Posted on Wednesday 17-Aug-2011 10:08 PM

GC 2011: New Wii model: 'No plans' for US release

Sleeker model announcement is EU-exclusive... for now

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By Mike Jackson for computerandvideogames.com

Nintendo's announcement today of a new 'Family Edition' Wii model is EU-exclusive.

Nintendo Wii Screenshot
A Nintendo rep has told Kotaku that the platform holder "does not currently have any plans" to release the new SKU in North America. We'll give you a moment to dry your eyes...

It's a more streamlined Wii compared to the model we know and love, coming in its signature white colour but with a slightly altered configuration. The big change is that it won't be compatible with GameCube software or accessories, and it will sit horizontally instead of vertically.

Nintendo's version of 'no plans' usually equates to 'we're not ready to announce it', so don't wipe it off your must-buy list just yet, American friends.

[ Source: Kotaku ]

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    lordirongut on 17 Aug '11 said:

    Nintendo of America are the new Nintendo of Europe. Nintendo of America really hate America.

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    fonjackerjon on 17 Aug '11 said:

    Seriously first PSP then the wii... why??? who the f**k buys a console that is dying and has a replacement on the way??

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    Imaduck on 17 Aug '11 said:

    So ...... they removed features of the one console that everyone on the planet with electricity already owns, that also has (from memory) the smallest active user base of any of the consoles, then they decide to only release it in Europe...... Why not paint it pink too? Put glue in the disc drive? Make a new disc format? Package it without controllers? Make it only compatible with 3D TV's ? Chew the cables?

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    humanhand on 17 Aug '11 said:

    Now Ducky... leave your new Wii flat... FLAT DUCKY FLAT!

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    MakoChanX on 17 Aug '11 said:

    WE ARE SO LUCKY.

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    metallicorphan on 18 Aug '11 said:

    Nintendo of America are the new Nintendo of Europe. Nintendo of America really hate America.


    shouldn't that read 'Nintendo of America are the new Sony Computer Entertainment Europe'? :wink:

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    MD1500 on 18 Aug '11 said:

    I know some Americans feel a bit put out with Nintendo at the moment, but I don't understand why anyone would complain about this. The Wii Lite has less features than the original. Surely, then, the fact that Nintendo are refusing to release the Wii Lite in the US is a good thing?

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    KippDynamite on 18 Aug '11 said:

    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! We American's always get screwed!

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    wasted-again on 18 Aug '11 said:

    Tempted to get one just to catch up on all the Mario games I've missed out on in the last five years.

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    Balladeer on 18 Aug '11 said:

    Oh no. However will the US cope.

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    sniper789 on 18 Aug '11 said:

    http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/7900/f20d1fe839994e6fbc057f7.jpg

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    CDS on 18 Aug '11 said:

    so don't wipe it off your must-buy list yet

    As if this thing would appear on anyone's to-buy list anyway.

    No Gamecube support? Biggest mistake ever. How will four people with two remotes and two Gamecube controllers play Mario Kart with this one?