What model is the black Wii?

Nintendo Wii Console Black with Wii Sports (Model RVL-001 with Gamecube ports)
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How do I know what model Wii I have?

How to find the model and serial numbers on your Nintendo Wii. Look for the model number on the bottom of the console on a sticker near the rear. It begins with the letters WUP. The serial number is located on the bottom of the system just below the barcode, and it starts with the letters KU followed by nine digits.
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Are black Wiis newer?

The first run of the wii was white and the black wii wasn't made until a bit later.
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What model is the 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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How do I know what version my Wii is?

Access System Settings. The Wii menu version number will be displayed in the top-right corner of the screen. If no version is displayed, the system may have the original system menu without updates.
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Are there different Wii models?

Later in its lifecycle, two lower-cost Wii models were produced: a revised model with the same design as the original Wii but removed the GameCube compatibility features and the Wii Mini, a compact, budget redesign of the Wii which further removed features including online connectivity and SD card storage.
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Is Wii U 7th or 8th gen?

It's an 8th Generation console that has specs more comparable to the 7th Generation of consoles. Same situation as the Wii really. But the Wii was a 6th generation console.
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What is the difference between 001 and 101 Wii?

Model Number RVL-101:

Has the same look, feel and function as model RVL-001, with the following exceptions: Designed to sit horizontally rather than vertically. The Nintendo GameCube controller sockets and memory card slots have been removed.
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What is RVL 002?

Nintendo RVL-002 AC Power Adapter for Nintendo Wii.
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When did the Wii RVL 201 come out?

The Wii mini (model no. RVL-201) is a smaller version of the Wii released in Canada on December 7, 2012, United Kingdom on March 15, 2013, Europe on March 22, 2013, and North America on November 17, 2013.
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Is the black Wii different?

The red and black original Wii have the same perks, and the second model Wiis all have the same perks. There's no reason to look specifically for a red or specifically for a black Wii for example (unless you just really like the color), because they both are essentially the same besides the different color.
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What are the colors of the RVL-001?

The original model of the Wii system (RVL-001) is the first revision of the Wii released. It comes in two colors, white is the original color, and black was released later in the Wii's lifespan (2010).
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What is the rarest color of Wii?

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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How do you tell what year a Wii is from?

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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Which Wii models are backwards compatible?

The first model of the Wii features backward compatibility with its predecessor, the GameCube, having the ability to run its discs and use its controllers and memory cards. Later versions of the system removed this feature.
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Is the Wii 7th gen?

The seventh generation of home video game consoles began on November 22, 2005, with the release of Microsoft's Xbox 360 home console. This was followed by the release of Sony's PlayStation 3 on November 17, 2006, and Nintendo's Wii on November 19, 2006.
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Is the RVL-001 backwards compatible?

It is backwards Compatible for GameCube games and controllers, and memory cards. The only thing that doesn't work is one of the nunchucks. Nintendo Wii Console - RVL-001.
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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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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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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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Does the black Wii 101 have GameCube ports?

The original RVL-001 model can play GameCube games, but the RVL-101 cannot.
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What is the oldest Wii model?

The original Wii, model number RVL-001, launched in 2006, and wouldn't have a true external facelift until 2011.
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Is Wii U outdated?

Nintendo formally announced the end of its production on January 31, 2017. The ability to purchase content through the Nintendo eShop was discontinued on March 27, 2023. Online functionality will be discontinued on April 8, 2024.
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Is the Wii U still playable?

Nintendo eShop & Online Play Closure. The Wii U and 3DS eShops closed on Monday 27th March, 2023. The North American stores closed at 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET. Nintendo has confirmed that online play for 3DS and Wii U will cease on 8th April 2024.
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What is the most recent Wii U version?

Wii U System Menu Update History
  • 5.5.6 U (August 29th, 2022)
  • 5.5.5 U (March 1st, 2021)
  • 5.5.3 U (September 3rd, 2018)
  • 5.5.2 U (July 17th, 2017)
  • 5.5.1 U (January 11th, 2016)
  • 5.5.0 U (August 17th, 2015)
  • 5.4.0 U (June 8th, 2015)
  • 5.3.2 U (December 5th, 2014)
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