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[bluehat9]

No game, no gcn, no internet for $100...aren't normal wiis $130 with a game right now?

 

[Xanonano]

- Release YouTube app for Wii
- Release redesigned Wii that can't use said YouTube app

 

[Cataferal]

Great idea for a casual audience. Like the discrete, matte design too.

 

[Striek]

Oh nice, did not expect this. Shocked its releasing in two weeks and hadn't leaked. No internet and pretty ugly though, not going to rush out and replace my current Wii.

 

[Callibretto]

that should totally be Wii U design, the outer red sides form the U shape when you view it from the front.

 

[brandonh83]

Nice design... and we're done!

 

[kurtrussell]

If it's exploitable (which is likely given Wii mode on Wii U is), it could make a nice homebrew-exclusive machine for earlier consoles.

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

Would anyone really buy a 480P box just to stream Netflix and friends when you can get $60 android 4.x plugin dongles that will do the job at 720P+ ?

 

[wsippel]

No internet ? More than ugly and basic design ?

I know !

It's "My First Console By Playskool" !

Yep, this thing is definitely designed for kids.

 

[Dead Prince]

doesn't make sense really.

 

[Htown]

No internet is REALLY stupid.

 

[Randolph Freelander]

That is ugly. And when they say "no internet connectivity options," does that mean what I think it means? So what about Virtual Console?

 

[jokkir]

Thanks for the title update. I didn't know how to format it >> lol

 

[Deleted member 102362]

Wii Mini...is that like a WiiNi?

 

[Pop-O-Matic]

No internet ? More than ugly and basic design ?

I know !

It's "My First Console By Playskool" !

Wrong console

 

[Interfectum]

While the system has no Internet connectivity options or Gamecube support

 

[Orayn]

Handsome little device! They're definitely channeling the Game & Watch and the original Famicom with the color and sharp edges.

No internet is disappointing, though.

 

[Etzer]

It looks very... retro. Can't tell if that's a good or a bad thing. Definitely looks nice on the box, though.

What's the price for regular Wii?

$129 with Wii Sports Resort.

 

[Delusibeta]

Can't help but feel that this is a really dumb idea.

 

[clay_ghost]

Hmm no internet means harder to home brew?

 

[CheesecakeRecipe]

No WiFi, ugly as sin, even further saturating of the market with Wii-named SKUs... What are you doing, Nintendo?

 

[GeoramA]

No internet? Is that even legal?

 

[batbeg]

I was almost willing to drop on this for smash gamecube controllers and wiiware, then "no internet connectivity". Lol wut

Edit: no gamecube support? BAAHAHAHA

 

[Zaventem]

Looks like a scale...i dunno man no internet connectivity.

 

[Dynamite Shikoku]

I'll wait for wii u mini

 

[snoopeasystreet]

It looks like if you asked someone in 1992 "what do you think a Nintendo console will look like 20 years from now?".

 

[Rootbeer]

Initially I had interest but with no internet *and* no GC... well, just no.

Pretty happy with the Wii U, though.

 

[MThanded]

No game, no gcn, no internet for $100...aren't normal wiis $130 with a game right now?

This is the confusing part. Why would you buy this at all? You could get wii sports resort and wifi for a little more.

You would have to be really misguided to purchase this one over the actual game packin bundle.

 

[Carl]

Engadget says it's exclusive to Canada

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

.

 

[Qurupeke]

Looks really cool and I like the design very much. I'd buy it if it had internet..

 

[radioheadrule83]

Engadget says it's exclusive to Canada

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

Wii: Bagged Milk Edition

 

[Darryl]

gorgeous looking console but no internet connectivity makes this a serious wtf

 

[Neoriceisgood]

I think a console without any internet options is great for highly paranoid people.

 

[FyreWulff]

from the press release

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.

So uh yeah, the Wii Mini is Canada-only.

edit: ker-beaten

 

[mxgt]

Looks awful

 

[Htown]

I honestly think the folks at Nintendo have lost their goddamn minds some time in the last year and a half.

 

[Graphics Horse]

That is ugly. And when they say "no internet connectivity options," does that mean what I think it means? So what about Virtual Console?

Have a guess.
Unlikely to have an SD slot.

 

[Talamius]

No wifi in 2012 is inexcusable.

 

[BGBW]

But without the Internet I won't be able to use the Everybody Votes Channel or check the weather!

NINTENDOOOOOOOOOOO!

 

[Napalm_Frank]

Nintendo ripping off PSP street.

 

[grimshawish]

EDIT: Lol so Canada only. Uhm...okay.

 

[Nimajneb]

It's beautiful. I love the 80's style console design. But the lack of online and GC compatibility is a deal breaker, even if I didn't already have a Wii I wouldn't pick this up.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Is there any mention of an sd card slot anywhere?

Edit: Canada exclusive? What?

Sent to die, confirmed.

 

[Randolph Freelander]

from the press release



So uh yeah, the Wii Mini is Canada-only.

edit: ker-beaten

So why does Nintendo hate Canada?

 

[TunaLover]

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

The color scheme is beatiful yes, but overall it looks strangely cheap, maybe it's because the second pic, I don't know...

 

[Aucool]

I was quiete ok with no GC retro compatibility but no internet is simply crazy

edit: canada only? oh my god lol

 

[MThanded]

Nintendo don't care.

 

[FlashFlooder]

Very cool looking.

But yea, what a strange move.

 

[enzo_gt]

No Internet? Uh... the fuck is the rationalization for that?

So what if someone picks this up thinking they can use it for Netflix too?

Canada exclusive is weird too.

And why does it look like a Chinese TE stick knockoff?

 

[RPG_Fanatic]

Is there any mention of an sd card slot anywhere?

Edit: Canada exclusive? What?

I almost feel that I should be insulted by this.

 

[The Elite]

Canada only. That seems odd. Curious to hear more.