How to Get Online Play on Wii (2024)

Official Nintendo Wii online services shut down on May 20, 2014 (WiiConnect24) and January 30, 2019 (Wii Shop Channel). Most games no longer work online.

Exceptions (Community-Run)

• Mario Kart Wii: Wiimmfi — custom server. Requires Homebrew Channel + Wiimmfi Patcher (disc/ISO). Active community, tournaments.
• Super Smash Bros. Brawl: Wiimmfi + Project Slippi (Melee netplay) or Brawl Vault mods.
• Call of Duty: MW / WaW / BO1: Wiimmfi or XLink Kai (System Link tunneling).
• Animal Crossing: City Folk, Pokémon Battle Revolution, etc.: Partial Wiimmfi support.

How to Connect (Wiimmfi)

1. Install Homebrew Channel (via Letterbomb / BlueBomb / FlashHax).
2. Run Wiimmfi Patcher (auto-patches disc/ISO on launch).
3. Set DNS to 95.217.77.151 (Wiimmfi DNS) or use Auto-Update DNS homebrew app.

Alternatives

• Wii U: Native backward compat + eShop (until March 2023 closure) + Wiimmfi support.
• Dolphin Emulator (PC/Android): Best netplay experience for Wii/GameCube titles via Dolphin Netplay or Wiimmfi.

Warning: Homebrew voids warranty (obsolete) and carries minor brick risk. Follow wii.guide exactly.