A console launch doesn’t make or break a system, but it’s still important. A fumbled launch can paint a system as the “loser” of a generation, while a strong one can write its name in the stars.

The end is near -- for game consoles, anyway. While dedicated machines like Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360 currently rule the gaming world, they may be the last of their kind. Evolving consumer demand ...

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Nintendo said it is cutting the price of its popular Wii video-game console by $50 to $199.99. The 20% price drop on the Wii, which features a motion-sensor remote, will ...

T he Nintendo Wii was known for being a family-focused console with interactive gameplay thanks to its innovative Wii controller. The top-selling game was Wii Sports, with 82.9 million sales.This ...

The Wii U's game offerings have gotten a lot better in the past year, with some top-notch Nintendo games that are easily among the best on any Nintendo console, ever. But, if you're looking for ...

Nov. 18, 2012 — -- The Nintendo Wii turns six this month, making the video game system past its prime in console years. Nintendo and third-party developers have been slowly grinding Wii ...

Wii U / Nintendo. After months of frustration following a less-than-auspicious debut, the Wii U video game console will receive its awaited Spring System Update next week, Nintedo president Satoru ...

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– At the E3 Expo, Nintendo introduced a new paradigm for video games and home entertainment: Wii U™, a new console that includes a controller with a 6.2-inch screen.

Some call it “Wiihabilitation.” Nintendo’s Wii video game system, whose popularity already extends beyond the teen gaming set, is fast becoming a craze in physical therapy for pat… ...

If Nintendo were to discontinue the Wii U so quickly, it would be a major cost-cutting measure. But while the NX is confirmed, the premature death of the Wii U is not, remaining only a rumor for now.