The Wii NTSC-U Virtual Console (VC) was a landmark service that allowed players in North America to download over 400 classic titles across various platforms, including the NES, SNES, N64, Sega Genesis, and TurboGrafx-16. While the service officially closed for new purchases on January 31, 2019, many enthusiasts consider a "complete" collection to be the ultimate digital library for retro gaming. Top-Tier Must-Haves (Highest Rated)
Building a complete NTSC-U collection involved managing Wii Points and storage on the console's internal memory (often requiring an SD card for "SD Card Menu" management). Since the store's closure, these games can only be redownloaded if previously purchased, making "complete" consoles highly sought after in the secondary market.
Strictly speaking, this is WiiWare, not traditional VC. But no "complete collection" article can ignore it. Contra ReBirth was an original game developed by Arc System Works with a limited licensing window from Konami. It was delisted in 2012. A Wii that still has Contra ReBirth installed is worth more than most consoles. Rarity score: 10/10.
The Virtual Console: A Brief History
: Because the Wii Shop Channel is closed, these titles can no longer be legally purchased; they are only accessible to those who previously downloaded them or through legacy hardware backups. for one of these individual consoles?