Nintendo Wii is a video game console that was launched by Nintendo in 2006. It is a seventh-generation console that competes with Sonyu2019s PlayStation 3 and Microsoftu2019s Xbox 360. The console has a unique controller that utilizes motion-sensing technology to create a more interactive gaming experience.
Nintendo Wii was first released in North America in November 2006, followed by Japan and Australia in December 2006 and Europe in December 2006 and January 2007.
It was the successor to the Nintendo GameCube, and aspired to appeal to a broader demographic than the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
The console was discontinued in 2013 after the release of the Wii U.
The Wii was considered a huge success, having sold over 100 million units worldwide.
Sony's PlayStation 3 was released in 2006, competing directly with the Wii and Xbox 360. The PlayStation 3 offered industry-leading graphics and processing power, along with Blu-Ray functionality.
Microsoft's Xbox 360 was released in 2005, before the PlayStation 3 and the Wii. The Xbox 360 had a massive online community and an extensive library of games.
The Wii U was released in November 2012, as the successor to the Wii. It featured several improvements over its predecessor, including a touchscreen controller and high-definition graphics.
The game came bundled with the Wii console and features five different sports simulations, including baseball, bowling, tennis, golf, and boxing. It uses the Wii remote to simulate real-life movements.
Wii Fit is a fitness game that lets players track their weight, balance, and other physical metrics. It comes with a balance board peripheral that calculates player movements and adjusts the gameplay accordingly.
Mario Kart Wii is the Wii version of the popular Mario Kart racing game. It supports up to four players and features a variety of characters, courses, and gameplay modes.
The best-selling game on the Wii is Wii Sports, with over 80 million copies sold worldwide.
Yes, the Wii U is backwards compatible with most Wii games.
Yes, you will need a Wii remote and a sensor bar to play Wii games on the Wii U.
Yes, the Wii is relatively easy to set up. Simply plug it in, connect it to your TV, and follow the on-screen prompts.
No, the Wii does not support DVD playback.