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Wii
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TitleWii
DeveloperNintendo
ManufacturerFoxconn
TypeHome video game console
GenerationSeventh generation of video game consoles
Release dateNovember 19, 2006
Discontinued dateOctober 20, 2013

Wii. The Wii is a home video game console released by Nintendo in 2006, known for its innovative motion controls and family-friendly games. It was designed by Kenichiro Ashida and Atsushi Okada, and its development involved Ibuki Takahashi and Genyo Takeda. The Wii was a major player in the seventh generation of video game consoles, competing with the Xbox 360 from Microsoft and the PlayStation 3 from Sony.

● History

The Wii was first announced at the 2004 E3 conference by Satoru Iwata, and its codename was Revolution. The console was designed to be more accessible to a wider audience, including casual gamers and non-gamers, with a focus on motion controls and intuitive gameplay. The Wii was released in North America on November 19, 2006, and it quickly became a best-seller, thanks in part to its innovative Wii Sports bundle, which included Wii Tennis, Wii Baseball, Wii Golf, Wii Bowling, and Wii Boxing. The Wii also had a strong lineup of first-party games, including The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Super Mario Galaxy, and Super Smash Bros. Brawl, developed by renowned creators such as Shigeru Miyamoto and Masahiro Sakurai.

● Hardware

The Wii's hardware was designed to be compact and energy-efficient, with a IBM PowerPC-based processor and ATI Hollywood graphics processing unit. The console also featured 512 MB of flash memory and 43 MB of RAM, as well as a DVD drive for playing games and movies. The Wii was also compatible with Nintendo GameCube games and accessories, thanks to its backward compatibility feature, which allowed players to enjoy Super Smash Bros. Melee and The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. The Wii's hardware was also used in the Wii Mini and Wii U consoles, which were released later by Nintendo.

● Games

The Wii had a diverse lineup of games, including first-party titles such as Mario Kart Wii, Wii Fit, and Super Mario Galaxy 2, developed by EAD Tokyo and EAD Software Development Group. The console also had a strong selection of third-party games, including Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition from Capcom, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock from Activision, and Just Dance from Ubisoft. The Wii was also home to a number of indie games, including World of Goo from 2D Boy and Bit.Trip Beat from Gaijin Games. Many of these games were showcased at E3 and Tokyo Game Show, and received awards such as Spike Video Game Awards and Game Developers Choice Awards.

● Controllers

The Wii's controllers were designed to be innovative and intuitive, with a focus on motion controls and gestural input. The Wii Remote was the primary controller, featuring a accelerometer and infrared sensor for detecting movement and orientation. The Wii also had a number of accessory controllers, including the Nunchuk, Classic Controller, and Wii Wheel, which were designed for specific games and genres. The Wii's controllers were also used in the Wii U console, which featured a Wii U GamePad with a touchscreen and motion controls.

● Reception

The Wii received widespread critical acclaim for its innovative motion controls and family-friendly games. The console was praised by reviewers such as IGN and GameSpot, and it won numerous awards, including Console of the Year at the 2006 Spike Video Game Awards and Innovative Design at the 2007 Game Developers Choice Awards. The Wii was also a commercial success, selling over 101 million units worldwide during its lifespan, making it one of the best-selling consoles of all time, alongside the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS. The Wii's success can be attributed to its appeal to a wide range of gamers, including casual gamers and hardcore gamers, and its impact on the gaming industry as a whole.

● Legacy

The Wii's legacy can be seen in its influence on the gaming industry, particularly in the area of motion controls and casual gaming. The console's innovative controllers and games helped to establish Nintendo as a leader in the console market, and its success paved the way for future consoles such as the Wii U and Nintendo Switch. The Wii also had a significant impact on the gaming community, with many gamers and developers citing it as an inspiration for their own games and projects. The Wii's legacy continues to be felt today, with many of its games and characters remaining popular among gamers and fans of Nintendo, including Mario, Link, and Donkey Kong. Category:Home video game consoles

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