Wii
Platform »
The Nintendo Wii is a home video game console released on November 19, 2006. The Wii's main selling point was the innovative use of motion controls that its signature Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers allowed for. It became the best selling home console of its respective generation of hardware.
Short summary describing this platform.
-
9
The Community Spotlight 2021.11.20
Here at The Community Spotlight, we always... take out... the balls.
-
82
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Ends Tuesday for Wii, DS
The many hours spent playing Mario Kart DS in college are suddenly coming back to me.
-
223
Wii Mini is Real, and a Canadian Exclusive (For Now)
Priced at $99.99, it can't connect to the Internet or play GameCube games.
-
220
Nintendo Sold a Bunch of Hardware Last Week
1.2 million total pieces of gaming hardware were sold by the company over the last week, including around 400,000 Wii Us.
-
78
Worth Reading: 11/16/12
A few thoughts on Wii U just days from its launch, pondering the impact of YouTube broadcasters on games writers, and your regular assortment of games, articles, and random links.
-
86
Xbox 360, Wii Receive Holiday Price Cuts
Nothing expected from Sony on the PS3 or Vita front, however.
-
89
Nintendo Losses Continue, But 3DS Now Profitable
Company struggling to gain footing after launch of 3DS.
-
80
Wii U Inspired By Original Concept for Wii Remote
The idea of creating a controller with a separate screen isn’t new at Nintendo.
-
37
So, WiiWare Demos Are Back...
All 50 of WiiWare's "temporary" demos have appeared back on the service.
-
51
Nintendo Fixing Skyward Sword Glitch With Whole New Channel
That's one way to do it.
-
68
Nintendo Working on Update to Fix Skyward Sword Glitch
This time around, you won't even have to ship off a SD card.
-
93
Skyward Sword Includes a Really Nasty Glitch
Following a particular sequence will stop you from moving forward in the game.
-
82
Nintendo Shipping New Wii Soon Without GameCube Support
For $149.99, grab a black Wii, a Motion Plus remote, New Super Mario Bros. Wii and more.
-
104
The Early Hours of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
What's old is new again, as we sit down with a near-final version of Wii's swan song.
-
59
Dragon Quest Getting All MMO With Dragon Quest X
A subscription fee is looking likely, as is an eventual release on Wii U.
-
115
Nintendo Getting All Cash4Gold With The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Plus, confirmed dates for Tetris: Axis and Professor Layton and the Last Specter.
-
82
What if Kirby Was Thrown in a Blender With New Super Mario Bros. Wii?
You're not the only one sucking up cute bad guys and spitting 'em out this time.
-
69
Nintendo Joins the 'Cheaper, Less Functional' Party With a New Wii Model for Europe
New Wii revision will ditch all GameCube support, including controller hardware.
-
159
![Nintendo Stock Drops 20% and One Man Loses $300 Million [UPDATED]](https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/screen_small/0/30/176245-yamauchi.jpg)
Nintendo Stock Drops 20% and One Man Loses $300 Million [UPDATED]
Bummer news for Nintendo's last president, Hiroshi Yamauchi.
-
35
Bit.Trip Saga, Bit.Trip Complete Get Bit.Trippy in September
BEAT. CORE. VOID. RUNNER. FATE. FLUX.
-
115
Your Wii Games Won't Be Upscaled On Wii U
Wii games will look just like Wii games on Wii U.
-
29
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Isn’t Nintendo’s Last Wii Game
Miyamoto teases more stuff on the horizon, even as Wii U looms.
-
98
![Not a Rumor Anymore: Wii and 'Select' Games Are About to Become Less Expensive [UPDATED x2]](https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/screen_small/0/8690/436605-wii_sports_42.jpg)
Not a Rumor Anymore: Wii and 'Select' Games Are About to Become Less Expensive [UPDATED x2]
Nintendo is readying its own budget line in anticipation of a price drop for the console.
-
59
Nintendo Outlines 2011 Release Schedule With Plenty of Vagueness
Animal Crossing, Mario Kart, Paper Mario all getting new names...eventually.
-
99
Nintendo's Next Console Won't Arrive Before April 2012, Won't Be 3D
We don't know what it will be yet, but know a few things it, uh, won't be.
-
30
Nintendo’s Red October: Mario Anniversary Red Wii, DSi XL Come Stateside
Way to go, Dallas!
-
39
Netflix Goes Discless On The Wii Today
480p for all!
-
41
Netflix Starts Shipping Wii Streaming Discs
I got my e-mail, did you get yours?
-
64
Netflix Coming to the Wii
Netflix pulls the hat trick and brings its streaming movie service to the Nintendo Wii.
-
162
Giant Bomb's Holiday Gift Guide (2009 REMIX!!!!)
All holiday gift guides are self-serving in one way or another; we're just being up-front about it.
-
86
Wii Price Drop: $199.99, September 27
OK, well that's officially official now.
-
18
Yes, Sega Is Publishing The Conduit
Hours of speculation come to a close as Sega issues a press release confirming its plans.
-
33
McWhertor vs. KFC
Michael McWhertor fights the good fight so we don't have to.
-
50
Watch This Clone Wars Trailer, You Tatooweenie
LucasArts' Wii lightsaber fighter is getting these bros all aggroed out. Chill out, man. Be more like Broda.
-
58
Rock Band 2 Free Downloadable Tracks Coming 11/4
Harmonix announces titles and timeline for the 20 promised downloadable songs for Rock Band 2.
-
27
Rock Band 2 Wii: Actually the Real Deal
Believe it or not, you won't be missing out on anything (much) if you pick up this year's Rock Band on the Nintendo platform.
-
17
Shaun White + Target = Extra Level, Extra Price
Ubi's snowboarding game includes a unique bit of extra stuff... but only if you buy the game at Target... and kick them a little extra for the privilege.
-
12
Oboromuramasa Is Easier to Play Than It Is to Say
The makers of Odin Sphere show off some crazy ninja action for the Wii at TGS 2008.
-
12
The Future of Video Games According to CESA
The Tokyo Game Show organizers have announced a batch of "best of show" winners from the FUTURE DIVISION.
-
50
Next Stop, San Frantastic
We have rocked this island nation to its very core, and now it's time to head home. Seriously, they're making us leave.
Log in to comment