Virtual Console FAQ for New Wii owners

[Windslash]

Q: How much do each title cost?

A: Each different platform costs a different amount of money.All Virtual Console games can be downloaded from the Wii Shop Channel. The prices are as follows:
NES - 500 Wii Points
SNES - 800 Wii Points
N64 - 1000 Wii Points
Sega Genesis - 800 Wii Points
Turbo Grafx-16 - 600 Wii Points
Neo Geo - 900 Wii Points *UNLESS told otherwise*

Q:What are these "Wii Points"?

A: Wii Points are basically money, 1 dollar is equal to 100 points.

Q:How often are new titles released?

A: Every Monday. On some rare occasions, releases may came early or late, usually not announced before the fact.

Q: Is there anyway to know what games are coming?

A: No, we have no clue what games are coming out, unless Nintendo announces it. Please, don't ask.

Q: How do I pay?

A:When on the Wii Shop Channel, a credit card can be used to buy Wii Points in increments of 1,000 Points. Also, Wii Point cards can be found at most major retail stores.

Q: How come some games for the same console cost more?

A: Currently, two games from Japan are available on Australian, European, and US consoles. These games cost 200 Points extra, for the cost of translation and overall rarity. Also, some companies may require 100 Points extra for a game, because of licensing fees.

Q: Are there any Channels for Wii that are not games?

A:Yes, additional Channels are available on the Wii Shop Channel. In the future, Nintendo will also implement Wii Ware, a service allowing players to download original games to the Wii for a small fee.

[ter568]

thank you

[corkyandshell]

I love Wii ware! Absolutely wonderful! Where else can you get a new game for a new game platform for so cheap? I love it.

[ktill12]

hooever buys wiiware likes 2 waste $, wiiware games kinda suk

[DarkLink666]

Nice info, thnx

[ak14523]

I'm thinking of getting Bomberman Blast..