Private company
Wii Shop Channel
Logo: Nintendo, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
Online storefront for the Wii video game console (2006–2019)
The Wii Shop Channel was a digital distribution service for the Wii video game console. The service allowed users to purchase and play additional software for the Wii (called Channels), including exclusive games (branded WiiWare), and games from prior generations of video game consoles (marketed with the Virtual Console brand).2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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The Wii Shop Channel was a digital distribution service for the Wii video game console. The service allowed users to purchase and play additional software for the Wii (called Channels), including exclusive games (branded WiiWare), and games from prior generations of video game consoles (marketed with the Virtual Console brand).2
Timeline
- Dec 8, 2006Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.nintendo.co.jp/wii/features/shopping_ch1
- WikipediaWii Shop Channel
- WikidataQ18365471
Sources
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- 1WikidataWii Shop Channel on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaWii Shop Channel on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsWii Shop Channel logo by Nintendo, Public domain