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How to Upgrade a New Wii

If you have purchased a new Nintendo Wii gaming system, especially if it is an older version of the system, you may need to upgrade your Wii to the newest firmware version. Your Wii must have Wi-Fi Internet access, so that it can connect and download the newest firmware files from Nintendo. Your Wii will be able to detect and choose the newest upgrade for your system, allowing you to have access to all of the newest fixes and features.

Things You'll Need

Wii with Internet access

Instructions

- 1
  Turn on your Wii and click the round "Wii" button located in the bottom left hand corner of your Wii's main menu screen.
- 2
  Click the "Wii Settings" button to launch the Wii System Settings menu.
- 3
  Click the arrow on the right side of the menu twice to see more menu options.
- 4
  Click "Wii System Update" from the settings menu.
- 5
  Click the "Yes" button when you are prompted to update your system.
- 6
  Choose "I Accept" to confirm the user agreement.
- 7
  Allow the Wii to test your connection and search for an update. If there is a new update available, your system will automatically download and install the new firmware. This may take some time, depending on how large a download it is.

Nintendo Wii