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Do you have to be connected to the internet to play downloaded games on the Wii?
Once you buy the games through the Wii Shop Channel, do you have to be connected to the internet to play the game. Our connection isn't always the best.
22 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
No, once the game is downloaded all of the info is on your system and an icon for that game will pop up in the main Wii menu. Just click on it and play.
- 5 years ago
Once you download the purchased digital titles from the Wii Shop Channel, you'll be able to play the majority of them without requiring internet access to enjoy them. The main reason I say the majority here is that there are a handful of WiiWare titles (like Alien Crush Returns) that attempts to go online when you start the game. When there's no internet connection, it causes unwanted delays as you have to wait for it fail before proceeding to the game. HOWEVER, this is the vast minority of titles. All the DRM keys for your digital titles are stored in your Wii Shop account (which is protected from system reformats, so you can re-download those titles), so they'll run on your Wii. Therefore, what you are asking about IS POSSIBLE & VERY DO-ABLE. So go ahead & enjoy!
- 1 decade ago
Of course not! once you download you can play as much as you want without internet connection unless its an online wii ware game but any other virtual console/ offline wii ware if fully playable with no internet connection required
Source(s): wii owner with lots of downloaded games - 1 decade ago
No, Once you have downloaded the game it is yours. You only need the internet connection to download, not to play.
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- 1 decade ago
Yes, I have the Wii and I just got Wireless Internet, I couldn't download games when I didn't so Im pretty sure. Hope I Helped.
Source(s): Having a Wii - 1 decade ago
Once the game is downloaded onto your wii you don't have to be connected to the internet.
Download it then disconnect and play!
Source(s): =) - Anonymous1 decade ago
No unless there's an online part to the game or it's online only (and most of the Wii shop games are all offline) then you can play it.
- jamesLv 41 decade ago
no, only unless you play on the internet. Also, if you are going to get many virtual console games I suggest getting homebrew channel. Go to wiibrew.com for more details.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
No once downloaded its totally internet free to play.
