You might have seen or owned the original white Wii at some point in time but, it’s time to take a moment to admire the Queen of Wiis. Yes, you can get your hands on the royal Nintendo console for $300,000.
But first, here’s a small story behind the golden Wii
This 24 Karat gold plated Nintendo Wii was custom-made for Queen Elizabeth II herself. The world-famous Wii console was made in 2009 by THQ as a promotional item.
The seller, Donny Fillerup, bought the golden Wii in 2017 and kept a low profile for two years until his interview for the show “People Make Games” Since then, the console has gathered over 2 million views on YouTube and has several press articles under its belt.
Price
Fillerup has now listed it on eBay for $300,000 but, experts have estimated it at $1 million. Fillerup plans to get a place of his own when the golden Wii sells for list price.
Condition of Wii
Now, you’re probably wondering if the Nintendo console is usable or if it’s just a collectible piece.
The console is in good condition with minimal use, according to the listing. The Wii has light wear, suggesting that someone used it at some point.
Authenticity
If you wish to own this rare console but are worried about its authenticity, rest your worries. Fillerup is well known for his authentic collection and runs Console Variations-an online console datable. (https://www.sociobits.org/) Moreover, the authentication and documentation are intact, according to Fillerup’s listing.
Whether the queen ever played a game on the console?
It is hard to say; THQ has said that it delivered the console to Buckingham palace in 2009. But queen loves playing the Wii for sure. When Duchess of Cambridge brought her husband Prince William a Wii for Christmas in 2007, the queen was so thrilled that she joined them for a game of Wii bowling.