I wouldn't go that far. It was the best console for Nintendo since the SNES, but I think The Wii failed to match the sheer volume of Quality games that they've had in nearly every console prior except the N64.

Compared to third party consoles I woud agree the wii isn't that special but as much as like them in hindsight the N64 and Gamecube didn't set the bar that high to me.

Bayonetta 2!!! I'm so happy it is getting made!

The Wii for me beats out the N64 & GCN by leaps and bounds. Definitly the best console in terms of quality and quantity compared to the other 2. I can only think of maybe 10 games i'd pick up on the N64, close to 20 on the GCN and about 60(not including WiiWare or VC obviously) on the Wii. Too each their own, but the wii brang back a bit of that whimsical retro magic of the NES/SBES days, must of been a combination of the 2D sidescroller revival, the wii remote on it's side 'NES Style', Nintendo going back to their old school roots for many of their exclusives, and of course the VC itself. Hell, 8-bit Mega Man 9 alone was my most anticipated game during the entire generation. The N64 era were dark days for the Sidescroller junkie in mind...Make way for big blocky ugly sprites with blurry textures and 30fps/below frame rates. Looked impressive during the time, but many of them haven't aged so well.

Those days were better for me with the whole Sega Saturn/Dreamcast ownage n' stuff they might not have lasted in the long haul compared to N64/PSX but I enjoyed the games more on that side of the fence.

Seriously, it's all preference, some fans think the SNES was the best Nintendo console, why? Because they loved the library of games on that system the most, simple as that, same can be said for the N64, Gamecube and Wii.

For me personally, I absolutely loved the Wii, sure it didn't have a bustling library of games like the 360/PS3 did and I felt it didn't have as much variety with the 1st party titles as the Gamecube did but what we still got were a few dozen high quality games that could not be found on any other console. Saying it's close to the Virtual Boy is pretty much a trolling comment as NO other Nintendo system comes even close to the Virtual Boy.

Also Capcom has always been a supporter of Nintendo so I don't know where you're getting this "Capcom doesn't support Nintendo" stuff from, hell the best Resident Evil to come out in the past few years appeared on the 3DS, not the PS3, 360 or even Wii. Tatsunoko vs Capcom was a Wii exclusive and was a game that could've easily been brought over to the 360/PS3 yet it remained only on the Wii.

Well the Wii is the only Nintendo machine outside of the original Gameboy I ever paid money for (a friend gave me his old NES and I kept it for a month before selling it on) and it's my favourite console outside of the Atari 2600. Nice to look at and had a decent library of games. When implemented well motion controls brought a much-needed freshness and intuitive quality to gameplay - no way I'm using a thumb stick to play a racing game ever again.

Too early to tell whether or not the Wii U will trump it for me (the interface and online are clearly superior), but anyone who says the Wii is the worst Nintendo console ever clearly hasn't had one or really explored what it had to offer.

Rayman Legends
Pikmin 3
Wii Fit U
Scribblenauts Unlimited (Feb release in EU)
Wonderful 101 (need revw, but likely purchase anyway)
Lego City Undercover
Injustice: GAU
Game & Wario

eShop:

Bit Trip Runner 2
The Cave
Panorama View
Pinball Arcade
Zen Pinball 2
Marvel Pinball
Pinball Arcade
Castlestorm (?)

Hopefully they'll have two or three major firsty party titles announced at E3 2013 as "strong rumours" suggest. Whether they'll be 2013 releases remains to be seen though

Incidently, I loved ALL my Nintendo consoles but bought most software by for the Wii, DS and PS2 (in that order).

Yet you haven't play Super Mario Galaxy 2!

That, along with Donkey Kong Country Returns, Zelda: Skyward Sword, Kirby's RTDL, A Boy & his Blob, Zelda Twilight Princess, Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles, Pikmin 2 ect ect. Clearly i'm still a bit behind and haven't fully experienced what the white little whimsical box has to offer. But even then, I've had some of the most amazing video game experiences on this console. I can say the same for the first wave of PS1 games...LOVED the launch of the playstation and the day i said goodbye to the saturn.lol Rayman, Jumping Flash! Battle Arena toshinden, Tomba!, Ridge Racer, leading up the ground breaking(imo) Resident Evil, Mega Man 8,
Castlevania SOTN, Mega Man X4, Metal Gear Solid, Parappa the Rappa, RE3: Nemesis ect ect.

The next console i'll be getting outside the Atari 2600 is a PS2 Slim, so i can get most of those games along with Silent Hill 3(already have 2), 4: The Room, Klonoa 2, Fatal Frame II, Mega man X7 & X8, Contra: Shattered Soldier ect ect. But i don't want to get carried away here, as I'm still working on finishing the 10 or so unplayed games i've got in my collection in regards to the Wii + 3ds. I'm Currently anihilating this so called masterpiece Rayman origins. What's your stance on it btw? Game of the year? Not in my opinion. I think people are just gushing over the amazing graphics
AND because it's a complete fresh of breath air amongst the never ending onslaught of post appocalyptic war themed shooter games on
the PS3/XBOX 360. but i don't play those, so rayman to me is just another cool Wii 2D Sidescroller.lol because what lies beneath as far as the core gameplay is concerned is an bit of an uninspired, unchallenging, unrewarding sequal to the original. I think it's good, but it can't even touch the greatness of wario Land Shake it nor' Klonoa....Ahem, and Super Paper Mario if that even counts. ;p Going off topic once again, tisk tisk*.

I found Origins to be awful. There's no motivation to continue the game, level after level. The layouts are linear and uninspiring, the enemy placement is drab along with the enemies themselves, boss battles are not memorable, music is... SO annoying and the list goes on. It has no charm.

Wario Land Shake It! has no linear layouts that are inspiring, great art direction, classy enemies, unique, challenging bosses, the score is fantastic, and that list goes on.

Ubisoft should take a few notes from Good Feel's accomplishment. lol

_{And no, Rayman Origins is definitely not Game of the Year material. Don't let NintendoLife's misguided review fool you.}

I agree. Although, there are a few great tracks(Under water music for ex) but ultimately most of the music in combination with the SFX including the Singing Lum jingle definitly gets annoying after a while. I feel like I'm just playing it so i can just say i finished it. And I will finish it, but i'm honestly not compelled to. Feels like a bit of a chore really and it completely lacks in variety. It's the same linear routine crap over and over with the occasional Shoot em up stage accompaniedby a forgettable boss fight that requires absolutely zero skill. This is a superficial experience that will win a lot of people over because of it's visuals, style and sound...and it annoys the hell out of me that it's getting so much recognition while the far superior WLSI gets tossed to the side.

BTW, i don't know if you've played klonoa. But the score is one of thee' most amazing soundtracks in videogame history. As much as i love the music in wario land shake it, Klonoa's for the most part will blow you away man. Anyways, after rayman i feel like i should rinse my mouth out with some Mega Man Zero 2. At least i'll get a hardcore challenge out of that one. Mega Man Zero has some of the most kinetic, tightest, polished and challenging bosses in the Mega man series period. Nobody can touch 'Capcom' when it comes to epic tough as nail boss battles.

Edit Also throw in IGN, Nintendo Power and the dozens of other misguided online reviews for Origins which seem to be in the 9-10 area. lol Most people are swooning over this game, and i'm just not one of them. But yup, i'm at world 6 now....I haven't played it for 2 days. It's a snorey chore, and a beautiful one at that. I'm at the point now where I'm 'this close' to tossing it out of my collection. Wouldn't hurt, considering it only cost me $20. And you're dead on about the drab enemie placement. None of them are threatening at all either, for the most part. They just stand there doing nothing most of the time waiting to get pounced on. Please tell me DKC Returns blows this overrated pretty snooze fest out of the water...Kirby's RTDL was more fun based
on the little time i had with it, and i'm sure A Boy & his Blob will tickle my Fabio Fancy.

@WaveBoy Sorry, but I can't help from noticing that you listed Pikmin 2 as a Wii game. No, it's originally a Gamecube game. New Play Controls doesn't count in my book.

Pikmin 2 got an upgrade in the control department which does freshen up the experience and makes it feel a bit new. But you're right, i guess it doesn't count. I'll replace ze' pikmin 2 with the Love it or hate it Epic Mickey. It's gotta be more fun than Rayman Origins....Right? haha

I played them on both systems, and they work far better on the Wii. Sure, they were Gamecube games, but if you were wanting to play them today, the Wii is the better choice by a country mile.

I think the WiiU is doomed. No good games are coming for 2013 except Monster Hunter. That's the only thing that will keep me playing WiiU

Look at this egotistical boob. He thinks something is doomed because HE is only going to buy one game for it next year. If you can't see I'm doing the jerk off motion for you.

I think we're all 'doomed' to have a seizure if we continue to look at that avatar of yours. lol

Wii U was doomed from the beginning because it's a Nintendo console, and we all know that the last decent Nintendo console was the Nintendo 64.