I cannot claim that I am one of your number. My first of the Next-gen consoles was the 360, and I began to desire the Wii around the time that craze was going through the American cities to find the rare console. My father and I actually caught it as one dude was about to either put the last or first one either on stock or take it off. We were like, "ohh ohhh ohhhh, yo!" and then I had a wii. The games I had with it were, I admit, more worth my time and admiration than the ones I received with my 360 (MP3 and Super Paper Mario v. Quake 4 and CoD2), but I didn't keep up my interest with it and let some kids borrow my games, which they never bothered to return to me. Anyway, I recently used it to play some old gamecube games, as I lost the a/v cables for my gamecube, and I was feeling a bit nostalgic. 
 
So, here's my question. With the exception of you MrChup0n, as I know too well how you stand on this matter (:), I'd like to know who were fervently amped up for the release of the wii, and who stuck with it through the launch and paid attention and time to its several quality titles, and what that's been like that. Humorous accounts are encouraged.

I am not one of them.  I had gotten the Wii a couple of weeks after it launched by waiting in line outside of a Best Buy for 5 hours in the cold Canadian winter and I was really happy that day.  But, as time went on, I found myself admiring the games of the Xbox 360/PS3 and wishing that I could play those instead of the limited number of quality games for the Wii.  That's when I sold it, got myself a 360 and never looked back (not true, but I don't regret it all that much).

 http://dailyiowegian.com/local/x519469510/The-high-price-for-new-technology?keyword=secondarystory 
 
oddly enough, i covered both the ps3 and wii launches for the local paper. i purchased a wii that tuesday launch morning after i took a few photos and wrote down a few quotes. it's great to re-read what i wrote: so many people were convinced the ps3 would be scalp-city. in the end, the wii proved to be the much harder console to bring home.
 
as for me, i casually walked in around 7 a.m. and joined the line of people who had been waiting most of the night for one. they were only selling the console, no separate games, which meant i had to drive another hour to buy 'twilight princess'. 
 
to answer your question: yes, i bought one on launch day.  i bought it out of loyalty and love for nintendo products, and have never regretted my purchase. that being said, for everything the wii did right in marketing and sales numbers, i couldn't help but feel bittersweet about the victory. it led all consoles in sales, but not because of the reasons it should have (or at least, not because of the reasons i wanted it to 'win'). 
 
to qualify: i own a 360 and a wii. i have love for all three systems and would gladly own a ps3 when my budget can call for it.

got one on launch day, sold it after i'd played through super mario galaxy, so didnt have it super long

Bought the Wii at midnight, had ome fun with it here and there, but it is by far the least played system hooked up to my television at the moment.  I will never get rid of it, because of titles like Mario Galaxy and Metroid, but the titles I want are too few and far in between at the moment.

It's funny; I wanted the Wii so badly when it came out.  I remember being at the Nintendo World Store in NYC, where they actually had a bunch during the period when you couldn't find them anywhere.  For some reason, I didn't get one.  By the time that they were actually available, though, I completely lost interest and never bothered to pick one up.

The Wii was the first current gen console that I got, and was excited to get. Whilst it has fallen a bit short of expectations, there are a few titles that have made it very much worth keeping, but I have switched to the 360 as my main console now.

I didn't like it when it was released, and I still don't. 
I borrowed my friend's thinking "maybe I just have to get used to it".
I got used to it, still didn't like it, and it hasn't been touched in months - my friend also seems to be in no rush to get it back.

I'm to the point now that I don't think there's anything that would make me buy one.

I bought a Wii a couple months ago. Played maybe a week, and haven't touched it since.

I have since the beginning. Had to camp outside of a Future Shop in the cold Canadian winter to get mine. 
 
Definitely worth the wait. Putting in Zelda after waiting so long felt real good, and on a new system to boot.

I was fortunate enough to be working as a tester at Nintendo of America when the Wii launched and was able to buy one at the NOA company store, along with Zelda and Trauma Center:  Second Opinion.  Still own it, still play it regularly, and my Wii game collection keeps getting bigger.

The Wii is the only console I bought at launch this generation.

Bought it at launch. Went through the same trench of depression in the first year, was close to selling it, didn't. Have since enjoyed it a lot and keep playing it to this day.

I wasn't able to get one until after they were "findable" since I didn't want to dedicate who knows how many potentially fruitless midnights to waiting in line. But yeah, I've never really stopped playing it. I try to keep up with all the major releases, but I've missed a good few of those.

I totally did. Got it a month after it came out, got some amazing games at launch, and never stopped defending it. It has some extremely hard hitters that finally make people stop talking about "for a Wii game" and start talking about it as a great game. I was actually rather proud that Giantbomb considered Shattered Memories for its GOTY last year because it feels like people are finally using it in a way that everyone can get behind.

I bought mine the very first day it came out. I remember the day very well. I left my house at around 3am, and when I got to my local futureshop I was 63rd in line. I purchased the console as well as legend of Zelda. Good times I tell you. And yes I still the little white system. I also have an xbox which I bought 2 years after the Wii.

I got my Wii on launch day. Loved it ever since, my favorite console not only this gen, but of all-time. So many great times have been had, I can't begin to count.

I'm sorta one, I picked one up around launch, sold a year later, and bought again a year later.

I was baffled and intrigued when the Wii's controller was first revealed, but I thought it seemed pretty brilliant. I've always been a big Nintendo fan, so I supported the idea. I ended up getting a Wii on launch day (and to give you an idea of how big the Wii launch was... when the Gamecube launched, I was 1st in line at my local Best Buy, whereas with the Wii I was 79th). I can't say I'm still a supporter, though. The controls just weren't there. I don't know, I still haven't tried Motion Plus but my interest in the Wii has completely dwindled. I've gone periods of almost a year without playing it. Of the games I've played, most are just boggled down by poor controls or just aren't worth playing. There's been a few gems, but not enough to keep me enthiastic about the Wii. For like a year, I tried finding an awesome kid to just give my Wii to, but it just never happened. With DKC Returns, Kirby's Epic Yarn, Goldeneye, and the new Zelda game coming out, I guess I'm kind of glad I still have it.

Bought it on launch day along with a copy of Twilight Princess. I owned a 360 and ps3 before that but since I rarely bought ps3 games and my 360 collection was mainly filled with shooters I wanted something different. Twilight Princess was a lot of fun and was a good 40 hours it took to beat the game. Unfortunately between TP and Super Mario Galaxy there weren't many good games, just mini game compilations or ports with bad use of Wii remote. Now had the Wii came out in 2005 when I was still a huge fan of Nintendo and I would have loved the Wii. 

  Unfortunately between TP and Super Mario Galaxy there weren't many good games

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  Unfortunately between TP and Super Mario Galaxy there weren't many good games

How is this still going around? It baffles me. "

Got it launch day, played it a lot, got most of the big releases and I can't wait for the 3DS.
 
Nintendo! <3

Me.  However I've had a few Wiis repaired.

Bought mine in the beginning of '07 and it's still my only current gen home console. I still play it regularly.

I got mine in 2006, but does buying the games and playing them on Dolphin emulator count? 

I still have my Wii, and I'm still enjoying it to this day. Kirby's Epic Yarn is a fantastic alternative after Fallout and Fable drive me crazy with glitches and bugs. The thing's starting to get worn out or something though. It overheats just from sitting there, not even on, just plugged in. Need to have Nintendo look at it when I get the chance; my DS as well. Personally the console that's really not doing anything for me is the PS3 right now. A few shiny exclusives, but everything else is just so... Well I have a 360, so there we go.
 
Infamous was crap.

I have a wii and a 360 and I think they're both great.  We still bowl and play party games on the Wii when we all get together.  For me, though, I play my DS more than the other two put together.  Nintendo always has high quality, I just wish the 3rd party games were up to the same standard.

Got mine at launch.   Camped out for it and everything with a group of friends.  REALLY fun night.  Had it exclusively for 2 years until 2008 when I broke up with my gf, was super depressed and figured I'd console myself with a new console (see what I did there?).  Got my 360, and since then I've been on and off with the Wii.  I'll play it when something quirky or unique comes out like Boy and his Blob, No More Heroes, Mario Galaxy 2.  But it's not what I turn on everynight.  I missed out on too many awesome games.  I only finally played Mass Effect 1 and 2 this summer.   
 
I still will play the Wii on occasion for something specific, but it's not my normal console anymore.  

I bought mine launch day. Best and worst day ever. Will also never again buy something on launch. Still have it and still use it from time to time. Its a good system to have as a on the side system for your nintendo needs.

I game, but am more of a PC gamer. The only PC game I play is SC2. It sucks :( I have so many games I want to play, but I don't have the time.

Hows that working out for ya?

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  Unfortunately between TP and Super Mario Galaxy there weren't many good games

How is this still going around? It baffles me. "

I was on the bandwagon when the "Revolution" controller was first revealed by Iwata. Got my Wii at launch, and have never regretted it since. In fact, it was my only current-gen console for a good three years!
 
The industry let it down in terms of support, but despite this the console still has some of my all-time favorites. I love Twilight Princess despite its flaws, MadWorld was a great game from Platinum, and I absolutely worship the ground No More Heroes walks on (I was disappointed by the sequel, however).    

In short, I've had my Wii since launch, and even though there have been times when I stuck it in the closet, the thought never crossed my mind of selling it. I love the thing.

As long as Mario is only on Nintendo consoles, I will inevitably have to buy all future Nintendo consoles.

I've had mine since day one. I went with my nephew to wait in line, I wasn't even going to buy one on launch day. But, by the time the doors opened I talked myself into it. I bought it from Target with a check. I didn't even have enough money in my account to clear the check, but it all worked out in the end. Twilight Princess was the first game that I bought and I still haven't finished it. But, I have finished many other games for the Wii.

Although i don't have a Wii..yet, i still favour it over the people who think it has no game. I picked out around 30-40 none import games that i like off of Amazon UK.

I haven't heard the word "who're" in ages. 
That's one apostrophe away from being inappropriate.  
 
Me and my brother obtained a Wii near launch and our activity with it is much like a wave marked by periods of activity, either by playing a Wii or gamecube game, then periods of it remaining in its box for months at a time. Recently, I played Kirby's Epic Yarn, (OMG SO CUTE) so my Wii is out of its box.

Bought it on launch day and have had it ever since though I now also have a Xbox 360.

I bought mine at launch, and only play major releases. It's mainly used as a paper weight.

I remember at the announcement of the Wii I was really excited for, not only a cheap system, but being able to use motion controls just like mostly everyone else.   I had finally convinced my dad to go and preorder the system at my local game store, but of course I had to wait a few months after launch  for my turn of buying a Wii.  
 
For two years I was a huge fan for the Wii, buying most of the major titles such as Paper Mario, Metroid Prime 3, and Twilight Princess, but then I convinced my dad to buy me s 60gb PS3, because of the news they would stop making those, and from then on out I would be mostly buying games for my PS3, and occasionally buy some cheap, good games for the Wii.

I had a Wii around me, and available for play since the beginning... but of course I bought games for other systems during the long periods where 95% of the Wii games coming out were absolute dogshit.

HEYO 
 
@Claude: You love your goddamned wii

Camped on release night, defected to 360 less than 6 months later.