The Nintendo Wii is a video game console produced by Nintendo and released on November 19, 2006.
This gaming console has been extremely popular since its release due to its revolutionary motion-sensing controller that allows players to interact with the games in new and innovative ways.
As of this year (2009), there are several downloadable titles available for the Wii, most of which can be purchased from the Wii Shop Channel.
It is also possible to download games created for older Nintendo systems, such as the NES and SNES, via the Virtual Console service.
In addition, some titles are available only through a download code in a video game magazine subscription or with a Game Club subscription.
Nintendo Wii game downloads
New and used game stores still sell physical copies of many titles, some of which are also available as downloads via the Wii Shop Channel.
The following chart shows the Top 20 Nintendo Wii Titles ranked by units sold in 2009, using sales data from The NPD Group.
The following chart shows the Top 20 Nintendo Wii Titles ranked by units sold in 2009, using sales data from Amazon.com.
In addition to these 20 games, there are more on the Wii Shop Channel that have been released since late 2008 and early 2009.
Wii games 2009
An IGN review of a pre-release version of the Virtual Console’s Donkey Kong said that it had been “faithfully ported to the VC.”
They also stated that the only changes made were those necessitated by the lack of a Zapper or any other Wii Remote-based controller.
Virtual Console Games
Nintendo has announced that five million Nintendo Wii consoles have been sold in the U.S. since its November 2006 release, making it one of the fastest selling gaming systems ever released in North America.
This makes it significantly easier for owners of this system to download titles from the Wii Shop Channel.
In addition, many new games that have been released for Nintendo’s older systems are also available as downloads.
Benefits of downloading games
The following chart shows the Top 20 Nintendo Wii Titles ranked by units sold in 2009, using sales data from Amazon.com.
In addition to these 20 games, there are more on the Wii Shop Channel that have been released since late 2008 and early 2009.
Top 20 Wii Games of 2009
Nintendo’s home and handheld gaming systems have been extremely successful, and the company has also had great success with its Nintendo DS line of handheld consoles.
Its Wii console is no exception – it has enjoyed strong sales since its release and continues to be one of the best selling gaming consoles in recent years.
Nintendo decided not to discontinue this model in favor of a new version, and as of this year (2009) has no plans to release an updated version.
Wii Consoles
Free downloads of games for the Wii Shop Channel are made available on Nintendo’s website.
While some titles can be transferred to other consoles should they need repair or become damaged, others cannot be transferred.
Wii Shop Channel Downloads
Nintendo plans to continue promoting and expanding the Wii Shop Channel, as well as its Virtual Console service.
In addition to releasing new titles for both services, Nintendo has said that it will begin offering digital versions of Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance games in the future.
The company hopes this will help prevent the spread of illegally copied software.
The Wii is Nintendo’s latest console, which was released in November 2006 and has sold more than 65 million units worldwide.
Nintendo has announced that five million Nintendo Wii consoles have been sold in the U.S. since its release, making it one of the fastest selling gaming systems ever released in North America.