Is it possible to get US games from the PAL Eshop on Wii U?

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Is the Wii U eShop region locked?

Yes, Wii U systems are region locked. Region locking enables Nintendo to include parental controls and more efficiently deliver region-specific system and menu updates to users.

Do PAL games work on Wii U?

On a PAL unit, where 480p and PAL60 were supported in the original games, Wii U automatically opts for this set-up on HDMI - whether the user wants it or not. While we think it's a logical way to proceed, the fact is that some Wii gamers prefer to utilise 576i.

Can you still buy eShop games on the Wii U?

As of late March 2023, it will no longer be possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for the Wii U system and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

Is the US Wii U eShop still open?

It's been over a decade (or nearly a decade in Wii U's case), but it's finally happening: Nintendo is closing down the Wii U and 3DS eShops, meaning that soon you will no longer be able to buy digital games on either platform.

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Exploring the Wii U eShop in 2022 before it Shuts Down 😪

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