before closure, it remains in your download history. Otherwise, your options are:

• Original N64 cartridge + console.
• Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack (includes N64 library).
• Super Mario 3D All-Stars (physical cartridge, limited print run).
• Wii U Virtual Console (also delisted, but previously available).

So while “Super Mario 64 Wii” doesn’t exist as a distinct product, the classic game is playable on Wii—just don’t expect a Wii-specific version.