Quite possibly the most bizarre name for a gaming console in the history of mankind.

The official name of Nintendo's fifth generation gaming console, successor to the Gamecube. Previously code-named the Revolution, it has been made to do just that: Revolutionize gaming. Utilizing innovative technology, including a motion-detecting controller, and boasting an enormous library of older games ranging from the Nintendo Entertainment System to the present and a backward-compatible virtual console to play them on, it is sure to do so. Its media drive accepts DVD-sized discs as well as 8 cm Gamecube discs. Information circulating recently suggests that the base will not only assist the Wii in maintaining its erect position (excuse the pun), but also act as a power source when being used abroad.

The controller, paired with sensors placed on either side of the television screen is capable of detecting movement in 3D space. In this way, many actions possible in the game can be simulated and controlled by the user. It is rumored to have various extensions, called "shells," to change the style of gameplay accordingly to a certain game. For example, as illustrated by IGN, a gun-shaped shell could adapt the controller for FPS-style play. They are to be attached at the base of the controller, where an expansion port is located. A nunchaku-style analog extension has been confirmed, which will serve as a means of traditional gameplay (i.e. Gamecube), though the GCN's controllers can be used as well.

Nintendo has also claimed to provide free Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) services for online gaming.

Specifications according to Wikipedia:

# Processors:

* IBM "Broadway" CPU
* ATI "Hollywood" GPU

# Memory:

* Unknown amount of RAM
* 512 MB built-in flash memory.12

# Ports and Peripherals:

* Two USB 2.0 ports.
* Support for wireless controllers.
* 4 Nintendo GameCube controller ports and 2 Nintendo GameCube memory card ports (for backward compatibility).
* Optional USB PC-compatible 802.11b (Wi-Fi) wireless attachment. (see Connectivity)

# Media:

* Slot-loading optical disc drive compatible with both 12 cm Wii optical discs and 8.0 cm GameCube optical discs (1.5 GB) as well as standard DVD discs.
* 2 Front-loading SD memory card slots.

# Built-in content ratings system:

* PEGI 3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+
* ESRB EC, E, E10+, T, M, and AO.
* CERO All Ages, 12+, 15+ 18+.
* OFLC G, PG, M, MA15+

# Networking

* Wi-Fi by Broadcom

# Video:

* up to 480p13 and will work with a computer monitor as well as any TV or projector.

It is often unfairly yet understandably ridiculed for the unfortunate connotations its name holds in American culture, its controller design which could very well be mistaken as a television remote, as well as its inferior system specifications (does not support High Definition TV, is marginally superior to the Xbox) as contrasted with Sony's Playstation 3 and Microsoft's Xbox 360 consoles.

However, it is anticipated to be successful by fanboys, speculators, and developers alike with its daring interface and the games that will come as a result of it. Much more will be revealed about the system during E3 of 2006.

A. The final name for the amazing Nintendo Revolution.
B. 'The Console Formerly Known As Revolution'

Sex toy disguised as a game console.

1)A gaming console for people who want to play games, but don't want to be made fun of for it.
2)A gaming console that any noob can own face at.

A console created by Nintendo.

5th generation.

Instead of having revolutionary graphics, Nintendo concentrated on the different ways of interacting with the games.

Although the company do not like 'Wii' -pronounced 'we'- to be though of as 'wee' -as in piss- did manage to release it on World Toilet Day (19th Nov 2006).

The newest Nintendo console. Originally, we all thought it would be great with it's motion sensing controllers, but has turned out to be really disappointing. The first reason is that Nintendo only makes games like Mario, Legend of Zelda, ect. No offense to Super Mario or Link, but that's all Nintendo's feeding us. Nintendo made it a family console so Nintendo produces NO M-Rated games, (3rd party developers do) and no voice chat in fear of trash talking 10 year olds. Also, the series we have known and love (like Zelda) are way to easy because Nintendo wants to make these games accessible to a broader audience but is really only forgetting about the guys who have been with them since the SNES days. Also the graphics rival the PS2, although there some exceptions, such as Metroid Prime 3 Corruption and Super Mario Galaxy. If you do own this console, you'll find that the best games for it are third party - Resident Evil 4 and Metroid Prime 3. I'll summarize everything into this
-No voice chat
-PS2 graphics (for most of the games)
-No innovation (from Nintendo)