Wii will not play any of my games discs

"Unable to Read the Disc" Error, or Disc Not Recognized (Will Not Play Game Discs) Situation:

• The Wii console will not play game discs (disc is not recognized)
• System displays either error message "Unable to read disc" or "Disc could not be read"

Important!

• If this problem happens very infrequently, it is normal and does not indicate a problem. A Wii Lens Cleaning Kit can be purchased to help keep the lens clean and prevent the situation from worsening over time.


• Wii Game Discs are region locked, and can only be played on hardware from the same country where the game was released. (A European game cannot be played on a North American system, for example.)

What To Do:

• The Wii console is only compatible with Wii and GameCube discs. It is not compatible with DVDs or discs made for other home consoles. Verify that the disc you are inserting is compatible with the Wii system.


• An error message may display if the disc is ejected during play. Return to the HOME Menu before changing discs.


• Verify that the console is placed correctly.


• If the Wii console is lying flat, the game disc slot should be above all three buttons and the SD Card slot.


• If the Wii console is standing vertically, the power button should be on the top and the console should be in the stand. Note: Only Wii consoles with model number RVL-001 are intended to be placed vertically. (Learn more)


• Verify that the disc is being inserted properly.


• If the console is placed horizontally, the disc label will face upwards.


• If the console is placed vertically, the disc label will face to the right.



• Check the non-printed side of the game disc for dirt or severe damage (such as scratches or cracks).


• If the disc is dirty, try cleaning the game disc. (How to)


• If the disc is damaged or scratched, it will need to be replaced. Please click here for replacement options.


• If the problem occurs with only one game disc, there may be a problem specific to that game. Click here to check our list of specific game issues.


• Make sure only licensed accessories are being used. Unlicensed products do not undergo Nintendo's testing and evaluation process. They may not work at all with our game systems, and they may have compatibility problems with certain games or accessories.

Situation Not Resolved:

How many games does this occur with?

• One Specific Game
• You Only Have One Game
• Some Games / All Games

Applies To: One Specific Game
If you are still having issues with the Game Disc after trying the troubleshooting above, it will need to be replaced. Please click here for replacement options.

Unable to Read the Disc" Error, or Disc Not Recognized (Will Not Play Game Discs) Situation:

• The Wii console will not play game discs (disc is not recognized)
• System displays either error message "Unable to read disc" or "Disc could not be read"

Important!

• If this problem happens very infrequently, it is normal and does not indicate a problem. A Wii Lens Cleaning Kit can be purchased to help keep the lens clean and prevent the situation from worsening over time.


• Wii Game Discs are region locked, and can only be played on hardware from the same country where the game was released. (A European game cannot be played on a North American system, for example.)

What To Do:

• The Wii console is only compatible with Wii and GameCube discs. It is not compatible with DVDs or discs made for other home consoles. Verify that the disc you are inserting is compatible with the Wii system.


• An error message may display if the disc is ejected during play. Return to the HOME Menu before changing discs.


• Verify that the console is placed correctly.


• If the Wii console is lying flat, the game disc slot should be above all three buttons and the SD Card slot.


• If the Wii console is standing vertically, the power button should be on the top and the console should be in the stand. Note: Only Wii consoles with model number RVL-001 are intended to be placed vertically. (Learn more)


• Verify that the disc is being inserted properly.


• If the console is placed horizontally, the disc label will face upwards.


• If the console is placed vertically, the disc label will face to the right.



• Check the non-printed side of the game disc for dirt or severe damage (such as scratches or cracks).


• If the disc is dirty, try cleaning the game disc. (How to)


• If the disc is damaged or scratched, it will need to be replaced. Please click here for replacement options.


• If the problem occurs with only one game disc, there may be a problem specific to that game. Click here to check our list of specific game issues.


• Make sure only licensed accessories are being used. Unlicensed products do not undergo Nintendo's testing and evaluation process. They may not work at all with our game systems, and they may have compatibility problems with certain games or accessories.

Situation Not Resolved:

How many games does this occur with?

• One Specific Game
• You Only Have One Game
• Some Games / All Games

Situation:

• System displays either error message "Unable to read disc" or "Disc could not be read"

What to do:

• This message may display if the disc is ejected during play. Return to the HOME Menu before changing discs.
  
  
• If the Wii console is laying flat, verify that the system is not placed upside-down. The game disc slot should be above all three buttons and the SD Card slot.
  
  
• Verify that the disc is being inserted properly.
  
  • If the console is placed vertically, the disc label will face to the right. Note: Only Wii consoles with model number RVL-001 are intended to be placed vertically (learn more)
    
    
    
  • If the console is placed horizontally, the disc label will face upwards.
    
  
  
• If the problem occurs with only one game disc, there may be a problem specific to that game. Click here to check our list of specific game issues.
  

Situation Not Resolved:

• If only one Game Disc displays this error message, it will need to be replaced. Click here for Game Disc replacement options
  
  
• If the error is occurring with most or all Game Discs or all of one type of game, then this indicates a problem with the system. The console and one or two example discs will need to be sent in for repair. Click here to begin the repair process.
  

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This message can display if you eject a disc during game play. If this is when the message displayed, make sure that you return to the Wii Menu before changing discs if you wish to play a different game.
If your Wii console is laying flat, it may be positioned upside down. Ensure that is positioned right-side up: the game disc slot should be above all three buttons and the SD Card slot.
Ensure that you are properly loading a Game Disc.

Take the game back. Does it have any scratches on the disc at all?

Check to see if there are any scratches on the disc. Scratches or marks on discs will render game discs unplayable or will freeze the game and will often show a message stating "Disc Read Error" or something to that effect. With some scratched discs, the data cannot be read and the game console may not even recognize the discs at all, giving you error messages etc. Best remedy for starters, is to try clean the discs and make sure there are no smudges or dirt marks left on the play-side of the discs. If there are any scratches on the discs, they will need repairing.

Most Game Discs, DVD's and CD's can be fixed quite easily back to "As Good As New Condition". Some home remedies or cheap repair kits may help with some light marks or very light scratches on some discs, but a professional disc repair service is usually required to repair any discs with anything more than very light scratches.

For further help on disc repairs, visit:

www.discREPAIR.ie Get Scratched Discs Repaired Back to "As Good As New Condition".

Check the "More Info" & "FAQ" Sections for further details on game disc repairs and related matters.

If you tried some home remedies and they have not worked, try sending the disc off for repair. Contact the site above for advice on repair and shipping.

Hope this Helps!!!

i had the same problem with my wii. I called nintendo and then had to ship it back to get repaired.

i thnk you just need to do a system update and that should rectify this.....it happened me too and this solved it

If Wii gives Disc Read Error, first step you need to check is to try another disc or clean the exisitng disc. This will confirm that problem is with either Wii or Disc. If the console itself is giving disc read error then it needs to be repaired. You may check out DIY Wii Fix Guide, that will show step by step information to fix the problem yourself. It also gives information on fixing many Wii Related Problems, so its a kind of Wii Problems Reference Fix Guide

"Unable to read disc" error happened today for the first time on my Wii. I positioned it horizontally and tapped on the top while it was reading a disc and it started the game. This temporary solution might bring you immediate, but probably not long lasting satisfaction.