Click on Add Wii Points and then select “Buy Wii Points With a Credit Card”. Select the number of points that you wish to buy. Prices vary depending on how many points you choose. Games typically cost 1000 points or less. Enter your credit card information. The Wii Shop accepts Visa and Mastercard. The Wii points will be added immediately to your account and you can start shopping.
To enter the code, open the Wii Shop Channel. Open the shop and click Add Wii Points. Select “Redeem a Wii Points Card. ” Remove the silver covering the code on the card. This is the Points Card Activation Number. Enter this into the Activation Number tab and then click okay. Your points will be added to your account immediately. It is almost always cheaper to buy points directly from the store as opposed to buying prepaid cards from a retailer.
Virtual Console games are older games that were released on early consoles. There are several different systems available, including Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo, Neo Geo, and more. The games are available for sale as individual titles. WiiWare are games that are designed specifically for the Wii. These are newer releases than Virtual Console games, and often cost a little bit more.
To download a Virtual Console game click on Virtual Console. You will be given several options for browsing the Virtual Console library. You can browse by popularity, original system, genre, and more. To download a WiiWare game, click on WiiWare. You will be given several options for browsing the WiiWare library. You can browse by popularity, release date, genre, and more.
Your newly-downloaded game will appear in your main Wii menu.
