What Happened to This Golden $300,000 Nintendo Device Meant For Queen Elizabeth II But Never Reached Her?

On September 8, 2022, the world lost one of its most prestigious personalities, as the news came of the demise of Queen Elizabeth II. Therefore, leaving a legacy behind for the upcoming generations. Surprisingly, a special console was once made dedicated to her. And Nintendo fans can get a chance to get possession of what once was offered to the Queen.

The Queen always brought something to the community. And the gaming community is no exception here. In 2009, a gold-plated Nintendo Wii console was made as a gift to the Queen. However, it could never reach her.

What was to be in possession of Queen Elizabeth II now awaits its next owner

According to Lifestyle Asia, “A specially made 24 karat gold-plated Nintendo Wii” is up for auction. The console was built by THQ as a gift for the Queen. However, abiding by the strict royal gifting policy, the gift couldn’t reach the Queen and was returned to the developers. Surprisingly, it can reach the one that matches the bet with the seller.

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A Dutch collector Don, and also the owner of the website Consolevariations, has put “The Golden Wii” up for sale. During an interview in 2021, he told Lifestyle Asia that he wanted to sell the console because he was “moving on with life.”

He further said, “I’ve been in one place for my whole life, it’s time to get my own place. At times it has been difficult for me to have free time or relax. Lately, it’s all CV and my daily job. When I come home, I don’t get to spend a lot of ‘me time’ so I would like to take the step and move on.”

Consequently, his first attempt to sell the console on eBay was for USD 300,000 in October 2021. Moreover, he received 700 bids even at the above price. But eBay had undergone a policy change that hindered the sale. As the seller’s history played a role while putting on a value on the item being sold.

“The Golden Wii” was to become a promo piece for THQ’s mini-game collection, Big Family Games. However, in 2012, the developers went bankrupt. And an unnamed person attained the console from which it went on to Don. Therefore, the console awaits its next owner, which can showcase the golden console as a prized possession.

Nintendo Wii unveiled a new generation of video games

Nintendo Wii in itself carries a legacy. Developed and marketed by Nintendo, Wii was the first home console to support internet connectivity. Moreover, gamers could get the games through the Wii shop channel. On top of this, it supported connectivity with Nintendo DS handheld consoles. Therefore, unleashing a new experience for gamers at that time.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario Kart Wii, and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword were some of the popular games playable on the console. Furthermore, the users avidly enjoyed the Wii sports. As the gaming mechanism offered an interactive and immersive gaming experience.

Even though the Wii console was discontinued in 2013, it spread joy and happiness to its gamers. What was the game that you played on the Wii console? Feel free to share with us below.

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