Nintendo Wii FAQs

System updates are dangerous to a Wii console with homebrew installed onto it, as updates can "brick" the system. But some game disks contain a system update and won't let you play the game until your Wii is updated. Is there a way around this?

There have been an increasing number of stories coming out about people injuring themselves playing Wii games. This isn’t surprising; physical activity is inherently more dangerous than sitting on the couch moving nothing but your thumbs. Extremely active games like Wii Sports Resort and Wii Fit Plus are especially risky. Here are some tips for keeping yourself in one piece.

What accessories should you buy when you buy a Wii Console? What accessories do you need to play specific games? A reader wrote in asking just that, and this is what I told her.

Instructions on how those with homebrew installed on their Nintendo Wii can update individual channels such as the shopping channel without having to perform a system update.

What you need to know before buying a video game for someone.

How to learn the release dates of upcoming games.

What to do if your Wii disk is unreadable

The best place to go to learn how to beat a game, with walkthroughs, strategy guides and a forum for every game.

The answers to 44 frequently asked Wii questions. This was written in 2006 but it's still quite comprehensive.

From time to time someone emails me to say their child or a friend updated their Wii operating system, resulting in the loss of the Homebrew Channel. How, they ask, can they get their homebrew back.

Instructions on dealing with Wii Error #002.

Nintendo is planning to announce a new home console this June. Here’s the breakdown of current rumors on the upcoming system. Please note that Nintendo has not released any details; all information comes from sources who claim knowledge of the project.