Wii Sports (universe)

Wii Sports (universe)
Developer(s)	Nintendo
Publisher(s)	Nintendo
Genre(s)	Sports
Console/platform of origin	Wii
First installment	Wii Sports (2006)
Latest installment	Nintendo Switch Sports (2022)

The Wii Sports universe (Wii スポーツ, Wii Sports) refers to the collection of stages and other properties that hail from the Wii Sports series of games.

Franchise Description

For the release of the Wii near the end of 2006, Nintendo placed the system's focus on reaching out to demographics that do not usually play video games, and Wii Sports was designed with this aim in mind by being simple and accessible enough that both first-time and long-time video game players could interact relatively equally. This game was first released in November of 2006, as a launch title bundled with the Wii. It consisted of five sports games (tennis, bowling, boxing, golf, and baseball). Players used Miis that they created on the Wii's Mii Channel in these games, and each individual Mii kept their own records as save data. As the gameplay was very simple to get into and players became active while playing, Wii Sports became fairly popular in places that video games would not normally be seen, most notably hospitals and nursing homes. In addition to this, the game has also seen use as a method of physical therapy for those recovering from strokes and injuries. Due to its accessibility and the fact that it was bundled as a pack-in game with every Wii until 2011, Wii Sports went on to become the best-selling video game for a single console of all time, beating the previous record holder Super Mario Bros. at around 82 million copies.

It later received a sequel, Wii Sports Resort, released in 2009. This sequel also served as the debut for the Wii MotionPlus add-on for the Wii Remote. Including 10 new sports (swordplay, wakeboarding, frisbee, archery, basketball, table tennis, air sports, power cruising, canoeing and cycling) alongside retaining bowling and golf from its predecessor, Wii Sports Resort enjoyed similar success to its predecessor, going on to sell around 32 million copies, and ranks third in best selling Wii games, behind the original Wii Sports and Mario Kart Wii. In 2013, Wii Sports was remade in HD as Wii Sports Club on the Wii U; however, this remake was eShop exclusive, and was free to download but required players to rent sports for a small fee in order to play them. This remake featured online multiplayer, allowing users to play with other Wii U console owners who had the sport in question. In addition, players could join clubs, allowing groups of players to compete with other players online. It was released in disc form in 2014, removing the need for passes in order to rent a sport. Although the Wii Sports branding ended with the end of the Wii line of consoles, Nintendo continued to release new sport themed games based around swinging the controller, such as Nintendo Switch Sports (released on April 29th, 2022).

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

There is one music track from Wii Sports in Brawl, which plays on Pictochat.

Music

Source Track

• Opening Theme (Wii Sports): A medley of songs featured in Wii Sports.

In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

The Wii Sports universe receives a stage, four songs, and three trophies only in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Stage

• 
  Wuhu Island (Starter): This is a stage originating from Wii Fit, later reappearing in Wii Sports Resort, Mario Kart 7, and Pilotwings Resort. The stage flies over the island, similar to Delfino Plaza, visiting the locations of activities in Wii Sports Resort.

Music

Four new tracks have been added to the universe, in addition to Opening Theme / Select (Wii Sports) from Brawl.

Original Tracks

• Wii Sports Series Medley: A remix of the title themes from Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort.
• Wii Sports Resort: A funky remix of the title theme from Wii Sport Resort.
• Wii Sports Resort Ver. 2: A disco remix of the title theme from Wii Sport Resort.

Returning Track

• Opening Theme / Select (Wii Sports): A medley of songs featured in Wii Sports. Returns from Brawl.

Source Track

• Title Theme (Wii Sports Resort): The title theme, sourced from Wii Sports Resort

Trophies

Power Cruising / Power Cruiser

A vehicle that speeds across the waves like a marine motorbike. The handlebars you use to control its direction and speed are a lot like a motorbike's too. In Wii Sports Resort, you use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to mimic these handlebars. All that's missing are waves splashing against your face!

A vehicle that speeds across the waves like a marine motorbike. The handlebars you use to control its direction and speed are a lot like a motorbike's, too. In Wii Sports Resort, you use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to mimic these handlebars, for an experience so authentic you might just feel the waves crashing around you!

: Wii Sports Resort (06/2009)

Disc Dog / Frisbee® Dog

Instead of a Wii Remote, imagine you're holding a throwing disc in your hand. Swing it just like you would a real disc, and watch it fly across the beautiful beach. In this disc-throwing game, a pup will play fetch! That adorable look on its face as it catches the disc is almost more than we can handle!

Hold the Wii Remote tight, then flick it as though you were actually throwing a Frisbee. As it glides across the beach's beautiful white sands, your lovable canine pal here will bound along after it. Just be sure to concentrate before you throw, or you'll disappoint your dog!

: Wii Sports Resort (06/2009)

Wuhu Island

The tropical island from Wii Sports Resort is the perfect place to enjoy a few sporting activities. Go on a close tour of it by selecting the Wuhu Island stage, or get a bird's-eye view of the island with the Pilotwings stage. Just don't get too awestruck—with the stage constantly changing under your feet, you can't afford to lose focus!

: Wii Sports Resort (06/2009)

• 

  The Power Cruising trophy.

• 

  The Disc Dog trophy.

• 

  The Wuhu Island trophy.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

The Wii Sports universe has brought back content previously added in Smash 4, along with new contents from the then latest title, Wii Sports Club.

Stage

• 
  Wuhu Island (Starter): returning from Smash 4 as a retro stage. The stage has received no noticeable upgrade from Smash 4.

Music

Four new tracks have been added to the universe, and all previous themes except Opening Theme (Wii Sports) return.

Original Tracks

The Wii Sports universe received 2 new remixes.

• Title Theme - Wii Sports: A remix of the title theme from Wii Sports.
• Title Theme - Wii Sports Club: A percussion-driven remix of title theme from Wii Sports Club.

Returning Tracks

• Wii Sports Series Medley: A remix of the title themes from Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort. Returns from Smash for Wii U.
• Wii Sports Resort: A funky remix of the title theme from Wii Sport Resort. Returns from Smash for Wii U.
• Wii Sports Resort Ver. 2: A disco remix of the title theme from Wii Sport Resort. Returns from Smash for Wii U.

Source Tracks

• Title Theme - Wii Sports Resort: The title theme, sourced from Wii Sports Resort
• Tennis (Training): The tennis training theme, sourced from Wii Sports Club.
• Baseball (Training): The baseball training theme, sourced from Wii Sports Club.

Games with elements appearing in the Super Smash Bros. series

The Wii Sports universe has games represented throughout the Super Smash Bros. series with a total of 3 games. The latest game represented in this universe is Wii Sports Club, released on July 11, 2014.

Wii Sports

• Music:
  • "Opening Theme / Select (Wii Sports)": A medley of songs featured in this game.
  • "Title Theme - Wii Sports": A remix of this game's opening theme.
  • "Wii Sports Series Medley": The beginning portion is the title theme of this game.

Wii Sports Resort

• Stage:
  • Wuhu Island serves as the main location of this game.
• Trophies:
  • Power Cruising, Disc Dog, and Wuhu island appear as trophies.
• Music:
  • "Title Theme - Wii Sports Resort": Title theme taken directly from this game.
  • "Wii Sports Series Medley": Largely consists of songs from this game, including the title theme.
  • "Wii Sports Resort": A funky remix of the title theme of this game.
  • "Wii Sports Resort Ver. 2": A disco remix of the title theme of this game.

Wii Sports Club

• Music:
  • "Title Theme - Wii Sports Club": A percussion-driven remix of title theme from this game.
  • "Tennis (Training)": The tennis training theme, sourced from this game.
  • "Baseball (Training)": The baseball training theme, sourced from this game.