Post by: Kairon on June 03, 2009, 10:04:00 PM
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=18761
It's amazing what the prospect of simply offering the same hardware in a new color can do. Nintendo's handhelds have been using this tactic to re-attract consumer attention since the original Game Boy started exploring the palette in the mid-'90s. As a consequence, the announcement of a solid red model of Nintendo's DSi isn't much of a shock; in fact, the red DSi will become the sixth color variant of the system available in Japan when it launches on July 11.
The announcement of a glossy black Wii, however, is far more surprising. The same goes for the unveiling of a black Wii Remote, black Nunchuk, black Classic Controller PRO (the new style which includes handles) and even a black Wii Remote Jacket.
The line of black Wii hardware and accessories will hit the Japanese market on August 1. Also available on that date will be a special bundle of the new black Wii console, a black Wii Classic Controller PRO, and Capcom's much-anticipated Wii-exclusive, Monster Hunter Tri.
Post by: BeautifulShy on June 04, 2009, 05:20:40 AM
Post by: ShyGuy on June 04, 2009, 05:33:27 AM
Post by: NWR_insanolord on June 04, 2009, 05:35:53 AM
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Post by: Enner on June 04, 2009, 06:41:59 AM
Post by: GK on June 04, 2009, 09:49:57 AM
Post by: AV on June 04, 2009, 10:08:38 AM
I still have 2 wiimotes, 2 nunchucks, and 1 classic controller. So this is nice news for me. Wonder where you can import it...
ask Greg on RFN. He can tell you.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on June 04, 2009, 10:20:34 AM
This is one post from BlackNMild2k1 away from turning into a Funhouse thread...
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c262/BlackNMild2k1/09288-3.jpg)
(http://i44.tinypic.com/124u5vb.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c262/BlackNMild2k1/champagne.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c262/BlackNMild2k1/Funny%20GIFs/4p2mg77.gif)
believe it or not, that is actually champagne all over their faces :-)
Post by: NovaQ on June 04, 2009, 10:21:46 AM
Post by: stevey on June 04, 2009, 10:23:22 AM
Classic Controller PRO = PS controller = boycott
Give us new Wavebirds, damn it!
Post by: NWR_pap64 on June 04, 2009, 10:24:06 AM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on June 04, 2009, 10:24:15 AM
Wii will hit 10million sold in Japan 3 weeks after this is launched. mark my words.
[I'm assuming this news came out of Japan? & this is what retailers were told to clear some space for?]
edit:
This is a missed opportunity though for Nintendo to start bundling in the M+
Everyone that has a Black Wii could have a BLACK M+ bundled in with the box
Black Wii -> Aug 1, 2009
Red NDSi -> July 11, 2009
Monster Hunter 3 Special Pack / Aug 1,2009 / 33,000 Yen
(Black Wii + game + Classic Controller Pro Black )
also available:
1. Wiimote Black 3,800yen
2. Nunchuk Black 1,800yen
3. Classic Controller Pro Black 2,000yen
4. Classic Controller Pro White 2,000yen
But what I don't see a mention of:
5. WiiMotion Plus Black 1,500yen
Post by: BeautifulShy on June 04, 2009, 11:09:46 AM
Post by: kraken613 on June 04, 2009, 11:19:05 AM
Post by: Pale on June 04, 2009, 11:52:19 AM
Maybe it will keep me from buying a new console just for the color. =P
Post by: NWR_insanolord on June 04, 2009, 12:37:29 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on June 04, 2009, 12:58:03 PM
A: <insert witty response about Wii & DSi & Nintendos Scrooge McDuck-like money vault here>
I made a thread covering the whole Japanese Post E3 Conference (http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=28493.0) for everyone to check out.
Including pics of the console, controller w/ condom, nunchuck(all three in black), DSi, MH3 bundles (all 3 of them) & the (limited) Special edition sky blue Wiimote w/ matching M+ attachment, that so far can only be obtained in Japan (Club Nintendo)
Post by: Dirk Temporo on June 04, 2009, 02:46:31 PM
Post by: kraken613 on June 04, 2009, 03:30:28 PM
Post by: Mop it up on June 04, 2009, 06:51:38 PM
Next up is the pink Wii. It's gonna happen. I can feel it.
Post by: nickmitch on June 04, 2009, 09:16:29 PM
Post by: Djunknown on June 05, 2009, 12:11:47 AM
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Give us new Wavebirds, damn it!
You might as well make your own mold, then give it NCL, cuz they broke theirs...
Post by: Caliban on June 05, 2009, 02:05:40 PM
If Nintendo were smart they'd set up a service for the people who want a black Wii to transfer their saves and VC/WiiWare games to it to remove the barrier.
They could release a channel to help transfer all the necessary Wii data onto an SD card, and then once you have the new Wii all you have to do is download the same channel and upload the data from SD card.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on June 05, 2009, 02:19:50 PM
The black set looks great. What about a black Motion Plus?that seems too simple, it will never happenIf Nintendo were smart they'd set up a service for the people who want a black Wii to transfer their saves and VC/WiiWare games to it to remove the barrier.
They could release a channel to help transfer all the necessary Wii data onto an SD card, and then once you have the new Wii all you have to do is download the same channel and upload the data from SD card.
Post by: Caliban on June 05, 2009, 02:58:41 PM
Post by: Stratos on June 05, 2009, 05:14:42 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on June 05, 2009, 05:49:23 PM
Post by: kraken613 on June 05, 2009, 05:54:01 PM
QuoteGive us new Wavebirds, damn it!
You might as well make your own mold, then give it NCL, cuz they broke theirs...
I love that comment about the Wavebirds. Lost the mold.
I am now on my last Wavebird... I'll be sad when its dead.
Post by: ThePerm on June 05, 2009, 06:17:27 PM
Post by: stevey on June 05, 2009, 07:42:14 PM
QuoteGive us new Wavebirds, damn it!
You might as well make your own mold, then give it NCL, cuz they broke theirs...
I love that comment about the Wavebirds. Lost the mold.
I am now on my last Wavebird... I'll be sad when its dead.
If enough people demand them, they will make more molds and improved Wavebirds! Attack the higher ups: Iwata and Miyamoto!
Post by: KnowsNothing on June 06, 2009, 11:26:01 AM
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Post by: Jonnyboy117 on June 07, 2009, 05:09:27 PM
Post by: NWR_insanolord on June 09, 2009, 01:10:13 AM
Post by: Stratos on June 09, 2009, 10:17:13 PM
My one and only Wavebird died a few months ago. I will attempt to operate at some point, I must resuscitate him.
I had four but lost one of the receivers. When I moved I found it so I have four working Wavebirds! Three grey and one sillver. I am a happy camper. Now I need people to come over and play with me... :(
