Nintendo · 2006 · Worldwide
Nintendo Wii
A motion-controlled console that broadened the gaming audience to record numbers.
Introduction
A motion-controlled console that broadened the gaming audience to record numbers.
History
Nintendo Wii launched in 2006 from Nintendo. It became one of the defining systems of its era and laid the groundwork for future hardware from the same company.
Release Date
Released in 2006 (Worldwide).
Manufacturer
Nintendo.
Technical Specifications
- CPU
- IBM Broadway @ 729 MHz
- Memory
- 88 MB total
- Media
- Wii Optical Disc (4.7 GB)
- Display
- Composite/Component, 480i/p
Best Games
- The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
- Super Mario Galaxy
- Wii Sports
- Super Smash Bros. Brawl
- Mario Kart Wii
Legacy
The Wii redefined casual gaming and made motion input a mainstream control scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions
What made the Wii different?
Motion-sensing Wii Remote controllers and a casual-friendly software lineup.
Was the Wii a sales success?
Yes, it became one of the best-selling consoles of all time.