The Wii, Nintendo's innovative home video game console, was initially released on November 19, 2006, in North America.
Global Launch Timeline
While North America was the first region to experience the Wii, its global rollout quickly followed. Most other regions of the world received the console in December 2006, making it a widespread release within a single holiday season.
Here's a breakdown of the primary release windows:
| Region | Release Date |
|---|---|
| North America | November 19, 2006 |
| Other Regions | December 2006 |
Understanding the Wii Console
The Wii (/wiː/, WEE) is a home video game console developed and marketed by Nintendo. It gained significant popularity for its unique motion-sensing remote controller, which allowed players to interact with games using physical gestures, departing from traditional button-only gameplay. This innovative approach broadened the appeal of video games to a much wider audience.
- Developer: Nintendo
- Type: Home Video Game Console
- Key Innovation: Motion-sensing gameplay
For more detailed information about the console, you can visit the Wii Wikipedia page.
