Wii Points Discontinued (2019) – No Codes Available, Here's What to Do

Wii Points no longer exist. The Wii Shop Channel closed January 30, 2019. Points cannot be purchased, redeemed, or transferred.

What This Means

• No New Purchases: Cannot buy WiiWare, Virtual Console, or channels.
• Existing Content: Already-downloaded games still work (redownload via "My Downloads" if space).
• Unused Points: Lost forever — no refund, conversion, or transfer.
• Codes Invalid: Any "Wii Points Card" codes unredeemable.

How to Play Wii Games Now

• Physical Discs: Buy used Wii/GameCube games (Wii backward compatible).
• Wii U Virtual Console (Closed): Was on Wii U eShop (closed 2023). If bought, still downloadable.
• Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack: Includes N64, GBA, Genesis, but not Wii games.
• Homebrew (Wii/ Wii U / vWii): Play backups via USB/HDD. Legal only for games you own. Guide: wii.guide.

Warning

Anyone selling "Wii Points codes" is scamming — they're useless. Report them.

Enjoy your existing Wii library. For new purchases: physical discs or modern Nintendo platforms.