Wii (IPA: [ˈwiː]) is a 7th generation video game console, Nintendo's 5th home console and successor to the Nintendo GameCube. Until April 27, 2006, when the console's official name was announced, it was codenamed Revolution. As a 7th generation gaming system, it is a direct competitor to the Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3. Although Nintendo does not position its Wii console as a rival to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, it is considered to be the seventh generation in terms of release time (the period between the releases of the Xbox 360 and PS3), as well as innovative game controllers. Nintendo says its console is aimed at a wider audience than both competitors. A distinctive feature of the console is the unique Wii Remote and Wii MotionPlus wireless controllers, which respond to the player’s movements. Wii Logo image Developer Nintendo Manufacturer Nintendo Type game console Generation seventh[1] Release release date Region North America November 19, 2006 Flag of Japan December 2, 2006 Flag of the Republic of Korea Flag of Australia December 7, 2006 EU flag 8 December 2006 Flag of Russia December 22, 2006 Cost at start of sales $279.99, £179.99 and ¥25,000 Support stopped October 20, 2013[2][3][4] Units sold 101.63 million (as of March 31, 2016)[5] Software operating room system Wii system software Online service Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection WiiConnect24 (Closed June 28, 2013) Reverse compatibility Nintendo GameCube Hardware Carrier 12 cm optical disc 8cm GameCube optical disc Secure Digital (SD Flash Media) CPU 729 MHz IBM PowerPC Broadway GP 243 MHz ATI Hollywood Peripherals Facilities management Wii Remote Wii MotionPlus Wii Nunchuk Wii Zapper Wii Wheel Wii BalanceBoard GameCube controller Gamecube Bongo Controller Keyboard Wii Guitar Classic Controller Products Best-seller Wii Sports - 79.6 million copies (sold with the console, excluding Japan and South Korea) Chronology Previous Nintendo GameCube Next Wii U Attention, the kit includes everything you see in the photo. The original box, instructions and manuals, console, sensor bar, cable for connecting to TV, etc. Also one game and Balance Board. Everything is as in the photo. Please note there are signs of use, scratches, etc. but overall condition is good. Attention, the controller is not original but new and compatible