Nintendo launches the new Wii, with the elimination of GC compatibility to the horizontal model

Nintendo is scheduled to release a new type of deferred game machine "Wii U" which became HD compliant next year, but it became clear that it is planning to add a new model to the current Wii.

New Wii console coming before Christmas - Official Nintendo Magazine


New Wii first picture - Official Nintendo Magazine


According to an article published on the official page of the UK game magazine 'Official Nintendo Magazine', it seems that Nintendo announced that it is planning to release a new type Wii in the Christmas season.

The new Wii is a streamlined model designed to be placed horizontally rather than vertically, eliminating compatibility with GameCube software. Game cube controller is also not supported, "Wii remote control plus" and "Wii nunchaku" are bundled in addition to the Wii remote control. Nintendo says it is considering offering multiple packs that changed the contents of the bundle.

This is a new Wii package provided by Nintendo. Differences are seen, such as the shape of the WSI and the disk slot are different. In addition, strongly conscious of family oriented "Wii Sports" and "Wii Party" bundled.


Although it is not revealed about the release schedule in Japan, as a reason for releasing the new Wii in dare to this article, a cheap version PSP released prior to the appearance of PS Vita "PSP-E1000As well, it may be a measure to extend the lifetime of the current platform.