 On September 14 , 2006 Nintendo announced release information for Japan , North and South America , Oceania , Asia and Europe including dates , prices , and projected unit @-@ distribution figures . It was announced that the majority of the 2006 shipments would be allotted to the Americas , and 33 titles would be available at its launch . The Wii was launched in the United States on November 19 , 2006 for $ 249 @.@ 99 , and was later launched in the United Kingdom on December 8 , 2006 for £ 179 . The United Kingdom experienced a widespread shortage of Wii units in many High @-@ Street and online stores , and was unable to fulfill all pre @-@ orders at its release . The Wii was launched in South Korea on April 26 , 2008 and Taiwan on July 12 , 2008 . 
