But which games were some of the most innovative to come out for the Nintendo Wii? Although the console had a wide selection of games, not all of them were big successes that people love to remember.

And so we reach the latest discovery, one that utilises a Wii U GamePad and a rubber band to shave three to four seconds off the current world record — if it's deemed legal (thanks, GamesRadar).

The Nintendo Wii redefined casual gaming by introducing motion controls and capturing a wide demographic, setting it apart from Sony and Microsoft's traditional game consoles.

The Nintendo Wii was a whole lot of fun, and it packed a surprising number of features - some more popular than others. This one, though, was virtually unknown.

The Wii Remote won't sync and you don't want to restart the Wii U. Solution: his is a common issue with how the Wii U switches to a separate Wii mode when playing classic Wii games.

The answer was to create a Zelda game that could only be experienced on the Wii, which would be a genuine tour de force showcase for the console's motion controls.

In honor of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker's 20th anniversary, we're looking back at its excellent Wii U remaster.

Find out why Queen Elizabeth II declined a 24k gold Nintendo Wii made especially for her, and how it ended up listed on eBay for $30,000.

THQ intended to give the Queen a golden Nintendo Wii as a PR stunt in 2009. After some years, the golden console ends up in an eBay listing.

Queen Elizabeth II shared a love of the Nintendo Wii with her grandson Prince William, sources told the Mirror, and was gifted the gold Nintendo game console to commemorate it.

Remembering the strange tale of Queen Elizabeth II and the golden Nintendo Wii Gold-plated 2009 marketing stunt is now a $36,000, one-of-a-kind collectible.

A 24-karat gold-plated Nintendo Wii that was originally destined for Queen Elizabeth II is currently up for sale. Donny Fillerup, the current owner of the game console, is auctioning the Nintendo ...