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|hkrelease=December 12, 2009<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20091108035354/http://www.nintendo.com.hk/wii_console.htm Nintendo Hong Kong site]</ref>
|twrelease=July 12, 2008<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20080904092829/http://www.nintendo.tw/pressrelease.html Nintendo Phuten site]</ref>
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* Compatibility with both 12cm Wii Game Discs and 8cm GameCube Game Discs
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'''Wii''' (Japanese: '''ウィー''' ''Wii'') is [[Nintendo]]'s seventh-generation console, which serves as the company's competition for Sony's {{wp|PlayStation 3}} and Microsoft's {{wp|Xbox 360}}. Its handheld counterpart is the [[Nintendo DS]]. The [[Nintendo 3DS]] has the same graphical and CPU capabilities as it. It, like its predecessor, the [[Nintendo GameCube]], is able to connect to software titles on the handheld of this generation, the [[Nintendo DS]], has a Pokémon game that serves as a battle arena for the [[Generation IV]] Pokémon games—in this case, [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], and also has a storage system—in this case, [[My Pokémon Ranch]]. In 2012, it will be succeeded by the [[Wii U]], which is backwards-compatible to all Wii games and controllers.
 
'''Wii''' (Japanese: '''ウィー''' ''Wii'') is [[Nintendo]]'s seventh-generation console, which serves as the company's competition for Sony's {{wp|PlayStation 3}} and Microsoft's {{wp|Xbox 360}}. Its handheld counterpart is the [[Nintendo DS]]. The [[Nintendo 3DS]]'s graphical and CPU capabilities are nearly identical to the Wii. Like its predecessor, the [[Nintendo GameCube]], the Wii is able to connect to software titles on the handheld of this generation, the [[Nintendo DS]]; has a Pokémon game that serves as a battle arena for the [[Generation IV]] Pokémon games—in this case, [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]; and also has a storage system: [[My Pokémon Ranch]]. It was succeeded by the [[Wii U]], which is backwards-compatible with all Wii games and controllers.
 
A cheaper version, known as the [[Wii Family Edition]], was released in North America, Europe, and Australia in 2011. A smaller model, known as the [[Wii mini]], was released in Canada in 2012; it was released in Europe and the United States in 2013.
 
The Wii was discontinued in worldwide on October 20, 2013.<ref>[http://www.engadget.com/2013/10/20/nintendo-stops-selling-wii-consoles-in-japan/ Engadget - Nintendo stops selling Wii consoles in Japan]</ref><ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/wii-discontinuation-in-japan-won-t-affect-availability-in-united-states/1100-6415717/ GameSpot - Wii discontinuation in Japan won't affect availability in United States]</ref><ref>[http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/time-also-called-on-wii-in-europe/0123162 Time also called on Wii in Europe &#124; Games industry news &#124; MCV]</ref>


==Features==
==Features==
===Wii Remote===
===Wii Remote===
[[File:Wii Remote pink.png|thumb|left|A pink Wii Remote]]
[[File:Wii Remote pink.png|thumb|left|200px|A pink Wii Remote]]
[[File:Wii Nunchuk black.png|thumb|left|A black Nunchuk]]
The Wii's controller design is unconventional; instead of taking the dual-control-stick layout of the previous generation like its competitors, it is in a remote control form, with attachments available to work with compatible games, such as a control stick on a Nunchuk attachment, or the Classic Controller, which takes on a layout similar to other consoles' main controllers. The Wii Remote is wireless, and features such innovations as motion and tilt sensing, a first for game controllers. Its sensitivity can be enhanced with {{nw|Wii Motion-Plus}}, but it is incompatible with any [[Pokémon games]].
Wii's controller is a strange and revolutionary one, instead of taking the dual-control-stick layout of the previous generation like its competitors, it is in a remote control form, with attachments available to work with compatible games, such as a control stick on a Nunchuk attachment, or the Classic Controller, which takes on a layout similar to the other consoles' main controller. The Wii Remote is wireless, and features many innovations such as motion and tilt sensing, a first for game controllers. The motion sensor requires a bar to be placed on the top or bottom of the screen. The sensitivity can be enhanced with {{nw|Wii Motion-Plus}}, although currently it is not compatible with any [[Pokémon games]].


===Wii Menu===
===Wii Menu===
[[File:Disc channel.jpg|thumb|right|The Wii Disc Channel]]
[[File:Disc channel.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The Wii Disc Channel]]
The console features a custom GUI made up of different—and expandable—channels, all of which, save the Disc Channel, can be moved around to any of the 47 spaces available on the main menu. New channels can be downloaded via the Wii Shop Channel, including a browser and games from older systems playable via Virtual Console. The channels can be put on an SD card, and with the introduction of Wii Menu 3.3, SD Card menus can be accessed straight from the main one.
The console features a custom GUI made up of different—and expandable—channels, all of which, save the Disc Channel, can be moved around to any of the 47 spaces available on the main menu. New channels can be downloaded via the Wii Shop Channel, and include an Internet browser and games from older systems playable via Virtual Console. The channels can be put on an SD card, and with the introduction of Wii Menu 3.3, SD Card menus can be accessed straight from the main menu.


Wii also has the ability to send messages to and from other devices, so long as the Wii sends out the first message, an address book confirmation message, to the email address or cell phone number in question. When the recipient replies to the Wii's message, communication between the two devices will be active, and via WiiConnect24, others can leave messages for players of the console on its message board from anywhere in the world.
The Wii also has the ability to send messages to and from other devices, so long as the Wii sends out an initial address book confirmation message to the email address or cell phone number in question. When the recipient replies to the Wii's message, communication between the two devices will be active, and via WiiConnect24, others can leave messages for players of the console on its message board from anywhere in the world. However, this feature, along with a few channels, was discontinued on June 30, 2013.


===Backward compatibility===
===Backward compatibility===
Wii is also backwards-compatible with all GameCube games, as well as with most of GameCube's accessories, such as the controllers, memory cards, GameCube to GBA cables, and microphone. It is not compatible with the {{wp|Rumble Pak}} or the [[Game Boy Player]].
The Wii is backwards-compatible with all GameCube games, as well as with most of GameCube's accessories, such as the controllers, memory cards, GameCube-to-GBA cables, and microphone. It is incompatible with the {{wp|Rumble Pak}} or the [[Game Boy Player]].
 
The cheaper Wii variants, the Wii Family Edition and Wii mini, are incompatible with GameCube games.
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==Technical specs==
==Technical specs==
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* 729 MHz "Broadway" IBM CPU
* 729 MHz "Broadway" IBM CPU
* 243 MHz "Hollywood" ATI GPU
* 243 MHz "Hollywood" ATI GPU
* 88 MB total memory
* 88 MB total memory, 24 MB Mo-Sys 1T-SRAM, 324 MHz, 2,7 GB/s bandwidth
* 512 MB internal flash memory, for game, channel, and data saving
* 512 MB internal flash memory, for game, channel, and data saving
* SD memory card bay for expansion of save space. Initially, the system supported SD cards up to 2 GB. After the Wii System 4.0 update, the system supports SDHC cards up to 32 GB; however, games released before the system update may not read SDHC cards.
* SD memory card bay for expansion of save space. Initially, the system supported SD cards up to 2 GB; after the Wii System 4.0 update, the system supports SDHC cards up to 32 GB, but games released before the system update may not read SDHC cards.
* Supports GameCube memory cards (except Wii Family Edition and Wii mini)
* Two USB ports for expansion and/or networking capabilities
* Two USB ports for expansion and/or networking capabilities


==Pokémon games==
==Pokémon games==
===On game discs===
===On game discs===
Most Wii games are released on the Wii's own 12cm discs. So far, there are three known games that feature Pokémon.
Most Wii games are released on the Wii's own 12cm discs. There are four known games that feature Pokémon.
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| Battle simulation
| Battle simulation
| 2006
| 2006
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
| Versus fighting
| 2008
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]
| [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]
| Action-adventure
| Action-adventure
| 2009
| 2009
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| Action-adventure
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | 2012
|}<br clear="left">
|}<br clear="left">


====GameCube games====
====GameCube games====
Because Wii features backwards compatibility with the majority of [[Nintendo GameCube]] hardware, all Pokémon games on the GameCube are also playable on Wii; however, Wii is not compatible with the [[Game Boy Player]].
Because the Wii features backwards compatibility with the majority of [[Nintendo GameCube]] hardware, all Pokémon games for the GameCube are also playable on the Wii; however, the Wii is incompatible with the [[Game Boy Player]].


{{consolegames}}
{{consolegames}}
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]
| Versus fighting
| 2001
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]]
| [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]]
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| 2003
| 2003
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]
| RPG
| RPG
| 2005
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | 2005
|}<br clear="left">
|}<br clear="left">
====With [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]] emulator====
{{consolegames}}
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}
| Main series RPG
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | 2003
|}{{left clear}}


===WiiWare games===
===WiiWare games===
[[File:WiiWare.png|thumb|WiiWare]]
[[File:WiiWare.png|thumb|WiiWare]]
WiiWare games are special games downloadable via the Wii Shop Channel. Two Pokémon games have been released worldwide, and a third has been released only in Japan.
WiiWare games are special games downloadable via the Wii Shop Channel. Two Pokémon games have been released worldwide, and 3 has been released only in Japan.
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|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|[[My Pokémon Ranch]]
|[[My Pokémon Ranch]]
|Virtual Life
|Virtual life
|2008
|2008
|1000 Wii Points
|1000 Wii Points
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|[[Pokémon Rumble]]
|[[Pokémon Rumble]]
|Fighter
|Action RPG
|2008
|2009
|1500 Wii Points
|1500 Wii Points
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)]]
|style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)]]
|Dungeon crawler
|Dungeon crawler
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|2009
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===Virtual Console games===
===Virtual Console games===
Virtual Console games are old games that were originally released on past consoles, and have now been re-released on the Wii Shop Channel. Like WiiWare games, they can be downloaded after being bought. There are two Pokémon games that have received this treatment so far, plus the original [[Super Smash Bros.]] game.
[[Virtual Console]] games are old games that were originally released on past consoles, and have now been re-released on the Wii Shop Channel. Like WiiWare games, they can be downloaded after being bought. There are two Pokémon games that have received this treatment, plus the original [[Super Smash Bros.]] game.
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|[[Pokémon Snap]]
|[[Pokémon Snap]]
|First-person rail shooter
|First-person rail shooter
|[[Nintendo 64]]
|1997
|1997
|2007
|2007
|1000 Wii Points
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]
|[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]
|Puzzle
|Puzzle
|[[Nintendo 64]]
|2000
|2000
|2008
|2008
|1000 Wii Points
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|[[Super Smash Bros.]]
|Versus fighting
|1999
|2009
|1000 Wii Points
|}
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===With [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]] emulator===
{{consolegames}}
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}
| Main series RPG
| 2003
|}{{left clear}}
|}{{left clear}}


==Wii Shop Channel==
==Channels==
===Wii Shop Channel===
The {{wp|Wii Shop Channel}} is a channel which comes pre-installed on Wii consoles. It uses the Internet to purchase and download WiiWare, Virtual Console games and channels with Wii Points.
The {{wp|Wii Shop Channel}} is a channel which comes pre-installed on Wii consoles. It uses the Internet to purchase and download WiiWare, Virtual Console games and channels with Wii Points.


==Nintendo Channel==
===Nintendo Channel===
The {{wp|Wii Menu#Nintendo Channel|Nintendo Channel}} is a free downloadable channel which contains various videos and demos of Nintendo games. Use of this channel requires the Internet. These videos are often commercials, trailers, and interviews relating to Nintendo products. All [[Pokémon games]] for [[Nintendo DS]] and Wii (excluding Virtual Console) that have had an English language release have been featured on the channel at some point.
The {{wp|Wii Menu#Nintendo Channel|Nintendo Channel}} is a free downloadable channel which contains various videos and demos of Nintendo games. Use of this channel requires the Internet. These videos are often commercials, trailers, and interviews relating to Nintendo products. All [[Pokémon games]] for [[Nintendo DS]] and Wii (excluding Virtual Console) that have had an English language release have been featured on the channel at some point.


Additionally, the channel has a feature called the DS Download Service, which allows players to download demos of games to a Nintendo DS system via DS Download Play. Demos for [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]], [[Pokémon Trozei!]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]] can be downloaded. Explorers of Sky has three slightly different demos.
Additionally, the channel has a feature called the DS Download Service, which allows players to download demos of games to a Nintendo DS system via DS Download Play. Demos for [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]], [[Pokémon Trozei!]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]] can be downloaded. Explorers of Sky has three slightly different demos.


==Trivia==
The channel was discontinued on June 30, 2013.
[[File:DPTV.png|thumb|right|Wii in [[Generation IV]]]]
 
* Players have a Wii in their [[bedroom]] in [[Generation IV]] and [[Generation V]]. In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, {{ga|Barry}} has a Wii in his room too; while in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the player's alternate-gender counterpart, {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} each have a Wii. Along with that, there is a Wii next to a TV in the [[S.S. Aqua]].
==Gallery==
** In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, in [[the Underground]], there is a Wii decoration, titled "game system", for the player's [[secret base]].
<gallery>
File:Wii Black.png|A Black Wii
File:Wii Red.png|A Red Wii
File:Wii Nunchuk black.png|A black Nunchuk
</gallery>
 
==Cameos==
[[File:DPTV.png|thumb|right|200px|Wii in [[Generation IV]]]]
* Players have a Wii in their [[Player's house|bedroom]] in [[Generation IV]] and [[Generation V]]. In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, {{ga|Barry}} has a Wii in his room, as well. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the player's alternate-gender counterpart, {{ga|Red}}, and {{ga|Blue}} each have a Wii. There is also a Wii next to a TV on the [[S.S. Aqua]].
* Two Wii consoles can be found in the lower left room on the second floor of the [[Shady House]] in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}.
** In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, in the [[Underground]], there is a Wii decoration, titled "game system", for the player's [[Secret Base]].
** The player character's bedroom in {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}} has a Wii next to the TV set in [[Chicole Village]].
** The player character's bedroom in {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}} has a Wii next to the TV set in [[Chicole Village]].
* The AV cable for the Wii is only the third design Nintendo has used. The {{nw|Nintendo Entertainment System|NES}} used RCA cables, while the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]], [[Nintendo 64|N64]], and [[Nintendo GameCube|GCN]] all used the same one.
* The remote control for the Evolution Machine featured in ''[[DP021|Ya See We Want an Evolution!]]'' was similar in design to the controller of the Wii.
* The Nunchuk resembles part of a Nintendo 64 controller.
* The remote Meowth used in ''[[DP031|The Grass-type is Always Greener!]]'' resembled the Nunchuk.
* The Wii can play all three [[Super Smash Bros.]] titles.
* A Wii console, along with a {{wp|Wii Balance Board}}, {{wp|Wii Zapper}}, and a Wii Remote Hand Grip Pad make an appearance in {{adv|Diamond}}'s room in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga in ''[[PS395|Stopping Sableye]]''.
* Wii consoles and controllers have made cameo appearances in the {{pkmn|anime}} and {{pkmn|manga}}:
 
** The remote control for the evolution machine featured in ''[[DP021|Ya See We Want an Evolution]]'' was similar in design to the controller of the Wii.
** The remote Meowth used in ''[[DP031|The Grass-type is Always Greener!]]'' resembled the Nunchuk.
** A Wii console, along with various accessories, make an appearance in {{adv|Diamond}}'s room in [[Pokémon Adventures]] in ''[[PS395|VS. Sableye]]''.
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Wii Remote anime.png|Wii Remote as seen in ''[[DP021|Ya See We Want an Evolution]]''
Wii Remote anime.png|The Evolution Machine's remote control in ''[[DP021|Ya See We Want an Evolution!]]'', based on a Wii Remote
File:Meowth Nunchuk.png|Nunchuk as seen in ''[[DP031|The Grass-type is Always Greener!]]''
Meowth Nunchuk.png|A remote in ''[[DP031|The Grass-type is Always Greener!]]'', based on the Nunchuk
File:Wii Adventures.png|The Wii as seen in ''[[PS395|VS. Sableye]]''
Wii Adventures.png|The Wii as seen in ''[[PS395|Stopping Sableye]]''
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Trivia==
* The Nunchuk resembles part of a Nintendo 64 controller.


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/index.html Nintendo] (Japanese)
*[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/index.html Nintendo] (Japanese)
==References==
<references/>


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Wii
ウィー Wii
Wii White.png
The original White Wii
Release dates
Japan: December 2, 2006
North America: November 19, 2006
Europe: December 8, 2006
Australia: December 7, 2006
South Korea: April 26, 2008[1]
China: N/A
Hong Kong: December 12, 2009[2]
Taiwan: July 12, 2008[3]
Technical specs
  • Compatibility with both 12cm Wii Game Discs and 8cm GameCube Game Discs
  • 729 MHz "Broadway" IBM CPU
  • 243 MHz "Hollywood" ATI GPU
  • 88 MB total memory
  • Full list below
Related information
Console generation: Seventh generation
Pokémon generations: I*, III*, IV, V*
Console type: Home
Colors:
White
Black
Red
Blue*
Pink*
External links

Wii (Japanese: ウィー Wii) is Nintendo's seventh-generation console, which serves as the company's competition for Sony's PlayStation 3 and Microsoft's Xbox 360. Its handheld counterpart is the Nintendo DS. The Nintendo 3DS's graphical and CPU capabilities are nearly identical to the Wii. Like its predecessor, the Nintendo GameCube, the Wii is able to connect to software titles on the handheld of this generation, the Nintendo DS; has a Pokémon game that serves as a battle arena for the Generation IV Pokémon games—in this case, Pokémon Battle Revolution; and also has a storage system: My Pokémon Ranch. It was succeeded by the Wii U, which is backwards-compatible with all Wii games and controllers.

A cheaper version, known as the Wii Family Edition, was released in North America, Europe, and Australia in 2011. A smaller model, known as the Wii mini, was released in Canada in 2012; it was released in Europe and the United States in 2013.

The Wii was discontinued in worldwide on October 20, 2013.[4][5][6]

Features

Wii Remote

A pink Wii Remote

The Wii's controller design is unconventional; instead of taking the dual-control-stick layout of the previous generation like its competitors, it is in a remote control form, with attachments available to work with compatible games, such as a control stick on a Nunchuk attachment, or the Classic Controller, which takes on a layout similar to other consoles' main controllers. The Wii Remote is wireless, and features such innovations as motion and tilt sensing, a first for game controllers. Its sensitivity can be enhanced with Wii Motion-Plus, but it is incompatible with any Pokémon games.

Wii Menu

The Wii Disc Channel

The console features a custom GUI made up of different—and expandable—channels, all of which, save the Disc Channel, can be moved around to any of the 47 spaces available on the main menu. New channels can be downloaded via the Wii Shop Channel, and include an Internet browser and games from older systems playable via Virtual Console. The channels can be put on an SD card, and with the introduction of Wii Menu 3.3, SD Card menus can be accessed straight from the main menu.

The Wii also has the ability to send messages to and from other devices, so long as the Wii sends out an initial address book confirmation message to the email address or cell phone number in question. When the recipient replies to the Wii's message, communication between the two devices will be active, and via WiiConnect24, others can leave messages for players of the console on its message board from anywhere in the world. However, this feature, along with a few channels, was discontinued on June 30, 2013.

Backward compatibility

The Wii is backwards-compatible with all GameCube games, as well as with most of GameCube's accessories, such as the controllers, memory cards, GameCube-to-GBA cables, and microphone. It is incompatible with the Rumble Pak or the Game Boy Player.

The cheaper Wii variants, the Wii Family Edition and Wii mini, are incompatible with GameCube games.

Technical specs

  • Compatibility with both 12cm Wii Game Discs and 8cm GameCube Game Discs
  • 729 MHz "Broadway" IBM CPU
  • 243 MHz "Hollywood" ATI GPU
  • 88 MB total memory, 24 MB Mo-Sys 1T-SRAM, 324 MHz, 2,7 GB/s bandwidth
  • 512 MB internal flash memory, for game, channel, and data saving
  • SD memory card bay for expansion of save space. Initially, the system supported SD cards up to 2 GB; after the Wii System 4.0 update, the system supports SDHC cards up to 32 GB, but games released before the system update may not read SDHC cards.
  • Supports GameCube memory cards (except Wii Family Edition and Wii mini)
  • Two USB ports for expansion and/or networking capabilities

Pokémon games

On game discs

Most Wii games are released on the Wii's own 12cm discs. There are four known games that feature Pokémon.

Title Genre Release
Pokémon Battle Revolution Battle simulation 2006
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure Action-adventure 2009
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Action-adventure 2012


GameCube games

Because the Wii features backwards compatibility with the majority of Nintendo GameCube hardware, all Pokémon games for the GameCube are also playable on the Wii; however, the Wii is incompatible with the Game Boy Player.

Title Genre Release
Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire Utility 2003
Pokémon Channel Virtual pet 2003
Pokémon Colosseum RPG 2003
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness RPG 2005



With Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire emulator

Title Genre Release
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Main series RPG 2003


WiiWare games

WiiWare

WiiWare games are special games downloadable via the Wii Shop Channel. Two Pokémon games have been released worldwide, and 3 has been released only in Japan.

Title Genre Release Cost
My Pokémon Ranch Virtual life 2008 1000 Wii Points
Pokémon Rumble Action RPG 2009 1500 Wii Points
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare) Dungeon crawler 2009 1200 Wii Points


Virtual Console games

Virtual Console games are old games that were originally released on past consoles, and have now been re-released on the Wii Shop Channel. Like WiiWare games, they can be downloaded after being bought. There are two Pokémon games that have received this treatment, plus the original Super Smash Bros. game.

Title Genre Original system Original release VC release
Pokémon Snap First-person rail shooter Nintendo 64 1997 2007
Pokémon Puzzle League Puzzle Nintendo 64 2000 2008


Channels

Wii Shop Channel

The Wii Shop Channel is a channel which comes pre-installed on Wii consoles. It uses the Internet to purchase and download WiiWare, Virtual Console games and channels with Wii Points.

Nintendo Channel

The Nintendo Channel is a free downloadable channel which contains various videos and demos of Nintendo games. Use of this channel requires the Internet. These videos are often commercials, trailers, and interviews relating to Nintendo products. All Pokémon games for Nintendo DS and Wii (excluding Virtual Console) that have had an English language release have been featured on the channel at some point.

Additionally, the channel has a feature called the DS Download Service, which allows players to download demos of games to a Nintendo DS system via DS Download Play. Demos for Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, Pokémon Trozei! and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky can be downloaded. Explorers of Sky has three slightly different demos.

The channel was discontinued on June 30, 2013.

Gallery

  • A Black Wii

    A Black Wii

  • A Red Wii

    A Red Wii

  • A black Nunchuk

    A black Nunchuk

Cameos

Wii in Generation IV

Trivia

  • The Nunchuk resembles part of a Nintendo 64 controller.

External links

References

  1. ↑ Nintendo Life: South Korea gets their own Virtual Console
  2. ↑ Nintendo Hong Kong site
  3. ↑ Nintendo Phuten site
  4. ↑ Engadget - Nintendo stops selling Wii consoles in Japan
  5. ↑ GameSpot - Wii discontinuation in Japan won't affect availability in United States
  6. ↑ Time also called on Wii in Europe | Games industry news | MCV
Game systems with Pokémon games
Nintendo handheld consoles
GB (Pocket · GBL · SGB · SGB2) • GBC • mini • GBA (SP · GBm · GBP)
DS (Lite · DSi · DSi XL) • 3DS (XL · 2DS · New 3DS · New 3DS XL · New 2DS XL)
Switch (Lite · OLED)
Nintendo home consoles
SNES (BS-X · SGB · NP · SGB2) • N64 (DD) • GCN (GBP)
Wii (Family Edition · mini) • Wii U
Switch (OLED)
Sega consoles
Pico • CoCoPad • Beena
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