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Home console released in 2006

This console released with a unique remote-style controller with motion controls and sensors to detect your movements. This console featured a wide variety of casual games, as well as an online download service, welcoming more people to gaming than ever before.
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Wii


The Wii console is very compact, being about the size of three DVD cases. The console can be set up vertically or horizontally, and comes with a special slanted stand if you choose to display it vertically, making it surprisingly flexible. The Wii is also backwards compatible with GameCube games, controllers and memory cards because the architecture is the same. Despite initially being revealed in a wide range of colours, the Wii was only available in white, black, blue and red.


Front input slots: SD card slot
Back input slots:  AC adapter slot, AV slot, USB slot x2
Power supply:Dedicated AC adapter (RVL-002)
Dimensions: 157mm vertically x 144mm horizontally x 215.4mm thick
Mass:Approximately 1200g




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Wii AC Adapter

The AC adapter is included with the main console, and uses a proprietary  connection. It could also be purchased separately.

Input: 230V, 50Hz, 52W
Output: 12V/3.7A
Dimensions: Length 54mm x Width 140mm x Thickness 45mm



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Wii Remote


The Wii Remote is the standard controller of the Wii and was included with the Wii console, as well as the release game "Wii Play". It was also sold separately but was ultimately discontinued after being replaced by the Wii Remote Plus in late 2010. Unlike the conventional horizontal controller that is often used with most game consoles, which is held by both hands, it has a vertically long design that can be held with one hand, or held sideways with both hands like a conventional controller, making it much more flexible. It's the first Nintendo controller since the SNES controller to not have an analog stick, though analog sticks can be used with additional controllers. Since the Wii Remote is connected to the main unit by Bluetooth, it does not require a connection cable, and buttons can be operated without pointing to the sensor bar. Games can be controlled simply shaking the Wii Remote due to a built-in accelerometer, to make games more accessible to casual gamers. Lastly, there is a built-in speaker that will play sound effects from objects that the Wii Remote is being used to control, creating a more immersive experience.


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The Wii TV Remote Control was given to Platinum members of Japanese Club Nintendo. As the name suggests, it is a universal TV remote control that is exactly the same shape as the Wii Remote, but cannot be used as a Wii Remote. The LED color is green to distinguish it from the standard Wii Remote.

 

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The RIS Wii Remote is a wired Wii Remote for use with the Wii Station kiosk. The Wii Remote is connected to a controller hub using a thick, white, coiled cable, though it's unknown what kind of connection the wire uses. When displaying a Wii Wheel at a Wii Station, a normal retail Wii Wheel with a hole cut-out at the back is used with a RIS Wii Remote, with the cable leading from out of the Wii's battery slots.


See here for pictures of the back of the remote, and click here and here to download documents written about this variant.




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Nunchuk


The Nunchuk is an extra controller that can be connected to the Wii Remote by a wire. It has an analog stick, motion sensor and 2 extra buttons (C and Z buttons). The Nunchuk could only be used with compatible games, but it had widespread use, generally being used for games that needed extra buttons or more precise movement via the analog stick. The Nunchuk is included with the main Wii console but could also be purchased separately. 


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The RIS Nunchuk is a Nunchuk with a different wire, for use with the Wii Station kiosk. The Nunchuk is connected to a controller hub using a thick, white, coiled cable, though it's unknown what kind of connection the wire uses.


See here to download a document written about this variant.




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Classic Controller


The Classic Controller is an extra controller that can be connected to the Wii Remote by a wire. It more closely resembles the shape of a conventional game controller, and has more buttons than the Wii Remote and Nunchuk combined. It has seven face buttons, four should buttons, a d-pad and two analog sticks. The Classic Controller was mostly intended for use with the Virtual Console, as Nintendo 64 games required more buttons that the Wii Remote and Nunchuk could provide. However, its popularity meant that several newer releases allowed for Classic Controller compatibility. It was sold separately from the Wii console.


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The Wii Super Famicom Classic Controller was only available to Platinum members of the Japanese Club Nintendo in 2007. The shape of the controller is the exact same as the original Super Famicom controller, meaning that it lacks the two analog sticks, two extra shoulder buttons and HOME button that the standard Classic Controller has, but is still used by connecting it to the Wii Remote. This allowed people to play Super Famicom games from the Virtual Console with a more authentic-feeling controller.


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The Classic Controller Pro is an ergonomically improved version of the Classic Controller. It's largely the same controller with the same features, but has two grips and the shoulder buttons are no longer pressure-sensitive, and are arranged behind each other in pairs, rather than arranged across the top of the controller in a row. These changed makes the controller very similar to Sony's various PlayStation controllers. This controller is still connected to the Wii Remote by wire. It was sold separately starting from 2009; in time for "Monster Hunter Tri"'s release.


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The Wii Super NES Classic Controller was only available to members of the European/Australian Club Nintendo in 2010. The shape of the controller is the exact same as the original Super NES controller, but is used by connecting it to the Wii Remote. Much like the Wii Super Famicom Classic Controller, this allowed people to play Super NES games from the Virtual Console with a more authentic-feeling controller.


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Referred to as the "Classic Kumi Controller" in the manual, this model of Classic Controller comes with the Partner CTR set of Nintendo 3DS dev kits, manufactured by Intelligent Systems. This controller model very similar to the Classic Controller Pro, but has a ferrite core towards the end of its cable, likely to reduce electromagnetic noise from the cables around it. This controller comes in a unique black and white colour scheme, similar to the colour scheme of the Nintendo DSi "Panda" dev kit.




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Wii 12cm Disc

An optical disc that contains Wii software and games. These discs can also be used with Wii U consoles.






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Wii Disc Case


The cases that the game discs come in. They're the same size as other standard disc cases such as GameCube and standard DVD disc cases. These cases will usually also contain instruction guides, adverts for other Wii games and codes for Club Nintendo.







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Unidentified


Note: The AV cables that are usually labelled RVL-009 are labelled as RVL-008 in an official Wii manual last modified in July 2006 (a few months before the Wii's release in November 2006). Whether this is referencing a prototype AV cable or is simply an error is unknown, but can be viewed here.


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AV Cables

The AV cables are for outputting audio and video to a television. These AV cables are general stereo composite type cables with yellow, white and red pins. These cables come packaged with the Wii console, but could also be purchased separately.



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S-Video (SVHS) Cables

The S-Video cables are for outputting audio and video to a television. However, these cables will only work on televisions with S-Video ports. These cables were sold separately.



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Component AV Cables

The Component AV cables are for outputting audio and video to a television, and supports progressive scan output, allowing for higher detail and less flickering. However, these cables will only work on televisions with Component AV ports. These cables were sold separately.



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D-Terminal AV Cables

The D-Terminal AV cables are for outputting audio and video to a television, and supports progressive scan output, allowing for higher detail and less flickering. However, these cables will only work on televisions with D-Terminal AV ports. These cables were sold separately, likely only in Japan since D-Terminal AV is typically only used in Japanese consumer electronics.



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RGB SCART Cable

The RGB SCART cable is for outputting audio and video to a television. However, this cable will only work on televisions with a SCART port. This cable was sold separately in Europe only, as SCART is only commonly used in Europe.



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Sensor Bar

The Sensor Bar is a peripheral device required to use the pointer function of the Wii Remote. It works by shining two infrared lights, which the Wii Remote's sensor uses to calculate where it's being pointed in relation to those two lights. The Sensor Bar is included with the Wii console and the Wii U premium set, and was also sold separately. Since the Sensor Bar is only really used to create infrared light markers and nothing else, experimental players have realised that this hardware can be replaced by two candles or any other two objects that shine infrared light.



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LAN Adapter


The LAN Adapter allows the Wii to use a wired LAN connection, providing a faster and more stable Internet connection. The LAN Adapter is connected to the USB port on the back of the console. This was sold separately in December 2006, a little after the Wii's release. Nintendo continue to sell it today, as it is also compatible with later consoles, the Wii U and Switch.




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Sensor Bar Stand

A small plastic stand for the Sensor Bar, with a couple of adhesive pads on the bottom to keep it steady. This is included with the Wii console and also included with separately sold Sensor Bar.



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Wii Console Stand

A stand used for placing the Wii console vertically. The body tilts upward for the Wii's iconic design and also for better air flow for heat dissipation. This stand is included with the Wii console and is not sold separately. This stand is also not included with any other model of the Wii, since all other models are intended to sit horizontally.



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Wii Remote Wrist Strap

A wrist strap that attaches to the Wii Remote, to prevent players from dropping or throwing the controller. A wrist strap comes with every Wii Remote, though they were later replaced with a safer revision after several new stories came out about people throwing Wii Remotes and breaking their furniture.

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Starting from late 2007, all Wii Remotes were sold with a plastic jacket and improved wrist strap, to help dispel news articles that questioned the safety of the Wii Remote. With this improved wrist strap, the strap fastener now sandwiches the strap, to keep it tightly wrapped around the player's wrist.

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A black version of the improved Wii Remote wrist strap was sold bundled with the Nintendo 3DS' Circle Pad Pro. Weirdly, it was only bundled with the standard model's Circle Pad Pro, and not the Nintendo 3DS XL's Circle Pad Pro.



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Wii Stand Plate

A transparent circular plate that prevents the Wii Console from tipping over when displayed vertically. This plate is attached to the bottom of the Wii Console Stand. This plate is included with the Wii console, and was sold separately.



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SD Memory Card (512MB)

An SD card for backing up data stored in the Wii console including save data for various games. This was sold separately.



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Wii Balance Board

The Wii Balance Board is board-shaped controller that has four strain gauge force sensors built into it; two for each foot, allowing the controller to measure weight, and understand how that weight is being supported by your feet. The Wii Balance Board is included in "Wii Fit", "Wii Fit Plus" and "Wii Fit U", but was also sold separately, though was supported by very few games outside of the "Wii Fit" series. Four AA batteries are required to power the Wii Balance Board.



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Wii Remote Jacket


A silicon rubber protective cover to put over the Wii Remote. From late 2007 onwards, separately purchased Wii Remotes began being bundled with the Wii Remote Jacket, along with the improved wrist strap due to safety concerns among the public. Later Wii Remote Jackets lack the Wii logo on the back, but were adjusted for the new Wii Remote Plus controllers, with a small hole on the back for easy access to the Wii Remote's sync button.




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Wii Zapper

An attachment for the Wii Remote and Nunchuk imitating a gun, though the only useful addition is a larger trigger for the B-button and nice ergonomics. The Wii Zapper went through numerous revisions before finally being released very late in 2007, bundled with "Link's Crossbow Training", and was officially compatible with a handful of titles, including Virtual Console title "Duck Hunt", which is famous for its original compatibility with the NES Zapper.




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Wii Wheel

An attachment for the Wii Remote imitating a steering wheel from a car. It features a larger button for the B-button and a window in the side of the wheel, allowing for the Wii Remote's sensor to work as normal. The Wii Wheel was released in April 2008, bundled with "Mario Kart Wii", and could basically be used with any Wii game that used tilt controls for steering vehicles.



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Wii Balance Board Foot Extensions

Foot extensions for the Wii Balance Board, which were bundled with "Wii Fit" outside Japan. For the Wii Balance Board to function properly, it's important that nothing is touching the bottom side of the Balance Board. These foot extensions help to keep the Balance Board above the ground, in case the player happens to have some particularly thick carpet.



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Wii MotionPlus


The Wii MotionPlus is a small device that can be attached to the bottom of the Wii Remote to more accurately detect movement via a built-in gyrometer. It plugs into the Wii Remote's extension port, but also features its own extension port, allowing for the Nunchuk and other extra controllers to be used with MotionPlus still attached. The Wii MotionPlus was released in the Summer of 2009, bundled with "Wii Sports Resort" and saw a lot of support from future Wii releases.




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Wii MotionPlus Jacket

A silicon rubber cover that protects the Wii Remote and Wii MotionPlus attachment. It's longer than the original Wii Remote Jacket, due to the extra length added by the Wii MotionPlus attachment. It is bundled with the Wii MotionPlus and "Wii Sports Resort".






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Unidentified

Note: It is heavily speculated that RVL-028 belongs to the unreleased Wii Vitality Sensor peripheral, as this is one of the only unused numbers, and hardware numbers before and after this were released in roughly 2008/2009, when the Vitality Sensor was first revealed. The peripheral was intended to measure heart-rate for a potential game focused around relaxing the player, but was ultimately cancelled as it did not test as well as Nintendo's hardware developers hoped it would.



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Wii Speak

The Wii Speak is a  microphone that could be plugged into the Wii using the USB ports at the back. It was released in November 2008, bundled with "Animal Crossing: City Folk/Let's Go To The City" but was also sold separately.  Wii Speak was supported by a very scarce amount of games, but could be used with the "Wii Speak Channel" which came as a free download via a code packaged with the peripheral.



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Wii Lens Cleaning Disk

A plastic cleaning disk that removes dirt from the lens inside the Wii's disk drive. The shape mimics the shape of a normal Wii disc, with a fabric pad underneath that reaches and cleans the lens. The cleaning disk was sold alongside cleaning fluid and additional pads in the Wii Lens Cleaning Kit in October 2008.



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Wii Lens Cleaning Fluid

A small 8ml container of cleaning fluid used with Wii Lens Cleaning Disk. The fluid is a mix of steartrimonium chloride and sodium salicylate. Attached to Wii lens cleaner. The cleaning fluid was sold alongside the cleaning disk and additional pads in the Wii Lens Cleaning Kit in October 2008.



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Wii Lens Cleaning Pad

A replacement fabric sheet for the Wii Lens Cleaning Disk for the Wii. Five replacement cleaning pads were sold alongside the cleaning disk and cleaning fluid in the Wii Lens Cleaning Kit in October 2008.



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SD Memory Card (2GB)

An SD card for backing up data stored in the Wii console including save data for various games. This was sold separately.



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Wii Cleaning Cloth


A small gray cleaning cloth for the Wii. It was only ever bundled with black-coloured Wii consoles in Japan.


The hardware number cannot be found on the cloth. Source of the number is here.




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Wii USB Memory

The Wii USB memory stick is required to store in-game data for certain games. The USB memory stick holds 16GB, and came bundled with Dragon Quest X on Wii in August 2012. Because Dragon Quest X was such a large game, the USB stick was required so that the two physical disks that came with Dragon Quest X could be installed onto it, allowing that game to be played without any need for disks afterwards. Doing this installation would effectively lock the USB stick, so it could only be used with that one Wii console. Additional USB sticks were sold separately.




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Wii Remote Plus


The Wii Remote Plus is a standard Wii Remote with the Wii MotionPlus peripheral built-in. Another small feature for Wii Remote Plus models made after 2010 is that the Sync button is now accessible on the back of the remote, without needing to open the battery compartment. The Wii Remote Plus was released in November 2010 and were both packaged in with all new Wii consoles and sold separately.




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SDHC Memory Card (8GB)

An SD card for backing up data stored in the Wii console including save data for various games. This was sold separately, but is functionally identical to other commercially available SDHC cards.



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SDHC Memory Card (16GB)

An SD card for backing up data stored in the Wii console including save data for various games. This was sold separately, but is functionally identical to other commercially available SDHC cards.



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Wii Remote Battery Pack

A rechargeable battery pack for the Wii Remote. The battery pack was sold alongside the rapid charging stand, a WAP-002 charger and a new remote jacket in the Wii Remote Rapid Charging Set.



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Wii Remote Rapid Charging Stand


The rapid charging stand is for charging a Wii Remote with a rechargeable battery pack. The WAP-002 AC adapter commonly used to charge DSi and 3DS models is used to power the rapid charging stand. The rapid charging stand was sold alongside the rechargeable battery pack, a WAP-002 charger and a new remote jacket in the Wii Remote Rapid Charging Set.


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The rapid charging stand was revised at one point but it's uncertain what was actually changed.



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Wii Remote Jacket for Battery Pack

A silicon rubber cover that protects the Wii Remote. It's the same size as the original Wii Remote Jacket, but now features a hole in the jacket where the charging port of the rechargeable battery pack sits, allowing users to charge their Wii Remotes without removing the jacket. It also now features a hole for the Sync button. This Wii Remote Jacket was sold alongside the rechargeable battery pack, rapid charging stand and a WAP-002 charger in the Wii Remote Rapid Charging Set.



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Wii Family Edition


Launched in Europe and the United States from the end of 2011, the Wii Family Edition was released as a cheaper model of Wii, with no backwards compatibility with GameCube games, controllers or memory cards. The text on the front of the console has also been changed so that it can be read naturally when placed horizontally, as the Wii Family Edition is not packaged with the Wii Stand.




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Wii Mini

The Wii Mini is another budget model of the Wii, with several features removed and the price reduced. Removed features include zero backwards compatibility with GameCube games, controllers or memory cards (like the Wii Family Edition), no Internet connectivity and no SD card slot; presumably to protect the console from the Wii's rampant hacking scene. The Wii Mini only came in a distinctive is red and black design only, and came with a red-coloured Wii Remote and Nunchuk. It initially launched in Canada in 2012, but crept into other regions during the course of 2013, sometimes bundled with Mario Kart Wii. Despite the original Wii being discontinued in 2013, the Wii Mini continued to be produced and sold until roughly the release of the Switch.