Thoughts on the Wii Mini?

[Bolt the Cat]

They aren't selling the Wii mini to compete with the Wii U - whether they share any functionality is irrelevant.

It's not about them sharing functionality as it is about wasting time and resources. The more of these they sell, the less Wii U models they can sell. That's basic economics right there. The Wii U is the only Nintendo console that should still be in production, the rest is obsolete garbage that no one wants to buy anymore.

Probably things like wind waker and gale of darkness.

We likely won't be getting Colosseum or XD, you'd need to be able to connect with RSEFRLG to make much use out of them, and we probably won't be getting those either since everyone would want to transfer their Pokemon to the current gen games which would be difficult if not impossible.

[Iris Mist]

It's not about them sharing functionality as it is about wasting time and resources. The more of these they sell, the less Wii U models they can sell. That's basic economics right there. The Wii U is the only Nintendo console that should still be in production, the rest is obsolete garbage that no one wants to buy anymore.

But what about those people who can't afford to pay full retail for a Wii U? The mini makes an affordable console, especially for people who buy it for younger children, or for a second console for a child's room.

Just because you have no need for it, doesn't mean someone else won't take advantage of this.

[ansem the wise]

But what about those people who can't afford to pay full retail for a Wii U? The mini makes an affordable console, especially for people who buy it for younger children, or for a second console for a child's room.

Just because you have no need for it, doesn't mean someone else won't take advantage of this.

if someone has enough dough to let their kid have their own console while another perfectly good one sits in the next room, then they probably have enough for 2 wiiU's

[Jb]

A normal Wii cost $99. Not wanting to buy this justified for some people.

Nothing has been confirmed yet and what do you mean "good ones"?

Games that don't involve Mario and his buddies.

Like Wind Waker, Desert Storm I/II, Viewtiful Joe, Bomberman Generation, I-Ninja, Resident Evil 4, Skies of Arcadia Legends, Tales of Symphonia, Super Monkey Ball 1/2, and many others.

[Silver Bolt]

No GC compatibility and no internet whatsoever, so no VC and WiiWare games? Wow. That sounds terrible. But I suppose it's ok for those people who just really want to play some Wii games, but can't afford a Wii U or a normal Wii.

[Exeggudork]

A normal Wii cost $99. Not wanting to buy this justified for some people.


Games that don't involve Mario and his buddies.

Like Wind Waker, , Super Monkey Ball 1/2, .

especially these two games.

[Iris Mist]

if someone has enough dough to let their kid have their own console while another perfectly good one sits in the next room, then they probably have enough for 2 wiiU's

Not necessarily. The fact that it doesn't have wi-fi capabilities would make it the perfect console for a child's room. Plus there's quite a price gap between the Wii U and the Wii Mini.

And either way, what's the difference between a kid having their own console or their own 3DS? The mini at least is cheaper.

[BCVM22]

It's not about them sharing functionality as it is about wasting time and resources. The more of these they sell, the less Wii U models they can sell.

Willful ignorance is an ugly thing. We've discussed several times - several more times than we should have needed to - how this is not taking production resources away from the Wii U. Nintendo is not a mom-and-pop business making things in the back room of their storefront. They have production facilities a hundred times over, beyond enough to produce Wii mini units without taking resources away from producing the Wii U. What part of this do you and those mistaken like you refuse to understand?

A normal Wii cost $99.

In a vacuum, maybe, but the only way you can get a Wii Family Edition right now is in a bundle, which cost more than $99. You cannot purchase a full-featured Wii (which isn't even "full-featured" since it's lacking the GameCube functionality) for $99 right now.

[Bolt the Cat]

But what about those people who can't afford to pay full retail for a Wii U? The mini makes an affordable console, especially for people who buy it for younger children, or for a second console for a child's room.

They have enough Wiis left for anyone who'd want one, they can just lower the price of the Wii and it would do the same thing plus more. There's no need to make a scaled down model that has even less features.

[Iris Mist]

They have enough Wiis left for anyone who'd want one, they can just lower the price of the Wii and it would do the same thing plus more. There's no need to make a scaled down model that has even less features.

But what about when the current Wii stock runs out? I'm sure the production cost of the Wii Mini is lower than the Wii. And really, at this point in time, if a person is really dead set on getting wi-fi, they will go and get the Wii U.

A normal Wii cost $99.

The only time I've ever seen a normal Wii for $99 is either refurbished or used.

[Serebii!]

I would get it if I didn't already have a Wii as I don't have internet connection to my Wii or any GameCube games

[empoleon49]

It's a bit poitless, but collectors may buy it for the red Wii-Mote and Nunchuck, and it's good for younger kids, wou wouldn't use Wi-Fi, i guess.

[Ampy]

Just like the original Mario Party never made it to the Wii VC. I've been looking for it for ages, but everywhere, I only find Mario Party 2 and newer.

There's a reason for this. I don't think Nintendo wants more complaints over blisters.

[Iris Mist]

There's a reason for this. I don't think Nintendo wants more complaints over blisters.

I was never one to complain about this, that's what made the game fun for me, and also the only reason I would take a break once in a while

I seriously need to find the N64 version of it soon, it's definitely my favorite in the series by far.

[Zibdas]

I was never one to complain about this, that's what made the game fun for me, and also the only reason I would take a break once in a while

I seriously need to find the N64 version of it soon, it's definitely my favorite in the series by far.

It's on Amazon for only about ~$32.00

[infernape612]

This is basically a con for more money if you ask me. Poor, poor Canada.

[BCVM22]

This is basically a con for more money if you ask me.

And... what qualifies it as this...?

[blaze boy]

This is basically a con for more money

For the Wii Mini to be a "con" it would require Nintendo to deceive their customers into believing that the Wii Mini can do everything that the regular Wii can do.

if you ask me.

Which no one did.

Poor, poor Canada.

I am sure that Canada will be fine. You just worry more about getting your facts right and applying logical thinking.

[Pinsirius]

And... what qualifies it as this...?

Seconded. This is a spare parts dump. Nintendo's allowed.

That said, it does grind me a bit that the hyper-stripped down version has a wonderful design (Sharp corners aside), a snazzy red Wiimote, and TOP LOADING. I have wanted that since 2006.