Wii Mini

Mr E

Looks like Best Buy have let the cat out of the bag about the Wii Mini (a smaller version of the Wii). Not announced by Nintendo yet, but probably will be very soon (due for launch on December 7th in Canada).

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/home.aspx?ci_src=11138&AID=10474050&PID=4003003&SID=eho302asonv4

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-11-27-nintendo-wii-mini-leaked-by-retailer

Don't see the point to be honest, and to remove GC support and WiFi, can't see this being a big hit of a console.

Kinski

Got a very 80s, toyish look about it.

Myrddin

As o1s1n mentioned elsewhere, the fact that this is very likely to be a terrible seller, means it could likely in the future be quite rare. I'll say no more

Mr.Saturn

It's just a budget console, made to cash in on those who want to game, or more likely, want to get their little'uns a console, but can't afford any of the big boys. Harmless, and it'll bleed the last of the Wii-brand, perhaps finally tipping sales over 100 million.

Sure, you could pick up an origi-Wii second hand for a good price, but I never doubt the power of 'oh! it's new, and shiny, and cheap!.

Nollog

Is Canada-only right now.
I'd assume they're the test market.

Star Lord

If it turns out to be mod-able it could be quite good!

Princess Peach

Star Lord

Princess Peach wrote: »

Mini-Wii

robman60

I'm pretty surprised by this to be honest. As others have mentioned, it may be a sought after collectible in future, much like the Virtual Boy.

turnfan

If only I bought that GameBoy Micro for €30 all those years ago.
This has a collectible feel about it already.:)

tcjpmcd

This reminds me of the time sony released a PSP model that was cheap and the wifi had being removed from the device. This is a good thing for people that want to just play the wii and not the online features clearly.

Irish Halo

robman60 wrote: »

it may be a sought after collectible in future, much like the Virtual Boy.

turnfan wrote: »

If only I bought that GameBoy Micro for €30 all those years ago.
This has a collectible feel about it already.:)

I picked up both of those up when they were being sold off cheap, so will keep an eye on this (if only to wind up the OH ...)

Myrddin

I wonder how much it'll cost to get one shipped here

tcjpmcd

EnterNow wrote: »

I wonder how much it'll cost to get one shipped here

Surely it will be released here in Europe at some point? Depends on the retailer?

Myrddin

tcjpmcd wrote: »

Surely it will be released here in Europe at some point? Depends on the retailer?

If it flops in Canada, which it surely will, they may decide not to bother releasing it elsewhere.

tcjpmcd

EnterNow wrote: »

If it flops in Canada, which it surely will, they may decide not to bother releasing it elsewhere.

It would be a stupid move to not release it in europe.

Irish Halo

tcjpmcd wrote: »

Surely it will be released here in Europe at some point? Depends on the retailer?

If it flops like the VirtuaBoy (but let's be honest that is very unlikely) it'll never make it over to us. But it could have a bad enough reception that they won't bother.

It will have to seriously undercut the cost of the "blue" Wii (which will have a big price drop surely after the Wii U is up and running).

Myrddin

tcjpmcd wrote: »

It would be a stupid move to not release it in europe.

I think your under the illusion Nintendo give a damn about Europe Seriously though, after admitting the other day that they are officially finished supporting the Wii with 1st party titles...I doubt this will be a big hit, not that its meant to be or anything, but whether whatever sales they make offset the costs of producing it time will tell.

Nollog

It's a Gameboy Micro.

Ol' Donie

turnfan wrote: »

If only I bought that GameBoy Micro for €30 all those years ago.
This has a collectible feel about it already.:)

My first though too :-P

Will keep an eye on this, looks kinda cool. Would want to be cheap, though.

shuffles03

If it ever gets released here and only costs €99, I think I'll pick one up, never open it and then fast forward to ten years time (I have a 'Click' remote control) and sell the bastard for millions!! MWA HA HA HA HA!!! But seriously, it looks cool enough to be worth a pretty penny in a few years time.

readyletsgo

Totally useless, but i want one, just to have.
Love the colouring. The WiiU should have this colouring.

Its like a CD player, opens on top?
Also, its just like the Gamecube, only plays Wii games, just like the Gamecube just plays Gamecube games(excluding the GBPlayer of course)

Loads of Canadian Parents will pick this up for their 4 year olds i would think. Not aimed at gamers at all.

tcjpmcd

I would totally buy this. COME ON NINTENDO YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO!

shuffles03

DO IT Nintendo (I know your listening)

tcjpmcd

shuffles03 wrote: »

DO IT Nintendo (I know your listening)

They will listen to us hopefully. :D

Myrddin

tcjpmcd wrote: »

They will listen to us hopefully. :D

Once they're done with Mother fans, we're next on their list :P

tcjpmcd

EnterNow wrote: »

Once they're done with Mother fans, we're next on their list :P

I'll be sad if they don't release it here, it looks like an awesome collectable to have!

o1s1n

might be worthwhile keeping an eye in ebay canada. If theyre not selling well, you may see a retailer dump a load up there for cheap.

tcjpmcd

What's the release date for these again? I may just keep an eye on ebay then..

shuffles03

I've put a letter in a bottle and dropped it off at dollymount strand. If one reached here from Canada, one can get back. I've sellotaped an old pound coin inside and I'm eagerly awaiting a response.

Myrddin

I've an uncle living in Canada...could it be time to reel in a favour?

Star Lord

The girlfriend is currently in Canada, and will probably see this post...

Myrddin

I take it she knows we're best mates & have to have all the same stuff yeah? Cool

shuffles03

Maybe I should have addressed the bottle to her. Will I send another one?

Star Lord

Canada are very clean and are pretty strict about littering, so I'd say not to.

shuffles03

What if I wrote 'ECO' on the side in permanent marker?

Myrddin

shuffles03 wrote: »

What if I wrote 'ECO' on the side in permanent marker?

In that case I'll shoot it outta the water.

shuffles03

But then I won't get my Wii Mini?

Princess Peach

Best Buy is a half hour bus ride away. Nobody is getting a wii mini unless someone wants to cough up for a limo :pac:

Star Lord

Booo, spoilsport!!!

DARK-KNIGHT

Hold on are Damo and the princess courting??

Mario will not be too pleased hearing this!!!

Peach but me a wii mini

robman60

o1s1n wrote: »

might be worthwhile keeping an eye in ebay canada. If theyre not selling well, you may see a retailer dump a load up there for cheap.

That's what I'm thinking, especially when it's not scheduled for a European release yet.

Star Lord

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Hold on are Damo and the princess courting??

Mario will not be too pleased hearing this!!!

Peach but me a wii mini

He'd jump on my head if you told him! Please don't!!!

DARK-KNIGHT

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

He'd jump on my head if you told him! Please don't!!!

I spent half my life playing games trying to save the princess!!! Hearing of you two has hurt me so badly lol

Any chance of that wii mini princess??

DARK-KNIGHT

I think we need a boards.ie Nintendo clan!!! Anyone????

shuffles03

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

I think we need a boards.ie Nintendo clan!!! Anyone????

News Team, ASSSSSEEEMMMBBLLLEEEEEEEEE!!!!

Deano7788

Bump. The Wii Mini's coming out here on the 22nd March. Why anyone would want one now I don't know but there you go.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/393280/wii-mini-hits-the-uk-on-march-22/

Star Lord

Deano7788 wrote: »

Why anyone would want one now I don't know but there you go.

You know, for kids!

robman60

I'd consider getting one for collection purposes, but I probably won't. It will probably sell terribly so it may have some collectible value.

DARK-KNIGHT

robman60 wrote: »

I'd consider getting one for collection purposes, but I probably won't. It will probably sell terribly so it may have some collectible value.

What price does it come to us with?? Anything more than 50 and they can piss off lol