Wii Price Guide 2026: What Each Model and Bundle Sells For

Quick answer: On 30 October 2026, PriceCharting averaged $58.45 for a loose white Wii and $208.01 for one complete in its box. A Wii Mini averaged $62.49 loose, the red Super Mario anniversary Wii $69.00 loose and $260.94 boxed, and bundles with games usually sell for $90 to $145 loose. The box, the controllers that come with it and whether it is the GameCube-compatible RVL-001 matter more than age, because Nintendo shipped 101.63 million Wiis and working consoles are easy to find.

What this page adds: one dated price table for each Wii model and the main bundles, a second for controllers and accessories, the Wii games that are worth more than the console, a 30-second way to tell which model you have, and the checks to do before you buy or sell. All prices are US averages from PriceCharting checked on 30 October 2026; they move every week, so treat them as a guide and compare recent sold listings before you set a price.

How much is a Wii worth in 2026?

What the table tells you:

• A plain, working Wii is cheap. Around $55 to $90 loose is normal for a white or black console. That is less than a quarter of its $249.99 US launch price in 2006.
• The box roughly doubles or triples the price for the original white console ($58.45 loose against $208.01 complete). Boxes were usually thrown away, so a complete Wii with its inserts, stand and manuals is the collector item.
• The red Wii is the only common “special” colour. It was sold in 2010 for the 25th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., with New Super Mario Bros. Wii and a red Wii Remote Plus (Wikipedia summary of Nintendo’s bundles). Boxed, it averaged $260.94.
• Thin data is noisy. PriceCharting has two separate black Wii listings ($54.67 and $89.94 loose) and some bundles sell only a few times a month, so a single sale can move an average. If a figure looks odd, check recent sold listings for the exact bundle.

UK sellers: these are US dollar averages for NTSC consoles. UK Wiis are PAL consoles and sell in pounds on eBay, CeX and Facebook Marketplace, so check sold listings for the same model before you price yours.

Which Wii model do you have?

Nintendo made three main Wii models. The model number is on the label on the underside or back (Nintendo Support: Wii model differences).

How to tell in 30 seconds:

1. Top-loading lid with a red trim? It is a Wii Mini (RVL-201). It came in matte black with a red Wii Remote Plus and Nunchuk.
2. Lift the small flap on the top (or the side, if it is standing up). Four GameCube controller ports and two memory card slots mean an RVL-001. No flap and no ports means an RVL-101.
3. Check the label. It should read RVL-001, RVL-101 or RVL-201. Nintendo also lists the serial number prefixes: LU or LB for RVL-001, KU or KB for RVL-101 and HW for the Wii Mini.
4. Buying boxed? Nintendo UK notes that a box with a model number starting RVK is the version without GameCube support, and it does not include the console stand.

The RVL-001 is the one most people want, because it also plays GameCube discs with a GameCube controller and memory card. That matters: on 28 October 2026 our ranked list of the best GameCube games found a median loose price of $39.99 per game, so a Wii that plays them is the cheapest original hardware for that library. Korean Wiis are the exception: they never had GameCube support. A few Wii games, such as the Active Life mat games, also need the GameCube ports and do not work on the RVL-101 or Wii Mini, according to Nintendo.

What are Wii controllers and accessories worth?

Most buyers want two controller sets, so the accessories in a bundle can matter as much as the console:

• Wii Remote vs Wii Remote Plus. The Plus has MotionPlus gyroscopes built in (look for “Wii MotionPlus INSIDE” on the bottom). A few games, such as Wii Sports Resort and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, need MotionPlus, so a Remote Plus is the more useful controller.
• Nunchuks are cheap (about $10.02 loose) and come with most bundles. Many single-player games need one.
• The Balance Board is a low-value extra at about $20.25 loose, despite its size. It only matters for Wii Fit, Wii Fit Plus and a handful of other games.
• The Sensor Bar is just a strip of infrared LEDs that the Remote uses for pointing. It does not track motion. A missing bar costs little to replace, and any third-party bar does the same job.
• Third-party controllers are worth much less than official Nintendo ones and are often less accurate. Look for the Nintendo logo and “RVL-003” (Wii Remote) or “RVL-036” (Wii Remote Plus) on the label in the battery compartment.

Which Wii games are worth more than the console?

Rhythm Heaven Fever, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, Pandora’s Tower, Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn and Metroid Prime Trilogy were all worth more loose than a loose white Wii on 30 October 2026. The best-selling Nintendo games are the opposite: Wii Sports, Mario Kart Wii and Super Mario Galaxy all sold millions of copies, so they average roughly $15 to $30 loose. A bundle with “loads of games” is often worth less than it looks unless one of the expensive titles is in it.

Wii games are region-locked, so a PAL (UK) Wii will not play US discs without modification, and vice versa.

What faults cut the price of a used Wii?

The Wii is generally reliable, but these are the common problems to test for:

1. Disc reading. Insert two or three different discs. A failing drive shows “The disc could not be read” or spins and stops. It is usually the laser or a dirty lens; a non-reading console sells for parts money.
2. Power adapter. The original power brick (model RVL-002) is separate from the console. Ask whether it is the Nintendo unit. Missing or third-party power supplies are common in cheap listings.
3. Video cable. Most Wiis come with the composite (yellow, red and white) cable. The component cable gives a sharper 480p picture on RVL-001 and RVL-101 consoles and is worth asking about; the Wii Mini cannot use it.
4. Wii Remote pointer. Point at the screen with the Sensor Bar connected. If the cursor jumps, check the bar first, because it is the cheaper part.
5. Saved data and softmods. A Wii with the Homebrew Channel installed has been software-modified. It is legal to own, but say so when you sell, and do not buy one that is sold as “loaded with games”, which means pirated copies.
6. Cosmetic wear. White plastic scuffs and yellows slightly; the gloss black edition shows scratches. Both cost far less than a functional fault.

For connecting a Wii to an old TV, see our guide to connecting a Wii to a CRT TV. On a modern flat TV, a component cable or a small Wii to HDMI adapter gives a cleaner picture than composite.

Should you buy a Wii, a Wii U or a Wii Mini to play Wii games?

• Buy an RVL-001 Wii if you want Wii and GameCube games on original hardware. It is the most flexible model and costs little more than the others.
• Buy an RVL-101 if you only want Wii games and see a cheap one with Remote Plus controllers. It cannot play GameCube games.
• Skip the Wii Mini unless it is very cheap or you collect variants. It has no online features, no SD card and composite video only, so it looks the softest on a modern TV.
• Consider a Wii U if you also want an HDMI output. The Wii U plays Wii discs and uses Wii Remotes, but not GameCube discs.

How do you get the best price when selling a Wii?

1. Name the model and colour in the listing title (for example “Wii RVL-001 white, GameCube compatible”). Buyers search for it.
2. List every accessory: number of Wii Remotes (and whether they are Remote Plus), Nunchuks, Sensor Bar, power adapter, AV cable and stand.
3. Photograph it switched on, showing the Wii Menu on screen and a disc running.
4. Sell valuable games separately. Rhythm Heaven Fever or Metroid Prime Trilogy can be worth more on their own than in a bundle.
5. Keep the box and inserts together. A complete console is worth two to three times a loose one.

Wiis are also a popular gift for younger players and families. Our retro gaming gift guide lists other options at different budgets, and our GameCube price guide covers the console that came before it.

Sources: PriceCharting loose and complete averages for each listing, checked on 30 October 2026 (US, NTSC); Nintendo Support (Americas, “What Is the Difference between the Models of Wii Consoles?”) and Nintendo UK for the model differences; Nintendo’s lifetime sales figure of 101.63 million Wii consoles and launch, bundle and service dates as summarised on Wikipedia. Prices are a guide only. We did not test or grade any consoles for this article.

FAQ

How much is a Wii worth in 2026?

On 30 October 2026 PriceCharting averaged $58.45 for a loose white Wii and $208.01 complete in box. Bundles with games and two controllers usually sell for roughly $90 to $145 loose.

How much is a Wii Mini worth?

A Wii Mini averaged $62.49 loose and $108.90 complete on 30 October 2026, and the US Mario Kart bundle $89.80 loose.

Is the red Wii worth more?

Yes, mainly when boxed. The red Super Mario 25th anniversary Wii averaged $69.00 loose but $260.94 complete in box on 30 October 2026.

Which Wii plays GameCube games?

Only the original RVL-001 model. It has four GameCube controller ports and two memory card slots under a flap on top. The RVL-101 and the Wii Mini cannot play GameCube games.

Can a Wii connect to the internet in 2026?

Nintendo closed the Wii Shop Channel on 30 January 2019 and online play through Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection in May 2014, so the official online services no longer work. Offline play is unaffected.

Are Wii consoles region-locked?

Yes. A UK (PAL) Wii plays PAL discs and a US Wii plays NTSC-U discs. Region-free play needs software modification.