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http://www.nintendo.com/wiimini?country=CA&lang=en/

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Taken from the Wii Mini rumor thread. New thread for new news?


Exclusive to Canada

Wii Mini is available exclusively in Canada during the holiday season. No information is available about its potential availability in other territories in the future. Remember that Wii Mini features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit nintendo.com/wiimini.

http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/ONIEEqvK1pbPyTbW2lWO6QnPUiqqvuuI

That was quick -- scarcely two hours after Best Buy spoiled the party, Nintendo is launching the Wii Mini. The console is a Canada-exclusive and cuts out both GameCube compatibility and, more importantly, internet access. Gamers in the Great White North can pick one up on December 7th for $100.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/27/nintendo-makes-wii-mini-official-exclusive-to-canada/

The Nintendo Wii is one of the most influential and best-selling gaming consoles of all time. Featuring one of the largest gaming libraries, the Wii was the first system to bring home affordable motion sensor gaming, and set a standard for gaming consoles and peripherals going forward. On December 7th, Nintendo is ready to re-introduce the Wii, with a twist.

At an introductory price of $99.99, the red and black Wii Mini system comes with the console, sensor bar and a Red MotionPlus controller with Nunchuk.

While the system has no Internet connectivity options or Gamecube support, it features full functionality and compatibility with the Wii’s expansive library of over 1,300 games and its associated peripherals, totaling nearly 1 billion games sold. From the massively popular Mario Kart Wii, to the Legend of Zelda series, the simplified nature of the Wii Mini allows for an easier out-of-the-box gaming experience, and is perfect for those who want to check out the Wii and could not pick up the console before, or a quick addition to a rec or gaming room. If you have a Wii already, a Mini would make a great backup, or travel size companion.

You can also register your Wii Mini with Club Nintendo (club.nintendo.com) and get 100 coins, which are redeemable for everything from exclusive posters and notebooks to games.

http://plug-in.bestbuy.ca/t5/Visit-...y-to-Launch-December-7th-for-99-99/ba-p/53938

Images:

Am I reading the no internet connectivity right?

 

[Carl]

Great way to sell the WiiU.

 

[Spieler Eins]

I actually really like the NES-esque design. Much more than the WiiU.

 

[codhand]

excoosay?

 

[Takao]

Reminds me of that racecar VHS rewinder I had as a kid for some reason. Looked nicer when all we had was one side, lol.

 

[Kokonoe]

Well..least it has a nice color I guess.

 

[djplaeskool]

$100...

why.jpg

 

[CambriaRising]

At that price, with no internet options or GC support, it is a rip off. Especially when you consider how cheaply made it looks. No buy for me.

 

[WillyFive]

That should have been the design of the Wii U. It's gorgeous.

 

[chertipros]

no wiisports wtf

 

[BadWolf]

Confuse the consumer so more Nintendo, nice thinking.

 

[MatthewB92]

It's ummm.... small.

 

[Ein Bear]

The lack of GC support was expected, but no Internet? That's surprising.

 

[Kazerei]

This tidbit is also interesting

The flat resting system features a manual release top-loading system

 

[Roi]

What's the price for regular Wii?

 

[TheMagician]

It's very poor on Nintendo's part that the Wii Mini name and design is more distinguishable from the original Wii than the Wii U design and brand is.

Iwata Out.

 

[Deadly]

Is this a model that will co-exist with the current one or totally replace it?

 

[Ashler]

A page out of the PS2 end of life cycle?

Edit: Wait, what?! no Internet? LOL!

 

[Velcro Fly]

So no Internet means no VC/WiiWare?

Yuck

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Wii

Spoiler

U?

sent to die.

Best Buy Canada leaking news? Fuck yeah, Canada!

 

[micster]

A hundred bucks. No internet connectivity. What's the fucking point. Much like the PSP re-release with no Wifi, no one wants this shit.

 

[Takao]

Oh shit, I didn't realize they were pulling a PSP Street and taking out the WiFi ... el grande cheapo

A strange decision too since people may have bought it as a very cheap Netflix/Youtube box.

 

[ffdgh]

It looks like some sort of plate lol. And why no internet?

 

[CronoShot]

Flood the market with consoles. That will provide consumer clarity.

 

[Kenka]

No internet.
No GC BC.

If the article is to be believed.

 

[onken]

No Internet, seriously?? Goodbye anyone who wanted Hulu/Netflix.

 

[Aquamarine]

Some higher res images for you, OP.

 

[U2NUMB]

People are already confused as to what the Wii U is... this might confuse them further. I like the design of it but cutting out internet is such a strange choice.

 

[VerTiGo]

I have no need for it but honestly, that design, and color... I kinda like it.

 

[Pop-O-Matic]

Like the design. Very old-school.

Still wish they would add GCN backwards compatibility back in. I mean, a top loading drive that can read both Wii and GCN games has GOT to be cheap enough that they could include it, right?

 

[MThanded]

No GC
No Wifi

Is there an sd slot?

 

[Lingitiz]

I know alot of people that use their Wii for streaming. This seems really dumb.

Design looks cool though.

 

[RPG_Fanatic]

The lack of GC support was expected, but no Internet? That's surprising.

Yeah, does the wireless access cost enough that it had to be taken out. I can't think of it as a space issue.

 

[Sintoid]

It's ugly

 

[darkside31337]

No internet? Really?

 

[VeryGooster]

Looks like a gravestone to me.

 

[grimshawish]

Looks built to be thrown into a bag. Expect a carry case to be sold seperate!

No internet? Really?

Meh. Buy a Wii U. Seriously - were not the target market here. Its cheapened down and sized down.

Great way to sell the WiiU.

Dat F5.

 

[snoopeasystreet]

Looks awesome but does it really have no wifi? Would have made a nice netflix/gaming box in the bedroom.

 

[VanWinkle]

I loved it when I saw the picture of the box, with the view of the new model from the top, but looking at that angled view...I don't know. Looks a little Fisher-Price.

I may just need to see more pictures. Nice that it's such a different design from the Wii, though.

 

[cw_sasuke]

No Internet connectivity? Wow Nintendo.

 

[jokkir]

Some higher res images for you, OP.

Thanks!

 

[IdeaMan]

No internet ? More than ugly and basic design ?

I know !

It's "My First Console By Playskool" !

 

[radioheadrule83]

Could internet connectivity options = LAN adaptor compatability?

It would be crazy to have no network functionality whatsoever -- games like Mario Kart Wii and Smash Bros Brawl are utterly dependant on it for maximum fun

It actually looks really cool, as a piece of hardware - I'm not getting the hate (aside from net connectivity if true) -- it looks like the GB Micro of consoles!

 

[Backfoggen]

The PS3 super slim just became the second ugliest current-gen console.

 

[rouken]

didn't they just released a wii redesign a couple of months back?

 

[Carl]

Engadget says it's exclusive to Canada

http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/27/nintendo-makes-wii-mini-official-exclusive-to-canada/

 

[MThanded]

Is there any mention of an sd card slot anywhere?

Edit: Canada exclusive? What?

 

[Warnen]

I'm really enjoying my Wii U but dam is this a dumb move.

 

[WillyFive]

I loved it when I saw the picture of the box, with the view of the new model from the top, but looking at that angled view...I don't know. Looks a little Fisher-Price.

It's a modern Famicom.

didn't they just released a wii redesign a couple of months back?

That was more of a "move the logo 90 degrees sideways and take out the GCN ports" than a redesign.

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

I love the design so much! I'm kind of tempted to pick one up just to have it.