The Wii built a wide range of communities around its games and experiences. From older players using the console for exercise to longtime Nintendo fans returning to their favorite franchises, everyone and anyone could find their niche on the Nintendo Wii.
Some of the Many Game Releases from 2007-2013
Released Nov 19, 2006
Wii Sports was the pack-in title for the Nintendo Wii for most regions and offered a versatile amount of games for fans of new and old. Made full use of the Wii Remote’s motion controls.
Released Apr 27, 2008
Selling over 37 million copies, Mario Kart Wii is the 2nd best-selling Mario Kart game, only behind Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The Wii entry was the first game to introduce motion controls, bikes, and online functionality.
Released May 19, 2008
A Home Fitness game, Wii Fit turned the console into a medium where people can use it for exercise. Package with the Wii Balance Board, the program offers minigames, yoga, and a fitness tracker all in one.
Released Nov 20, 2011
As one of the last first-party games for the Wii in its lifetime. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword took full advantage of the Wii’s motion controls and more. Offering an intuitive combat experience, interconnected lore, an orchestrated soundtrack and a stunning visual style pushing the hardware in play to its limits.
Nearly twenty years later, the Nintendo Wii influence is still visible. Motion-based gaming became a foundation for later platforms even with the Nintendo Switch 1 & 2, while the console’s distinctive games and accessories remain recognizable pieces of 2000s popular culture. The Nintendo Wii demonstrated that a game console could be more than a machine for playing games—it could become a shared cultural experience for those of ALL ages.