Wii Goes Black and Never Goes Back

Tom Goldman

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Wii Goes Black and Never Goes Back



Nintendo is offering a new version of the Wii for people that have trouble seeing the color white.

After the usual rumors and advertisement scans that swirl around the internet in advance of a newly released system model, Nintendo has officially confirmed that it will be releasing a second SKU of the Wii in black. The Wii will remain at $199, but will come with a couple new additions as well.

Already included with the purchase of a Wii [http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Sports-Resort-Black-Nintendo/dp/B003EH0BQ4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1278523782&sr=8-1-catcorr] is one Wii Remote, one Nunchuck, and a copy of Wii Sports. Along with the announcement of the yin to the white Wii's yang, Nintendo has revealed that all Wii's black and white will now come with a copy of Wii Sports Resort and a Wii MotionPlus attachment starting on May 9.

The MotionPlus is required for Wii Sports Resort, and is able to translate true 360-degree, 1-to-1 motion as opposed to the normal less-accurate wiggling and waggling from a Wii Remote by itself. A small selection of other games such as Tiger Woods 2010 support the use the MotionPlus, with cowboy-samurai game Red Steel 2 requiring it, but look at Nintendo to implement future required use in titles like the next Legend of Zelda [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/95914-New-Zelda-Will-Use-Wii-Motion-Plus-For-Swordplay].

Wii Sports Resort itself is an amazing inclusion with this new Wii package, as it's much deeper than the original Wii Sports. The twelve sports included have multiple modes and ways to play, such as the Frisbee dog-catch that later leads to all-out Frisbee golf.

A new color of the Wii might not be as anticipated as the Natal [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/99017-Reggie-Nintendo-Not-Ready-for-a-Wii-2-Just-Yet] hit the market.


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JMan

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Jun 18, 2008
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I don't know why, but the black color makes me want one so bad.
 

Gigaguy64

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That is sooo cool looking.

But id still rather have a Metroid Wii [http://www.wiiwii.tv/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/a-metroid.jpg]
 

Baby Tea

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Sep 18, 2008
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I love the new color.
But I still don't want one.

But the new bundle is very impressive! Seems like a good deal for those who have yet to jump on the band-wagon.
Next up: True HD support!(?)
 

Andronicus

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Mar 25, 2009
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That's funny. Australia's had black Wii's for several months now. Not that it makes all that much difference, mind you; I still have absolutely no desire to invest my money in one.
 

Jared

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Jul 14, 2009
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Well, It was bound to happen eventually,. With the controller going black, so would the console.

I suppose it somewhat more stylish, to me anyway...and now can have it to match either your PS3 or your 360!
 

fix-the-spade

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Have we missed something here?

Black Wii's have been out in Europe for at least a year now. Although putting all the controller's gubbins in one box is new, good for Nintendo.
 

PurpleLeafRave

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Gigaguy64 said:
That is sooo cool looking.

But id still rather have a Metroid Wii [http://www.wiiwii.tv/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/a-metroid.jpg]
I want one! I've been thinking of buying a wii for ages, is that modded or can you actually buy it?
 

Davey Woo

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I've got a black Wii already... We got it a few weeks ago.
Am I time travelling again?
 

mip0

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Gigaguy64 said:
That is sooo cool looking.

But id still rather have a Metroid Wii [http://www.wiiwii.tv/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/a-metroid.jpg]
That! Maybe in Dark Samus version? o_O
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NeutralDrow

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I almost wish I didn't have a white one already. I just think black is the more aesthetically pleasing color, overall.

And I'm still trying to figure out if there's a way to change the background color of the Wii menu.