Why was wii so popular?

So against all odds, Nintendo's Wii succeeded greatly. The sales numbers speak for themselves, and this was in part due to its accessibility. The simple four-button controls that the Wiimote+Nunchuck made for a more accessible experience than the competitor's controllers, each having eight.

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2023-07-19 21:39:58

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Is wii sports still popular?
As of 2022, Wii Sports Resort has sold over 33 million units, which isn't quite as successful as its predecessor, but is still Nintendo's 9th highest-selling game of all time.
2024-01-15 23:15:46

When was the wii most popular?
The Wii is Nintendo's best selling console; despite the release of its successor. About 26 million units of the Wii were sold in 2009, the highest number to date. Overall, Nintendo sold about 100 million units worldwide since 2007.
2023-12-21 20:36:05

Is the wii still popular?
Total lifetime sales of the Wii had reached over 101 million units, making it Nintendo's best-selling home console until it was surpassed by the Nintendo Switch in 2021. As of 2022, the Wii is the fifth-best-selling home console of all time.
2023-04-09 00:55:20

Is wii fit still popular?
The game has received generally positive reviews, despite criticism over the lack of intensity in some of its workout activities. As of March 2022, Wii Fit was the third best selling console game not to be packaged with a console, having sold 22.67 million copies.
2023-03-15 09:05:08

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