What does RVL mean Wii?

The prefix for the numbering scheme of the Wii system and its parts and accessories is "RVL-" for its codename, "Revolution". The base Wii console had a model number of RVL-001, for example.
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What does RVL-001 mean?

RVL stand for Revolution, which was the internal name for the Wii during development, while the X is a number in order of release, either 0, 1, or 2. The original Wii launched in 2006, and wouldn't have a true external facelift until 2011. However, there were some under the hood changes made between 2006 and 2011.
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How can you tell how old your Wii is?

The 1st three numbers of your serial number will always provide your manufacture date. The 1st number is the YEAR of manufacture; the 2nd & 3rd numbers indicate the MONTH of manufacture.
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Does the RVL-001 play GameCube games?

The original RVL-001 model from 2006 accepts Gamecube games, and has memory card slots and ports for Gamecube controllers (you still need at least one Gamecube controller and probably one or more memory cards). The RVL-101, released in 2011, removed support.
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Is RVL-101 a GameCube?

Model Number RVL-101:

Designed to sit horizontally rather than vertically. The Nintendo GameCube controller sockets and memory card slots have been removed. The system is not compatible with Nintendo GameCube game discs or accessories.
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Does RVL Wii play GameCube games?

If the Model No. starts with RVL, the Wii system IS compatible with Nintendo GameCube software and accessories. If the Model No. starts with RVK, the Wii system IS NOT compatible with Nintendo GameCube software and accessories.
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Is the RVL-101 Wii backwards compatible?

The model RVL-101 had GameCube backwards compatibility removed. It has no GameCube controller ports or memory card slots. However not all hope is lost, with a software mod you can install “Nintendont” and still play GameCube games.
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What was the last Wii console?

With over 101 million units sold, the Wii is Nintendo's second-highest-selling home console, after the Nintendo Switch. The original Wii and Wii Family Edition were discontinued on October 21, 2013, although the Wii Mini was still in production until November 13, 2017. The Wii received positive reviews.
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Which Wii model plays GameCube?

If the Model No. starts with RVL, the Wii system IS compatible with Nintendo GameCube software and accessories. If the Model No. starts with RVK, the Wii system IS NOT compatible with Nintendo GameCube software and accessories.
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What Wii model has the GameCube?

Nintendo Wii Console (Model RVL-001 with GameCube ports)
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Do old Wiis still work?

(KGTV) — A rumor going around social media claims all the old Wii game consoles will stop working next year. But that's fiction. The false rumor stems from a meme stating that Nintendo announced all functioning Wiis will self-destruct in 2023. As you might expect, Nintendo said no such thing.
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What is the oldest Wii?

Nintendo Wii, electronic game console, released by the Nintendo Company of Japan in 2006.
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What year is Wii RVL 001?

RVL-001 is the model name for the original release version of the Nintendo Wii console, which came out in November of 2016. It is commonly just called the Wii console, as opposed to the later Wii Family Edition and the Wii Mini redesigned.
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What is RVL 002?

Nintendo RVL-002 AC Power Adapter for Nintendo Wii.
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How many Wii versions are there?

There are backwards compatible models in white, black, and red; there are non-backwards compatible models called Family Editions in white, black, or blue; and then there's the stripped down black & red Mini Wii, which also is non-backwards compatible.
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Can Wii play dvds?

No, the Wii console does not play DVD, HD-DVD, Blu-Ray discs, CD music discs, or movies/music stored on SD cards, USB hard drives, or other portable memory devices.
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Do all Wiis have GameCube?

Gamecube games only work on some versions of the Wii. The original RVL-001 model from 2006 accepts Gamecube games, and has memory card slots and ports for Gamecube controllers (you still need at least one Gamecube controller and probably one or more memory cards). The RVL-101, released in 2011, removed support.
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Can Wii U read GameCube discs?

Wii U does not support Nintendo GameCube games or accessories.
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Why was Wii discontinued?

It just so happened that the more “family-oriented” part of it sold the most with regard to the system itself. It was discontinued because that generation of consoles had ended and they had the Wii U on the horizon. They made their mark with the Wii and wanted to move on to their next best thing.
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What is the rarest Wii color?

The Japanese version of the red wii is probably more collectible and therefore rare because it came with a pre-installed copy of the NES super Mario bros 1 with 25 in all of the coin blocks thoughout the game. The other regions didn't have this.
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Will the Wii ever come back?

Looking ahead, it's unlikely that Nintendo will release a new Wii console. The gaming landscape has changed significantly since the Wii's heyday, and Nintendo's current success with the Switch suggests they will continue to build on this model.
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What model is the black Wii?

Nintendo Wii Family Edition RVL-101 512MB - Black.
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Does RVL 003 have motion plus?

Look for the text Wii MotionPlus INSIDE just below the Wii logo. Look at the very bottom of the controller to find the model number. The original Wii Remote is RVL-003; the Wii Remote Plus is RVL-036.
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