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 The '''Wii''' is a [[home video game console]] released by [[Nintendo]] on November 19, 2006. As a seventh-generation console, the Wii competed with [[Microsoft]]'s [[Xbox 360]] and [[Sony]]'s [[PlayStation 3]]. The Wii introduced the Wii Remote controller, which can be used as a handheld pointing device and detects movement in three dimensions. Another notable feature of the console is the WiiConnect24, which enabled it to receive messages and updates over the Internet while in standby mode.
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{{Infobox video game console
| title = Wii
| logo = Wii logo.svg
| image = Wii-console.jpg
| caption = A Wii console with Wii Remote
| developer = [[Nintendo]]
| manufacturer = [[Foxconn]]
| type = [[Home video game console]]
| generation = [[Seventh generation of video game consoles|Seventh generation]]
| lifespan = 2006–2013
| discontinued =
| unitssold = 101.63 million (as of September 30, 2019)
| media = [[Wii Optical Disc]], [[Nintendo optical discs]], [[GameCube Game Disc]]
| os = [[Wii system software]]
| cpu = [[IBM]] PowerPC-based "Broadway"
| storage = 512 MB [[Internal storage]], [[SD card]] (up to 32 GB), [[Nintendo GameCube Memory Card]]
| memory = 88 MB (24 MB [[1T-SRAM]] integrated into GPU, 64 MB [[GDDR3]])
| display = 480p, 480i, 576i
| graphics = [[ATI]] "Hollywood"
| sound = Stereo – Dolby Pro Logic II
| controllers = [[Wii Remote]], [[Nunchuk (controller)|Nunchuk]], [[Classic Controller]], [[GameCube controller]]
| connectivity = [[Wi-Fi]], [[Bluetooth]], [[USB 2.0]] (2 ports), [[Ethernet]] (via adapter)
| compatibility = [[GameCube]]
| predecessor = [[GameCube]]
| successor = [[Wii U]]
}}

The '''Wii''' is a [[home video game console]] released by [[Nintendo]] on November 19, 2006. As a seventh-generation console, the Wii competed with [[Microsoft]]'s [[Xbox 360]] and [[Sony]]'s [[PlayStation 3]]. The Wii introduced the Wii Remote controller, which can be used as a handheld pointing device and detects movement in three dimensions. Another notable feature of the console is the WiiConnect24, which enabled it to receive messages and updates over the Internet while in standby mode.

== Development ==
The development of the Wii began shortly after the release of the [[GameCube]]. Nintendo aimed to create a console that would appeal to a broader audience than its competitors. The design of the Wii Remote was intended to make gaming more accessible to people who had never played video games before.

== Hardware ==
The Wii is powered by a custom [[IBM]] PowerPC-based CPU, codenamed "Broadway," and a custom [[ATI]] GPU, codenamed "Hollywood." The console includes 512 MB of internal flash memory, which can be expanded using [[SD card]]s. It supports output resolutions of 480p, 480i, and 576i.

=== Controllers ===
The primary controller for the Wii is the [[Wii Remote]], which uses motion sensing to detect movement in three dimensions. The Wii Remote can be used in conjunction with the [[Nunchuk (controller)|Nunchuk]] accessory, which provides an analog stick and additional buttons. Other available controllers include the [[Classic Controller]] and the [[GameCube controller]].

=== Connectivity ===
The Wii features built-in [[Wi-Fi]] for online connectivity and supports [[Bluetooth]] for communication with the Wii Remote. It also includes two [[USB 2.0]] ports and can connect to the Internet via an [[Ethernet]] adapter.

== Software ==
The Wii runs on the [[Wii system software]], which includes a variety of built-in applications and channels. These channels provide access to different types of content, such as the [[Wii Shop Channel]], where users could purchase and download games and applications.

== Backward Compatibility ==
The Wii is backward compatible with most [[GameCube]] games and accessories. It includes four ports for GameCube controllers and two slots for GameCube memory cards.

== Sales and Reception ==
The Wii was a commercial success, selling over 101 million units worldwide. It was praised for its innovative control scheme and broad appeal, though it was also criticized for its lower graphical capabilities compared to its competitors.

== Successor ==
The Wii was succeeded by the [[Wii U]], which was released in 2012. The Wii U introduced a new controller with an embedded touchscreen but was not as commercially successful as the Wii.

== See Also ==
* [[Nintendo]]
* [[GameCube]]
* [[Wii U]]
* [[Xbox 360]]
* [[PlayStation 3]]

== Related Pages ==
* [[List of Wii games]]
* [[WiiConnect24]]
* [[Wii Remote]]
* [[Nunchuk (controller)]]
* [[Classic Controller]]
* [[GameCube]]

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