This is a list of Wii games that are available on Wii U for download from the Nintendo eShop.
These games utilize the backward compatibility of Wii U with Wii games in order to run, albeit without needing to explicitly access the Wii Menu. Games that can be played with the
Classic Controller
The is a game controller produced by Nintendo for the Wii home video game console. While it later featured some compatibility with the Wii U console, the controller was ultimately succeeded by the Wii U Pro Controller. In April 2014, Nintendo ...
can also be played using the
Wii U GamePad
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as a controller instead. The download variants can also support any save files created on or transferred to the Wii U from any respective disc variant of the same title.
Although similar to
Virtual Console
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games in some ways, they are usually treated as a distinct concept by Nintendo. However, they were referred to as Virtual Console titles on the Nintendo of America website.
Unlike most Virtual Console games, they run on native hardware rather than emulation.
A total of 35 games have been released—of which 33 games were released in Japan, 30 in North America, and 28 in PAL regions.
Games
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See also
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List of Wii U games
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List of Wii games
The list of Wii games spans from the console's launch in 2006 to the last game release in 2020. There are video games, some unreleased, for the Wii video game console.
Games
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Lists of Virtual Console games
Each 'region' has different Virtual Console titles available for download to the Wii, Nintendo 3DS, and Wii U depending on licensing and other factors.
Systems
Wii
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