The Nintendo Wii is officially retro – so why is nobody nostalgic but me?

Wii
(Image credit: Nintendo)

At the ripe age of 23, I'm getting nostalgic for my youth, and nothing warms my heart more than the humble Nintendo Wii. As a devout Nintendo fan, my fondest memories were formed when dangerously swinging at my TV during a heated game of Wii sports – and increasingly it seems I'm not alone.

As Gen Alpha slowly usurps the Zoomer (that's me), we Gen Z elders are finally free to revel in nostalgia. Call me bitter, but it feels like retro game consoles get all the love and there's a severe deficit of appreciation for the Wii. It raised a generation and I won't let it fade into obscurity – here's to the Wii revival. 

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Natalie Fear
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Natalie is Creative Bloq's staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. A recent English Literature graduate, Natalie enjoys covering the lighter side of the news and brings a fresh and fun take to her articles. Outside of work (if she’s not glued to her phone), she loves all things music and enjoys singing sweet folky tunes.

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