There is no question, the Nintendo Wii is still a great console that is still worth owning today. But depending on which model number you're looking at – RVL-001 vs RVL-101 – you could be in for a significantly different console gaming experience. And despite their differences, the two models actually look very similar on the surface. Wii Operations Manual (Model No. RVL-001) Wii Channels & Settings Manual (Model No. RVL-001) Wii Operations Manual (Model No. RVK-101) Wii mini Operations Manual (Model No. By the way, I sold the other Wii to my sister, who doesn't download any games or anything anyway, so the serial number thing doesn't bother her at all. Edited on Wed 14th April, 2010 @ 15:54.
- Serial number prefix is 'KU' or 'KB.' Has the same look, feel and function as model RVL-001, with the following exceptions: Designed to sit horizontally rather than vertically.
- The old 0.6 mm (0.024 in) diameter strap is replaced by a larger, 1.0 mm (0.039 in) diameter version. Nintendo's online 'Wrist Strap Replacement Request Form' allows owners to receive up to four free straps when a Wii serial number and shipping details are provided.
Step by step instructions on finding the serial number on the console.
What to Do:
Consult the table below for information on where to locate the serial number of the console in question.
| Console | Example of serial number | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | XAW70000000000 | You can find the serial number on the thin bottom of the unit, near the input for the AC Adapter. |
| Wii U | FAH100000000 or GAH100000000 | You can find the serial number on the bottom of the unit, when it is laying down flat. |
| Wii | LAH100000000 or KAM100000000 | You can find the serial number on the bottom of the unit, when it is standing vertically. |
| GameCube | DA10000000 | You can find the serial number on the bottom of the unit. |
| Nintendo 64 | NUP10000000 | You can find the serial number on the bottom of the unit. |
| Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) | UP10000000 | You can find the serial number on the bottom of the unit. |
| Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) | PM1000000 or NP10000000 | You can find the serial number on the bottom of the unit. |
| Nintendo Classic Mini: NES | CAE100000000 | You can find the serial number on the bottom of the unit. |
| New Nintendo 2DS XL | NAG100000000 | You can find the serial number underneath the game slot cover. |
| New Nintendo 3DS XL | QAH100000000 | You can find the serial number on the bottom of the unit. |
| New Nintendo 3DS | YAF100000000 | You can find the serial number underneath the cover plate of the top screen. |
| Nintendo 2DS | AAM100000000 | You can find the serial number on the back of the unit. |
| Nintendo 3DS XL | SAF100000000 | You can find the serial number on the back of the unit. |
| Nintendo 3DS | CAH100000000 | You can find the serial number on the back of the unit. |
| Nintendo DSi XL | WAF100000000 | You can find the serial number on the back of the unit. |
| Nintendo DSi | TAH100000000 | You can find the serial number on the back of the unit. |
| Nintendo DS Lite | UAF10000000 | You can find the serial number on the back of the unit. |
| Nintendo DS | NAH10000000 | You can find the serial number on the back of the unit. |
| GameBoy Micro | MAF10000000 | You can find the serial number on the back of the unit. |
| GameBoy Advance SP | XAH10000000 | You can find the serial number on the back of the unit. |
| GameBoy Advance | AS10000000 | You can find the serial number on the back of the unit. |
| GameBoy Color | CH20000000 | You can find the serial number on the back of the unit. |
| GameBoy Pocket | MH10000000 | You can find the serial number on the back of the unit. |
| GameBoy | GH1000000 | You can find the serial number on the back of the unit. |
Please note that in order to access the Address Book and register a friend, you must first connect your Wii console online. Please click here for information connecting online.
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- From the Wii Message Board main menu, select the Create Message icon.
- Select 'Address Book' icon from the available options.
- Move your cursor over 'Register' and press the A Button.
- You will have the option to select a Wii address, or an e-mail address for a PC or cell phone.
Important Notes about PC and cellphone e-mail addresses:
Wii Model Numbers
Wii Serial Number Database
- To communicate with someone using a PC or cell phone, they must 'reply' to an e-mail that is sent from your Wii console once you enter their e-mail address in your Address Book.
- If you are entering a cell phone's e-mail address, it must be the phone's full e-mail address with a '@'. For example, 5555555@phonecompany.com. If the owner of the cell phone is not sure if their phone has an e-mail address, they will need to contact their cell phone service provider for more information.
- You may want to inform the person you are adding to your Address Book that they will receive an e-mail from your Wii console with an address that begins with a 'w' and contains 16 digits. It will be from '@wii.com' (for example: w1234567891234567@wii.com).
- You will not be able to send photos from your Wii console to the PC/cell phone user.
Wii Game Serial Numbers
Use the virtual keyboard to enter the e-mail address and nickname for the friend.