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Nintendo Wii Price in 2024: What to Pay for a Used Console

The Nintendo Wii hasn't been manufactured since 2013. All units on the market are used, refurbished, or new-old-stock (rare). Here's the current price landscape:

Typical Price Ranges (USD, 2024)

Configuration	Price Range	Notes
Console only (no cables, no remote)	$20–$35	High risk: unknown disc drive, video out
Console + power + AV + 1 Wiimote + Nunchuk	$40–$70	Standard "ready to play" bundle
Complete kit: + Sensor Bar, 2+ remotes, games	$70–$120	Good value if games wanted
Wii Mini (red, no Wi-Fi, no GC ports)	$35–$60	Less desirable; no VC/WiiWare/online
Refurbished (GameStop, DKOldies, Lukie)	$60–$100	Warranty (30–90 day), tested, cleaned
New-in-box (collector)	$250–$500+	Sealed, rare. Black/Red limited editions higher.

What Drives Price

Model: RVL-001 (GC ports) > RVL-101 > RVL-201 (Mini).
Color: White standard. Black (2009), Red (2010), Blue (Japan), Pink (Japan) command premiums.
Modded vs. Stock: Softmodded (Homebrew Channel, USB Loader) adds $20–$40 for some buyers; deters others.
Included games: Wii Sports (pack-in) adds little. Wii Sports Resort, Mario Kart Wii, Smash Bros. Brawl add $10–$20 each.

Where to Buy Safely

eBay (Buy It Now, top-rated sellers, returns accepted)
DKOldies.com, LukieGames.com, JJGames.com – Tested, warranted, cleaned.
Local retro shops – Inspect in person.
Facebook Marketplace / OfferUp – Meet public, test before paying.

Red Flags

"Untested," "as-is," "powers on but no video"
Missing proprietary power brick (12V 3.7A) or sensor bar
Disc drive grinding / clicking / not pulling discs
Corroded battery contacts (Wiimotes)

For most, a $50–$75 complete tested bundle is the sweet spot. Avoid Mini unless you only want offline disc play.

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