Wii Sports was released as a launch title for the Nintendo Wii console in North America, showcasing the innovative motion controls of the Wii Remote.
Wii Sports was released in Japan alongside the launch of the Wii console, introducing motion-controlled gameplay to the Japanese market.
The game was launched in Europe with the Wii console release, becoming popular for its accessibility and family-friendly gameplay.
Wii Sports reached a major sales milestone, becoming one of the best-selling video games of all time largely due to being bundled with the Wii console in many regions.