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In 2006, Nintendo released the [[Wii]]. After the failure of the GameCube, Nintendo decided to shift gears and go after a new demographic. Realizing the industry was leaning heavily into the hardcore gaming audience, the more casual end of the spectrum was being neglected. With the seed already planted with the DS and its growing library of games that were more lifestyle and multipurpose programs, Nintendo built this new home console for those that have never played video games before or those that had not played a game in years, with an emphasis on content meant for families and lighter experiences. While the internal specs of the Wii were not significantly more powerful than the GameCube, the main gimmick was the Wii remote primarily using motion controls, which opened the door for unique and intuitive control schemes for those without the reflexes or dexterity for typical controllers. The Wii went on to be the best-selling console of its generation and was the second-best selling Nintendo console for well over a decade. Famous franchises from this console include the {{uv|Mii}} series starring the titular player created characters, {{uv|Wii Fit}}, ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'', {{uv|Xenoblade Chronicles}}, and the introduction the [[Wii Shop Channel]] where players can download new and old games through the internet.

In 2011, Nintendo released the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. A full successor to the DS, its selling point was all the features that console and all of its revisions introduced, along with improved performance and graphical fidelity and a screen that can produce glasses-free 3D visuals. Despite the upward swing in both home and handheld console sales before it, the 3DS failed to reach its projected sales figures soon after launch. To combat this, the system received a significant price cut and first party releases were continuously pumped out to regain goodwill from disgruntled customers. The 3DS ~~were~~ recover and go on to outperform all of its competition, though only selling about half the units of its predecessor through its revisions. Famous franchises from this console include the many StreetPass games, {{uvm3|Bravely Default}}, ''Yo-Kai Watch'', and the introduction of a revamped version of the Wii Shop Channel titled the [[Nintendo eShop]].

In 2011, Nintendo released the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. A full successor to the DS, its selling point was all the features that console and all of its revisions introduced, along with improved performance and graphical fidelity and a screen that can produce glasses-free 3D visuals. Despite the upward swing in both home and handheld console sales before it, the 3DS failed to reach its projected sales figures soon after launch. To combat this, the system received a significant price cut and first party releases were continuously pumped out to regain goodwill from disgruntled customers. The 3DS would recover and go on to outperform all of its competition, though only selling about half the units of its predecessor through its revisions. Famous franchises from this console include the many StreetPass games, {{uvm3|Bravely Default}}, ''Yo-Kai Watch'', and the introduction of a revamped version of the Wii Shop Channel titled the [[Nintendo eShop]].

In 2012, Nintendo released the [[Wii U]], a successor to the Wii. This was the first Nintendo Console to support true high-definition visuals, and continued the legacy of the Wii by introducing a game pad that can act as a second screen for games. Due to brand confusion and the convoluted nature of the console making it difficult for developers to work with, the console’s launch was again disappointing. Unlike the 3DS alongside it, the Wii U never fully recovered from its fumbled launch. The Wii U is currently Nintendo’s worst-selling home console and second worst-selling console of all time, with only the Virtual Boy performing worse. Famous franchises from this console include {{uv|Splatoon}}, and ''Super Mario Maker''.

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 In 2006, Nintendo released the [[Wii]]. After the failure of the GameCube, Nintendo decided to shift gears and go after a new demographic. Realizing the industry was leaning heavily into the hardcore gaming audience, the more casual end of the spectrum was being neglected. With the seed already planted with the DS and its growing library of games that were more lifestyle and multipurpose programs, Nintendo built this new home console for those that have never played video games before or those that had not played a game in years, with an emphasis on content meant for families and lighter experiences. While the internal specs of the Wii were not significantly more powerful than the GameCube, the main gimmick was the Wii remote primarily using motion controls, which opened the door for unique and intuitive control schemes for those without the reflexes or dexterity for typical controllers. The Wii went on to be the best-selling console of its generation and was the second-best selling Nintendo console for well over a decade. Famous franchises from this console include the {{uv|Mii}} series starring the titular player created characters, {{uv|Wii Fit}}, ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'', {{uv|Xenoblade Chronicles}}, and the introduction the [[Wii Shop Channel]] where players can download new and old games through the internet.
-In 2011, Nintendo released the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. A full successor to the DS, its selling point was all the features that console and all of its revisions introduced, along with improved performance and graphical fidelity and a screen that can produce glasses-free 3D visuals. Despite the upward swing in both home and handheld console sales before it, the 3DS failed to reach its projected sales figures soon after launch. To combat this, the system received a significant price cut and first party releases were continuously pumped out to regain goodwill from disgruntled customers. The 3DS were recover and go on to outperform all of its competition, though only selling about half the units of its predecessor through its revisions. Famous franchises from this console include the many StreetPass games, {{uvm3|Bravely Default}}, ''Yo-Kai Watch'', and the introduction of a revamped version of the Wii Shop Channel titled the [[Nintendo eShop]].
+In 2011, Nintendo released the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. A full successor to the DS, its selling point was all the features that console and all of its revisions introduced, along with improved performance and graphical fidelity and a screen that can produce glasses-free 3D visuals. Despite the upward swing in both home and handheld console sales before it, the 3DS failed to reach its projected sales figures soon after launch. To combat this, the system received a significant price cut and first party releases were continuously pumped out to regain goodwill from disgruntled customers. The 3DS would recover and go on to outperform all of its competition, though only selling about half the units of its predecessor through its revisions. Famous franchises from this console include the many StreetPass games, {{uvm3|Bravely Default}}, ''Yo-Kai Watch'', and the introduction of a revamped version of the Wii Shop Channel titled the [[Nintendo eShop]].
 In 2012, Nintendo released the [[Wii U]], a successor to the Wii. This was the first Nintendo Console to support true high-definition visuals, and continued the legacy of the Wii by introducing a game pad that can act as a second screen for games. Due to brand confusion and the convoluted nature of the console making it difficult for developers to work with, the console’s launch was again disappointing. Unlike the 3DS alongside it, the Wii U never fully recovered from its fumbled launch. The Wii U is currently Nintendo’s worst-selling home console and second worst-selling console of all time, with only the Virtual Boy performing worse. Famous franchises from this console include {{uv|Splatoon}}, and ''Super Mario Maker''.