Search “wii console game” in 2025 and you’ll see Amazon bundles, old Wikipedia pages, and a couple of Reddit threads… and nothing that actually helps you decide whether the Wii is worth owning today.
I’ve owned every Wii model since launch day (including the rare red 25th Anniversary edition) and I still play it weekly in 2025. Here’s the no-BS truth nobody else is telling you.
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Wii Console Games Ranked: The Top 25 Best Wii Games of All Time (2025 Edition)
| Rank | Game | Metacritic | Copies Sold | Still Worth It in 2025? | Price Today (Loose) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wii Sports | 83 | 82.9 million | Yes – family classic | $5–$10 |
| 2 | Super Mario Galaxy 2 | 97 | 7.4 million | YES – 10/10 masterpiece | $25–$35 |
| 3 | Super Mario Galaxy | 97 | 12.8 million | YES – timeless | $20–$30 |
| 4 | Zelda: Twilight Princess | 95 | 8.8 million | YES – best Zelda art style | $30–$50 |
| 5 | Mario Kart Wii | 82 | 37.4 million | YES – online still alive! | $25–$40 |
Full Top 25 Table with current eBay/Amazon prices is at the bottom of the page.
Wii Console Buying Guide 2025 – Which Model Should You Get?
| Model | Release Year | HDMI Port? | GameCube Ports? | Avg Price 2025 | My Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Wii (RVL-001) | 2006 | No (use $12 adapter) | Yes | $60–$90 | Best choice — full compatibility with everything |
| Wii Family Edition | 2011 | No | No | $50–$70 | Skip unless it’s dirt cheap |
| Wii Mini (Red only) | 2012–2013 | No | No | $80–$120 | Looks cute, but terrible for actual gaming — avoid |
How to Play Wii Console Games in 2025 (4K, HDMI, Online)
Method 1 – Real Wii + HDMI Adapter (Best Quality) Buy a Wii2HDMI adapter ($12 ($12 on Amazon) → plug into HDMI → instant 480p on modern TVs. I use the Mayflash Wii to HDMI – zero lag, works perfectly.
Method 2 – Dolphin Emulator (PC / Steam Deck) Free, legal if you dump your own discs. Run every Wii game in 4K/60 fps with HD texture packs. 2025 tip: Use the new “Wii Network” branch – online Mario Kart still works!
Method 3 – Wii U (Backward Compatible) Buy a used Wii U ($120–$150) → plays every Wii game + has HDMI built-in. Best of both worlds.
Method 4 – Wiimfi (Play Mario Kart Wii Online in 2025) Homebrew your Wii (5-minute process) → install Wiimfi patch → race real players right now. Full tutorial here: nextgamergen.com/wiimfi-2025-guide (internal link)
Top 10 Must-Play Wii Console Games in 2025 (Personal Picks)
- Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 – Still the best 3D Mario ever made
- Mario Kart Wii – Wiimfi servers are packed every night
- The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword – Motion controls finally feel good in 2025 with Dolphin
- Super Smash Bros. Brawl – Still has online via Wiimmfi
- Wii Sports Resort – The game that made motion controls famous
- Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition – Best version of RE4 (pointer controls are perfect)
- Xenoblade Chronicles – RPG masterpiece, now $100+ loose
- Donkey Kong Country Returns – Better than the Switch version
- Metroid Prime Trilogy – Three games in one, steelbook goes for $150+
- Monster Hunter Tri – Online servers revived in 2025!
Frequently Asked Questions – Wii Console Games in 2025
Can you still play Wii games in 2025? Absolutely, and better than ever. Grab a $12 Wii-to-HDMI adapter and you’re running 480p on your 4K TV. Or just fire up Dolphin emulator on your PC/Steam Deck and play everything in proper 4K/60 fps with widescreen hacks. I do both depending on my mood.
Is Mario Kart Wii online still alive? Yes, and it’s popping off. Wiimfi (the community server) has thousands of players every single night. I hopped on last weekend and raced 12-player worldwide rooms with zero lag. Takes literally 10 minutes to patch.
Which Wii model should I actually buy in 2025? Only the original launch model (RVL-001, the white or black one with GameCube ports on top). It’s the only version that plays GameCube games natively and works perfectly with every mod and adapter. Skip the Wii Mini and the later “Family Edition” — they removed too much.
How much do Wii games cost now? Most bangers are still dirt cheap:
- Wii Sports → $5–$10
- Mario Kart Wii → $25–$40
- Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 → $20–$35 each The expensive ones are Xenoblade Chronicles, Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn, and Metroid Prime Trilogy — those are pushing $100–$200 loose in 2025.
Where to Buy a Wii Console + Games Right Now (December 2025 Prices)
- Best all-in-one deal → Amazon Renewed Wii Sports Resort Bundle (console + 2 games + 2 controllers) – usually around $129
- Cheapest working console → eBay “RVL-001” search – $60–$85 shipped
- Individual games → Lukie Games, DKOldies, or PriceCharting.com for real-time prices
- HDMI adapter I personally use → Mayflash Wii to HDMI – $12 on Amazon, zero lag
Final Verdict – Should You Buy a Wii in 2025?
If you’ve never owned one → yes, go buy one this week. If you sold yours years ago → you’re going to kick yourself when you boot up Mario Galaxy again.
I’m a grown man with a PS5 Pro and a gaming PC, and I still drag my Wii out at least once a week. There’s something magical about swinging a Wiimote for Wii Sports bowling or playing Skyward Sword with motion controls that actually work now (thanks, Dolphin).
The Wii isn’t retro yet — it’s just sleeping. Time to wake it up.
Got a Wii gathering dust? Tell me in the comments what your first game will be when you plug it back in. Mine’s always Mario Kart Wii online with a Red Bull at 1 AM.
Happy gaming, Adnan Mac NextGamerGen.com
