Immediately prior to the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in 2006, today’s “Wii” was known by the code name of “Revolution.” Although Nintendo’s Wii has caused a gaming “Revolution,” there is some rhyme and reason behind the name change. The spelling of “Wii” using the double “ii” characters symbolizes players gathering together. It is also meant to represent the Wii’s unique controllers: Wii Remote and Nunchuk.

Other reasons for the “Wii” name is that is pronounced like “we,” which emphasizes this console is for everyone — not just hardcore gamers. In fact, the Wii has been marketed by Nintendo as the console that will break down the wall that separates video game players from everyone else.

Sensor Bar	Wii Console Stand	Wii AC Adaptor	Wii A/V Cable

Wii System
Wii packs four controller ports and two Nintendo GameCube™ Memory Card slots to make it fully backwards compatible with all Nintendo GameCube™ titles. And Wii links to your TV with an multi-output A/V port featuring component, composite, or S-video. Wii communicates wirelessly with the Internet via your router or a Wii LAN adapter (Wii also connects wirelessly with Nintendo DS).

Wii Remote
With the Wii Remote, Nintendo opens up gaming to people of all ages and abilities. The Wii Remote mixes the familiarity of a remote control with the latest motion-sensing technology. In some gaming circles, Wii Remote has been shortened to the moniker of “Wiimote.”

In a tennis game, the Wii Remote becomes a racket you swing with your arm. In a driving game, it becomes a steering wheel. The possibilities are endless! The Wii Remote also packs a speaker, rumble feature, and external extension connector for other input devices (e.g., classic controller and Nunchuk).

Nunchuk (sold separately)
The Nunchuck hooks up to the Wii Remote via the external extension connector to give players even more flexibility. The Nunchuk has similar motion-sensing technology to the Wii Remote, but also includes two buttons and a control stick. This allows you to move characters around while performing specific actions with the Wii Remote (like throwing a pass).

Left-handed? No problem. The Nunchuk is so ergonomic, players can swap the Wii Remote and the Nunchuk from hand to hand for maximum comfort and control.

Wii Nunchuk Controller

Sensor Bar
The Sensor Bar provides two points of infrared light that the Wii Remote uses to determine the location and distance of your television screen. Wii Remotes can be used from 6–10 feet away. The slender Sensor Bar works silently with up to four Wii Remotes simultaneously to turn those arm-waving moves into game-winning moves.

Accessories & Controllers
There are several other Wii accessories and controllers available that are not listed above which will add to your gaming experience.

Gaming Bundles
Buying a gaming console bundle is a great way to save money and to go from box to playing games in minutes. Not only are games tossed into the mix, but controllers (such as the Nunchuk) and other accessories are often included.

Nintendo Wii System Bundle (Model No: WIIBNDLE)

What’s in the Box?

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