Wii Sports is a sports video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Wii console. Released in 2006, it features five main sports: tennis, baseball, bowling, golf, and boxing. The game utilizes the Wii Remote motion-sensing controller, allowing players to physically mimic the actions of the sports they are playing. The game is designed for multiplayer fun, making it popular for family gatherings and social events. Wii Sports was a launch title for the Wii and contributed significantly to the console's success, selling over 82 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling video games of all time.