Introduced: E3 2005
Released: November 19, 2006
Format: CD / DVD
The Nintendo Wii (Codenamed Revolution) was first introduced at E3 2005 as the successor to the Gamecube. The Wii launched on November 19, 2006 in the USA and followed in other territories. It was the first Nintendo Console launch without a Mario title.
With its intuitive motion sensor controls, the Wii quickly became a worldwide phenomenon and emerged as the worldwide leader in home console sales. It is famed for featuring a mixture of traditional games and more accessible offerings for non-gamers.
Japanese Wii Launch Luigi is a Fake
Posted on December 4, 2006 by Alex Donaldson Employees at Japanese store Akiba Yodobashi mistook one excited Nintendo fan, dressed in an incredibly accurate and high quality Luigi suit as an actual Nintendo representative. He was invited up onto a stage and conducted the opening ceremonies - handing the first Wii console to the first customer.
Shortly after the opening ceremony, store employees realised the Luigi was in fact not from Nintendo and just an eccentric cosplayer - at this point he was whisked away out of the store.
Better than shootings, that's for sure.
A video featuring the Luigi:
In all seriousness though: kudos to this cosplayer for nabbing this very rare opportunity. He (or she) truly gives hope to all of us that one day, if we make a good enough costume, we too can be mistaken for a Nintendo employee.