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| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' | |||
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The '''Nintendo Wii''' | The '''Nintendo Wii''', also known as just '''Wii''', is the fifth home gaming console made by [[Nintendo]] to be released internationally. It was the first Nintendo console to support Motion Controls, a trait that is also used in its successor, the [[Nintendo Wii U]]. | ||
==Games== | ==Games== | ||
There were two | There were two [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'']] games released for the Wii. One, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', was originally developed for the [[Nintendo GameCube]] but was ported to the Wii with motion controls. | ||
===Twilight Princess=== | ===''Twilight Princess''=== | ||
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess}} | {{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess}} | ||
''Twilight Princess'' was released on both the Nintendo GameCube and Nintendo Wii. The Wii version utilized basic motion controls in which the player could shake the Wii Remote Controller in order to swing [[Link | ''Twilight Princess'' was released on both the Nintendo GameCube and Nintendo Wii. The Wii version utilized basic motion controls in which the player could shake the Wii Remote Controller in order to swing [[Link]]'s [[Sword]]. Also, the player could use the infrared pointer on the Remote to aim items such as the [[Hero's Bow]]. The Wii version had a mirrored world from the GameCube version. | ||
===Skyward Sword=== | ===''Skyward Sword''=== | ||
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword}} | {{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword}} | ||
''Skyward Sword'' was only released on the Wii. It utilized Wii Motion Plus Technology in order to give the player full motion control so he or she could have one-to-one control over Link's Sword. | ''Skyward Sword'' was only released on the Wii. It utilized Wii Motion Plus Technology in order to give the player full motion control so he or she could have one-to-one control over Link's Sword. | ||
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In addition to the two games released for the Wii, there were five ''Zelda'' games released for the Wii Virtual Console. This "Virtual Console" is an online service with which players can download classic games to their Wii Consoles. | In addition to the two games released for the Wii, there were five ''Zelda'' games released for the Wii Virtual Console. This "Virtual Console" is an online service with which players can download classic games to their Wii Consoles. | ||
===The Legend of Zelda=== | ===''The Legend of Zelda''=== | ||
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda}} | {{Main|The Legend of Zelda}} | ||
''The Legend of Zelda'' was the first game in the series. It was originally released on the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]. | ''The Legend of Zelda'' was the first game in the series. It was originally released on the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]. | ||
===The Adventure of Link=== | ===''The Adventure of Link''=== | ||
{{Main|Zelda II: The Adventure of Link}} | {{Main|Zelda II: The Adventure of Link}} | ||
''The Adventure of Link'' was the second game in the series. It was originally released on the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]. | ''The Adventure of Link'' was the second game in the series. It was originally released on the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]. | ||
===A Link to the Past=== | ===''A Link to the Past''=== | ||
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past}} | {{Main|The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past}} | ||
''A Link to the Past'' was the third game in the series. It was originally released on the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]. | ''A Link to the Past'' was the third game in the series. It was originally released on the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]. | ||
===Ocarina of Time=== | ===''Ocarina of Time''=== | ||
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}} | {{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}} | ||
''Ocarina of Time'' was the fifth game in the series. It was originally released on the [[Nintendo 64]]. | ''Ocarina of Time'' was the fifth game in the series. It was originally released on the [[Nintendo 64]]. | ||
===Majora's Mask=== | ===''Majora's Mask''=== | ||
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask}} | {{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask}} | ||
''Majora's Mask'' was the sixth game in the series. It was originally released on the [[Nintendo 64]]. | ''Majora's Mask'' was the sixth game in the series. It was originally released on the [[Nintendo 64]]. | ||
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File:Wii-motionplus.jpg|The Wii Motion Plus | File:Wii-motionplus.jpg|The Wii Motion Plus | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{Cat|Consoles}} | {{Cat|Consoles}} | ||
{{Cat|Home Consoles}} | {{Cat|Home Consoles}} |
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The Nintendo Wii, also known as just Wii, is the fifth home gaming console made by Nintendo to be released internationally. It was the first Nintendo console to support Motion Controls, a trait that is also used in its successor, the Nintendo Wii U.
Games
There were two Zelda games released for the Wii. One, Twilight Princess, was originally developed for the Nintendo GameCube but was ported to the Wii with motion controls.
Twilight Princess
- Main article: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Twilight Princess was released on both the Nintendo GameCube and Nintendo Wii. The Wii version utilized basic motion controls in which the player could shake the Wii Remote Controller in order to swing Link's Sword. Also, the player could use the infrared pointer on the Remote to aim items such as the Hero's Bow. The Wii version had a mirrored world from the GameCube version.
Skyward Sword
- Main article: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Skyward Sword was only released on the Wii. It utilized Wii Motion Plus Technology in order to give the player full motion control so he or she could have one-to-one control over Link's Sword.
Virtual Console
In addition to the two games released for the Wii, there were five Zelda games released for the Wii Virtual Console. This "Virtual Console" is an online service with which players can download classic games to their Wii Consoles.
The Legend of Zelda
- Main article: The Legend of Zelda
The Legend of Zelda was the first game in the series. It was originally released on the Nintendo Entertainment System.
The Adventure of Link
- Main article: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
The Adventure of Link was the second game in the series. It was originally released on the Nintendo Entertainment System.
A Link to the Past
- Main article: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
A Link to the Past was the third game in the series. It was originally released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
Ocarina of Time
- Main article: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Ocarina of Time was the fifth game in the series. It was originally released on the Nintendo 64.
Majora's Mask
- Main article: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Majora's Mask was the sixth game in the series. It was originally released on the Nintendo 64.