Just Announced: Wii Mini

First official images and news on Wii Mini

[Neo Nugget]

No online? O_o

[badz149]

I finally decided to get a Wii for my son and wife just so I can have more time for my PS3 and was looking forward to the Wii mini and this is how it turned out?? WTF?

I admire Ninty's support for their older consoles by making the Wii able to play old games but with this, all of that, GONE! and to make matter worst, this is 2012, but they decided to ditch the wifi too? seriously, who in the hell thought that this is a good idea?? somebody should be fired!

[Outside_ofthe_Box]

On the bright side the the Wii Mini looks sexy... in my opinion at least.

No surprise some features got removed given how tiny the system is now and the very appealing price drop to $99.99. Same happened with the PS3 when it dropped PS2 BC in order for a price drop although it was ridiculed for it.

[kneon]

Well maybe they don't want it to compete with the Wii U, so they stripped out all the extras.

And not only do you lose a bunch of features but it doesn't even seem like much of a deal, for $50 more you get the full blown Wii and a game included.

And why only in Canada? That's puzzling.

[Jobesy]

"No surprise some features got removed given how tiny the system is now"

So you're saying the mini is too small to fit wifi in? My phone which is a fraction of the size has wifi, theres no excuse!

[guitarded77]

I say take that $100 and put it toward a Wii U. You can play all the Wii games, and support for the Wii is gonna be gone soon.

[Bimkoblerutso]

I agree, this is just an awful deal. No game, no wifi, no backwards compatibility (though, to be fair, they had ALREADY dropped BC with the last iteration of the console). What makes Nintendo think this is somehow a respectable SKU?

Plus, it looks like an emergency kit you might store under the seat of your car.

[nukeitall]

@Outside_ofthe_Box

"No surprise some features got removed given how tiny the system is now and the very appealing price drop to $99.99. Same happened with the PS3 when it dropped PS2 BC in order for a price drop although it was ridiculed for it."

I don't know what is up with these downgraded consoles later in life? No thanks!

Oh, did I say it is completely idiotic!

Just get the reguler Wii and get full BC and none of the BS. Don't support this sh!t.

[ConstipatedGorilla]

It's nearly useless and looks cheap too. Black and silver would have been better.

[gaffyh]

I think it looks quite good, but it isn't much smaller than the Wii itself.

[deafdani]

Uh. Wii Mini is going to be even cheaper than a regular Wii. Where do you think the lower price factor comes from?

If you want a Wii with Wifi, and Gamecube games, then go buy a Wii that can do that.

[Cam977]

It's fugly.

[Bimkoblerutso]

@deafdani

Considering the current SKU's come with a game (NSMBW), an excellent semi-rare soundtrack (Super Mario Galaxy) AND a wireless card for $150, you're really spending more money for less with the mini.

And the wifi is actually much more important than people are realizing, because it completely cuts people off from the eShop.

[Gamer1982]

You can buy a full size wii for that price nowadays. Sure this is smaller but less features so not really worth it.

[turgore]

Exactly. Too expensive. You can buy a ps2 or a gamecube for 30 bucks.

[TruthbeTold]

If it bothers you that they took out the Wi-Fi capability, consider this question. How much longer are any past developers of Wii games going to keep up online support for whatever games they've released? Probably not much longer. Not to mention, that if you've been wanting a Wii all this time, but had to wait until it's $99.99, chances are you probably don't have internet service in a way that would allow you to play games online. Just saying.

[MaxXAttaxX]

and they didn't even drop the price, @Outside_ofthe_Box.

But because Nintendo isn't Sony, there was no fuzz over it because Nintendo can do no wrong -__-

[BattleAxe]

Nintendo announced last week that they are not making anymore Wii games, and now they release a console without online connectivity? No thanks.

[darthv72]

I can say this. Despite the criticism this will be a collectors item. Just like the nes top loader and snes jr.

The obscurity alone makes it an automatic seller.

[nukeitall]

@NathanExplosion:

"But because Nintendo isn't Sony, there was no fuzz over it because Nintendo can do no wrong -__-"

Nope, BC still available where I am on Wiis I saw in-store. There were only select models of Wii that lost BC (mostly in Europe), but they got an extra game in the bundle.

Sony got flack because they pushed BC as a selling point, then backtracked and removed it on a high end console. Then they claimed it wasn't important all of a sudden very early in this generation.

They were also the first to remove major features from a console in a later iteration.

[MaxXAttaxX]

What other "major features"? Other OS? lol get over yourself.
The majority of people ranting about that never even used it themselves.
Sony has also ADDED several new software features to the PS3. A detail many biased people tend to forget.

Sony did not "push" PS2 backwards compatibility on the PS3 as a selling point any more than Nintendo pushed GameCube backwards compatibility on the Wii (or GBA on DS, later removed from DSi).

Sony never claimed it wasn't important. They cut costs AND dropped the price of the PS3. http://www.semperthree.com/... Nintendo didn't drop the price. I guess you skipped that detail too.
They've both been bundling games.

[Outside_ofthe_Box]

@Nuke

What I gathered from your comment is this:

It's only bad when Sony does it.

[Information Minister]

With access to the Virtual Console and backwards compatibility with the Gamecube, this would have made for a fantastic retro gaming machine.

As it is right now... meh!

[Gamer1982]

Would of if you could slot a HDD inside.

[Honky Kong]

no WiFi. I hope it still has a usb port for the broadband adapter...and portable hard drive.

[Peppino7]

This is EXACTLY what I've been waiting for!/s

[Tonester925]

Haha this is so lame

[ZombieNinjaPanda]

Nothing about this looks appealing to me. Every reason to ever get a Wii has been thrown out the window by this iteration. This is not how you do a smaller unit, worse than the newest Ps3 Slim.

[Game0N]

What? worse than the newest ps3 slim? Whats wrong with the new ps3 slim? It's essentially the same thing as the original, same features and all just in a smaller size. I don't get your reasoning.

[shutUpAndTakeMyMoney]

only for canada.

[Anon1974]

Ooh. No wi-fi. That's a huge omission. The families I know who currently use their Wii all use Netflix quite often for their kids. But, if you're just looking at a basic Wii for your kids that you can just plug in a game and go without needing anything else, it's only $99. It foots the bill if that's what you're after.

I think it looks pretty cool.

[neogeo]

That is the point. No netflix. If you want netflix mom then buy a WiiU. It's a smart move in 2 ways.
1. It gives a option to the very casual market that does not even know how to setup wifi.

2. It clears confusion between the Wii and WiiU. It will make a easy buying choice for people. The red color helps parrents id the different systems.

I used to work at bestbuy and you wont believe how many cheap people will skip WiiU if only it had netflix. We used to sell a junk TV with built in netflix and a horrible picture and people would buy it only for that insted of a better model without.

[TacoTaru]

I don't think anyone on this board would qualify for the "target audience". There are still families that can't afford internet access bills and this looks like a great little system for kids. Not everything is about "core" gamers. They'll probably sell a bunch to people who really want them and that's the point.

[FamilyGuy]

I would have bought one if it still had wifi, what a shame. How much money could they possibly have saved by excluding it?

No wifi, no online capabilities, no netflix, no buy -_-

[AWBrawler]

Thats dumb as heck some of Wii's best games were on wiiware.

[stage88]

This is terrible. If you want a Wii download Dolphin. It's 100 times better and get this, absolutely free.

[FlairSomewhere]

Well, ignoring the cost of a strong pc.
And games.
And if you're ignoring that cost then you be a pirate, mate.

[fatstarr]

What the fck Nintendo
this is so freaking stupid
the wii sells for 89-120 as is especially when the sales come around

this shit is stupid I swear
No Amount of Fanboy Delusion helps you to agree with this product

No internet
No gamecube
No OS
No wiiware
No nothing
Just a wiiplaying dvd like machine.

It should be 49.99 really unacceptable.

this trend of downgrades is not good -_-

[Iancranium]

Yall been PRANKED lol lol lol. Really, have a look at the image of the box

[DeforMAKulizer]

I think this with the normal Wii and the Wii U will create massive confusion come christmas.

[bubblebeam]

Agreed. People can't forget that a lot of mothers can't tell shit from clay.

When my younger brother asked for Yu-Gi-Oh cards years ago, when they first came out, my Mother was asking people where to get these "UDL" cards. Yeh.....UDL is pre-mixed Vodka. *Facepalm

[rezzah]

When they first came out? That was like 10 years ago.

[DeforMAKulizer]

I must admit, im loving the design.

Very retro NES feel to it and the colors are just excellent. But with my Wii still A-OK i shall pass.

[StanSmith]

The Wii mini is a canada exclusive so there shouldn't be much confusion...unless you live in canada of course :P

I do agree that it looks nice with the retro vibe it has.

[FlairSomewhere]

Blame the idiot associates who don't prevent them from making that mistake.

[moodgamer]

This will be a great hit on Christmas. People usually dont realize how much consoles with the price pont of 99€ sell on this holliday season. Its a simple an small console for gaming, just that. No internet, no nothing. Gamers maybe dont understand this but youll see the sales numbers.

[AfricanGamer9ja]

@moodgamer http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[moodgamer]

Do you work or worked in a retail store or gaming store?

[AzaziL]

They stripped the wifi part which probably costs less than $5 in bulk, costly decision that probably doomed this before it even releases.

[Gothdom]

it does have the same colors as the virtual boy...

[Summons75]

stripped memory slots too will hinder this as well seeing a huge thing about the WiiU is transferring your saves from wii to wiiu and the people that will most likely buy this will only buy while waiting for the WiiU to restock.

[FlairSomewhere]

Who in their right mind would do this?

[kwyjibo]

Yeah, really surprised they did this. Wi-fi chips are so cheap (I even think your $5 is an overestimate given how you can easily find them in $99 phones now).

I don't think it's doomed as such, but having Netflix et al would have made for a more attractive package.

They're probably assuming that everyone already has their boxes in place though.

[rataranian]

Worst move ever.

[ShadowKingx]

i think they should have kept the wifi feature in there or at least have some type of internet connectivity, but thats ok you can a buy the old wii for about 80 used in most pawn shops and gamestop now anyway.

[tigertron]

What a hideous machine. The original Wii was much better looking.

No wi-fi/online features, no Gamecube controller port, no backwards compatibility. Is Nintendo trolling us? I sure hope people don't get conned into buying this.

I also think this came out at the wrong time. Parents who don't know any better might get this instead of the Wii U.

[yaz288]

"no Gamecube controller port, no backwards compatibility."

wtf? really?! .. I was just fucking happy about this ..and now I am not -_-

I think the new design is better thought

[ChickeyCantor]

The later revision of the Wii also omitted the gamecube ports/compatibility.

[insomnium2]

I bought a Wii last cristmas for my kids and even then we had to make sure the model we got was the one with b/c. I would think they don't sell those anymore in stores. Don't know though.

This seems kinda stupid move by Nintendo imo but I'm a gamer so I think this console is not intended for me in the first place.

[sway_z]

It looks fantastic.....although a little redundant.

I can see many a sad child opening this on christmas morning or on their birthday...instead of the Wii U they pleaded for

:(

....Mass parental consumer confusion ensues!

*I have to LMFAO when receiving disagrees from comments like this!?

1) Are we disagreeing parents won't be confused...not even one? or a child won't be disappointed expecting a Wii U?

2) Are we disagreeing because I commented 'Redundant' releasing a completely stripped down Wii when you can get a fully featured Wii for approx same price?

3) Are we disagreeing because I commented it looked Fantastic?

What?? Huh?? ...Don't disagree just cos you can...that's just dumb?

[skrug]

I can see that too.. lol

Kid: MOM MOM MOM! I WANT THE NEW WII U!!!!!
...
At Store
Mom: Can I get the new Wii?
Store Rep: You want the new Wii Mini that just released?
Mom not knowing any better answers: Yes.
...
Christmas Day
Kid starts opening present full of joy.
After opening...
tears starts to erupt. And no, not tears of joy.

[FlairSomewhere]

Why would the moronic store rep suggest that?

[skrug]

@FlairSomewhere

The mom asked for the new Wii, didnt ask for Wii U.

It happens.

[FlairSomewhere]

...I just don't think the store rep would just leave it at that.

[TotalSynthesisX]

Don't worry bro, I've got your back. +1 Agree

[fossilfern]

I actually like this tiny machine! If only they kept the Gamecube support I would of got this in a heart beat.

[wishingW3L]

this has to be the most hideous console ever created. Whoever made this shouldn't be allowed to design anything else ever again.

[live2play]

Wrong article
The one with the ps3 super slim is on another page

[TheLyonKing]

People are bitching about no online but I can't even remember using the wii for any online features.

[wishingW3L]

without online you can't take advantage of the Virtual Console nor Netflix!

[TheLyonKing]

Which I doubt very many families and gamers took advantage of tbh

While I personally think the addition of a wii mini will hurt wii u and don't see the point I find the omission of online is a good move in a poor strategy.

[MariaHelFutura]

I have a Wii that I only use for Netflix.

[Pillville]

WiiWare
Virtual Console
Online Play
Firmware Updates
Netflix
Youtube
Weather
News
Browser
Sharing/Downloading Miis

[Plagasx]

At least it looks better than the Wii U.

[I_am_Batman]

Wow 99$ for a Wii. And a great Design too. Since I don't own a Wii yet I would buy it right away if Nintendo didn't remove the online capabilities.

[GreenRanger]

Nintendo are trying to stop people from buying the PS3/360, which are cheaper than the Wii U, so they are releasing this for the super casuals who wouldn't have needed the online, or even knew it existed.
Nintendo want Sony and Microsoft to announce their next gen consoles because the Wii U will be cheaper than them.
Having the PS3/360 with 50-60 million owners each is bad for the Wii U because it's really just around the same specs as Sony's and Microsoft's consoles with a different controller.
Sony and Microsoft could take advantage of that and hold off their next gen consoles for another few years.
The casuals won't move from the Wii to the Wii U and the hardcore gamers won't move from the PS3/360 to the Wii U, so the majority of Wii U gamers will be the ones who buy Nintendo consoles for Nintendo franchises.
When the PS4/720 come out, the Wii U will be the cheap, weak console, just like the wii is now, and that's exactly what Nintendo want.

[StanSmith]

You and others with your theories here need to read this:
http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...

It's exclusive to Canada! What difference will it make when it's exclusive to one country?

Too many people jump the gun here on N4G.

[GreenRanger]

Silly Stan.
Canada is a test bed to see what kind of demand it has.
Nintendo don't want to mass produce the thing and have it meet the same fate as the PSP E1000.
Also, if you think my comment was being negative towards Nintendo--it wasn't.
If i was trying to sell a console, that's exactly what i'd do.

[baguettesmoker]

I think your post here as well as the one below bring up some interesting points. Whether you're right or not, I can't say. But I do know that I've OFTEN wondered what the hell Nintendo was thinking with just about every major design choice they've made since opting to use cartridges with the N64. Every announcement I hear from them sounds like folly, and yet they always turn a profit.

The way you put it, their business acumen seems quite shrewd. I hope you're right.

[Pillsbury1]

You turn into the white ranger. Tiger zord!

[M83_]

From looking at the small pic I thought this was just like a roku/apple tv style set top box with a cool enough red band around it. I thought it looked good.

Then I opened the link. It looks like a very cheap and hideously ugly plastic console from the 80s. I don't even think it even justifies it's price tag.

[brettyd]

This is a useless machine, no wifi? no gamecube? better be $50 tops.

[mamotte]

I'm a -too- late adopter for this gen, and I can say there's some market for it. For example, I just bought the $199 PS3 BF bundle, and next gear I'll buy this Wii at $99. It's not like online were a strong feature on Wii.

So yeah, I'll be buying one. The reason I Am late to this Gen, it's because I was finishing a lot of Gamecube games, so backwards isn't necessary to me. Looks great, if you ask me.

[ShadowKingx]

This console basically mean there are no longer supporting the Wii. Reason is how in the world will they patch it if something go wrong, you pretty much have to send it to them or take it back to the store you purchased it from.

and like someone said above no Netflix, no purchasing games from previous gens. i really think nintendo made a huge mistake. the upside though is that many kids that don’t play online will have a new wii this christmas.

if nintendo releases a external internet thing later for it for a reasonable price than this might be worth getting but i just don’t see any point in buying it at all right now.

[XboxInnovation]

The Wii sales made Nintendos ego big, now they think they could do whatever they want and it will sell.

The Wii brand is dead so they may have a lot of trouble with Wii u. That gen of gamers have grown up and now want Xbox and ps3 because its what the older and cooler kids play. Now Nintendo has to try and entice this young gen of gamers, and they may very well, but if Wii was rebranded it would not only attract the kids but hardcores too, because hardcores don't want anything with Wii on it. They're putting all there eggs in one basket again, they better hope it pays.

[SpaZaA]

Fugly.....and pointless. You can get a new much better looking original Wii for just a few bucks more.

[KillerPwned]

I wondering if you can just buy the USB Ethernet adapter and use that for internet? Either way I will get one of theses when I see it for like $50 max to add to my collection.

[Lionalliance]

No online?....are they kidding?

[firefly69]

WEll they shoud have spend the money on a better hardware for the WII U than on this BS!I really dont get NINTENDO some times!A weak cpu on the Wii u AND then this BS mini Wii!

[Starbucks_Fan]

I really like the design of the system, especially the red/black colors. But no wifi just killed it for me. Maybe at $40 I'll bite.

I hope people don't get this confused with the Wii U.

[Y_5150]

I don't care about online much. I've had no online for 3 years with a Wii since launch and had no problem! So I'm going to get this and use that extra $30 dollars on the accessories.

[DFresh]

Anyone would be retarded to buy a Wii when the Wii U just came out.
But if your going to buy the Wii maybe this won't be such a bad deal if it's at a lower price.

[sitharrefus]

Can it connect online through a Ethernet usb?

[Starbucks_Fan]

nope :(

[Unlimax]

Ok Nintendo Fans don't be mad but this is your reaction when you saw this Version :P

[nevin1]

Could go with pair of these.

http://www.kicksonfire.com/...

[Tetsujin]

I'd buy it just to ebay a few years later for $300+ for the collectors.

[BringingTheThunder]

theres nothing in it!

[VTKC]

stripping a key feature that make a modern day gaming console such as online. and THEN releasing it?

Good luck with that Nintendo.

[PopRocks359]

So it's basically like a Gamecube that can play some Wii games.

Jeez, I'll stick to my Wii and Wii U.

[Jek_Porkins]

I don't blame Nintendo for putting this out, they really want to hit that 100 million mark and this is a formula that has worked for them in the past.

I think Sony released a PSP that lacked online ability right before the Vita launched. So its a decent enough idea and the $99 price point will appeal to a lot of people. Honestly, the Wii doesn't have patches, I've never used the online on my Wii anyway. I was never big into the Virtual Console or Arcade deals they had because I didn't like buying "Nintendo Points".

With the thousands of back catalog games, and a lot of those pretty cheap now, this is a great entry level machine for someone new to gaming, kids or parents or pretty much everyone.

And for those complaining, just don't buy it. Its not like its forced on anyone, why bother spouting off about it? Lots of companies have released re-designed consoles later on.

[yewles1]

Wow... Wii Mini...

Floodgates for even more jokes: OPEN

[Knightofelemia]

Yeah this is not for me not compatable with Game Cube and no online capability I'll just stick with my old Wii. My grandmother has a Wii and she takes it online.

[bigfish]

it looks better than the Wii u

[AngelicIceDiamond]

No Wifi means no internet access /online play no online store. Its not "compatible Game Cube discs, and the gamecube controller ports and memory slots have been removed."
Not to mention you won't have any of you classic virtual Nintendo classics because of well, no internet so that's a huge waste.

Stick with your Wii people you have online access along with BC with GameCube games. This an ENTIRE waste of money.

Damn Nintendo I wanna like you but I can't defend your mishaps/mistakes for long.

[Deku-Johnny]

You've clearly missed the point in the Wii Mini. It's not here to replace your current Wii, it's not for people who want to play online, it's more for casual gamers who don't want to spend $200+ on a console. It's a good idea for a cheap Christmas present. If you want a new console with online play etc. Get a Wii U.

[Clarence]

Money grab

[ado908]

Just what I've been waiting for! It's a Wii but mini. It's the Wii Mini :D

[IQUITN4G]

Sexy and definitely getting one of these. The size and look alone will have this fly off shelves.

[josephayal]

Looks better than WII u

[hkgamer]

strange that the wii got a redesign, probably won't be attractive enough for current wii owners to get this but i guess for others who hasn't got one and don't care for online then this is fine.

I personally think the wii is small enough already.

nothing will ever beat the PS2 redesign, it slimmed down that beast of a machine to a tiny console but kept the slick look.

360 also looks great but its not small enough for me.

woul also like to note that the only redesigns I have ever purchased after owning the original is GB pocket and GBA SP. The only ever redesign I have ever had was the DS lite.

[Enigma_2099]

Hopefully Nintendo will step up and make some corrections, because if this is what you get, then shrinking it wasn't worth it.

[TheCagyDies]

I might as well buy this, I gave my modded white Wii to my brother and I still need to beat solo games like Metroid Prime 3, Other M, and Skyward Sword.

Plus I kind of dig the design.

[LOL_WUT]

Why not just get a Wii U?

[DivineAssault]

i was almost interested in this until they said no wifi.. its a very attractive looking system for a nintendo but im not interested in a non HD, no wifi, no gamecube wii.. The one i have is good enough

[HalfNerdHalfAmazing]

Wii mini that name is cute

[Deku-Johnny]

You can't really complain for a price like that.

[TBONEJF]

Only for Canada not the U.S. Plus Nintendo doesn't support online network for this Wii Mini

[rezzah]

Didn't they stop developing games for the Wii? I mean Nintendo of course, others are free to continue i believe.

[360ICE]

Might buy it for Galaxy actually. And don't go "What do you mean by Galaxy" on me. You know what I mean, Nintendo fans. It's all you're good for!

(Sorry, I'm cranky)

[duff916]

Mini Wii, you complete me.

[TXIDarkAvenger]

Biggest waste of money. I swear the original Wii is only $100. + the Wii U is out. There isn't even online, what are they thinking?

[kingPoS]

This new Wii mini seems to ditch a lot of options it's predecessor already had.

Lets be honest! Who here doesn't use WiFi today.

There's no mention of being able to use the classic controller/pro.

[taquito]

its about $40 too high, you can already get a refurb wii with all features for $80

http://www.gamestop.com/wii...

[Sp1d3ynut]

What...no Wee Wii jokes?? N4G, you disappoint me. :o

[waltyftm]

Looks amazing, i love that pic.

[tubers]

My body is ready.. next Black Friday that is..

Nothing more than $ 59.99 okay? :)

Never owned a Wii b4 :P

[Relientk77]

Why? The Wii is already small

[nerdkiller]

Wii wiiwii wii

[IWentBrokeForGaming]

Wouldnt you just put that money towards a Wii U which at launch is already more promising than Wii's entire life span has been!

[dkgshiz]

So...its a downgrade from the original wii? Who is this for? It makes even less sense then the PSP Go when that came out. The wii isn't even expensive or too big anyways.

[axisofweevils]

Well, it's better than a Vita.

[BlaqMagiq24]

Why the hell does this thing exist? We got the Wii U why take potential sales away from that, not to mention strip the Wii of everything good? A recipe for disaster tbh.

[maelstromb]

I hate to be the bearer of cheesy jokes, but Nintendo should have nicknamed it the "Wii-nii"..

[jjb1981]

I honestly think it is to procure the costs of the wii U. They have to make that first party money back some how and this is perfect for the upcoming holiday season... IMO...

[maelstromb]

I agree. But I also believe that this iteration is really targeted at the "no-frills" casual gamers looking for a dirt cheap entry-point, without worrying about pleasing those that would demand more from their console. The lack of internet access may be enough for us serious fans/gamers to scratch our heads in bemusement, but for the rest it will come off as a non-issue. And honestly, at $99 Nintendo is driving a hard bargain that parents this holiday season, in particular, will have a very hard time passing up.

On top of this, Nintendo have also announced a new retail price point of the 3DS @ $139.99. Coincidence? I think not. Strategy? Absolutely. B/c at those price points, one could purchase a new Wii Mini AND 3DS for the same cost of a new 360 or PS3.

[Smokingunz]

Bad idea! No wifi? No thank you. Ill be picking up my used white wii modek with gamecube backwards cimpatibility.

[tweet75]

parent who knows little about gaming:do you have any wii u in stock?

associate: no but we have this new wii mini.

Parent: ill take one those for my kid it will save me alot of money this year

[DJ]

Brilliant business move since the Nintendo online network is nonexistent.

[bahabeast]

only the controller looks regular the box looks like something from the 80's they should have made a controller to match the box and leave the wifi gad dammit.

[SovereignSnaKe]

-It reminds me of those old red Lego storage Cases with the cheap plastic latches! -Sony just got a run for its money on the "No Help from their Parents console Re-Design Award"

[profgerbik]

Nintendo fans duped again. I always tell you Nintendo makes cheap crap, is this not enough proof for you all now?

Richest gaming division in the world can't even throw Wi-Fi into a god damn little box. $99 or not it just shows how cheap and greedy Nintendo really is, when you can buy a Wii easily for $99, so why even buy a mini that does less?

They couldn't have wasted all the money they spent making these crappy Wii Mini's.. on adding more features to the Wii U or adding some more power to it? Of course not just another thing to cash in on..

Wii Mini, Nintendo is turning more into Apple than I thought.

[That-Guy]

I'd expect a cheaper downgrade of the Wii would be made for those lesser developed nations, but it's curious how this is so far a Canada exclusive.

[bakasora]

wtf. that's all I wanna say

[Tzuno]

These days everyone goes cheaper and cheaper risking the quality of their products. The fun part is that they charge more and more.

[CoryHG]

I almost want to buy this and not open the box. I think this will be one of those items in the future that'll be worth money. Seriously, like every second hand major nintendo system is rare. The colored n64's, nes2 and snes2.

[Thepcz]

if you want to play wii games then the mini is good

its actually really great for somebody who just wants to play the games at a cheap price.