THE JOYSTICK GUIDE
Game REFERENCE

Wii Sports

Wii →

Release details, reference information, and collector context from Joking Joystick.

Platform
Wii
Developer
Nintendo
Publisher
Nintendo
Release Date
2006-12-08
Region
Europe
Genre
Sports / party
Content Rating
PEGI 7
Players
1–4, depending on sport and mode

The story

Wii Sports includes tennis, baseball, bowling, golf, and boxing, using Wii Remote motion controls. Boxing also uses the Nunchuk. Nintendo’s product reference describes the use of Mii characters and lists one to four players across the game’s modes.

The release date shown is the European date, December 8, 2006. Regional packaging and later editions should be documented separately when evaluating a physical copy.

For a used purchase, inspect the disc and verify the controllers required for the sports you intend to play. Follow Nintendo’s wrist-strap and play-space guidance. A bundle is more useful when its parts have been identified and demonstrated than when it simply contains a large number of plastic accessories.

Collector notes

Check the precise packaging edition and included printed materials. Do not confuse Wii Sports with Wii Sports Resort or Wii Sports Club.

Sources & further reading

The context behind the collection

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