Wii

The Wii™ console brings a revolution of interactive gaming to people of all ages. Experience intuitive motion controls that deliver a unique social activity for the whole family. Wii gaming gets everyone off of the couch for hours of fun!

What comes with a Wii?

  • One Wii Remote controller

    One Wii Remote™ controller

  • One Nunchuk controller

    One Nunchuk™ controller

  • Wii Sports

    Wii Sports™

  • Sensor bar

    Sensor bar

  • Standard composite cable

    Standard composite cable

  • Power cord

    Power cord

Features of Wii

Controls

The Wii Remote controller is easy to use. The familiarity of a TV remote, combined with motion-sensing technology makes for a seamless experience. Just pick it up and make the motions you would as if you were really bowling, playing tennis, or golfing.

Games

Experience hundreds of games for the Wii console, suitable for any type of gamer. From sports, to action, fitness, cooking, or RPG titles—you'll find something for everyone to enjoy.

Mii

Personalize your Wii experience with Mii characters and the Mii Channel. You can create your look-alike or an entirely different character. It's up to you, so get creative and have fun with your Mii characters!

Connect Online

Connect your Wii console to the Internet, and open up a new world of interactive possibilities*. Once connected you can download new and classic games from the Wii Shop Channel. Enhance your Wii experience with additional channels like the Internet Channel, Check Mii Out Channel, and the Nintendo Channel, also downloadable from the Wii Shop Channel. You can also play against friends near and far through Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection in compatible games. How do I connect?

Wii Shop Channel

Your online experience with the Wii console begins here. Choose from a huge selection of new and classic downloadable games, or discover entertaining and informative Wii Channels, all from inside the Wii Shop Channel.

What's in the Wii Shop Channel?

Exciting Channels | Discover these FREE channels, all downloadable from the Wii Shop Channel.

  • Internet Channel

    Access the web from your living room with ease. Check your email, shop online, or read up on current events, all with your Wii Remote. Learn More

  • Check Mii Out Channel

    Download Mii characters created by others to play in your favorite games, or take part in fun contests by creating or judging Mii characters! Learn More

  • Nintendo Channel

    An interactive guide to what's new with Nintendo. You can watch game videos, download demos of Nintendo DS titles, or rate Wii games that you've played. Learn More

  • Everybody Votes Channel

    Take part in worldwide polls from your living room! Do you prefer cats or dogs? Want your eggs boiled, or fried? Find out what the rest of the world thinks. Learn More

Downloadable Games

The WiiWare section of the Wii Shop Channel offers dozens of exciting and affordable games, downloadable directly to your Wii console in exchange for Wii Points. Discover new and innovative game play, fresh takes on the classics, and much more. Learn more

Go retro with some of the greatest titles in video game history with Virtual Console, found in the Wii Shop Channel. Hundreds of classic games are available to download directly to your Wii console in exchange for Wii Points. Learn more

Communicate

Got a competitive streak in you? Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection allows you to play with friends anywhere – from across the room to across the world. Use Friend Codes to play online with acquaintances, or compete anonymously through worldwide matchmaking. Find out how to connect here.

Games with the Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection Pay & Play feature contain extra downloadable content that can be purchased in-game at an additional cost. This content is optional and not required to enjoy the game. Content and prices vary by game.

* Wireless broadband access required for online play. For more info, go to Nintendo.com.

Iwata Asks

Satoru Iwata, President of Nintendo Co., Ltd., has joined the developers of Wii Sports to kick off a series of interviews on Wii software and hardware. Read these interviews for an insider's look into the thought process and development behind Wii Sports and the Wii console.

Click here to read the interview for the Wii Console
Click here to read the interview for Wii Sports