Original Nintendo Wii Error Code Troubleshooting Guide

When the PS3 and Xbox 360 were released, Nintendo’s answer to the competition was the Wii – a console that didn’t compete by the hardware it had inside, but by the innovation it brought to the market. Despite being one of the smallest consoles of its generation, which got even smaller with the advent of the Wii Mini, the console was a massive success. It sold over 100 million units worldwide, which was several millions more than the PS3 and the Xbox 360 ever sold.

Nintendo’s vision with the Wii was to create a console that offered the most fun instead of being the strongest in terms of hardware. The console achieved that by taking advantage of its capability for motion controls which was one of the biggest reasons why it rose in popularity.

Make no mistake – the ‘innovative technology’ the Wii had already existed way before its time. What Nintendo did was streamline that technology in a format that could fit in a remote, become wireless, and wouldn’t leave a hole in your wallet.

The console also shared direct backwards compatibility with the GameCube and featured several titles from older Nintendo consoles on its Wii Shop channel. Another of the Wii’s biggest selling factors that especially appealed to families was its extremely low power usage, consuming as less as 6 times the energy required by other consoles from its generation.

As great and revolutionary the console is, the Wii has its own fair share of error codes that tend to pop up from time to time – especially if you’ve owned it for quite some time. This is where our Wii error code troubleshooting guide comes in. Our guide will help you resolve any error you come across with detailed solutions and tips.

The only note that we have is the following – unlike the Wii U Error Codes, the original Wii has a range of codes, and you’ll have a better understanding of it once you start reading. So, before we move on to the codes, let’s get down with the basics first.

The First Steps Towards Solving Most Common Wii Issues

Before we get started with the main error codes, it’s a good idea to look at some basic troubleshooting steps that you can take to resolve common Wii issues without scrounging the internet for the solution.

1. If your Wii doesn’t turn on properly, check your power adapter and cables. The Wii is more than a decade old and the gradual course of time can start to affect your console in the worst way possible. A loose connection or a rusted connector can disable your console from sending any display signal. If that’s the case, simply replacing them should get your console back running again. But if your console isn’t powering on in the first place, check if your power adapter is working properly by testing it with an adapter that does work. If the new power supply works properly, it’s time to replace the one you had.
2. If your device doesn’t boot properly or keeps restarting, do an AC adapter reset. Doing the reset is extremely simple. All you need to do is unplug the adapter from the console as well as the outlet and wait for about 5 minutes. Then, simply connect the adapter back and insert the plug directly into a wall outlet. This should reset the AC adapter and resolve most of your power issues.
3. If you are facing general issues and your console is outdated, update the firmware. Despite being over a decade old, you’d be surprised to know that the console still receives regular updates from time to time. Checking your Wii for updates and updating the firmware to the latest version not only eliminates many bugs and glitches, it is also just a good idea in general. For example, Wii’s 4.0 update enhanced several quality-of-life features for SD cards and vastly improved their overall functionality. There are two ways to update your Wii –
   1. Updating through the internet – The universally standard method to update the Wii has always been to connect it to the internet and manually select “Wii System Update” from the Wii System Settings page. Following the intuitive setup that pops up will result in your firmware getting updated to the latest version.
   2. Updating through game discs – Any Wii game that requires a specific recent update to work will have its file on the disc itself. On paper, if a game requires the latest update to work, you can get your Wii updated by simply purchasing the game disc and inserting it in your Wii. However, in reality, there are very few games that have the capability to do so since game production for the Wii stopped in 2020 itself. While a good method to update without internet nonetheless, we strongly recommend opting for the first update method just because of the convenience involved.
4. If your Wii is facing network issues while updating, wait for a few hours or change your channel settings. Nintendo servers sometimes get overloaded with users or go down for maintenance. That’s why the first thing you should do is simply wait for about 3-4 hours and try using your Wii again to see if your internet issues have been resolved. If they haven’t, make sure that your own internet is working properly by checking it with some other device and ensuring there is no interference between your console and the router. If even that doesn’t work, Nintendo recommends that you adjust the channel your router broadcasts on with settings 1 or 11. You can also try channel 6, but it is often the default channel and gets the most traffic as well as interference.
5. If your Wii restarts out of the blue and generates a ton of noise, give it a good dusting. Even the latest next-gen consoles eventually suffer from the same fate because of dust – noisy machines with overheating issues. This is particularly relevant for the Wii considering its old age. That’s why if you have been facing overheating issues, there are very high chances that the issue might be the dust inside. We recommend carefully opening up your device, cleaning up the fan and other components covered in dust so that your Wii can get back to running games again. Here is a handy tutorial covering how to do the same – make sure you follow each step correctly!
6. If your console starts facing issues exclusively with disc games, replace your DVD drive. One of the first parts that goes out in an older console model is the DVD drive and the Wii is no exception to this rule. If you’ve been facing gameplay issues exclusively from game discs and not from games downloaded from the Wii Shop, we strongly recommend replacing your entire DVD drive – especially if your console has been running for a long time.
7. If you are facing battery issues, check your controller. Old Wii controllers are notorious for battery malfunctions after reaching the end of their lifetime. These controllers not only work erratically but are also known for draining the batteries inside them regardless if they are switched on or not. If you find yourself popping in new batteries each 3 days in your controller, we strongly recommend either replacing the controller itself or preparing yourself with a set of rechargeable AAA batteries to avoid spending exorbitant prices on new power cells each time the previous ones die out.
8. If you get an error with the Wii’s channels or with WiiConnect24, brace yourself. Nintendo pulled the plug on all of their Wii channels in 2013 and you can’t access them normally anymore. This includes the Forecast Channel, the News Channel, the Everybody Votes Channel, the Nintendo Channel, and the Check Mii Out Channel. Not only that, the service that hosted these applications, namely WiiConnect24 is also discontinued. However, it’s still possible to run these channels using RiiConnect24, a homebrew software that you can run on a modified Wii. If you’re still interested, check out this detailed guide on how to install Riiconnect24 on your device but be warned that doing so, you won’t be able to contact Nintendo Customer support for fixing your console’s problems.

Wii Networking Related Error Codes

The Wii was created during a time where the only way to connect to the internet was through dial-ups and older modems. Times have changed, but for better or worse, the Wii has stayed the same. This has led to the console facing networking issues from time to time and this section will help you resolve each of them.

Error Code 32030

• Severity: Minor to Moderate
• Problem Category: Network

32030 Error Explained: This error occurs when you can’t update your Wii because of server maintenance or network issues.

How to solve 32030: If you get this error, simply wait for a few hours since Nintendo’s servers might be down for maintenance which takes anywhere from 2-3 hours. If that doesn’t solve the issue, your Wii might be facing some connection issues with the router. The first thing you should do is check if your internet is working properly with some other device. If it is, restart your router and modem. While you are at it, also make sure that you change your router’s channel settings to ones that get you the least interference. We have provided detailed steps on how to do this in Step 4 in our basic first steps section.

Alternatively, if you use a Nintendo Wi-Fi USB connector, check if your PC has any security programs or firewall installed. If it does, add these applications to your firewall’s list of trusted applications – Nintendo Wi-Fi Connector USB, SoftAPInstDrv.bin, mdriver.exe and Setup.exe (when the connector software is installing).

Error code 50100 – 50199

• Severity: Moderate
• Problem Category: Network

50100 – 50199 Error Explained: These error codes pop up when your Wii can’t detect a connection to the internet.

How to solve 50100 – 50199: The first thing you need to ensure is if your internet is working properly with another device such as your PC or smartphone. If it is, turn off your router and modem and restart them with a delay of minimum 5 minutes. You need to also make sure that there is no interference between your console and router that may hamper your bandwidth. If the error still pops up, change your channel settings to 1 or 11. We provide a detailed guide on how to do this in our ‘First steps’ section.

Error Code 50200 – 50299

• Severity: Moderate
• Problem Category: Network

50200 – 50299 Error Explained: This range of error codes mean that your console can’t connect to a working Internet connection within the console’s system settings.

How to solve 50200 – 50299: First, check if you have a working internet connection by testing it with another device and fix any problems you encounter by contacting your ISP. If your internet is working fine, reset your console’s internet settings and set up a new connection to your network. Even if that doesn’t help, restart your modem and router with a delay of at least 5 minutes before starting them back up again. You can also try changing your router’s channel settings to see if it helps by following the detailed guide in our ‘First steps’ section. Additionally, if you get this error on the Wii Mini, it indicates you are attempting to use online features which are not supported on the mini version of the console.

Error code 50300 – 50399

• Severity: Minor
• Problem Category: Network

50300 – 50399 Error Explained: This range of error codes appear when your console’s Internet connection settings are not correct which can include everything from its name to its encryption key.

How to solve 50300 – 50399: To resolve the error, double check if you are typing the correct name and key to your network connection. Make sure that you pay special attention to symbols and capital or small letters as they might be the reason your console can’t connect to the internet. If nothing else works, reset your router to its default settings and type the original password and name. This information is often written on the router itself but you can always contact your ISP if you can’t find it.

Error Code 50400 – 50499

• Severity: Moderate
• Problem Category: Network

50400 – 50499 Error Explained: These error codes indicate that your LAN adapter has not been installed properly or is missing.

How to solve 50400 – 50499: If you’ve connected a LAN adapter to your Wii and get this error, your first line of action should be to check if it’s properly connected to your console. An issue as simple as a loose connection can end up being the cause of this error code. Once you’ve confirmed it’s connected snugly, power reset your console’s AC adapter as shown in the ‘First steps’ section, disconnect the adapter before powering your Wii off and then connect it again when it’s powered on. Alternatively, people who aren’t using a LAN connector can also get this error code when connecting to the internet. If you are one of them, go into your console’s connection settings and check if the selected connection type is ‘Wired’. If it is, simply change it to ‘Wireless’ or ‘Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector’, depending on what device you use.

Error Code 51000 – 51009

• Severity: Moderate
• Problem Category: Network

51000 – 51009 Error Explained: These range of errors pop up when your console can’t identify your router’s network.

How to solve 51000 – 51009: The first thing you need to check is if your router is compatible with the Wii’s Wifi settings. Several routers from Belkin and Comcast have been known to cause network problems for Wii users. Nintendo has a detailed list of routers that are compatible with the Wii which can help you verify if your router is indeed the one causing problems. While you are at it, you should also update your router’s firmware to the latest version with the help of your ISP and see if it resolves the issue.

If the problem persists: Make sure that your network’s name is identical to the name you’ve entered in your console’s connecting settings. You can verify if you are entering the right name by checking the labels below your router or logging into your router and checking the SSID in the settings.

Error Code 52030 – 52032

• Severity: Moderate
• Problem Category: Network

52030 – 52032 Error Explained: This range of errors pops up when your Wii can’t connect to the internet.

How to solve 52030 – 52032: Check if you’ve entered the correct name and password for your wireless connection, double checking each full stop and special symbol. Restart your router and modem and remove any interference between them and your console.

If the problem persists: Try manually entering your network’s IP address through the Wii’s connection settings. Here is Nintendo’s detailed guide on how to do the same.

Error Code 51030 – 51032

• Severity: Moderate
• Problem Category: Network

51030 Error Explained: You get these 3 errors when your Wii can’t find an access point to your network.

How to solve 51030: Power reset your router and modem i.e. power them off for at least 5 minutes and turn them back on again. If you still get the error, set up a new internet connection through your console’s settings. You can also try changing your router’s broadcast channels to 1 or 11 as mentioned in our ‘First steps’ section.

If the problem persists: Either contact your ISP to do it or log into your router and check the wireless mode within the router’s settings. Make sure that it is set to an 802.11g/b compatible mode and not the 802.11n wireless standard as it is not supported by the Wii.

Error Code 51300 – 51399

• Severity: Moderate
• Problem Category: Network

51300 – 51399 Error Explained: Slightly similar to the errors above, these error codes indicate that your Wii can’t connect to the access point of your network.

How to solve 51300 – 51399: Change your network protocol to either WEP or WPA/WPA2 on your router if it isn’t already with a new password and try connecting again. If it doesn’t help, change the channel your router broadcasts on – since 6 gives the most interference, using channels like 1 or 11 can help you get minimal interference and maximum bandwidth. We have provided a detailed guide to this in our ‘First steps’ section. While you are at it, make sure that you also change your router’s broadcast settings to ‘Mixed’.

If the problem persists: Find the MAC filtering setting in your router’s ‘Security’ settings and check if it’s enabled. If it is, either disable it or enter your Wii’s MAC address in the section for approved addresses. To find your console’s specific address, go into your settings, select ‘Internet’ then ‘Console Settings’ and your Wii’s MAC address will be one of the first things that gets displayed on the screen.

Error code 51400 – 51499

• Severity: Minor
• Problem Category: Network

51400 – 51499 Error Explained: These errors indicate that your console is not able to connect to your router.

How to solve 51400 – 51499: Similar to the previous error code, check if your router has MAC filtering turned on and if it is, either disable it or add your Wii’s MAC address to the list of approved addresses. To find this address, refer to the error code solution above. If that doesn’t work, change your channel settings to 1 or 11 as told in our ‘First steps’ section and change your router’s broadcast settings to ‘Mixed’. Make sure there is no interference between your router and console.

Error code 52000 – 52099 (except 52040 – 52042)

• Severity: Minor
• Problem Category: Network

52000 – 52099 Error Explained: This range of error codes pops up when your console can’t connect to your router due to its configuration.

How to solve 52000 – 52099: Log into your router’s settings or ask your ISP to do it and find the sections for basic rate and transmission rate. A likely spot for these sections can be ‘Wireless settings’, ‘Advanced Wireless Settings’, and ‘Connection rates’. When you find them, change the basic rate to 1 or 2 and change the transmission rate to 2. If that doesn’t work, change your router’s broadcast channel to 1 or 11 and broadcast settings to ‘Mixed’.

If the problem persists: Contact Nintendo’s customer support for detailed instructions.

Error Code 52040 – 52042

• Severity: Minor
• Problem Category: Network

52040 – 52042 Error Explained: These 3 errors occur when your Wii can’t connect to the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB connector.

How to solve 52040 – 52042: Your first step should be to uninstall the connector software and reinstall it again. You need to also make sure that the software is added to your firewall and antivirus’s list of trusted applications. These are the applications that you need to specifically add to the list – NintendoWFCReg.exe, SoftAPInstDrv.bin and mdriver.exe.

If the problem persists: It likely means that your Wi-Fi connector is not compatible with your network connection. This usually occurs with older dial-up connections. Unfortunately, the only solution is to upgrade to a wireless router.

Error Code 52100 – 52129

• Severity: Minor
• Problem Category: Network

52100 – 52199 Error Explained: If your console can’t connect to the internet because of DNS issues, you may get any one of the error codes from this range.

How to solve 52100 – 52199: Nintendo recommends that you manually enter your DNS settings in your console to resolve the issue. To do this, you’ll need a PC or a laptop connected to the network. Go to ‘Start’ from your desktop, type ‘cmd’ into the search box and press Enter. Type ‘IPCONFIG/ALL’ and press Enter. Find your Primary DNS and Secondary DNS. Then, go to your console’s internet connection settings, set up a new internet connection and in the advanced section for setting up DNS servers, enter the exact same DNS addresses as you saw on your PC or laptop.

Error code 52130 – 52299

• Severity: Moderate
• Problem Category: Network

52130 – 52299 Error Explained: Your Wii can’t connect to the internet because of your router.

How to solve 52130 – 52299: Log into your router and change the broadcast channel to 1 or 11 instead of the default 6 as shown in our ‘First steps’ section. Under the same section, change the broadcast settings to ‘Mixed’. If that doesn’t work, find your IP address through your PC by clicking on ‘Start’, then typing in ‘cmd’ in the search bar and opening the window. Type ‘IPCONFIG/ALL’ in this same window and press ‘Enter’. Find your PC’s IP address and add 10 digits at the end so if your PC’s IP address is 192.168.1.100, then the address you need is 192.168.1.110. Power on your Wii, go to ‘Settings’ and create a manual wireless connection with the new IP address. If prompted for netmask, gateway and DNS, simply put the same values as the ones on your PC. When you are done,  switch off your router and modem for at least 5 minutes and then restart them.

Error code 52230 – 52232

• Severity: Minor
• Problem Category: Network

52230 – 52232 Error Explained: These 3 errors pop up when your Wii gets connected to the network but can’t connect to Nintendo’s servers.

How to solve 52230 – 52232: Before you do anything, check if your internet is working properly with some other device such as your smartphone or laptop. If it is, power cycle your router and modem by turning their power off for at least 5 minutes and then turning them back on. If even that doesn’t work, try using different DNS servers in your console’s internet settings. There are several options to choose from but the most popular ones are those offered by Google (8.8.8.8 & 8.8.4.4.) and Cloudflare (1.1.1.1 & 1.0.0.1.). As a final try, you can try deleting your network connection on the console and setting up an entirely new one with the router.

If the problem persists: Try waiting for a few hours to see if it solves the issue. Nintendo’s servers might be under maintenance and that can stop you from accessing their servers.

Error code 52240 – 52242

• Severity: Minor
• Problem Category: Network

52240 – 52242 Error Explained: These error codes indicate that your console has successfully connected to your Wi-Fi USB connector but is blocked from accessing Nintendo’s servers.

How to solve 52240 – 52242: If you haven’t already, put all the applications integral to Nintendo’s Wi-Fi USB connector in the list of trusted applications in your system’s firewall and antivirus. These applications include – Nintendo Wi-Fi Connector USB, SoftAPInstDrv.bin, mdriver.exe and Setup.exe. If you still face the error code, wait for a few hours and try connecting again since Nintendo’s servers might simply be under heavy maintenance.

If the problem persists: Check to see if your default IP address of your router in your network is 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1. In case it’s the same, change the IP address to 192.168.2.1 and try to connect again.

Error code 52400 – 52699

• Severity: Minor
• Problem Category: Network

52400 – 52699 Error Explained: This range of error codes signify that the Wii can’t connect to a proxy server.

How to solve 52400 – 52699: If you have a proxy server on your own router, log into it, go into the ‘Connections’ section and choose LAN settings. Turn off or uncheck all the settings that use a proxy for your LAN. On the other hand, if the server is from a connection in an official environment, your only option is to contact your network administrator and get their guidance on how to connect to the network properly.

Error code 52730 – 52732

• Severity: Minor
• Problem Category: Network

52730 – 52732 Error Explained: This range of errors pops up when another device connected to your network is using the same IP address as your Wii.

How to solve 52730 – 52732: If you’ve spent some time fixing multiple error codes, this error can be incidentally caused by an incorrect step in a previous solution (namely error codes 52130 – 52299). If you mistakenly entered the same IP address as your PC without changing it, it can lead you to this series of errors. To fix the issue, check your PC’s own IP address by opening up ‘cmd’, either from ‘Run’ or searching it, and typing ‘IPCONFIG/ALL’ in the console. The first section should display your PC’s address. Now simply add a minimum of 10 digits to the end of this IP address to get your Wii’s IP. For example, your PC’s 192.168.1.100 becomes 192.168.1.110 for your console. Put down this exact IP address manually by going into your Wii’s internet settings and when asked for other information like Subnet Mask or Default Gateway, simply put the same values from your PC. Take one last check to ensure that the IP on your PC isn’t identical to the IP on your console and save the settings.

Error code 54000 – 54099

• Severity: Moderate
• Problem Category: Network

54000 – 54099 Error Explained: These errors only occur when your Wii suddenly gets disconnected from the internet (from an active connection).

How to solve 54000 – 54099: Immediately check if your internet is working as it should through another device such as your PC or smartphone. If it is, turn off your router for at least 5 minutes before turning it back on and see if it fixes the issue. Even if that doesn’t help, closely check if your router’s signal isn’t getting interfered by some obstacle. Make sure that nothing else on your network is sucking up all your bandwidth such as a big download on your PC. If nothing else works, contact your ISP and let them know about the situation.

Error code 61000 – 61070

• Severity: Moderate
• Problem Category: Network

61000 – 61070 Error Explained: This error usually pops up when you get disconnected from a Nintendo Wi-Fi connection because of server maintenance or an unstable network.

How to solve 61000 – 61070: One of the simplest causes behind these errors can be a server maintenance so we advise you to wait for a few hours before you do anything and see if it fixes your issue. If you still see the error, restart your router and modem with a break of at least 5 minutes. If that doesn’t work, try changing your router’s broadcast channels to 1 or 11 and changing its broadcast settings to ‘Mixed’. According to Nintendo, some games may even require you to disable your router’s firewall to run properly.

If the problem persists: Call Nintendo customer service at 1-800-255-3700.

Error code 86070

• Severity: Moderate
• Problem Category: Network

86070 Error Explained: This specific error usually pops up when a firewall interferes with a successful Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

How to solve 86070: Update your router to the latest firmware, restart the router and set up a new internet connection with the router on the Wii. If that doesn’t work, you can try your hand at your router’s Port Forwarding settings. Log into your router and find the section for these settings – this process varies from company to company so take your time. Once you’ve found it, ensure that the starting port is 1 and the ending port is as high as the router allows. Additionally, you also need to make sure the protocols for the ports are set in UDP only and their IP is identical to your Wii’s static IP that you can manually add following the instructions given in error code range ‘52730 – 52732’.

If the problem persists: Call Nintendo for more support at 1-800-255-3700.

Error code 204038

• Severity: Moderate
• Problem Category: Network

204038 Error Explained: This error pops up when there is an issue connecting to the Wii Shop Channel.

How to solve 204038: If you are trying to download a game from the Wii Shop but your connection is getting timed out, try waiting for a few hours. Nintendo’s servers go down for maintenance from time to time and waiting for a while might resolve the issue. But if it doesn’t, make sure your internet is working properly with some other device and that the signal between your router and your Wii isn’t obstructed by any interference. You can also try changing your router’s channel settings to 1 or 11 as we explained in our ‘First steps’ section.

Error code 209576

• Severity: Severe
• Problem Category: Network

209576 Error Explained: This error occurs when you get disconnected trying to access the Wii Shop.

How to solve 209576: This is a major error and has plagued several Wii users over the last few years. To solve the issue, go to your Wii’s connection settings, select the current connection you are using right now, click on change settings and click right thrice until you see the setting ‘Auto Obtain DNS’. Turn it off and then put the primary and secondary DNS servers as any of the popular options available today. Nintendo recommends Google’s own DNS servers (8.8.8.8 & 8.8.4.4.). Simply input 8.8.8.8 in the primary DNS field and 8.8.4.4. in the secondary DNS field. Click ‘Confirm’ and ‘Save’.

If that doesn’t fix the issue, ensure that your internet is working properly. If it is, make sure there is no interference between your router and console, disable your router’s firewall settings and change your router’s broadcast channels to 1 or 11 (as briefed in our ‘First Steps’ section).

Error code 209600 – 209601

• Severity: Moderate
• Problem Category: Network

209600 – 209601 Error Explained: This error occurs when you can’t connect to the Wii shop because of network issues.

How to solve 209600 – 209601: Before you do anything, make sure that your internet is working as it should and that no other device in the house is sucking up all the bandwidth. If it is, power off your router and modem for at least 5 minutes and then turn them back on again to see if it fixes the issue. Even if that doesn’t help, change your router’s channel settings and manually enter your DNS settings as shown in the previous error.

Error code 209826

• Severity: Severe
• Problem Category: Network

209826 Error Explained: This error occurs when you are attempting to download content from the Wii Shop.

How to solve 209826: As usual, check if your internet is working properly and if you can load websites normally. If it is, restart your router and modem, letting them stay powered off for at least 5 minutes. Even if that doesn’t fix it, ensure there is no interference between your router and the console and enter manual DNS settings as shown in error code 209576.

If the problem persists: Contact Nintendo’s customer support at 1-800-255-3700.

Error code 220602

• Severity: Moderate
• Problem Category: Network

220602 Error Explained: This error occurs when you get disconnected from the internet.

How to solve 220602: Many Wii users have encountered this error before and they have always been resolved by manually changing the DNS settings of your Wii. Follow the instructions given in error code 209576 and use either reliable DNS servers offered by Google (8.8.8.8 & 8.8.4.4.) or Cloudflare (1.1.1.1 & 1.0.0.1.).  As an additional precaution, check your router’s configuration or contact your ISP to check if outgoing DNS traffic is allowed.

Wii Software Related Error Codes

Wii’s software and UI was way ahead of its time and featured several options for user customization. That’s why any software errors that users do come across are mostly the ones caused by the users themselves. This section will help you navigate these issues with ease, starting off with error code 32003 –

Error Code 32003

• Severity: Minor
• Problem Category: Software

32003 Error Explained: This error occurs when your Wii’s internal memory doesn’t have enough space to download and install an update.

How to solve 32003: To resolve the issue, simply clear your internal memory by backing it up on a SD card of your choice. Make sure the SD card has a size limit of 2GB or less or it won’t work. If your firmware is updated to 4.0, you can even use a SDHC card with a size of 32GB or less. If a SD card isn’t available, you can also try deleting any game data that you don’t need anymore such as online downloads or save files.

Error Code 32004

• Severity: Severe
• Problem Category: Software

32004 Error Explained: This error occurs when you can’t update your Wii because you or someone else modified it in the past.

How to solve 32004: When you mod a Wii, some files can actually configure the System Menu with a version number higher than 4.3. This makes your Wii think that it’s already at the latest version and either disallows you from updating or shows that it has updated your console but remains the same. The first thing you should try is restarting your router and modem and then changing your router’s channel settings if that doesn’t work – these simple steps can rarely solve the issue but there is no harm in trying.

If the problem persists:  Unfortunately, one of your only options is following this detailed guide by one of the moderators on r/WiiHacks that explains in detail how to resolve the error. You won’t get any support from Nintendo itself if you use unofficial software on the console.

Error code 107310

• Severity: Minor
• Problem Category: Software

107310 Error Explained: This error occurs when you can’t open the Forecast Channel on your Wii.

How to solve 107310: While this particular issue arises from a different set of connection problems and thus has its own unique solutions, not a single one of them would work anymore. This is because Nintendo pulled the plug on all of the Wii channels in 2013 and they have been inactive ever since. So even if you do get this error fixed, you won’t be able to access the Forecast Channel anyway.

Error code 110210 – 110213

• Severity: Severe
• Problem Category: Software

110210 – 110213 Error Explained: This error range is for connection errors while using online services.

How to solve 110210 – 110213: When this code was first found, Nintendo declared it as a ‘fatal error’ and offered to replace all the models that had the error. If you are unlucky enough to still own a model with the error inside, your best bet is to contact Nintendo’s customer service at 1-800-255-3700 as they are the only ones who can fix the error for you.

Error code 200800 – 200810

• Severity: Minor
• Problem Category: Software

200800 – 200810 Error Explained: This range of errors occurs when there is an issue with your Wii Shop channel.

How to solve 200800 – 200810: The official solutions to this issue are waiting for a few hours, changing your router’s channel settings, and ensuring there is no interference between your router and console. While they used to work once, they are effectively useless now since the Wii Shop doesn’t work online anymore. Yes, you can still download your old purchased games and a few game patches but apart from that the store isn’t accessible anymore.

If the problem persists: Contact Nintendo on 1-800-255-3700 for assistance.

Error code 205645 – 205906

• Severity: Severe
• Problem Category: Software

205645 – 205906 Error Explained: These errors indicate that there is a problem with your Wii Shop account.

How to solve 205645 – 205906: Unfortunately, only the customer service team from Nintendo can help you. Contact their customer service team at 1-800-255-3700.

Error code 205926 – 205928

• Severity: Moderate
• Problem Category: Software

205926 – 205928 Error Explained: These 3 errors indicate connection problems when entering the Wii Shop channel.

How to solve 205926 – 205928: Same as error codes 110210 – 110213 although with slightly less severity. If you come across these errors, make sure to contact Nintendo at 1-800-255-3700 as soon as possible so they can guide you on what to do and possibly even service your console.

Wii General Related Error Codes

When interacting with an older console like the Wii, users can run into several general issues that may seem trivial but are complicated to resolve. This section lists all of the miscellaneous errors that you may encounter while playing the Wii –

Error code 206401

• Severity: Minor
• Problem Category: Miscellaneous

206401 Error Explained: This error pops up when you try to link your MyNintendo account to the Wii Store with an incorrect username or password.

How to solve 206401: Make sure that you are typing your username and password correctly, paying attention to uppercase and lowercase letters. They are case-sensitive and even a single capitalization mistake can end giving you this error. Also, make sure that you are not using any non-alphanumeric characters or special characters (such as @,%,&, etc.) in your username or password as they aren’t allowed while creating a MyNintendo account.

Error code 206673

• Severity: Severe
• Problem Category: Miscellaneous

206673 Error Explained: This error occurs when there is an issue with your Wii Shop account.

How to solve 206673: Your only solution is to contact Nintendo customer service and let them know about this issue. Call them at 1-800-255-3700 and they’ll guide you with what to do next.

Error code 208000

• Severity: Minor
• Problem Category: Miscellaneous

208000 Error Explained: This error pops up when you incorrectly enter your region before using Wii’s online service.

How to solve 208000: Go into your ‘Settings’, go to page 3 by clicking right twice, go into Country and properly select the country you are actually from instead of choosing any of the first options. When prompted for your region or county while using Wii’s online service again, make sure that you choose the exact location you are from. Wii region-locks games and content and your area is easily identifiable by your IP address which means that lying about your location will only end up giving you this error.

Error code 109107

• Severity: Minor
• Problem Category: Miscellaneous

109107 Error Explained: This particular error can be seen when access to the WiiConnect24 service is blocked by parental settings.

How to solve 109107: Ensure that you have proper permission to change or edit parental controls. This includes asking permission from your parents if you are an adolescent child, being the adult who set the parental controls, or contacting the previous owner who must’ve set them. When you are done, go into your Wii settings and head to Page 2 of the settings. Choose ‘Parental Controls’ and then select ‘Yes’. Input the 4-digit pin for the parental controls, select ‘Clear settings’ then ‘OK’ twice – your issue should be resolved.

Wii Payment Related Error Codes

The Wii was once notorious for its payment related error codes, pulling out errors for every single mistake you could make while adding your payment information. These codes are non-existent now, however, and this section will tell you why –

Error code 208001 – 208019

• Severity: Minor
• Problem Category: Payment

208001 – 208019 Error Explained: This range of errors used to occur for different types of payment issues.

How to solve 208001 – 208019: It is extremely unlikely that you’ll ever encounter these errors today while playing on the Wii. This is because in 2019, Nintendo discontinued several online services in the Wii shop including the option to purchase new titles. Now, you just have the option to download any games you digitally purchased previously and their game patches if they are available. Today, there won’t be a single scenario where you’ll need to add your credit card information on your console unless Nintendo allows users to purchase games on the Wii Shop again. If that day ever comes, we promise to update this entire section with detailed solutions for each error.

 

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