The (often found as a preservation project on Internet Archive ) is a digital library containing nearly every classic game officially released for the Wii Shop Channel in North America. Since the official store closed in 2019, this collection serves as the primary way to access these titles on original hardware. Key Features and Content
While the Wii's Virtual Console collection is extensive, it's worth noting that some titles have been re-released on the Wii U and 3DS Virtual Consoles. These newer consoles offer a few advantages, including:
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Since legitimate acquisition is dead, the modern “new” collection for players is created via and Wii Backup Manager with verified VC WAD files (the installable package format for Wii channels).
Even before the total shutdown, some games were delisted due to expiring licenses, such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the Donkey Kong Country trilogy (which were later reinstated).