How much is the golden Wii worth?

That's rich. The Queen's golden Wii is now up for sale on eBay - priced $300,000 (£216,000). Nearly a decade ago, video games publisher THQ

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thought up a clever PR stunt for its latest Wii game, Big Family Games.

How much is 24k gold Wii worth?

When a video game company had a 24k gold Nintendo Wii commissioned especially for Queen Elizabeth II, the monarch turned down the gift. Later, the extravagant electronic fell into the hands of someone who listed it on eBay. And they set an astounding asking price of $300,000.

Are old Wii worth anything?

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 did The Queen's Golden Wii sell for?

THQ went bust in 2013, and the flashy gold console was forgotten until it reappeared on eBay in 2021. A 32-year-old seller Donny Fillerup said he bought the console from THQ. He claimed he had all of the documentation certifying the Wii was the one made for the Queen and went on to list it on eBay for $300,000.

Did The Queen have a 24 karat gold Wii?

As a publicity stunt, the company sent the 24-karat gold-plated console, but Buckingham Palace rejected the gift. The Palace website states, "for security reasons, the Correspondence Team are unable to accept any unsolicited gifts which are sent to The Queen."

The Queen's Gold Wii is on eBay for $300000!

Who owns the Queens Golden Wii?

With THQ split up and sold for parts in 2013, that might have been the end of the saga of the golden Wii. But as People Make Games lays out in an excellent 2019 video, the one-of-a-kind system eventually ended up in the hands of a collector going by the handle Dan2K0, who reportedly acquired it from a contact at THQ.

Who has the Golden Wii now?

After THQ filed for bankruptcy, the 24-karat gold-plated Wii found its way to collector Donny Fillerup eight years later, and now the collector decided to put the console up for sale via eBay at an asking price of $300,000.

What is the most sought after Wii game?

What is the oldest Wii?

Where can I sell my Wii for cash?

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What is the rarest Wii?

Sukeban Shachou Rena is the rarest and worst-selling Wii game ever released by Nintendo. It is an action video game exclusively released for Japan market. The game was published by Jorudan, a Japanese company involved in developing and publishing video games.

What should I do with my old Wii?

How much is Nintendo gold worth?

Each Gold Point can be redeemed towards digital Nintendo Switch purchases at the following rates: $0.01 USD/CAD. $0.20 MXN. $0.05 BRL.

Is the Wii an antique?

The Nintendo Wii is now 15 years old, meaning is officially a retro console. It's insane because when the Wii came out, SNES turned 15 around that time. Shoutout to everyone who owned this one. The red one is really badass.

Is black Wii Limited Edition?

As part of a limited edition bundle, buyers will get a black console, Wii Remote, Nunchuk and WiiMotion Plus peripheral all in with the Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort game.

What was the last Wii game ever made?

On November 19, 2006, the Wii launch was accompanied by 22 launch games. The last game releases for the Wii, Retro City Rampage DX+ and Shakedown: Hawaii, were released on July 9, 2020. Nintendo issued re-releases for key retail Wii games with the Nintendo Selects label, but those do not count as new releases.

Will Wii games increase in value?

While physical Wii U and 3DS games could increase across the board, how much these prices will jump will vary between title. The rarer a game is, and the more in-demand it is, the more valuable it could become in future. It's hard to predict which games could see their value increase the most in the future.

Why did they stop making Wii?

Source: Company website. Sony's (SONY -0.34%) Playstation 3 and Microsoft's (MSFT 0.31%) Xbox 360 quickly caught up and buried the Wii. By 2013, the Wii had become a footnote in video game history. Since the end of the Wii's heyday, Nintendo's revenue and stock price have fallen by more than 60%.

What is the rarest Nintendo game?

Is a Wii worth it in 2022?

If you're looking for a Nintendo experience outside the current mainstream—a system with an endless library, that hasn't turned into an exclusive collector's item, and is even something you can easily hack, the Wii is the perfect choice. Even in 2022.

What consoles are worth collecting?

Who owns the gold plated Wii?

After THQ went into bankruptcy, the 24-karat gold-plated Wii finally found its way to the hands of Dutch collector, Don who is now putting the piece on auction.

Is The Golden Wii Real?

The solid gold console was a gift from video game company THQ as part of their BIG Family Games promotion, with the product manager Danielle Robinson telling CBS News in 2009: “Big Family Games is the ultimate Wii game to get all family members, from grandparents to young children, playing together.

How much gold is in a console?

The weight of gold in a tiny PCB in a game console is only . 04% gold. For comparison, an average Lego brick weighs 2.5 grams.