How to Perform a Nintendo Wii System Update

Learn how to keep your Nintendo Wii up to date by updating your firmware whenever one becomes available.

Before proceeding, ensure that you have an active internet connection on your Nintendo Wii. If you do not, you will need to link your Wii to any existing wireless connection. There are devices available to help you create an access point, such as the Wii Wi-Fi USB Connector. See external links for more information.

At the main menu, click on the "Wii" button, located at the buttom-left corner of your screen. This will take you to the main options of your system, allowing you to manage general settings and data, and perform an update on your console.

On the next screen, you will see two features: "Data Management" as well as "Wii Settings". Click on the Wii Settings option. Inside this feature, scroll over to the third list of options. Here, you will see "Wii System Update." Click this option.

Once accessed, the console will confirm your choice to perform an update. Accept it. The system will begin searching for available updates. If there is one, it could take several minutes to finish the task, depending on your connection speed.

When finished, you will be brought back to the Wii main menu. If you wish, you can go back into the Options menu (Wii Settings page) to confirm which firmware version exists on your console. The version should be located at the top right corner of your screen.

Whenever an update is available, you would typically receive an e-mail from Nintendo. Your e-mails are located at the buttom-right corner in the Wii main menu.

Do NOT shut down your console while performing an update, for this could permanently damage your console.