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|units sold = 101.63 million | |units sold = 101.63 million | ||
|top game = ''[[Wii Sports]]'' | |top game = ''[[Wii Sports]]'' | ||
− | |compatibility = [[ | + | |compatibility = [[GameCube]] |
− | |predecessor = [[ | + | |predecessor = [[GameCube]] |
|successor = [[Wii U]] | |successor = [[Wii U]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | The | + | The ''Wii''' (pronounced "We") was Nintendo's fifth home console. Formerly known by the codename of "The Revolution", the Wii had a unique motion-sensing controller. Through this system, Nintendo attempted to target a larger demographic by having easy-to-use controls. |
=Features= | =Features= | ||
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==Compatibility== | ==Compatibility== | ||
− | The Nintendo Wii was backwards compatible with | + | The Nintendo Wii was backwards compatible with Gamecube games. To play Gamecube games, the player must use a Gamecube controller and Gamecube memory cards. Most of the Gamecube's peripherals also worked with the Wii. The exceptions are that that the GameCube modem adapter, broadband adapter, Game Boy Player, AV cable, and AC adapter do not work with the Wii. |
The Nintendo DS is able to wirelessly connect to the Wii, similar to the connectivity feature the Game Boy Advance and Gamecube had. Games such as [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] have made use of this feature. Select demos for DS games could be downloaded through the [[Nintendo Channel]]. Miis can also be transferred to certain DS games. | The Nintendo DS is able to wirelessly connect to the Wii, similar to the connectivity feature the Game Boy Advance and Gamecube had. Games such as [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] have made use of this feature. Select demos for DS games could be downloaded through the [[Nintendo Channel]]. Miis can also be transferred to certain DS games. | ||
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==Other Versions== | ==Other Versions== | ||
− | A version known as the Wii Family Edition was made available in 2011 in North America | + | A version known as the Wii Family Edition was made available in 2011 in North America and Europe only. It was similar to the original edition, but it was made to sit horizontally only, and it lacked reverse compatibility with Gamecube games. |
− | A smaller model called the Wii Mini was originally made available in Canada in 2012, and it was released in North America and Europe in 2013. This version also lacked the compatibility with | + | A smaller model called the Wii Mini was originally made available in Canada in 2012, and it was released in North America and Europe in 2013. This version also lacked the compatibility with Gamecube games and also lacked several other features such as compatibility with SD Cards and online connectivity. |
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=See Also= | =See Also= | ||
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*[[Wii Accessories]] | *[[Wii Accessories]] | ||
− | + | Games: | |
*[[:Category: Wii Games|List of Wii Games]] | *[[:Category: Wii Games|List of Wii Games]] | ||
− | *[[:Category: Virtual Console Games|List of Virtual Console Games]] | + | *[[:Category: Virtual Console Games|List of Virtual Console Games]] |
− | *[[:Category: WiiWare Games|List of WiiWare Games]] | + | **[[Wii Virtual Console|Comprehensive List of all VC Games]] |
+ | *[[:Category: WiiWare Games|List of WiiWare Games]] | ||
+ | **[[WiiWare|Comprehensive List of all WiIware Games]] | ||
{{Nintendo Systems}} | {{Nintendo Systems}} | ||
[[Category:Home Console]] | [[Category:Home Console]] |