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Nintendo Announces Wii Mini, Releasing Exclusively In Canada

Posted on Tuesday, November 27 @ 07:10:14 Eastern by Alex_Osborn


Yesterday, word got out that Nintendo was planning to release a slimmer, cheaper model of the Wii. Today, the company has confirmed the news, revealing that this new hardware revision will be available for just $99.99. The catch, however, is that you have to live in Canada to score this pretty black box, as it is currently exclusive to the region.

The console will launch next week on December 7th, but be warned, this stripped down version doesn't include Wi-Fi support or compatibility with GameCube software. Bummer, we know.

Nintendo of Canada’s VP Ron Bertram shared the following statement: “There are games in the Wii library for every type of player. Wii Mini is a great gift for the holidays that brings everyone in the family together to play. Wii Mini has a mini price, but it’s all about big fun.”

You hear that? A "mini price" with "big fun". How could one possibly resist?

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  • wildmario
    wildmario
    Joined: Jan 2007
    Posted: Nov 27th, 2012 at 7:33 am
    DAMN IT CANADA!


    That red controller looks pretty damn sweet.
    0 2
  • Anthony_Severino
    Anthony_Severino
    Joined: Oct 2010
    Posted: Nov 27th, 2012 at 7:55 am
    Pretty cool, eh? (said in my best Canadian voice)
    0 5
  • Alex_Osborn
    Alex_Osborn
    Joined: Jan 2012
    Posted: Nov 27th, 2012 at 11:04 am
    Oh ya, you betcha!
    0 0
  • Chunibrow
    Chunibrow
    Joined: Mar 2010
    Posted: Nov 27th, 2012 at 4:08 pm
    That's more North Dakota. See: Fargo.
    0 0
  • moretokes
    moretokes
    Joined: Apr 2011
    Posted: Nov 27th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
    When you say eh it's sounds similar to heh.... Thats why I'm showing y'all how we say O'Canada Ay!
    0 1
  • LawnGnome
    LawnGnome
    Joined: Apr 2007
    Posted: Nov 27th, 2012 at 8:20 am
    Lol! Why Canada only!?
    0 2
  • Nick_Tan
    Nick_Tan
    Joined: Jul 2006
    Posted: Nov 27th, 2012 at 8:49 am
    Because they have the health care system to support the shock.
    0 6
  • thedarkstar
    thedarkstar
    Joined: Feb 2011
    Posted: Nov 27th, 2012 at 9:16 am
    I am not surprised about the lack of GameCube game, but what the heck? No WiFi, meaning no internet at all? Talk about a rip off. The thing should be 50 bucks, seriously.
    0 2
  • wildmario
    wildmario
    Joined: Jan 2007
    Posted: Nov 27th, 2012 at 9:20 am
    People still play Wii games online?
    1 3
  • thedarkstar
    thedarkstar
    Joined: Feb 2011
    Posted: Nov 27th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
    I was more referring to being able to download virtual console games.
    0 1
  • wildmario
    wildmario
    Joined: Jan 2007
    Posted: Nov 27th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
    Oh true true.
    0 1
  • quiknkold
    quiknkold
    Joined: May 2011
    Posted: Nov 27th, 2012 at 9:56 am
    I cant believe nobody is jumping on this! The Whats a term for Mini. Wee!

    ITS THE WEE WII!! Nintendo is showing us their Wee Wii. And they thought they could escape the penis jokes
    1 2
  • Kakulukia
    Kakulukia
    Joined: Nov 2005
    Posted: Nov 27th, 2012 at 9:57 am
    Stupid. I will buy a Wii sometime next year when they're dirt cheap, but I want GameCube support too.
    0 2
  • Chunibrow
    Chunibrow
    Joined: Mar 2010
    Posted: Nov 27th, 2012 at 10:43 am
    I now realize that this is a good idea, as a guy like me with no GameCube games or desire to play online could have a wii if I so desired on the future for a decent price.
    0 2
  • moretokes
    moretokes
    Joined: Apr 2011
    Posted: Nov 27th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
    Is that sarcasm I hear? Lol .Anyways another product I won't buy ! Cheers Ay!
    0 0
  • Chunibrow
    Chunibrow
    Joined: Mar 2010
    Posted: Nov 28th, 2012 at 3:56 am
    I was actually being serious... tho to be honest I'm sure I will never buy any type of wii, it just made me realize that there is a demographic that exists for this product
    0 0
  • moretokes
    moretokes
    Joined: Apr 2011
    Posted: Nov 28th, 2012 at 9:30 am
    It's not a bad idea but I still think should have some sort of online functionality (Netflix, web browser on your tv ). I'd play super smash bros and stick console in my car if it came down to me ever buying one though
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