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{{distinguish|the video game series|the [[Wii|console of the same name]]}}
The '''Wii series'''<ref>[https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/wii/wiiparty/0/3/ Iwata Asks interview about ''Wii Party'', section "Making It Worthy of the Wii Series"]</ref> is a term used to talk about the various video games series released initially on the [[Wii|Nintendo console bearing the same name]], as well as [[Wii U|its its successor]], such as but not limited to the [[Wii Sports (series)|Wii Sports series]], the [[Wii Play (series)|Wii Play series]] and the [[Wii Fit (series)|Wii Fit series]], as well as their follow-ups, spin-offs and so on.
The '''Wii series'''<ref>[https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/wii/wiiparty/0/3/ Iwata Asks interview about ''Wii Party'', section "Making It Worthy of the Wii Series"]</ref> are video game series that had they first video game released initially on the [[Wii|Nintendo console bearing the same name]], as well as [[Wii U|its its successor]], that has the name of their respective console in their name, such as but not limited to : the [[Wii Sports (series)|Wii Sports series]], the [[Wii Play (series)|Wii Play series]] and the [[Wii Fit (series)|Wii Fit series]].


Successors of the Wii continued to receive games part of series in the Wii series despite sometimes not bearing the "Wii" title, such as the [[Wii U]] with games such as Wii Party U and Wii Fit U and [[Nintendo Switch]] with [[Nintendo Switch Sports]] respectively, the "Wii" not being a part of the console's name not stopping a game from being counted as a part of the Wii series.
Sequels to various game in the Wii series have released and have since separated those series into their own series, yet still sharing various elements and a single universe. Some of those series continued to receive games as part of their respective series despite sometimes not bearing the "Wii" title, such as the games [[Pilotwings Resort]] and [[Nintendo Switch Sports]] respectively releasing on the 3DS and the Nintendo Switch as a part of the [[Wii Sports (series)|Wii Sports series]], the "Wii" not being a part of the console's name not stopping a game from being counted as a part of a Wii series.


The Wii series has been used multiple times as a way to market all sorts of Wii accessories, such as but not limited to : Wii Remotes, Wii Motion Plus, and Wii Balance Boards.
A variety of Wii series has been used multiple times as a way to market all sorts of Wii accessories, such as but not limited to : Wii Remotes, Wii Motion Plus, and Wii Balance Boards.


=Series description=
=Series description=
Despite every series counted as parts of the "Wii" series technically not being the same series, most of the games of can linked together via multiples factors apart of the name having Wii in the title; such as Miis being used as the playable characters, as well as the other NPCs seen in-game, and the artstyle of the series being somewhat simplistic.  
Despite every series counted as parts of the "Wii" series technically not being the same series, most of the games of can linked together via multiples factors apart of the name having Wii in the title; such as Miis being used as the playable characters, as well as the other NPCs seen in-game, and the artstyle of all series being somewhat simplistic.  


In addition to those factor, some of the series in the Wii series were developed during the same time and make references to one another, such as the location [[Wuhu Island]] being in both the Wii Sports series and Wii Fit series or Sebastian Tute and Party Phil from the Wii Music game and Wii Party series respectively pretty obviously being part of the same species.
In addition to those factor, some of the Wii series were developed during the same time and make references to one another, such as the location [[Wuhu Island]] being in both the Wii Sports series and Wii Fit series or Sebastian Tute and Party Phil from the Wii Music game and Wii Party series respectively pretty obviously being part of the same species.


==Genre(s)==
==Genre(s)==
Due to every series composing the Wii series being made of games with multiple genres, such as sports simulations for the Wii Sports series, fitness for the Wii Fit series, rhythm for the game Wii Music, party for the Wii Play and Wii Party series, karaoke for the game Wii Karaoke U by JOYSOUND, and so on; making it impossible to point a precise genre in which the Wii series could be placed and instead being a mix of genres.  
Due to every Wii series being made of games with multiple genres, such as sports simulations for the Wii Sports series, fitness for the Wii Fit series, rhythm for the game Wii Music, party for the Wii Play and Wii Party series, karaoke for the game Wii Karaoke U by JOYSOUND, and so on; it is impossible to point a precise genre in which the general concept of a Wii series could be placed, instead being a mix of genres.  


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
There is no set gameplay throughout the series comprising the Wii series, as each series is set in vastly different genres.  
There is no set gameplay shared by all of the games, as each series is set in vastly different genres.  


The main similarities between the games is that the player plays as a Mii, the game mainly consist of other games inside of it, and the game is usually made with the intent to showcase something new.
The main similarities between the games is that the player plays as a Mii, the game mainly consist of other games inside of it, and the game is usually made with the intent to showcase something new.
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==Cast==
==Cast==
In almost every game in the Wii series, an almost entirely Mii-based cast is used, with both the player's avatar and NPCs being one, from a list of either player created and premade ones.
In almost every game in a Wii series, an almost entirely Mii-based cast is used, with both the player's avatar and NPCs being one, from a list of either player created and premade ones.


=List of games=
=List of games=
As of February 2024, the '''Wii''' series is composed of 4 majors series, two one-of game, and a crossover with a karaoke service games series.  
As of February 2024, there exist 4 '''Wii series''' and three one-of game also having "Wii" in their title for marketing reason, yet not being part of a series.  


With the first and last installment of the Wii Series being games from the [[Wii Sports (series)|Wii Sports series]], with [[Wii Sports]] released in 2006 and [[Nintendo Switch Sports]] released in 2022, Wii Sports is often considered to be the "main" series, being the largest series of the Wii series with 3 "main" entries and is often considered to be the "main series" of the series.  
With the first and last installment to be place in a Wii Series being games from the [[Wii Sports (series)|Wii Sports series]], with [[Wii Sports]] released in 2006 and [[Nintendo Switch Sports]] released in 2022, Wii Sports is often considered to be the "main" series amongst the Wii series, being the largest series as well.  


The 3 other series, being the [[Wii Play (series)|Wii Play series]], the [[Wii Party (series)|Wii Party series]], and the especially the [[Wii Fit (series)|Wii Fit series]], could however easily stand on their own with 2, 2, and 3 entries respectively.  
The 3 other series, being the [[Wii Party (series)|Wii Party series]], the [[Wii Fit (series)|Wii Fit series]] and the [[Wii Play (series)|Wii Play series]] (the latter one not being marketed as a series in Japan despite the two games being part of a series), could however easily stand on their own with 2, 3, and 2 entries respectively.  


Along with these series, two one-of game used the "Wii" name in their title, being [[Wii Music]] and Wii Chess, the latter one being exclusive to Europe.
Along with these series, three one-of game used the "Wii" name in their title for marketing purposes despite not being part of a series, [[Wii Music]], that still has various elements shared by the other Wii series, [[Wii Karaoke U by JOYSOUND]], that utilised Miis yet is not considered to be a Wii series due to its first game not being released as such, and Wii Chess, being exclusive to Europe and only using the name as a marketing use, wiyhout link to the other game that have "Wii" in their title.


Finally, the karaoke games series "karaoke JOYSOUND" utilizing the Japanese music streaming services JOYSOUND, had a game titled [[Wii Karaoke U by JOYSOUND]] released on the Wii U, setting this game as a part of the Wii series.
Due to the popularity of the various Wii series, as well as simply being the name of their respective console, applications such as [[Wii no Ma]], Wii Panorama U and Wii Street U powered by Google used the Wii title while having very few links to the rest of the game having "Wii" in their name, some not having Miis, some not having the typical artstyle of the Wii series and some not having both, leaving them in a gray area concerning them being "Wii" games.
Its sequel however, being [[Karaoke JOYSOUND Switch]], is not often considered to be part of the Wii series despite utilizing Miis just as much as Wii Karaoke U by JOYSOUND due to the game not having the word "Wii" in the title and due to the series Karaoke JOYSOUND not originally being part of the Wii series,the first game being [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karaoke_Joysound Karaoke JOYSOUND] on the Wii who did not utilize Miis in any way.


Due to the popularity of the series comprised in the Wii series, as well as simply being the name of their respective console, application such as Wii no Ma, Wii Panorama U and Wii Street U powered by Google used the Wii title while having very few links to the rest of the series, some not having Miis, some not having the typical artstyle of the Wii series and some not having both, leaving them in a grey area concerning their inclusion in this series.
=List of Wii series=
<gallery class="center" widths="160" heights="80">
Wii Sports logo.svg|link=Wii Sports (series)|'''[[Wii Sports (series)|Wii Sports]]'''<br>(2006)
Wii Play logo.svg|link=Wii Play (series)|'''[[Wii Play (series)|Wii Play]]'''<br>(2006)
Wii Fit logo.svg|link=Wii Fit (series)|'''[[Wii Fit (series)|Wii Fit]]'''<br>(2007)
WP Logo.png|link=Wii Party (series)|'''[[Wii Party (series)|Wii Party]]'''<br>(2010)
</gallery>


==Wii Sports series==
=List of "Wii" game=
''Main article : [[Wii Sports (series)]]''
<gallery class="center" widths="160" heights="80">
File:WiiChessLogo.png||'''Wii Chess'''<br>(2008; Did not featured Miis)
WiiMusicLogo.svg|link=Wii Music|'''[[Wii Music]]'''<br>(2008)
File:WKUlogo.png|link=Wii karaoke U by JOYSOUND|'''[[Wii karaoke U by JOYSOUND]]'''<br>(2012)
</gallery>


The Wii Sports series is the largest and more well known series to be considered as a part of the Wii series, being composed of 3 main games, a remake, a compilation disc bundled with some Wiis, and a spin-off crossover with the Pilotwings series on the 3DS. Due to its size as well as having the first game of the series as a part of it, the Wii Sports series is very often considered to be the "main" part of the Wii series, even thought the other other series can easily stand on their own.


The main Wii Sports games are compilation of multiple minigames centered around sports, most of them having simplified rules and being entirely controlled via motion controls. The series used Miis as the player's avatar and opponent in every game until Nintendo Switch Sports which made the uses of [[Sportsmate]]s as the primary characters, with the Miis still being a side option.
(Wii Chess is a chess game developed by Nintendo released exclusively in Europe on January 18, 2008 for the Wii. While this game was exclusive to Europe, Japan later got it as a WiiWare title under the name "通信対局 ワールドチェス", Tsūshin Taikyoku: World Chess", roughly translating to "Communication Game: World Chess" and was not a part of the Wii series in that region. This game is rather odd as it does not feature Miis anywhere, not even as the save file or player's icon.)
 
===Main games===
{|class="wikitable table-blue mw-collapsible" style="text-align:center;"
!colspan=3|Main games in the ''Wii Sports'' series &nbsp;
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!Game(s) cover(s)
!Console
!Description
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|[[File:WS boxart.jpg|150px|link=Wii Sports]]<br>'''[[Wii Sports]]'''
|Wii
|The first ever game to be a part of the ''Wii'' series. This game served as a launch title for the Wii console and was included with the console as a bundled offering in all regions except Japan and South Korea.
|-
|[[File:WSR boxart.jpg|150px|link=Wii Sports Resort]]<br>'''[[Wii Sports Resort]]'''
|Wii
|The direct sequel to ''Wii Sports''. This game was often bundled with the Wii Motion Plus accessory.
|-
|[[File:NSS Box Art.jpg|link=Nintendo Switch Sports|150px]]<br>'''[[Nintendo Switch Sports]]'''
|Nintendo Switch
|The first new installment in the ''Wii'' series in nearly ten years and currently the only one on the Nintendo Switch. This game comes bundled with a Joy Con leg strap.
|-
|}
 
===Spin-offs===
{|class="wikitable table-blue mw-collapsible" style="text-align:center;"
!colspan=3|Spin-offs of the ''Wii Sports'' series &nbsp;
|-
!Game(s) cover(s)
!Console
!Description
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|[[File:WS+WSRcover.png|150px|link=Wii Sports + Wii Sports Resort]]<br>'''[[Wii Sports + Wii Sports Resort]]'''
|Wii
|A compilation disc included with some Wiis in 2012 in America.
|-
|[[File:PR boxart.jpg|150px|link=Pilotwings Resort]]<br>'''[[Pilotwings Resort]]'''
|Nintendo 3DS
|A spin-off crossover between the Wii Sports series and the Pilotwings series on the 3DS, the game is an amateur flight simulation video game for the Nintendo 3DS, that takes place on the Wuhu island, linking it to the Wii Sports series.
|-
|[[File:WSC boxart.jpg|150px|link=Wii Sports Club]]<br>'''[[Wii Sports Club]]'''
|Wii U
|A remake of ''Wii Sports''. This game was only digitally available with the sports having to be bought separately for a time, before a physical version with every sport included was released.
|-
|}
 
==Wii Play==
''Main article : [[Wii Play (series)]]''
 
The Wii Play series is, similar to the Wii Sports series, composed of games that are themselves compilations of multiple minigames. However, unlike Wii Sports, most of them don't have a proper theme linking them together. The first game focused on pointing the Wii Remote whereas its sequel is focused on twisting it to serve as a showcase of the Wii Motion Plus accessories. The series uses Miis in almost every minigames. This series never made it past the Wii console and is only composed of 2 games; [[Wii Play]] and it's sequel [[Wii Play Motion]], both serving as showcases for the Wii Remote, a normal one being included with the first game and an a more advanced one that had a Wii Motion Plus build-it with the sequel.
 
{|class="wikitable table-yellow mw-collapsible" style="text-align:center;"
!colspan=3|Games in the ''Wii Play'' series &nbsp;
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!Game(s) cover(s)
!Console
!Description
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|[[File:WPl boxart.jpg|link=Wii Play|150px]]<br>'''[[Wii Play]]'''
|Wii
|The second game to be a part of the Wii series. This game was often bundled with a Wii Remote.
|-
|[[File:WPlM boxart.jpg|150px|link=Wii Play Motion]]<br>'''[[Wii Play Motion]]'''
|Wii
|The direct sequel to Wii Play Motion. This game was often bundled with the Wii Motion Plus accessory.
|-
|}
 
==Wii Fit==
''Main article : [[Wii Fit (series)]]''
 
The Wii Fit series is the second largest series in the Wii series, being composed of 3 main games : [[Wii Fit]], an expended version called [[Wii Fit Plus]], and a proper sequel called [[Wii Fit U]], as well as multiples Wii and Wii U channels available to be installed on the player's Wii once the channel's respective game counter part was launched, such as the [[Wii Fit Channel]], the [[Wii Fit Plus Channel]] and the [[Wii Fit U Quick Check]]. The Wii Fit games were sold as exercising games, with multiple yoga lessons and fitness exercise being available next to minigames with Miis taking place on multiple location, most famously the [[Wuhu Island]] who was at the time called Wii Fit Island. The majority of the games have to be played with the Wii Balance Board.
 
===Main games===
{|class="wikitable table-green mw-collapsible" style="text-align:center;"
!colspan=3|Main games in the ''Wii Fit'' series &nbsp;
|-
!Game(s) cover(s)
!Console
!Description
|-
|[[File:WF boxart.jpg|link=Wii Fit|150px]]<br>'''[[Wii Fit]]'''
|Wii
|The third game to be a part of the Wii series. This game was often bundled with a Wii Balance Board.
|-
|[[File:WFP boxart.jpg|150px|link=Wii Fit Plus]]<br>'''[[Wii Fit Plus]]'''
|Wii
|An expansion of Wii Fit. This game was also often bundled with a Wii Balance Board.
|-
|[[File:WFU boxart.jpg|link=Wii Fit U|150px]]<br>'''[[Wii Fit U]]'''
|Wii U
|An expansion of Wii Fit Plus. This game just like its predecessor often came bundled with a Wii Balance Board, and some versions came bundles with a Fit Meter
|-
|}
 
===Wii Fit channels===
{|class="wikitable table-green mw-collapsible" style="text-align:center;"
!colspan=3|Spin-offs of the ''Wii Fit'' series &nbsp;
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!Game(s) cover(s)
!Console
!Description
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|[[File:WFCBanner.png|link=Wii Fit Channel|150px]]<br>'''[[Wii Fit Channel]]'''
|Wii
|A smaller version of Wii Fit that can be installed in the games settings. Allows users to do their daily body test and edit their profiles. Adding new profiles, using guest, accessing the settings s on the main menu, and training all require the player to insert the disc
|-
|[[File:WFPCBanner.png|link=Wii Fit Plus Channel|150px]]<br>'''[[Wii Fit Plus Channel]]'''
|Wii
|Exactly like the Wii Fit Channel, just with more things. Babies and Pets can do their measurements, and users can do their quick body test. Everything else requires the Wii Fit Plus disc to be in the console
|-
|[[File:WFU QuickCheck.png|link=Wii Fit U Quick Check|150px]]<br>'''[[Wii Fit U Quick Check]]'''
|Wii U
|Very similar to the Wii Fit U Channel, just with more things. Users can now add their Fit Meter data to the game, and use the Fit Meter data. Everything else requires the Wii Fit U disc to be in the console. If the player has the full Wii Fit U game installed on their console, the app will simply prompt the player to launch the game. As of March 27, 2023, this app is now unavailable to download.
|-
|}
 
==Wii Party==
''Main article : [[Wii Party (series)]]''
 
The Wii Party series is composed of 2 games, being [[Wii Party]] and its sequel [[Wii Party U]]. As their name would imply, The Wii Party games are party games focused on various multiplayer games, one being sold for the Wii and the other one for the Wii U. In this series, the Miis takes the roles of the player's avatar as well as background characters, being put in various area and costume based of the mini-game currently being played.
 
{|class="wikitable table-pink mw-collapsible" style="text-align:center;"
!colspan=3|Games in the ''Wii Party'' series  &nbsp;
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!Game(s) cover(s)
!Console
!Description
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|[[File:WPa boxart.jpg|link=Wii Party|150px]]<br>'''[[Wii Party]]'''
|Wii
|A party game released for the Wii with multiple game mode, some being somewhat similar to Mario Party and other being created specifically for the game. Thought not always being the case, the game sometimes was bundled with a Wii Remote.
|-
|[[File:WPaU boxart.jpg|link=Wii Party U|150px]]<br>'''[[Wii Party U]]'''
|Wii U
|The direct sequel to Wii Party, with almost entirely new (mini)games. Just like Wii Party, it was sometimes bundled with a Wii Remote. Some bundles also had a stand to lift up the Wii U GamePad
|-
|}
 
== Wii Music ==
 
''Main article : [[Wii Music]]''
 
Wii Music is a musical game released for the Wii focused primarily on arranging existing songs, most of which are in the public domain, by playing them as a Mii, with over 60 instruments being available to play by shaking the Wii Remote or pressing buttons.
 
{|class="wikitable table-yellow mw-collapsible" style="text-align:center;"
!colspan=3|''Wii Music'' &nbsp;
|-
!Game(s) cover(s)
!Console
!Description
|-
|[[File:WM boxart.jpg|link=Wii Music|150px]]<br>'''[[Wii Music]]'''
|Wii
|A music focused game for the Wii.
|-
|}
 
== Wii Chess ==
{|class="wikitable table-yellow mw-collapsible" style="text-align:center;"
!colspan=3|''Wii Chess'' &nbsp;
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!Game(s) cover(s)
!Console
!Description
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|[[File:Wii_Chess_Box_Art.jpg|150px]]<br>'''Wii Chess'''
|Wii
|Wii Chess is a chess game developed by Nintendo released exclusively in Europe on January 18, 2008 for the Wii. While this game was exclusive to Europe, Japan later got it as a WiiWare title under the name "通信対局 ワールドチェス", Tsūshin Taikyoku: World Chess", roughly translating to "Communication Game: World Chess" and was not a part of the Wii series in that region. This game is rather odd as it does not feature Miis anywhere, not even as the save file or player's icon.
|-
|}
 
==Wii Karaoke U by JOYSOUND==
 
'''Karaoke Joysound (カラオケJOYSOUND)''' is the name of an online song library from the Japanese karaoke service provider Xing. A series of games that directly used this service as a part of a series also being called ''[[Karaoke JOYSOUND (series)|Karaoke JOYSOUND]]'' were released, serving as Karaoke game to be played at home.
 
Amongst the game that are part this licensed Karaoke game series is '''[[Wii Karaoke U by JOYSOUND]]''', which is a karaoke game utilizing Miis singing along the player and an artsyle similar to other series in the Wii series.
 
Another game of the series called [[Karaoke Joysound Switch]] was later released on the Nintendo Switch, also using Miis into the game yet is not often considered to be part of the Wii series due to dropping the name of the Wii series, in a similar way as Nintendo Switch Sports, with the different being that the karaoke JOYSOUND series was not originally a part of the Wii series, the first game being [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karaoke_Joysound Karaoke JOYSOUND] on the Wii who did not utilize Miis in any way.
 
{|class="wikitable table-purple mw-collapsible" style="text-align:center;"
!colspan=3|''Karaoke JOYSOUND crossover'' &nbsp;
|-
!Game(s) cover(s)
!Console
!Description
|-
|[[File:WKU artwork.png|link=Wii Karaoke U by JOYSOUND|150px]]<br>'''[[Wii Karaoke U by JOYSOUND]]'''
|Wii U
|A karaoke game for the Wii U depicting the player's Mii singing in front of a crowd made out of Miis.
|-
|}


==Debatable inclusion==
==Debatable inclusion==
Due to the popularity of the Wii series, as well as being the name of the console in general, there are some games and applications that have very little to do with the rest of the series, only being linked to the Wii series by their name, leaving those games in a gray area concerning their inclusion in the Wii series.
<gallery class="center" widths="160" heights="80">
 
File:Wii no ma logo.png|link=Wii no ma logo|'''Wii no Ma'''<br>(2009)
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible" style="text-align:center;"
Needed.png|'''Wii Panorama U'''<br>(2013; Did not featured Miis)
!colspan=3|''Debatable inclusion'' &nbsp;
Needed.png|'''Wii Street U powered by Google'''<br>(2013; Did not featured Miis)
|-
</gallery>
!Game(s) cover(s)
!Console
!Description
|-
|[[File:Wii no ma logo.png|link=Wii no ma logo|150px]]<br>'''[[Wii no Ma]]'''
|Wii
|''Main article : [[Wii no Ma]]''<br/><br/>Wii no Ma{{ForeignTitle}} (Wiiの間, Wii Room), was a Japanese-exclusive Wii channel available to be downloaded for free on the console bearing the same name that launched on the 1st May 2009. This channel was composed of multiple services such as a film rental service, a video-on-demand service, and a shopping service, all available via a Japanese living room with Miis doing everyday things. Wii no Ma had its service ending on the 30th April 2012.
|-
|[[File:Needed.png|150px]]<br>'''Wii Panorama U'''
|Wii U
|TBA
|-
|[[File:Needed.png|150px]]<br>'''Wii Street U powered by Google'''
|Wii U
|TBA
|-
|}


=Games linked to the Wii series=
=Series related to Wii series=
{|class="wikitable table-white mw-collapsible" style="text-align:center;"
<gallery class="center" widths="160" heights="80">
!colspan=3|''Games linked to the Wii series'' &nbsp;
File:SSB Logo.svg|link=Super Smash Bros. (series)|'''Super Smash Bros. series'''<br>The Super Smash Bros. series, being a crossover between various Nintendo franchises, have represented various Wii series in the series.
|-
Needed.png|'''Pilotwings series'''<br>A crossover with the [[Wii Sports (series)|Wii Sports series]] and the Pilotwings series called [[Pilotwings Resort]] was released in 2011
!Game(s) cover(s)
File:MK Logo.png|link=Mario Kart (series)|'''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart series]]'''<br>[[Wuhu Island]] from the Wii Sports and the Wii Fit series is used as two race tracks and as a battle course throughout the series
!Console
Needed.png|link=Karaoke JOYSOUND (series)|'''[[Karaoke JOYSOUND (series)|Karaoke JOYSOUND series]]'''<br>The Karaoke JOYSOUND series is the original series that Wii Karaoke U by JOYSOUND was a part of. Note that Karaoke Joysound Switch also utilize Miis.
!Description
</gallery>
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=Games related to Wii series=
|[[File:SSBBCover.jpg|150px|link=https://miiwiki.org/wiki/List_of_games_with_Miis]]<br>'''[[List of games with Miis|Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'''
<gallery class="center" widths="160" heights="80">
|Wii
File:PTW Cover artwork.jpg|link=Personal Trainer: Walking|'''[[Personal Trainer: Walking]]'''<br/>Personal Trainer: Walking is closely linked to the Wii Fit series, in various ways. Note that this game also utilize Miis.
|[[List of games with Miis|Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], being a crossover between various Nintendo franchises, has two music tracks originally played in series comprized in the Wii series that can be heard while playing on the Stage "Pictochat", the two music tracks being "Charge!" from Wii Play and "Opening Theme" from Wii Sports.
RFACover.jpg|'''Ring Fit Adventure'''<br>Ring Fit Adventure could be considered a spiritual successor of the Wii Fit series and has a rhythm mini-game that plays a medley of Wii Fit music.
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</gallery>
|[[File:PTW Cover artwork.jpg|link=Personal Trainer: Walking|150px]]<br>'''[[Personal Trainer: Walking]]'''
|Nintendo DS
|The DS game [[Personal Trainer: Walking]] is closely linked to the Wii Fit series, as it is also an exercise game with Miis available. This game and Wii Fit Plus's game data could be sent to a real doctor. In one of the minigames called "Illuminate", multiple signs have the title "Mii Walk" written on them, either being a reference to an unspecified series (most likely [[Wii Fit (series)|Wii Fit]) series in the Wii series or an unconfirmed codename.
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|[[File:MK7 Cover artwork.jpg|link=Mario Kart 7|150px]]<br>'''[[Mario Kart 7]]'''
|Nintendo 3DS
|The 3DS racing game [[Mario Kart 7]] have two race tracks taking place [[Wuhu Island]], the main setting of Wii Sports Resort : [[Wuhu Loop]] and [[Maka Wuhu]]. In addition to those two tracks, a battle course is also taking place on Wuhu Island, being [[Wuhu Town]]. Oddly enough, Wuhu Loop and Maka Wuhu are the only race tracks of Mario Kart 7 that never got ported to the mobile game [[Mario Kart Tour]].
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|[[File:KJS artwork.png|link=Karaoke Joysound Switch|150px]]<br>'''[[Karaoke Joysound Switch]]'''
|Nintendo Switch
|Another karaoke game for the Nintendo Switch released after Wii Karaoke U by JOYSOUND that could be considered as a sequel by also utilizing Miis.
|-
|[[File:SSB4 Wii U boxart.png|link=Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|150px]]<br/>[[File:SSB4 3DS boxart.png|link=Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|150px]]<br>'''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]'''
|Wii U / 3DS
|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, being crossovers between various Nintendo franchise, have represented several series comprised in the Wii series.
|-
|[[File:MK8D Cover artwork.png|link=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe|150px]]<br>'''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'''
|Nintendo Switch
|[[Mario Kart 8|The Enhanced port of Mario Kart 8 released on the Nintendo Switch]] had amongst other changes, eight battle tracks added to the battle mode, as opposed to simply having race tracks like in the Wii U version of Mario Kart 8. Amongst those eight battle course is [[Wuhu Town]] from Mario Kart 7, now being set on daytime and having enhanced visual.
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|[[File:SSBU boxart.png|link=Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|150px]]<br>'''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'''
|Nintendo Switch
|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, being a crossover between various Nintendo franchises, has represented several series comprised in the Wii series.
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|[[File:RFACover.jpg|150px|link=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_Fit_Adventure]]<br/>'''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_Fit_Adventure Ring Fit Adventure]'''
|Nintendo Switch
|The Nintendo Switch game [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_Fit_Adventure Ring Fit Adventure] could be considered a spiritual successor of the Wii Fit series, as it also is an exercise game with a target audience of people who don't play video games often. An update released in March of 2020 added a new mode called "Rhythm Mode", which has the player move in rhythm to the music. Amongst the list of music tracks available are soundtracks from of other games created by Nintendo, such as Super Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Splatoon 2, and a medley of Wii Fit music, with the lattermost being the only series without an installment released for the Nintendo Switch.
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The Wii series[1] are video game series that had they first video game released initially on the Nintendo console bearing the same name, as well as its its successor, that has the name of their respective console in their name, such as but not limited to : the Wii Sports series, the Wii Play series and the Wii Fit series.

Sequels to various game in the Wii series have released and have since separated those series into their own series, yet still sharing various elements and a single universe. Some of those series continued to receive games as part of their respective series despite sometimes not bearing the "Wii" title, such as the games Pilotwings Resort and Nintendo Switch Sports respectively releasing on the 3DS and the Nintendo Switch as a part of the Wii Sports series, the "Wii" not being a part of the console's name not stopping a game from being counted as a part of a Wii series.

A variety of Wii series has been used multiple times as a way to market all sorts of Wii accessories, such as but not limited to : Wii Remotes, Wii Motion Plus, and Wii Balance Boards.

Series description

Despite every series counted as parts of the "Wii" series technically not being the same series, most of the games of can linked together via multiples factors apart of the name having Wii in the title; such as Miis being used as the playable characters, as well as the other NPCs seen in-game, and the artstyle of all series being somewhat simplistic.

In addition to those factor, some of the Wii series were developed during the same time and make references to one another, such as the location Wuhu Island being in both the Wii Sports series and Wii Fit series or Sebastian Tute and Party Phil from the Wii Music game and Wii Party series respectively pretty obviously being part of the same species.

Genre(s)

Due to every Wii series being made of games with multiple genres, such as sports simulations for the Wii Sports series, fitness for the Wii Fit series, rhythm for the game Wii Music, party for the Wii Play and Wii Party series, karaoke for the game Wii Karaoke U by JOYSOUND, and so on; it is impossible to point a precise genre in which the general concept of a Wii series could be placed, instead being a mix of genres.

Gameplay

There is no set gameplay shared by all of the games, as each series is set in vastly different genres.

The main similarities between the games is that the player plays as a Mii, the game mainly consist of other games inside of it, and the game is usually made with the intent to showcase something new.

Artstyle

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Example of 3 Wii games using the same artstyle, with from top left to bottom, Wii Sports, Wii Play and Wii Fit.

The artstyle is somewhat simplistic, being made of vivid color and rough bold shapes, being choose to fit well with another factor linking these games together, an almost entirely Mii-based cast, both for the player's avatar and the background characters.

Cast

In almost every game in a Wii series, an almost entirely Mii-based cast is used, with both the player's avatar and NPCs being one, from a list of either player created and premade ones.

List of games

As of February 2024, there exist 4 Wii series and three one-of game also having "Wii" in their title for marketing reason, yet not being part of a series.

With the first and last installment to be place in a Wii Series being games from the Wii Sports series, with Wii Sports released in 2006 and Nintendo Switch Sports released in 2022, Wii Sports is often considered to be the "main" series amongst the Wii series, being the largest series as well.

The 3 other series, being the Wii Party series, the Wii Fit series and the Wii Play series (the latter one not being marketed as a series in Japan despite the two games being part of a series), could however easily stand on their own with 2, 3, and 2 entries respectively.

Along with these series, three one-of game used the "Wii" name in their title for marketing purposes despite not being part of a series, Wii Music, that still has various elements shared by the other Wii series, Wii Karaoke U by JOYSOUND, that utilised Miis yet is not considered to be a Wii series due to its first game not being released as such, and Wii Chess, being exclusive to Europe and only using the name as a marketing use, wiyhout link to the other game that have "Wii" in their title.

Due to the popularity of the various Wii series, as well as simply being the name of their respective console, applications such as Wii no Ma, Wii Panorama U and Wii Street U powered by Google used the Wii title while having very few links to the rest of the game having "Wii" in their name, some not having Miis, some not having the typical artstyle of the Wii series and some not having both, leaving them in a gray area concerning them being "Wii" games.

List of Wii series

List of "Wii" game


(Wii Chess is a chess game developed by Nintendo released exclusively in Europe on January 18, 2008 for the Wii. While this game was exclusive to Europe, Japan later got it as a WiiWare title under the name "通信対局 ワールドチェス", Tsūshin Taikyoku: World Chess", roughly translating to "Communication Game: World Chess" and was not a part of the Wii series in that region. This game is rather odd as it does not feature Miis anywhere, not even as the save file or player's icon.)

Debatable inclusion

  • Wii no Ma (2009)

    Wii no Ma
    (2009)

  • Wii Panorama U (2013; Did not featured Miis)

    Wii Panorama U
    (2013; Did not featured Miis)

  • Wii Street U powered by Google (2013; Did not featured Miis)

    Wii Street U powered by Google
    (2013; Did not featured Miis)

Series related to Wii series

  • Super Smash Bros. series The Super Smash Bros. series, being a crossover between various Nintendo franchises, have represented various Wii series in the series.

    Super Smash Bros. series
    The Super Smash Bros. series, being a crossover between various Nintendo franchises, have represented various Wii series in the series.

  • Pilotwings series A crossover with the Wii Sports series and the Pilotwings series called Pilotwings Resort was released in 2011

    Pilotwings series
    A crossover with the Wii Sports series and the Pilotwings series called Pilotwings Resort was released in 2011

  • Mario Kart series Wuhu Island from the Wii Sports and the Wii Fit series is used as two race tracks and as a battle course throughout the series

    Mario Kart series
    Wuhu Island from the Wii Sports and the Wii Fit series is used as two race tracks and as a battle course throughout the series

  • Karaoke JOYSOUND series The Karaoke JOYSOUND series is the original series that Wii Karaoke U by JOYSOUND was a part of. Note that Karaoke Joysound Switch also utilize Miis.

    Karaoke JOYSOUND series
    The Karaoke JOYSOUND series is the original series that Wii Karaoke U by JOYSOUND was a part of. Note that Karaoke Joysound Switch also utilize Miis.

Games related to Wii series

  • Personal Trainer: Walking Personal Trainer: Walking is closely linked to the Wii Fit series, in various ways. Note that this game also utilize Miis.

    Personal Trainer: Walking
    Personal Trainer: Walking is closely linked to the Wii Fit series, in various ways. Note that this game also utilize Miis.

  • Ring Fit Adventure Ring Fit Adventure could be considered a spiritual successor of the Wii Fit series and has a rhythm mini-game that plays a medley of Wii Fit music.

    Ring Fit Adventure
    Ring Fit Adventure could be considered a spiritual successor of the Wii Fit series and has a rhythm mini-game that plays a medley of Wii Fit music.

Reception

Most of the series comprised in the Wii series have achieved a remarkable commercial success, with almost every single well known games selling millions of copies. Notably, as of 2024, Wii Sports is currently the fourth best-selling video game in history and holds the distinction of being the top-selling video game exclusive to a single gaming console, helped by being a pack-in game at the launch of the Wii.

With the exception of a few games lesser known titles, all titles in the Wii series have been released worldwide, Wii Sports and Wii Play were the first two games of the seventh console generation to surpass 10 million units sold, Wii Sports having sold other 82 million sales, a significant portion of those coming from bundling.

Trivia

  • Nintendo Switch Sports is the first main game in the series to:
    • Not have Miis as the only playable characters.
    • Not have "Wii" in the title.

Notes and references

  1. ↑ Iwata Asks interview about Wii Party, section "Making It Worthy of the Wii Series"
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