The Wii (/wiː/ WEE; also known as the Nintendo Wii) is a video game home console made by Nintendo. It first came out on November 19, 2006, in North America. It plays video games made just for the Wii. The original model also plays games for the Nintendo GameCube. It was succeeded by the Wii U on November 18, 2012 which can play and use all Wii games and controllers. With over 101 million units sold, the Wii is Nintendo's second highest-selling home console, after the Nintendo Switch. The original Wii and Wii Family Edition were discontinued on October 21, 2013, although the Wii Mini was still in production until November 13, 2017. The Wii received positive reviews.
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Questions and Answers
Q: What is the Wii?
A: The Wii is a video game home console made by Nintendo.
Q: When did the Wii first come out in North America?
A: The Wii first came out on November 19, 2006, in North America.
Q: What video games can be played on the Wii?
A: The Wii plays video games made just for the Wii.
Q: Can the original Wii model also play games for the Nintendo GameCube?
A: Yes, the original Wii model also plays games for the Nintendo GameCube.
Q: What console succeeded the Wii?
A: The Wii was succeeded by the Wii U on November 18, 2012, which can play and use all Wii games and controllers.
Q: Is the Wii Nintendo's highest-selling home console?
A: No, the Wii is Nintendo's second highest-selling home console, after the Nintendo Switch.
Q: When were the original Wii and Wii Family Edition discontinued?
A: The original Wii and Wii Family Edition were discontinued on October 21, 2013.