Wii Mini Proves its Existence, Launches in December

[TIMESWORDSMAN]

It pains me to admit it, but the first thing that flowed through my brain when I saw this was "Oh my god it's so cute! I must have it!"
And I will have it, just not on launch day, or for quite some time so long as it doesn't become some kinda collectors treasure like the Micro.

When you think about it, this is really sort of a return to the Wii's original design agenda. It was originally meant to be a return to the form and style of the NES and SNES, which both had smaller versions of themselves released close to the end of their console life.

 

[Beautiful End]

WHY, NINTENDO, WHY?

This is just sad. It's like watching a puppy run into a glass door over and over again. See, I'm okay with removing the Gamecube compatibility; most new slim models dispose of that one anyway. But built in Wi-fi? Seriously? Even MS learned from their mistakes with their slim 360!

Why would I buy this? If I wanted a Wii, I'll probably look somewhere else for a cheaper version that has better and more useful features than "it's small and pretty". If I wanted a new Nintendo console, I'd consider getting the WiiU since it also plays Wii games and IT'S NEW!

Yeah, it's Canada only, but even so, that's still a pretty dumb move no matter what way you look at it. Hell, a handheld Wii would have been a much better idea (but still dumb since the 3DS is not that old).

And yeah, it's obviously a scheme to make a quick buck because of the holiday seasons and unaware parents. It worked for me when my parents bought me a small SNES right when the 64 was released and I was none the wiser until a couple of years later.

Nintendo, you crazy.

 

[Jfswift]

It looks cool but I was also thinking, "what the hell" when I read the review. Nintendo is trying to sell a new console so what do they do? They create a repackaged version of the old one. It's misleading and pointless, especially as the OP points out how someone might accidentally buy one.

 

[Fursnake]

Why isn't this called the WiiWii, Nintendo? WHY?!

 

[Jumwa]

Man, you people are grasping at straws to rag on Nintendo.

Every console maker releases new versions of their old consoles late in their life cycle. It's nothing new, quite the contrary, it's old hat.

 

[jdogtwodolla]

Don't stores sell Wii bundles or just Wii consoles for just that amount already?