Aquamarine
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exactly, i think people used to call those devices "game consoles"
A game console that only plays games? This is madness!
exactly, i think people used to call those devices "game consoles"
It's literally designed as a Holiday gift for kids. It's a cute little box that plays Mario. It comes in a neat package and makes a good present. That's all it is.
A game console that only plays games? This is madness!
A game console that only plays games? This is madness!
Kinda weird to be a Canada exclusive, could be a collectors item down the road?
But if they are trying to save $30 bucks by buying a lesser product, why wouldn't they save another $30 bucks and just buy used? If you are truly money conscious I think the kids will be fine if they are surprised with a Wii already hooked up to the family TV when they come down for xmas.
I realize this is fairly devils advocate-y. And I do see your point, don't think im so dense.
The point is that I don't think who this product is designed for is as clear as you do
It's literally designed as a Holiday gift for kids. It's a cute little box that plays Mario. It comes in a neat package and makes a good present. That's all it is.
Everyone that wants Wii and Netflix can buy a Wii or a Wii U?
This isn't for them.
Like. This was thought out. People paying for Netflix each month. This not for.
Be cool if Nintendo did a Wiiware collection disc.
Exclusive to Canada? Wasn't the original leak from a Japanese online company?
Wii
Wii Mini
Wii U
I can see that being confusing for at least some potential customers. We've already heard reports of some people thinking the Wii U is just a Wii with a tablet or a new controller...
the fact they would strip out something as basic as wifi means Nintendo really are trying to maximize the profit, the materials look so cheap on the outside even
A lot of people don't buy tech second hand.
I know I'd prefer a deal like this anyway.
You can always get something cheaper second hand.
I'm still confused about who this would appeal to. I figure most kids who wanted a Wii already got one and are probably asking for a Wii U this holiday or a 3DS.
$99 would've been a great deal if they kept GC support and Internet support though.
Do Wii games get patches over Internet or no? I can't recall.
Wasn't there a PSP exclusive to Europe without Wi-Fi too?
This looks more like a lunchbox than the Gamecube.
Well that's the point when you release something like this. Sony did the same by taking out the WIFI on the PSP Street.
I think that is a bit of a simplification. The attractive price point could draw in a lot of people who would want the benefits of a Wii but in a smaller package. (Personal Anecdote incoming!) From what I have heard when I worked at Best Buy, the netflix functionality was, at many times, the push over the edge to make the purchase. It also shows in the fact that a large percentage of people watch Netflix with the Wii. Yes, you could say this is a purely game playing console, but it doesn't make the removal of internet any less of a blemish on what I think is a really nice looking and price competitive console.
Just received an email about this.
Wii Mini is 100 coins on Club Nintendo.
Why Canadá? And not México or other market where most of the people do not have internet. The mini Wii would got better on third world markets
I suppose thats true enough. Wee system for your Netflix.
In terms of Nintendo's product range though I think they'd prefer to be pushing those types to the Wii U to get TVii. An even wider range and very competitive environment for TV and Film.
I understand the idea of it having those features. I originally thought that it was going to be like the rumoured Xbox media/arcade box. But likewise I can understand the market and profit being chased here.
So I think Nintendo has chosen the Wii U as the next product for them.
Wow. Canada only still?