The Nintendo Wii is a home video game console released by Nintendo in 2006. It is the fifth major installment in the company's line of home consoles, succeeding the Nintendo GameCube. The Wii is the first Nintendo console to feature motion-sensing controllers, allowing players to interact with the games using physical movements. The console has sold over 100 million units worldwide, making it one of the best-selling video game consoles of all time.