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| type= Home console
|image= [[File:Wii Logo.png|320px]][[File:Wii Console.png|320px]]
| released= {{release|na= November 19, 2006|jp= December 2, 2006|eu= December 8, 2006|aus= December 7, 2006}}
|type= Home console
| media= [[wikipedia:Nintendo optical disc|Wii Optical Disc]],<br>[[wikipedia:Nintendo optical disc|Nintendo GameCube Game Disc]],<br>[[wikipedia:Secure Digital card|SD card]]
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| predecessor= [[Nintendo GameCube]]
'''Original'''
{{Release|US= November 19, 2006|JP= December 2, 2006|UK= December 8, 2006|AU= December 7, 2006}}
'''Family Edition'''
{{Release|US= October 23, 2011<ref name="NArelease">[http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/31328/newsnew-black-wii-bundle-includes-mario-cd/ Official Nintendo Magazine]</ref>|UK= November 4, 2011<ref name="PALrelease">[http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/news/2011/45337.html Nintendo News]</ref>}}
|media= {{List|{{Wp|Nintendo optical disc|Wii Optical Disc}}, {{Wp|Nintendo optical disc|Nintendo GameCube Game Disc}}, {{Wp|Secure Digital card|SD card}}}}
|predecessor= [[Nintendo GameCube]]
|successor= [[Wii U]]
}}
}}
The '''Wii''' (ウィー, ''Uī'') is [[Nintendo]]'s 5th major gaming console, intended to succeed the [[Nintendo GameCube]] and compete with the Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. All consoles come with the game Wii Sports, which was something unique to a console release. Its American release date was November 19th at MSRP of $249.99, and December 7th in Australia with a MSRP of $399.99.<ref>[http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3153637 Live from New York -- It's the Wii Conference: News from 1UP.com]</ref>
The '''Wii''' is [[Nintendo]]'s 5th major gaming console, intended to succeed the [[Nintendo GameCube]] and compete with the Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. All consoles come with the game ''Wii Sports'', which was something unique to a console release. Its American release date was November 19th at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $249.99, and December 7th in Australia with a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $399.99.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=It will appear in 25,000 retail locations with an MSRP of $249.99.|published= September 14, 2006|url=http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3153637|title=Live from New York -- It's the Wii Conference|site=1UP.com}}</ref>


On April 27, 2006, the '''Revolution''' code name was dropped by Nintendo for the system's true name, Wii. A lot of controversy arose on the Internet due to what many regarded to be a ridiculous name.
=={{TLoZ|-}} Games==
Games on the Wii Virtual Console can be played using different controllers. NES games can be played using the Wii Remote. The Classic Controller can be used for any game, although its design is best suited for SNES games. The GameCube Controller, while also universal, is best suited for GameCube and N64 games.


== System Specs ==
It should be noted that N64 games do not support force feedback, despite the GameCube controller being equipped with built-in vibration. This is due to the N64 controller requiring an expansion pack for force-feedback. However, the GameCube releases of the N64 Zelda games did support a rumble function.
Notice: These specs are only "confirmed" details about the system. Nintendo has not yet released all the details about their new console. (Copied from VGRC.net with permission)


*'''Processor:''' IBM designed, codenamed Broadway.
Because the GameCube Controller has a different design than the N64 controller, the buttons are remapped. The most notable changes are the Z button being mapped to the L button, which is placed in a similar location to the old Z button. Also, the C-Stick accounts for the C-buttons (although the X/Y/Z buttons also work). The C-Stick is logical since it has the same color and is also labeled C.
*'''Graphics:''' ATI designed, codenamed Hollywood.
*'''Drive:''' Slot-loading drive uses a 12cm proprietary format, which is rumored to hold the same data as a dual-layered DVD. Also plays GameCube disks.
*'''Internet:''' Wireless  through 802.11b and 802.11g or by purchasing a cable adapter. "Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection" is the service, which only requires a wireless connection to the internet. Game downloading will also be functional, for downloading old [[NES]], MSX, Turbografx, C64, [[Super NES]], MegaDrive/Genesis or [[Nintendo 64]] games.
*'''Backwards Compatibility:''' In addition to being able to play GCN games, the Wii also has a bay with 4 GCN controller ports and 2 GCN memory card slots.
*'''Storage:''' In addition to the GCN memory card slots, the Wii also sports 2 flash memory slots.
*'''Controllers:''' Supports up to 4 of Nintendo's new wireless "remote" style controllers. (See below)
*'''I/O:''' 1 Component digital out, 2 USB 2.0 ports, 1 power input.
*'''Design:''' Thickness is about 3 DVD cases. Has been previewed in multiple colors, as has the controllers.


== The Controller ==
Although Nintendo strives to release each game unaltered, there have been some notable changes to the Virtual Console Zelda titles. In ''The Legend of Zelda'', the intro story was entirely rewritten. For example, "All of treasures" was corrected to "All treasures" in the introduction, to make better grammatical sense (although "look up the manual for details" remains unaltered). {{OoT|-}} saw an emulation in the Virtual Console of the version that omitted all Muslim references.
[[Image:WiiRemote1.jpg|right|thumb|Wii Remote]]The Wii controller resembles a television remote. It features a D-pad, an A button, a B button, a select button, a home button, a start button, a 1 button and a 2 button. In addition, there are a group of lights on the bottom to remind you what player you are, a power button, and a slot to connect the nunchuk attachment, which will have an analog control stick and two trigger buttons.


Possibly the most important feature of the controller is its ability to detect motion in three dimensions, allowing for motion-controlled gameplay.
===Main===
*{{TP}} {{Exp|Wii Version}}
*{{SS}}
**[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Save Data Update Channel|''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword'' Save Data Update Channel]]


At the [[E3 Media & Business Summit|E3]] 2006 conference, Nintendo revealed that the controller would have a built-in speaker for further sound depth.  Noises made from your weapons would start in the controller and end up on the television screen.
===Spin-Offs===
*{{LCT}}


The controller is also able to hold preferences for a player in internal memory, as well as removable SD media. Such preferences include a user's Mii characters.
===Virtual Console===
*{{TLoZ}} ([[Nintendo Entertainment System]])
*{{TAoL}} (Nintendo Entertainment System)
*{{ALttP}} ([[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]])
*{{OoT}} ([[Nintendo 64]])
*{{MM}} (Nintendo 64)
 
===Backwards Compatible===
====Main====
*{{TP}} {{Exp|GameCube Version}}
*{{TWW}}
*{{FSA}}
 
====Remakes====
*{{MQ}}


[[Image:Nintendowiimote.jpg]]
====Compilations====
*{{CE}}


There is also the Classic Controller, this resembles a SNES controller with 8 buttons excluding the Start and Select buttons. It is used for games such as ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and to play Virtual Console games.
====Other====
*{{SSBM}} (not an official ''Zelda'' game, but it features ''Zelda'' characters)
*{{SCII}} (not an official ''Zelda'' game, but features [[Link]])


== Wii Sports ==
===Other===
[[File:WiiSports.jpg|left|130px]]
*{{SSBB}} (not an official [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' game]], but it features ''Zelda'' characters)
{{Sectstub}}


Wii Sports is a game that is included with every Nintendo Wii. Because of this it is the best selling video game of all time.<ref>http://videogames.yahoo.com/feature/wii-sports-is-best-selling-game-ever/1276855</ref> Using the sensor of the remote and the nunchuk attachment, tennis, baseball, bowling, golf and boxing can be played, including training activities and a fitness test.
==Family Edition==
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|image=Wii Family Edition.png
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|caption= The Wii Family Edition
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The '''Wii Family Edition''' is a revised model of the Wii released at a reduced price in 2011 on October 23 and November 4 in North America and Europe, respectively.<ref name="NArelease" /><ref name="PALrelease" /> The Wii Family Edition is designed to sit uniquely in the horizontal position.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=The console is designed to sit horizontally, so say goodbye to those stands.|published=August 17, 2011|retrieved=December 10, 2011|url=http://www.destructoid.com/new-slim-wii-announced-won-t-play-gamecube-games-209100.phtml|title=New slim Wii announced, won't play GameCube games|site=Destructoid}}</ref> It is not compatible with GameCube games and accessories.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=. . .the new system will no longer play GameCube titles. |published=August 17, 2011|retrieved=December 10, 2011|url=http://www.destructoid.com/new-slim-wii-announced-won-t-play-gamecube-games-209100.phtml|title=New slim Wii announced, won't play GameCube games|site=Destructoid}}</ref>


==Zelda Games==
In North America, a blank version of the Wii comes bundled with a copy of ''{{Smw|New Super Mario Bros. Wii}}'' and a copy of the ''{{Smw|Super Mario Galaxy}}'' {{Smw|Super Mario Galaxy: Original Soundtrack|Original Soundtrack CD}}.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=The new bundle will include the newly configured black Wii, a copy of New Super Mario Bros Wii and a copy of the Super Mario Galaxy soundtrack CD.|published=October 11, 2011|retrieved=December 10, 2011|url=http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/31328/newsnew-black-wii-bundle-includes-mario-cd/|title=New black Wii bundle includes Mario CD|site= The Official Nintendo Magazine}}</ref> In Europe, the Wii Family Edition comes bundled with a Wii MotionPlus Remote and copies of ''Wii Sports'' and ''Wii Party''.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=A bundle with the new system has been announced for Europe and will come with one Wii MotionPlus Remote, Wii Sports, and Wii Party.|published=August 17, 2011|retrieved=December 10, 2011|url=http://www.destructoid.com/new-slim-wii-announced-won-t-play-gamecube-games-209100.phtml|title=New slim Wii announced, won't play GameCube games|site=Destructoid}}</ref>
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]''
*''[[Link's Crossbow Training]]''
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (Not an official ''Zelda'' game, but it features ''Zelda'' characters)
*''[[Captain Rainbow]]'' (Not an official ''Zelda'' game, but it features [[Crazy Tracy|a ''Zelda'' character]]).


===Virtual Console===
The Wii Family Edition was not made to replace the original Wii model; the latter is still being sold as normal.
*''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' ([[NES]])
 
*''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'' (NES)
==Wii Mini==
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]'' ([[Super NES]])
{{Image
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' ([[Nintendo 64]])
|image=Wii Mini.png
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]'' (Nintendo 64)<ref>http://kotaku.com/5196255/pal-virtual-console-gets-majoras-mask</ref>
|type=caption
Utilizing the Virtual Console, as well as the system's ability to play GameCube games, every console ''Zelda'' game to date can be played on the Wii.
|size=250px
|align=right
|caption= The Wii Mini
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A completely different model of the Wii, called the Wii Mini, was released in Canada in 2012 and in Europe in 2013. Like the Family Edition, the Wii Mini does not support GameCube games or peripherals. The Wii Mini also does not have any internet capabilities and does not include an SD card slot. The Wii Mini also features a top-loading disc drive, like that of the GameCube, instead of the original Wii's slot-loading drive.
 
{{Clear}}
 
==Trivia==
*The Wii is the first Nintendo console to have a ''The Legend of Zelda'' title available at launch (not counting the [[Famicom Disk System]] add-on) with the [[Nintendo Switch]] being the second.
 
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==References==
==Gallery==
<div class="references-small">
<gallery>
<references/>
File:Black Wii.png|A black Wii
</div>
File:Wii Wiimote usage screen.png|A Wii screen instructing users how to use Wii remotes
File:Wii Warning Screen full-screen.png|A Wii warning screen reminding users to use Wii remotes safely
File:Wii Golden Nunchuk.png|The special eddition Wii nunchuck available at Club Nintendo
File:Gold Wii Remote Plus.png|The special edition Wii Remote Plus bundled with {{SS|-}}
</gallery>


== External Links ==
== External Links ==
*[http://www.vgrc.net/gallery/index.php?cat=19 Nintendo Wii image gallery] on VGRC.
*[http://www.wii.com/ Wii's] official website.
*[http://cube.ign.com/articles/651/651275p1.html TGS 2005 Nintendo Wii Coverage] on IGN.
 
*[http://www.wii.com/ Nintendo Wii's] official website.
{{Ref}}
[[Category:Systems|Wii]]
 
{{Categories
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Latest revision as of 18:36, 13 May 2023

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The Wii is Nintendo's 5th major gaming console, intended to succeed the Nintendo GameCube and compete with the Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. All consoles come with the game Wii Sports, which was something unique to a console release. Its American release date was November 19th at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $249.99, and December 7th in Australia with a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $399.99.[3]

The Legend of Zelda Games

Games on the Wii Virtual Console can be played using different controllers. NES games can be played using the Wii Remote. The Classic Controller can be used for any game, although its design is best suited for SNES games. The GameCube Controller, while also universal, is best suited for GameCube and N64 games.

It should be noted that N64 games do not support force feedback, despite the GameCube controller being equipped with built-in vibration. This is due to the N64 controller requiring an expansion pack for force-feedback. However, the GameCube releases of the N64 Zelda games did support a rumble function.

Because the GameCube Controller has a different design than the N64 controller, the buttons are remapped. The most notable changes are the Z button being mapped to the L button, which is placed in a similar location to the old Z button. Also, the C-Stick accounts for the C-buttons (although the X/Y/Z buttons also work). The C-Stick is logical since it has the same color and is also labeled C.

Although Nintendo strives to release each game unaltered, there have been some notable changes to the Virtual Console Zelda titles. In The Legend of Zelda, the intro story was entirely rewritten. For example, "All of treasures" was corrected to "All treasures" in the introduction, to make better grammatical sense (although "look up the manual for details" remains unaltered). Ocarina of Time saw an emulation in the Virtual Console of the version that omitted all Muslim references.

Main

Spin-Offs

Virtual Console

Backwards Compatible

Main

Remakes

Compilations

Other

Other

Family Edition

File:Wii Family Edition.png
The Wii Family Edition

The Wii Family Edition is a revised model of the Wii released at a reduced price in 2011 on October 23 and November 4 in North America and Europe, respectively.[1][2] The Wii Family Edition is designed to sit uniquely in the horizontal position.[4] It is not compatible with GameCube games and accessories.[5]

In North America, a blank version of the Wii comes bundled with a copy of New Super Mario Bros. Wii and a copy of the Super Mario Galaxy Original Soundtrack CD.[6] In Europe, the Wii Family Edition comes bundled with a Wii MotionPlus Remote and copies of Wii Sports and Wii Party.[7]

The Wii Family Edition was not made to replace the original Wii model; the latter is still being sold as normal.

Wii Mini

File:Wii Mini.png
The Wii Mini

A completely different model of the Wii, called the Wii Mini, was released in Canada in 2012 and in Europe in 2013. Like the Family Edition, the Wii Mini does not support GameCube games or peripherals. The Wii Mini also does not have any internet capabilities and does not include an SD card slot. The Wii Mini also features a top-loading disc drive, like that of the GameCube, instead of the original Wii's slot-loading drive.

Trivia

  • The Wii is the first Nintendo console to have a The Legend of Zelda title available at launch (not counting the Famicom Disk System add-on) with the Nintendo Switch being the second.

Nomenclature

TMC Forest Minish Artwork.png Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite.png
Language Name
Japan Japanese ウィー (Uī)

Gallery

  • A black Wii

    A black Wii

  • A Wii screen instructing users how to use Wii remotes

    A Wii screen instructing users how to use Wii remotes

  • A Wii warning screen reminding users to use Wii remotes safely

    A Wii warning screen reminding users to use Wii remotes safely

  • The special eddition Wii nunchuck available at Club Nintendo

    The special eddition Wii nunchuck available at Club Nintendo

  • The special edition Wii Remote Plus bundled with Skyward Sword

    The special edition Wii Remote Plus bundled with Skyward Sword

External Links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Official Nintendo Magazine
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Nintendo News
  3. ↑ "It will appear in 25,000 retail locations with an MSRP of $249.99." — Live from New York -- It's the Wii Conference , 1UP.com, published September 14, 2006.
  4. ↑ "The console is designed to sit horizontally, so say goodbye to those stands." — New slim Wii announced, won't play GameCube games , Destructoid, published August 17, 2011, retrieved December 10, 2011.
  5. ↑ ". . .the new system will no longer play GameCube titles." — New slim Wii announced, won't play GameCube games , Destructoid, published August 17, 2011, retrieved December 10, 2011.
  6. ↑ "The new bundle will include the newly configured black Wii, a copy of New Super Mario Bros Wii and a copy of the Super Mario Galaxy soundtrack CD." — New black Wii bundle includes Mario CD , The Official Nintendo Magazine, published October 11, 2011, retrieved December 10, 2011.
  7. ↑ "A bundle with the new system has been announced for Europe and will come with one Wii MotionPlus Remote, Wii Sports, and Wii Party." — New slim Wii announced, won't play GameCube games , Destructoid, published August 17, 2011, retrieved December 10, 2011.
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