Wii Shop Channel refunds available from February 2019, can be exchanged for Nintendo eShop credit in Japan

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The Wii Shop Channel is officially closing for good in 2019 and users are no longer able to add points to the digital store. As of March 26, 2018, it is no longer possible to add points to the Wii Shop Channel using either a credit card or Nintendo Points Card. Any points added before that date can be used to purchase content on the Wii Shop Channel until January 30, 2019. From February 2019 to August 31, 2019, Wii owners in Japan who had a remaining balance will be able to receive a refund after filling out an online form. Points can be exchanged toward credit for the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. Nintendo has yet to announce a similar scheme for Western territories, but stay tuned for any updates.

31 thoughts on “Wii Shop Channel refunds available from February 2019, can be exchanged for Nintendo eShop credit in Japan”

  1. Pingback: Nintendo shares reminder: Wii Shop Channel closes for good on January 30, 2019 – Pokémon Blog
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  8. Pingback: How to check out your play history from Nintendo 3DS and Wii U to rediscover the games you spent the most time with – Pokémon Blog
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  10. Pingback: It will still be possible to redownload games and DLC, receive software updates and play online on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS even after March 27, 2023 – Pokémon Blog
  11. Pingback: Pokémon Bank services will be available at no cost to players even after March 27, 2023 – Pokémon Blog
  12. Pingback: Wii U and Nintendo 3DS eShop discontinuation: Scheduled maintenance takes place before it will no longer be possible to add funds as of August 29, 2022 – Pokémon Blog
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  14. Pingback: The Nintendo 3DS and Wii U Image Share services will officially be discontinued on October 25, 2022 – Pokémon Blog
  15. Pingback: The Nintendo 3DS and Wii U Image Share services have officially been discontinued as of October 25, 2022 – Pokémon Blog
  16. Pingback: Purchases on Nintendo eShop for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS will officially be discontinued later this month on March 27, 2023, at 23:59 UTC, Pokémon Bank services will still be available at no cost and you’ll still be able to redownload games – P
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  18. Pingback: Purchases on Nintendo eShop for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS will officially be discontinued in two weeks on March 27, 2023, at 23:59 UTC, Pokémon Bank services will still be available at no cost and you’ll still be able to redownload games – Poké
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  20. Pingback: The closure of the Nintendo 3DS eShop is also affecting the Theme Shop and Nintendo Badge Arcade, both of which contain Pokémon items that can be used to customize your Nintendo 3DS home screen – Pokémon Blog
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  22. Pingback: REMINDER: Purchases on Nintendo eShop for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS will officially be discontinued tomorrow, March 27, at 23:59 UTC – Pokémon Blog
  23. Pingback: Purchases on Nintendo eShop for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS will officially be discontinued TODAY, March 27, 2023, at 23:59 UTC – Pokémon Blog
  24. Pingback: You can no longer make purchases on Nintendo eShop for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, Pokémon Bank is now free to use for all Nintendo 3DS users who downloaded it – Pokémon Blog
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  29. Pingback: You can merge your unused Nintendo eShop balance from Nintendo 3DS and Wii U to your Nintendo Account until March 11 so that it can be used on Nintendo Switch – Pokémon Blog
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  31. Pingback: Online play and other functionality that uses online communication have ended service for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U as of today, April 8, it is still be possible to use online services for Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter – Pokémon Blog

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