Lone New Wii U Sold in 2022 Despite Being Discontinued 5 Years Ago

Nintendo sold a single new Wii U in the US this year, the first since May 2022, despite discontinuing it in 2017.

The rare sale was tracked by an industry analyst, who said it was not refurbished or used but brand new.

The Wii U sold just 9.2 million units in 3 years after its 2012 launch, considered a flop.

Nintendo shut down the Wii U's digital storefront in March, so the buyer hopefully has physical discs.

The analyst speculated it was an old unit stuffed away at a retailer before being purchased, a "fun peculiarity."