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New Wii Ditches GameCube Support, Out by Christmas

By Jorge Ba-oh (jb)

11555 on 17.08.2011 at 23:07

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Nintendo has outlined plans to introduce a new model of the Wii into the market, sleeker and without GameCube support.

Those looking to purchase a Wii during the holiday season who don't need the GameCube ports/support can opt for a new model that includes a Wii Remote Plus, Nunchuck with Wii Sports and Wii Party. Nintendo state that it will be designed to sit horizontally instead of the more common vertical look. It's dubbed "Wii Family Edition" and here's a little taste of what to expect:

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In addition various regular Wii bundles will be announced towards the Christmas season.

What do you think of the move - would a GameCube-less Wii go down well?

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Stulaw on 18.08.2011 at 18:42#26

What I'm wondering is why the only people who seem to be complaining about it are the ones that already have GC's/GC compatible Wiis.

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bornforthis43 on 18.08.2011 at 19:17#27

Canyarion said:
Now Nintendo announces a second SKU in the winter of the console's lifetime... and half of the Nintendo fans whine about it?!?

I'm not that mad as to why there is a second model, I'm more mad, confused actually, as to why lately it seems like all the Nintendo branches out there seem like they're running on their own operations.

( Edited 18.08.2011 19:18 by bornforthis43 )

Jman (guest) on 19.08.2011 at 16:16#28

The funny part is what makes this more of a "Family Edition", than the currently available Wii?

A "Family Edition" and you only get ONE WIIMOTE?

Even the box shows two kids holding Wiimotes! Sorry mom, and day, you're going to have to spend an extra $100++ if you truly want the whole family to play the "Family Edition" Wii.

no name (guest) on 23.08.2011 at 00:43#29

whats the point of taking away part of the wii and puting it on its side its little more than when microsoft painted the 360 black and calling it a different name like they did with the black wii