[ziratul]

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.

Touted as “Big Fun, for a Mini Price,” The Nintendo Wii Mini brings home all the excitement and motion gaming of the original, at a fraction of the size, and price tag. The Wii Mini has been completely re-designed from the base-up, resulting in a smaller console. The flat resting system features a manual release top-loading system, which will look to provide owners with a longer lifespan, since it relies on less electronics to power the loading and ejecting of discs. Similar problems led Panasonic and Sega to have to redesign some of their early systems. While Nintendo has never had similar problems with the Wii’s original disc drive, this is a good safety measure in place to ensure you’ll never have to experience that issue. 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.

The Wii Mini aims to introduce (or reintroduce) a new generation to its original gaming options. For the last six years, the Wii has pushed the limits of what we had originally thought were possible to get out of our console games, and spawned a new generation of interactive gaming in general. From the first time a Wiimote was waved as a magic wand in the Harry Potter games, used as an eraser in Warioware, or the Wiimote and Nunchuk had to act the part of a runner’s legs in Madden Football, the Wii has been everything from a good system for party games, to a good source of exercise. Now, with this miniature version of the Wii, more gamers than ever can share in everything it has to offer.


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.

Best Buy will be carrying the Nintendo Wii Mini starting on December 7th and will be taking pre-orders later today (November 27th.) Check back soon, and get ready to bring home the Nintendo Wii Mini at its introductory price of $99.99!

[DEFAULTDNB]

Wow that looks retro.

Why would you buy this though? Surely anyone who wants a wii either has one by now, or will buy the wiiu instead? (also no internet connectivity in wiimiiiiniiiiiii = no multiplayer online)

I dont get it

[ziratul]

Originally Posted by DEFAULTDNB Wow that looks retro. Why would you buy this though? Surely anyone who wants a wii has one by now, or will buy the wiiu instead? (also no internet connectivity in wiimiiiiniiiiiii = no multiplayer online) I dont get it

1. No Internet (OK..... can pass that, wait... i can not... i play mario kart online )

2. BUT WHERE TO BUY GAMES?

game.co.uk = no supply

[japsander]

would be cool for the kids bedroom

[DEFAULTDNB]

@ziratul Buy games second hand, buy old stock of games from retailers.



I think this should have come out a few years ago to fill the niche of people wanting latest console at a cut down but affordable level.

Right now I think its too "little" too late..

[zeeks]

Originally Posted by DEFAULTDNB @ziratul Buy games second hand, buy old stock of games from retailers. I think this should have come out a few years ago to fill the niche of people wanting latest console at a cut down but affordable level. Right now I think its too "little" too late..

I agree. You can get a ps3 for about £30 more (assuming RRP in uk will be £99) and second hand even less.

This console is dead, this should have been a few years ago.

[VashTS]

This is like how Sony still has PS2 out there. Its thee in case some buys it. I'm ready to scoop some old Wii s in the wild for cheap now. Hack em up and resell for profit!

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[ziratul]

I might buy this since i'm PS3/PC guy, and sold my old Wii (mistake).

Anyone have some wii games to sell xD?

[baargle]

I agree it's dead, but didn't the PSOne come out when the PS1 was basically finished, I suppose it's the natural progression to rinse out those last bits of loose change from the consumer whilst stripping out all the bits that the consumer allegedly doesn't need (how kind of them).

Hooray for capitalism and shiny new cases.

[zeeks]

Originally Posted by VashTS This is like how Sony still has PS2 out there. Its thee in case some buys it. I'm ready to scoop some old Wii s in the wild for cheap now. Hack em up and resell for profit! Sent from my SGH-I897 using Tapatalk 2

Yes but Sony and third party still develop for the ps2. I don't know of any 1st or third party games coming out for the Wii.