The Wii U service never lived up to its potential, anyway.
The TVii service is no more.
Nintendo announced today via Miiverse that the Wii U’s forgettable TVii service will be discontinued in North America on August 11th, 2015 at 3:00 PM PST. The app has been sitting on North American Wii U systems since shortly after launch. The service was delayed in Europe for years and eventually cancelled.
TVii was marketed as a new way to experience television before the rise of Smart TVs and dedicated streaming boxes. Users could post to Miiverse or Twitter alongside the show’s synopsis, allowing them to comment on plot twists, sports plays, or awards shows in real time. A streamlined guide helped users view live shows or find programs on Nexflix, Hulu Plus, or Amazon Instant Video all in one place. TVii also had a built in IR remote for controlling televisions, sound systems, and set-top boxes. It’s unclear whether or not the remote functions will be discontinued.