Wii Standaard - Stand

Wii Console Stand

This silver-grey Wii stand supports the original Nintendo Wii when positioned vertically. The console rests in the shaped recess on a flat, stable surface. It is a passive part without a fan, charger or power connection. The photo shows only the stand, without a Wii console or transparent support plate. Controllers, games and connection cables are likewise not included in this description of the separate part. The stand does not change game performance or picture quality.

Nintendo intends vertical placement for Wii model RVL-001. Do not use this stand to position a Wii Family Edition or Wii mini upright; Wii U and Switch also have different casings. Nintendo recommends the matching Wii Stand Plate for extra stability during vertical use. That is a separate part beneath the stand. Do not pull connected cables or place the console where it can easily be knocked over.

Keep the ventilation openings clear and leave space for the console to dissipate heat. A stand does not replace its cooling or repair faults. The five games below are examples for an otherwise fully connected Wii. They do not run on the stand itself, and vertical placement does not require different controls. Choose controllers and any accessories according to the game, not the position of the console.

History

At the Wii's launch in 2006, the slim console formed part of a living-room setup with a television, Sensor Bar and wireless Wii Remote. The original model could be used horizontally or vertically. The stand enabled the second arrangement without simply resting the console on its narrow side. Nintendo's setup manual treated the choice of location and ventilation space as part of preparation before starting a game.

Nintendo distinguished between the Wii Console Stand and Wii Stand Plate. The stand supports the casing, while the plate enlarges its footprint underneath. That distinction remains important for separate second-hand parts: one stand is not automatically a complete set containing both pieces. A pulling cable could put strain on the setup, particularly on an original Wii with wired GameCube accessories. Official instructions therefore emphasise using the extra plate there too, alongside sensible console and cable placement.

Later Wii versions changed the intended placement. Nintendo identifies only RVL-001 as a model for vertical use; Wii mini must stand horizontally. A familiar brand name or similar colour therefore does not make a stand universally interchangeable. This stand's history mainly concerns the physical form of the original system. The game library and motion controls come from the Wii itself. The stand adds no connectors and does not turn a later model into an original Wii.

Five Nintendo Wii Games

Wii Sports lets your Mii play tennis, bowling, golf, baseball and boxing. Swing or roll with the remote to determine an action's timing. Boxing requires a Nunchuk. The original sports do not require MotionPlus, but work with Wii Remote Plus. You can therefore use the same controller for the first Wii Sports and Resort's more detailed motion tracking.

Super Mario Galaxy has Mario walking across small planets, jumping around spherical worlds and collecting Power Stars. Move Mario with the Nunchuk stick while the Wii Remote provides the pointer and a shaking gesture for the spin attack. The original Wii version requires both controllers, but not MotionPlus. A second player can assist with an additional Remote's pointer rather than controlling a second fully mobile character.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess follows Link through Hyrule, including exploration as a wolf alongside Midna. Dungeon puzzles, horse riding and combat shape the adventure. The Wii release uses Remote and Nunchuk for movement, aiming and sword-and-shield actions. MotionPlus is not required. Its controls differ from the GameCube release; this example concerns the original Wii version, not Twilight Princess HD.

Wii Play collects short games using different Wii Remote controls. In Shooting Range, follow targets with the pointer and try to build consecutive hits. Missed shots break the streak, rewarding careful aim over random firing. Other activities need different movements or timing. A second player needs their own Remote. The Sensor Bar provides the pointing reference, not the controller whose buttons you press.

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption has Samus Aran explore planets, scan information and open routes with acquired abilities. Move with the Nunchuk and point the Wii Remote to look around and hit enemies. Each hand has a different role: movement and aiming are divided between two devices. This is the original Wii release of the third adventure, not Metroid Prime's older GameCube controls. A Sensor Bar supports pointing but does not replace a Nunchuk.