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With Nintendo’s free and fun online service, you can directly play games with other Wii owners – even if they are miles away!
- Easy - meaning no specialist knowledge is required,
- Free - you only pay your normal Internet connection charges*, and
- Safe - you play with people you know by swapping Friend Codes.
To take advantage of this service, all you need is access to a wireless Internet connection and a game compatible with the service. Once you have these, just follow the in-game menus to play online!
*Note that certain software titles marked with the "Pay & Play" logo offer optional downloadable content that can be purchased with Nintendo Points. Please refer to the operation manual of games featuring the "Pay & Play" logo for more information.
If you already connected your Wii to the Internet, you are ready to enjoy the online features of any game marked with the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection logo. Depending on the software title you may be able to play the game online, or upload your best scores to online leaderboards, or even chat with your friends online. Please refer to the software title's gamepage on this website or its operations manual for details on the specific Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection features of the title. Click on the link below for access to all titles with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection features.
In order to use Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and play online, your Wii needs to be connected to the Internet. We’ve collected all the info you need on one handy page, including an overview of requirements as well as a handy step-by-step guide to getting connected.
If you are experiencing problems with a game, please refer to its manual or try the links below for a solution to your problem.
Did an Error Code appear on screen when you were trying to play via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection? Click here to look up specific Error Codes.
Did you not see an Error Code? Click here to solve general issues with connecting online.
If you are looking for information related to playing games for the Nintendo DS handheld system via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, please click here.
