Yes, black Wii consoles were officially sold in the Americas.
Launch (Nov 2006): White only.
Black Wii: Released May 2010 (Japan) → August 2010 (North America) as "Wii Sports + Wii Sports Resort Bundle" (Black console, Black Wii MotionPlus, Black Wii Remote Plus, Black Nunchuk, both games). Model: RVL-101 (same as late White).
Red Wii: Nov 2010 (NA) — 25th Anniversary Mario Bundle.
Blue Wii: 2012 (NA) — Limited editions (e.g., Zelda 25th).
Key Differences (Black vs. White)
Cosmetic only. Identical hardware (RVL-101: no GameCube ports, no backward compatibility).
Included Wii Sports Resort + MotionPlus — White bundles varied.
Packaging: Black box, black accessories.
Used Market (2024)
Black Wii: $50–90 (console only), $80–130 (complete bundle).
White Wii: $40–70 (console), $60–100 (bundle).
RVL-001 (GameCube ports) commands premium ($80–150) for GC backward compatibility.
Black Wii was absolutely sold in America—just later in the lifecycle.
