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Black Wii To Release In Japan

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By Tom Ivan

June 4, 2009

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Nintendo will release a black-coloured Wii console and peripherals in Japan on August 1.

The black console, Wii Remote, Nunchuk and Classic Controller Pro accessories were revealed on the company’s Japanese website.

The platform-holder has also unveiled a red-coloured Nintendo DSi, which will be released in Japan on July 11.

No plans have been announced to release these products outside of Japan.

alexa's picture

My black case mod looks exactly the same as that Wii does minus the Wii logo on the front. Only thing I'll be importing are the controllers to match.
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Matthew Dart's picture


That is looking very sleek. If it were available here I would've probably gotten that one.

Dan_Chippendale's picture

Wii sez: I wanna look like PS3 innit

Ozzman_79's picture

Wii sez: But I sure as hell don't wanna SELL like a PS3

Kenology's picture

Burn!

Kenology's picture

The Wii looks nothing like a PS3. And coming in black doesn't make it look anything like a PS3. That's a silly statement, Dan. You're running out of clever troll remarks!

Indrema's picture

You're an idiot. Just look at the thing -

It's, like, black & stuff; has a disc drive; stands up; & it's "controller" has buttons.
How is it not like a PS3?

Kenology's picture

I know... what was I thinking...

lol

Duncan_Stewart's picture

I don't care what anyone says - this works for me! Any ideas on when we get a black Wii in Europe, late 2010 knowing Nintendo....

AndyLC's picture

Nintendo made rumble controllers, nintendo did analog, then Sony made the Dual Shock

So the pattern isn't anything new.

I'm kinda underwhelmed by motion controls though. Nothing really matches the precision and fun of hitting buttons.

grognard66's picture

I have to admit it looks pretty slick, but it doesn't change the fact that it's an underpowered console with a gimmicky controller offering, primarily, a bunch of minigames.

ArronC07's picture

I thought you were all "yay to motion controllers"?

grognard66's picture

I've never said anything of the sort. I am interested in an interface without ANY controller though.

Kenology's picture

He is only if it's for an HD Twin.

Kenology's picture

That thing is one sexy Wii! I want it!

Nintendo is so serious about dominating Japan... Take notice that Monster Hunter 3 tri is being bundled with the black Wii AND the red DSi comes out on the same day as Dragon Quest IX.

Ninty is gonna be printing some serious money in Japan this summer.

Indrema's picture

& I thought Nintendo didn't care about hardcore gamers....XTREME

Mystakill's picture

If you've got money to burn, send your Wii in to ColorWare and pick from a larger selection of colors. Their service is incredibly overpriced, but somebody's keeping them in business...

http://www.colorwarepc.com/p-80-wii.aspx

ArronC07's picture

Isn't it weird how all a company has to do it change the colour of it's console and everyone rushes out to replace the one they already have?

Barking mad in fact.

Ozzman_79's picture

Couldn't agree more? Paying again for a new color? It looks "sexy:? Some people need to get out more.

Poffle's picture

True. But it does look pretty sexy! I would have preferred them to announce some games that makes me want to buy a Wii though. Or a HD version so the games don't look complete pap on my HDTV.

t-lee123's picture

then use a component cable