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Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Nintendo Wii on Display

THQ, during the Wii era, sent a 24K gold-plated Nintendo Wii to Buckingham Palace as a marketing stunt for their game ‘Big Family Games‘. The console never made it inside and was considered ‘lost’, eventually being sold for $3,000. It is now owned by Consolevariations and will be showcased at Gamescom 2024. While it never reached the royal family, the Golden Wii holds significance for both gaming enthusiasts and fans of the English Monarchy. It is a unique piece of history that many will be eager to see in person at the event.

AS PROMISED! the first console that we are going to show at Gamescom 2024! and we start.. with gold!
The Golden Wii ! Made for the Queen of the England

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First time this console will be shown… pic.twitter.com/h21MO35eF7
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Yousiff

I’m Yousiff Taqi, born in ’87, and I’ve been a huge fan of retro games for as long as I can remember. My favorites are RPGs, Platformers, and Action Adventure. I’ve been interested in computers ever since I was young, which is why I pursued a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering from Purdue University. Now, armed with my passion for both retro gaming and computer engineering, I’m excited to embark on new adventures in the world of technology, where I hope to merge my interests and make meaningful contributions.