Nintendo's Wii Mini has been a bit more elusive than we thought, but we've at last snagged the entry-level console ahead of its official release and given it a quick shakedown. While it does what it ...

Nintendo has come out and confirmed the Wii Mini after a few leaks had made the device's launch not-so-secret anymore. The new Wii Mini will only play Wii games and will lack support for the older ...

The good news: After six years on the market, Wii now has a price of under $100. Bad news: in Canada. Well: I guess it's not bad news if you're Canadian. Wii Mini, announced today by the gamemaker's ...

A more basic and cheaper version of Nintendo’s original Wii is making its way to the United States. The Wii Mini, originally released in Canada Europe during the past year, will retail at $99 and hit ...

There's currently no word on price, but the smaller, Internet-deprived device launched in Canada late last year for $99.99. CNET contributor Don Reisinger is a technology columnist who has covered ...

Nintendo recently announced that it was ceasing all production of its original Wii video game console. It seemed as if it had run its course, and Nintendo was shifting 100 percent of its focus to the ...

[UPDATE] Following the publication of this story, Nintendo confirmed the Wii Mini as a Canada-exclusive to be sold through the holiday season. No mention was made of a release in other territories. A ...

People who want the latest game device to hit stores and don't mind dropping $300 or more to get it have been busy grabbing up Nintendo's brand new Wii U game machine with its tablet controller. But ...

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$99 is the sweet spot for consoles, but without WiFi is there much point in getting a Wii Mini? I like the red and black---my old school colors---and the overall look of the Wii Mini, Nintendo's new ...

In the wake of last week’s launch of the Wii U, Nintendo has announced a redesigned version of its predecessor. After several rumors of a "Wii Mini" leaked online, the company has now confirmed that a ...

A Best Buy Canada front page ad let the cat out of the bag before Nintendo had a chance to: Following its (by all accounts) successful launch of the Wii U, Nintendo says it’ll launch a pint-sized ...