Available software was organized into three sections: Virtual Console, WiiWare, and Wii Channels. The Channel launched on November 19, 2006, and ceased service operations worldwide on January 30, 2019. The Wii Shop Channel is a defunct online shop for the Wii video game console that allowed users to download Virtual Console games, WiiWare games, and additional Channels. But until an unknown future date, Wii Shop Channel users can still continue re-downloading previously purchased content and/or transferring Wii data from a Wii to a Wii U.)

(Ability to purchase and play WiiWare, Virtual Console games, and channels was removed -at 6 am ( PT)- on January 30, 2019.

The Wii Shop Channel start screen from the Wii Menu.