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The Nintendo Wii was a phenomenon when it was released in 2006 for $250 ($415.58 adjusted for inflation). The console allowed everyone from kids to grandparents to get off the couch to try “Wii Sports” — bundled with every system everywhere other than Japan — and other games taking advantage of its revolutionary motion controls. The Wii has sold over 101 million units, making it Nintendo’s fourth best-selling console after the Switch, DS and Game Boy.
In its heyday, you could find the Wii in almost every home, school, nursing home, and hospital, so it shouldn’t be surprising to discover that yours probably isn’t worth much, especially compared to other hardware like the original NES. According to Price Charting, a console alone costs around $50, which is in line with current eBay listings. If you have the entire package – including the box, Wii Remote, Nunchuk, “Wii Sports” and cables – sealed or in mint condition, you can expect $300 or more.
As with other collectibles, having a graded unopened box significantly increases the price, as the process verifies the item’s authenticity and seals it to maintain its current quality. Only one rated Wii sold last year, and it cost $800, more than double the price of a new, unrated Wii.
Special edition Nintendo Wii consoles are worth more
Although most are familiar with the regular white Wii console, there were other colors and special editions. These include a black console, a special edition red Wii released to celebrate Mario’s 25th anniversary in 2010, and the Wii Mini, a less-than-appreciated budget alternative that lacks important features such as Internet functionality and GameCube support. These models are worth a little more, but not too much, unless they are new or graded.
You can expect to get a black or red Wii for around $90 in bulk, but $600 and up for a new system. There are a few exceptions, including this eBay listing we found offering a complete red Wii in its box for just $33. The Wii Mini sells for $50 to $60 for the console alone, going up to $100 and more with other accessories or the original box. The dominance of the Wii means you probably won’t make a huge profit if you’re looking to sell – at least not the kind you’ll get from some ’80s toys that are worth big money today. If you have a huge library of Wii games, you might be in luck.
Some Wii games are expensive
Your old Wii may not be worth much, especially not compared to the price you originally paid, but some of your old games might. The console was known for its family, party, and social experiences, but it offered other big games that were too niche or too mature to reach the Wii’s broad audience. If you’re ready to sell, beloved titles that haven’t been ported or remade, like “Silent Hill: Shattered Memories,” “Metroid Prime Trilogy,” “Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn” and “Rhythm Heaven Fever” frequently sell for over $80 for the disc alone.
The Wii era was also when music games reached their peak, many of which came with peripherals such as microphones, dance mats, and plastic instruments. Not all of them are valuable, but even partial sets of games like “The Beatles: Rock Band” and “Rock Band 2” cost more than $200. It’s also worth noting that the price of “Michael Jackson: The Experience” has skyrocketed recently, no doubt linked to the popular new movie “Michael” and the renewed interest in the musician, and that loose copies of the dancing game are selling for between $50 and $80.
