<p><strong>In this episode, the guys talk about the Nintendo Wii</strong>, diving deep into what made it a game-changer for both hardcore and casual players. They also discuss the upcoming Switch 2, but it&#39;s more of a sidebar to their Wii nostalgia.</p><ul><li><p>John recalls lining up for the Wii on launch day and how hard it was to find in the wild</p></li><li><p>They discuss how Wii Sports, especially bowling, became a cultural touchstone and brought families together</p></li><li><p>Dave shares how even his mom got into gaming thanks to the Wii’s accessible motion controls</p></li><li><p>They reminisce about quirky Wii accessories—from plastic steering wheels to crossbow shells—and how fun (and weird) they were</p></li><li><p>John talks about soft-modding the Wii and loading it with emulators and classic games</p></li><li><p>They mention the Wii’s forward-thinking features like Miis, the Virtual Console, and online updates</p></li><li><p>They discuss the Switch 2 announcement, with John expressing skepticism over pricing, lack of killer titles, and backward compatibility quirks</p></li></ul><p><strong>Referenced videos from the episode:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Wii Bowling training: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmN-woiXtqk" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmN-woiXtqk</a></p></li><li><p>Wii Shopping channel demo: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxAanYvdx28" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxAanYvdx28</a></p></li><li><p>Wii Mii channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6NAW72KzTQ" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6NAW72KzTQ</a></p></li></ul>