When was the last Wii game 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.

When did Wii end?

The Wii was formally discontinued in October 2013, though Nintendo continued to produce and market the Wii Mini through 2017, and offered a subset of the Wii's online services through 2019.

When was the last Wii Sports game made?

Wii Sports was bundled with the Wii in all regions except Japan. A sequel to Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort, was released in 2009. The series continues to this day with Wii Sports Club released in 2013 and Nintendo Switch Sports released on April 29, 2022.

Why was Wii discontinued?

It was discontinued because that generation of consoles had ended and they had the Wii U on the horizon. They made their mark with the Wii and wanted to move on to their next best thing. Always looking forward.

Are Wii games still playable?

Yes, it's possible to play Wii games and use Wii accessories on Wii U. However, please note that it is not possible to use Wii U games or accessories on Wii. Click here to find out more about Wii U backwards compatibility.

The End of the Nintendo Wii

What replaced Wii?

The Wii U (/ˌwiː ˈjuː/ WEE YOO) is a home video game console developed by Nintendo as the successor to the Wii. Released in late 2012, it is the first eighth-generation video game console and competed with Microsoft's Xbox One and Sony's PlayStation 4. The Wii U is the first Nintendo console to support HD graphics.

Are they getting rid of Wii?

Nintendo will close the online stores for its Wii U console and Nintendo 3DS handheld in “late March 2023,” the company announced Tuesday.

Is Wii making a comeback?

The Wii series is coming back! After 8 years, the upcoming Switch Sports is breathing new life into the Wii game series and its wacky universe. Here are 3 classic Wii games that should make the jump to the Nintendo Switch as well. The Wii universe never really went away.

Is an old Wii worth anything?

A single Nintendo Wii console can sell from anywhere between $15 to $125. If it has scratches, is dirty, the buttons don't press properly, and it's worn, expect it to sell for $20.

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.

What was the most successful Wii game?

The best-selling game on the Wii is Wii Sports. First released in North America on November 19, 2006, it was a launch title for the system and was bundled with the Wii console in all regions except Japan and South Korea.

When did the Wii stop playing GameCube games?

However, this backward compatibility only applies to the Wii model that came right after the GameCube console. Wii models released in 2011 and later do not have the GameCube controller ports needed to run GameCube games and can't read the GameCube discs.

What year was the Wii popular?

About 26 million units of the Wii were sold in 2009, the highest number to date.

When did Wii Netflix shut down?

Netflix will stop streaming to Nintendo 3DS and Wii U devices later this year. In a support document spotted by Eurogamer, Nintendo says the company will discontinue support for the two consoles on June 30th, 2021 (coincidently, that's the same day Minecraft Earth is set to shutdown).

Why are Wii games so cheap?

Because of its reputation as a children's console and waggle controls. The Wii also sold like hotcakes, so supply for consoles and games definitely outpaces demand.

Is the Wii better than the Switch?

Nintendo Switch has significantly more games than the Nintendo Wii. With more emerging indies by the hour, they can take advantage of Switch's newer hardware and software. Most people will also love to game newer titles than those from the old days.

Why are Wiis so expensive?

They don't make Wii consoles anymore, meaning new ones are very rare and difficult to come by. Why is it now so expensive to purchase a new Nintendo Wii? Nintendo stopped manufacturing the Wii, so that means new Wiis will become progressively rarer and more expensive.

What should I do with my old Wii?

Is the red Wii rare?

Yes is it rare. Not super rare. But they only made them for the holiday season of 2010. The Japanese version of the red wii is probably more collectible and therefore rare because it came with a pre-installed copy of the NES super Mario bros 1 with 25 in all of the coin blocks thoughout the game.

Can you still play Wii online?

As of May 20th, 2014, the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service was discontinued and it is now no longer possible to use online features of Nintendo DS/DSi and Wii software such as online play, matchmaking, competitions and leaderboards.

Will Wii still play Netflix?

The Wii doesn't have as many useful apps as its successors, the Wii U and Switch, but it does have both Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. Netflix is free, so if you have a Netflix account, download it, log in, and start watching.

Is Wii shutting down in 2023?

(KGTV) — A rumor going around social media claims all the old Wii game consoles will stop working next year. But that's fiction. The false rumor stems from a meme stating that Nintendo announced all functioning Wiis will self-destruct in 2023. As you might expect, Nintendo said no such thing.

Is Nintendo closing after 40 years?

KYOTO, Japan — Shigeru Miyamoto shocked fans today by announcing that, after over forty years of serving as a titan of the gaming industry, Nintendo would be shuttering its doors.

Is Wii U still popular?

Since the system sold so poorly, fewer of them are around. The Wii U sold only a fraction of the amount other Nintendo consoles have. Because of the lack of demand for Wii U's, Nintendo didn't make as many of them. There are nowhere near as many Wii U's on the market, making it far rarer than other Nintendo consoles.