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The Wii system software is a discontinued set of updatable firmware versions and a software frontend on the Wii, a home video game console.Updates, which could be downloaded over the Internet or read from a game disc, allowed Nintendo to add additional features and software, as well as to patch security vulnerabilities used by users to load homebrew software.
The WiiWare service was officially launched in 2008: on March 25 in Japan, [8] on May 12 in North America, [9] and on May 20 in the PAL/UK regions. [10]In October 2007, Nintendo held a press conference in Japan revealing the first batch of major Japanese WiiWare games including My Pokémon Ranch, Dr. Mario Online Rx, and Square Enix's Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King. [11]
Exploits typically allowed the install of the Homebrew Channel, an unofficial Wii channel which acted as a gateway to run unofficial Wii applications. A large homebrew community emerged for the Wii, leading to developments such as the Homebrew Channel, third-party games, media players, and the loading of Wii and GameCube game backups.
Dolphin is a free and open-source video game console emulator of GameCube and Wii [27] that runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S. [9] [10]
But as of February 1, 2019, Wii Shop Channel users can still continue to redownload previously purchased content and/or transfer Wii data over to a Wii U (via the Wii U Transfer Tool --if purchased from the Wii Shop Channel). [1] [2]
Homebrew, when applied to video games, refers to software produced by hobbyists for proprietary video game consoles which are not intended to be user-programmable. The official documentation is often only available to licensed developers, and these systems may use storage formats that make distribution difficult, such as ROM cartridges or encrypted CD-ROMs.
Custom firmware, also known as aftermarket firmware, is an unofficial new or modified version of firmware created by third parties on devices such as video game consoles, mobile phones, and various embedded device types to provide new features or to unlock hidden functionality.
The Wii is Nintendo's fifth home video game console, released during the seventh generation of video games. It is the successor to the GameCube, and was first launched in North America on November 19, 2006, followed by a launch in Japan and PAL regions in December 2006. This list of Wii games documents all games released for the Wii video game ...