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. 

Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

Natalie Fear
Staff Writer

Natalie Fear 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. Natalie also runs Creative Bloq’s Day in the Life series, spotlighting diverse talent across the creative industries. Outside of work, she loves all things literature and music (although she’s partial to a spot of TikTok brain rot). 

Read more
Nintendo Switch 2
The weirdest thing about the Nintendo Switch 2 is that it doesn't look weird at all
Nintendo and AI art; a vibrant illustration showcases a large group of popular video game characters, seemingly from the Mario franchise
The Mario and Zelda creator rejects AI to "find what makes Nintendo special" – what we can all learn from Shigeru Miyamoto
Nintendo Sports Wii remake
Nintendo's Wii Sports Resort got remade in Blender with "killer graphics" – and it's surprisingly brilliant
Nintendo GameCube on background
Everyone's saying this classic Nintendo console logo is the best ever
Switch controller vs Joy-Con
3 reasons why you should opt for a controller over a Joy-Con this Christmas
Nintendo Switch 2 official first look
The Switch 2 logo is beyond basic, and I think I know why
Latest in Gaming
Detail of a young woman playing video games on a Nintendo Switch home console
Switch 2 is coming soon, Nintendo casually announces
Minecraft pixel paintings
Minecraft surprises fans with exciting anniversary pixel art
PS5 on an orange background
Gamers have begun declaring the PS5 a joke
Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider remaster sparks fierce censorship debate
Evercade EXP-R; a black handheld retro console
I'm confused by Evercade's new retro console (but I still want one)
Indie World Showcase
Nintendo announces next wave of games at Indie World Showcase
Latest in Features
Nintendo and AI art; a vibrant illustration showcases a large group of popular video game characters, seemingly from the Mario franchise
The Mario and Zelda creator rejects AI to "find what makes Nintendo special" – what we can all learn from Shigeru Miyamoto
Selection of Guinness ads throughout the ages
The best Guinness adverts of all time – from the toucan to a singing pint
Tina Touli headshot
"The 9 to 5 work routine was draining my creativity”: a day in the life of Tina Touli
Promise Mascot Agency;
How Ikumi Nakamura's 'art bible' helped create Promise Mascot Agency's grotesque mascots, and why collaboration in indie game development is vital
Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau discuses AI; a digital illustration showcases a stylised female figure, reminiscent of a comic book superhero, likely Supergirl, with vibrant colours and a dynamic pose
"In the future, there will be fewer artists like me – real artists" says Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau as he reflects on the dangerous impact of AI on art
Pittura, a short film made at ArtFX
"We wanted to talk about AI and its relationship to art" – how we made 2025’s VES Student Award-winning animation Pittura