

This allows users without an internet connection to still receive system updates. If a disc that is inserted contains newer software than the one installed on the console, installing the new software will be required to play the game. If it is a GameCube disc, the banner and preview will change to the GameCube logo with the GameCube startup theme playing.Įach Wii game disc includes a system update partition, which includes the latest Wii software from the time the game was released. When a disc is inserted, the channel preview and banner on the menu will change to the one supplied by the title and the "Start" button will become available. The "Start" button will also remain deactivated until a playable disc is inserted. If no disc is inserted, the message "Please insert a disc." will be displayed along with images of a template Wii and GameCube disc (the latter is not visible on the Wii Family Edition units, the Wii Mini, and the Wii U due to lack of GameCube support). The Disc Channel is the primary way to play Wii and GameCube titles from supported Nintendo optical discs inserted into the console.

