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Virtual Console at Nintendo :: Wii

What is Virtual Console?

Nintendo's Virtual Console is making the greatest video game archive in history available for Wii. Download many of your favorite NES, SNES, N64, NEOGEO, Sega Genesis and TurboGrafx 16 titles and relive those happy memories all over again on Wii. Here's how to get started…

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What are you waiting for? Come and see the huge range of Virtual Console games available for download right now!

See all Virtual Console Games How do I connect my Wii to the Internet?

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Platform Wii Remote Classic Controller GCN Controller
NES Yes Yes Yes
SNES No Yes Yes
N64 No Yes Yes
Sega Genesis Some Yes Yes
NEOGEO Some Yes Yes
TurboGrafx 16 Yes Yes Some

Step 1

Connect your Wii to the Internet. If you need help with this, try looking here.

Step 2

From the Wii Menu, select the Wii Shop Channel.

Step 3

Choose a game to download from Virtual Console – you’ll need some Wii Points for this.

Step 4

You can either buy a Wii Points Card from your local Nintendo retailer or via the Wii Shop Channel with your credit card.

Step 5

The game will download and appear in a new channel in your Wii Menu.

Step 6

Click this new channel and you’re all set to step back in time – enjoy!