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The '''Wii''' is a video game console from [[Nintendo]] that launched on November 2006, first releasing in America. During its time on the market, over 100 million units were sold. Its major selling point was the inclusion of motion sensitive controllers, the '''Wiimote''' and '' the 'Nunchuk'''. The ability was initially presented in a demo game known as [[Wii Sports]], which allowed the user to ''swing'' at golf, ''throw'' a bowling ball, and ''punch'' with boxing provides the virtual game challenge experience. It is a physical experience and provides good cardiovascular movements. In 2007, Nintendo introduced the ''[[Wii Fit]]'' title along with it a [[Wii Balance Board]]. This extended functionality allows the user to do [[yoga]], ski, hula-hoop, hit soccer balls with their head, and strength training. In 2012, the console received a successor, the [[Wii U]], which has a controller with a touch screen, like a tablet. It is backwards compatible with Wii games.

The '''Wii''' is a video game console from [[Nintendo]] that launched on November 2006, first releasing in America. During its time on the market, over 100 million units were sold. Its major selling point was the inclusion of motion sensitive controllers, the '''Wiimote''' and the '''Nunchuk'''. The ability was initially presented in a demo game known as [[Wii Sports]], which allowed the user to ''swing'' at golf, ''throw'' a bowling ball, and ''punch'' with boxing provides the virtual game challenge experience. It is a physical experience and provides good cardiovascular movements. In 2007, Nintendo introduced the ''[[Wii Fit]]'' title along with it a [[Wii Balance Board]]. This extended functionality allows the user to do [[yoga]], ski, hula-hoop, hit soccer balls with their head, and strength training. In 2012, the console received a successor, the [[Wii U]], which has a controller with a touch screen, like a tablet. It is backwards compatible with Wii games.

In July 2009, the Wiimote received a boost of improved sensitivity, referred to as Wii Motion Plus, with the addition of a remote device extension. Increased range of motion games are offered with the Wii Resort package which include canoe races and ping-pong. The boosted sensitivity was then integrated into Wiimotes produced later on. The console is widely backwards compatible, allowing games of previous Nintendo consoles to play on the Wii such as GameCube games. Popular games for Wii include ''[[Wii Sports]]'', ''[[Wii Play]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'', ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', and ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''.  

In July 2009, the Wiimote received a boost of improved sensitivity, referred to as Wii Motion Plus, with the addition of a remote device extension. Increased range of motion games are offered with the Wii Resort package which include canoe races and ping-pong. The boosted sensitivity was then integrated into Wiimotes produced later on. The console is widely backwards compatible, allowing games of previous Nintendo consoles to play on the Wii such as GameCube games. Popular games for Wii include ''[[Wii Sports]]'', ''[[Wii Play]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'', ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', and ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''.  

The design is roughly the size of an external DVD player making it highly portable. Due to the Wii's widespread adoption by the public, stories of injuries began making news cycles. Also, stories of flying Wiimotes and broken television sets are common.

The design is roughly the size of an external DVD player making it highly portable. Due to the Wii's widespread adoption by the public, stories of injuries began making news cycles. Also, stories of flying Wiimotes and broken television sets are common.

==External links==

==External links==

* [http://www.channel3000.com/family/21067314/detail.html Cops Caught Playing Wii After Drug Raid]

* [http://www.channel3000.com/family/21067314/detail.html Cops Caught Playing Wii After Drug Raid]

* [[Video game]]

* [[Video game]]

[[Category:Nintendo Systems]]

[[Category:Nintendo Systems]]

[[Category:Technology]]

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