How much did the Wii sell in 2007?

The Wii did very well, but again without enough hardware on shelves it's impossible to say how well it could have done. Nintendo sold 1.35 million Wiis in December, for a total of 6.29 million systems in 2007. For hardware across the entire year, the Nintendo DS came in first, with the Wii a close second.

How much was a Wii in 2007?

Nintendo has played the pricing game masterfully in the past. It debuted the Wii at $249, much lower than the initial $599 price for the PlayStation 3 in 2006 and $399 in 2005 for the Xbox 360. With a cheaper and more innovative console, Nintendo stole the No. 1 position from Sony.

How much did a Wii sell for in 2006?

2006–2010: Launch

Nintendo announced the launch plans and prices for the Wii in September 2006. The console was first launched in the United States on November 19, 2006, for US$249.99.

How much was a Wii in 2008?

Now that the amazement over the Nintendo Wii's innovative gameplay (and retail shortages) has worn off, it's time to take a clear-eyed look at the benefits of owning a Wii ($249.99, list) over a now similarly priced Microsoft Xbox 360 or pricier Sony PlayStation 3.

How many units did the Wii sell 2006?

The original Wii sold over 600,000 units in the Americas in the eight days following its November 2006 launch, which also overlapped with Black Friday. Indeed, the Wii was nearly impossible to find on store shelves for months following launch, selling millions of systems in that time.

Nintendo Wii sales from 2007 to 2013

How many Wiis were sold in 2008?

As of January 5, 2008, the Wii has sold 7.38 million units in the United States selling 5.84 million units as revealed in their annual report. Since its launch, the monthly sales numbers of the console have been higher than its competitors across the globe.

When did Wii fail?

Yet despite the Wii's success, it was only a temporary shot in the arm for Nintendo, and sales of the Wii peaked by 2008. Source: Company website. Sony's (SONY 0.71%) Playstation 3 and Microsoft's (MSFT -2.27%) Xbox 360 quickly caught up and buried the Wii. By 2013, the Wii had become a footnote in video game history.

How much was a Wii in 2009?

In February alone, Microsoft sold 535,000 Xbox 360 units in the U.S., compared with Nintendo's 454,000 Wii units sold. Historically, price cuts have been used to drum up demand for consoles. In 2009, Nintendo did just that by cutting the price of the Wii from its $250 price tag down to $200.

How much were wiis in 2009?

Wii Price Drop: Nintendo cuts price to $200, from $250 - Sep. 24, 2009.

What year was Wii most popular?

The Wii is Nintendo's best selling console; despite the release of its successor. About 26 million units of the Wii were sold in 2009, the highest number to date. Overall, Nintendo sold about 100 million units worldwide since 2007.

Were Wii games 60 dollars?

Were Wii games 60 dollars? That was around the PlayStation 1, Nintendo 64 era. Eventually, not so long after that, about 10 years later, the price increased with the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 and the Nintendo Wii generation to $60 and things have stayed about there since in terms of console gaming.

What is the rarest Wii game?

Can you sell old Wii?

The Nintendo Wii as of today sells for roughly $50, but it all depends on the condition of the console and if it comes with accessories and/or games. A single Nintendo Wii console can sell from anywhere between $15 to $125.

How much Wii US were sold?

With 13.56 million units sold, according to official sales data, Wii U is Nintendo's worst-selling console of all time by a wide margin.

Why are Wiis so expensive now?

Nintendo stopped manufacturing the Wii, so that means new Wiis will become progressively rarer and more expensive. That is just basic economics, and applies to anything. However, you can find used NTSC Wiis for well under a hundred US dollars if you do some looking.

How much did a Wii cost in 2005?

Nintendo has played the pricing game masterfully in the past. It debuted the Wii at $249, much lower than the initial $599 price for the PlayStation 3 in 2006 and $399 in 2005 for the Xbox 360.

What is the most expensive Wii ever?

The Nintendo Wii Supreme was created by Stuart Hughes, the same folks behind the opulent $190K iPad Supreme. Rocking over 2,500 grams of 22-karat solid gold, the Wii Supreme comes with an extravagant price of £299,995 (about $365,000), according to its seller.

Who bought the first Wii?

The first buyer, Isaiah Triforce Johnson, had been waiting in line outside the store for more than a week. He wore a Nintendo Power Glove, a wearable controller that came out in 1989, while shaking hands with Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime after buying the first Wii.

Are Wii games still made?

The list of Wii games spans from the console's launch in 2006 to the last game release in 2020. There are 1640 video games for the Wii video game console.

What is error code 52230 on Wii?

This error code indicates the Wii console was able to connect to the network, but it was unable to connect to Nintendo's servers. This may indicate an issue with the network and Internet connection used, or the connection timing out.

Is Wii U discontinued?

Nintendo had planned to diminish production of the Wii U ahead of the release of the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo formally announced the end of its production on January 31, 2017. The ability to purchase content through the Nintendo eShop was discontinued on March 27, 2023.

Is Wii shutting down?

Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS digital storefronts are shutting down today, March 27th, 2023 at 8PM ET. While you'll no longer be able to purchase games or DLC from either eShop, you'll still be able to redownload the games you've already bought and play online for the time being.

Is the Wii 16 years old?

Is the Wii 16 years old? As of 2022, the console is 16 years old—the same age the Super Nintendo was when the Wii launched in 2006.