How do I wipe Wii for resale?

How to Delete Wii Console Data
  1. Access the Wii Data Management screen.
  2. Select Save Data. Save Data Icon.
  3. Select Wii.
  4. Select the tab labeled Wii at the top of the screen to view the data stored on the Wii console. The Wii tab selected on the Save Data screen.
  5. Select the desired data, and then select the Erase option.
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Does a Wii store personal information?

No personal information is stored on the console. The Wii Shop Account will display the last four digits of the credit card used in a transaction on the Account Activity screen, but no other personal information entered into the console is stored on the console.
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How much can you sell a Wii for in 2021?

A single Nintendo Wii console can sell from anywhere between $15 to $125. What is this? If it has scratches, is dirty, the buttons don't press properly, and it's worn, expect it to sell for $20.
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What can I do with my old Wii?

What to Do With an Old Nintendo Wii: 12 Fun DIY Ideas and...
  • Install Homebrew on Your Old Nintendo Wii Console. ...
  • Install Homebrew Wii Games and Apps. ...
  • Develop Your Own Homebrew Games. ...
  • Turn Your Old Wii Console Into a Children's Media Center. ...
  • Use Your Wii to Play DVDs. ...
  • Turn Your Wii Into a PC With Wii-Linux.
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Where can you sell a Wii for cash?

In the US the biggest trade-in locations for Wii consoles are GameStop (opens in new tab), Amazon (opens in new tab) and Cash For Gamers (opens in new tab).
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How to return your Nintendo Wii back to factory defaults



Do I need to reset Wii before selling?

It is recommended that you remove the Wii Shop Channel information first then format the system memory if you are transferring ownership or selling your Wii console. Otherwise, the new owner will have access to your personal Wii Shop account and purchases.
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How do you delete personal data from Wii U?

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  1. From the Wii U Menu, select "System Settings."
  2. Using the Left Stick, scroll to the "Delete All Content & Settings" and press the A Button.
  3. Please read the information displayed on your TV screen, and then tap "Next."
  4. Wait for a few seconds, and then tap "Delete Everything."
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How do you delete a Wii character?

Select Create/Edit a Mii. Select Mii List. Choose the Mii character you want to edit/delete. Select Delete, and then Delete again.
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What is Wii deleted you?

The Wii Deleted You saga is a creepypasta series telling the story of a mysterious Mii called Eteled, who is possessed by the spirit of a former Nintendo employee who had died after his creation.
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What is Mii in Nintendo?

A Mii is a character created using a set of features and can be used to represent yourself in Mii-compatible games and channels. Up to 100 can be stored in the Mii Plaza where they can also be organized and edited. You can also carry up to 10 Mii Characters in a remote to transfer to other Wii consoles.
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Does the Wii Shop still work?

The Wii Shop Channel, which has been available on Wii systems since December 2006, closed on January 30, 2019.
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Where is Wii game data stored?

Fire up your Wii and navigate to Wii Options –> Data Management –> Save Data –> Wii. You should be at a screen that looks like so: Right now you're looking at all the Wii game saves stored on the Wii's internal memory.
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How do you access the memory on a Wii?

Access the Wii Data Management screen. If you have any SD Cards or Nintendo GameCube Memory Cards inserted, select the "Wii" tab at the top of the screen. Any Wii or Virtual Console save game data currently on the Wii console's system memory will be shown here as icons.
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How do you delete a profile on Wii Fit?

How to Delete a User
  1. On the Wii U Menu, select the Mii character in the upper-left corner to access the User Settings.
  2. Tap Delete This User.
  3. If prompted, enter the four-digit PIN. ...
  4. The nickname and Nintendo Network ID associated to the account will display.
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Does the Wii Shop still work in 2022?

More recently, Nintendo announced it would be closing down the 3DS eShop and Wii U eShop by March 2023. While users will no longer be able to buy games, they'll still be able to download previous purchases.
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Can the Wii still connect to the Internet 2022?

Yes. Wii is Wi-Fi-enabled, meaning it can connect to a wireless access point (such as a wireless router) to connect to the Internet.
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How do I reset my Wii U to factory settings without Internet?

What to do
  1. From the Wii U Menu, select System Settings.
  2. Using the Left Stick, scroll to Delete All Content & Settings and press the A Button. ...
  3. Please read the information displayed on your TV screen, and then tap Next.
  4. Wait for a few seconds, and then tap Delete Everything.
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What is the Nintendo master key?

If you provide your Inquiry number and console serial number over the phone, you will be issued with a "master key" (an 8-digit number) that can be used to reset your PIN. By entering the master key supplied, you'll be able to set a new PIN.
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Where is my Wii U PIN?

If you forget your PIN, it's possible to reset it by following these steps:
  1. Open the Parental Controls software from the Wii U Menu.
  2. Select Parental Controls and tap "Forgot PIN".
  3. You will be prompted to enter the answer to your secret question. Once entered, you will gain access to the Parental Controls front page.
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Why is Nintendo getting rid of Miis?

Nintendo Switch Sports May Be Too Serious To Focus On Miis

This silliness was very fitting for Miitopia, but might not be the direction Nintendo wants to go with Nintendo Switch Sports. Nintendo may also be working on new titles with similarly improved customization for Miis.
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Is Nintendo trying to get rid of Miis?

Miis Are Still Part Of Nintendo's Future, But They're No Longer Compulsory. Miis have been a part of Nintendo gaming for over a decade now, and the company will continue to support the digital avatar system on Switch - although it won't be compulsory for players to create one.
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Is Miis coming back?

Nintendo's Mii characters are making an unlikely comeback this year, thanks to two upcoming Switch games, Mario Golf: Super Rush and Miitopia.
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