Author Topic: Black Wii, Red DSi Announced in Japan (Read 7698 times)

Kairon · « **on:** June 03, 2009, 10:04:00 PM »

The sizzling new hardware colors will arrive in Japan over the summer.
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.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #1 on:** June 04, 2009, 05:20:40 AM »

Wow a special Wii bundle for Monster Hunter 3.I wonder if we will get a bundle for the US. Maybe Super Mario Galaxy 2.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #2 on:** June 04, 2009, 05:33:27 AM »

I remember back in 2005-6 I was gonna hold out for a black Wii oh man....

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #3 on:** June 04, 2009, 05:35:53 AM »

Well now I'm glad I haven't bought a 4th remote, nunchuk, and Classic controller.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #4 on:** June 04, 2009, 05:40:01 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...

Enner · « **Reply #5 on:** June 04, 2009, 06:41:59 AM »

Man, that black looks sexy.

GK · « **Reply #6 on:** June 04, 2009, 09:49:57 AM »

Yeah, I need those black Wii remotes. Recently ruined my black remote skin cover too.

AV · « **Reply #7 on:** June 04, 2009, 10:08:38 AM »

Quote from: Maxi on June 04, 2009, 05:40:01 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.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 04, 2009, 10:20:34 AM »

Quote from: Mop_it_up on June 03, 2009, 01:03:52 AM

This is one post from BlackNMild2k1 away from turning into a Funhouse thread...

believe it or not, that is actually champagne all over their faces :-)

NovaQ · « **Reply #9 on:** June 04, 2009, 10:21:46 AM »

Cool beans. I wonder if black will ever come stateside.

stevey · « **Reply #10 on:** June 04, 2009, 10:23:22 AM »

Oh God yes! My sig worked, time to buy a new wii!

Classic Controller PRO = PS controller = boycott
Give us new Wavebirds, damn it!

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 04, 2009, 10:24:06 AM »

That black Wii is so sexy.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 04, 2009, 10:24:15 AM »

Monster Hunter Tri just hit 1million sold in Japan 1st week. I'm calling it now.

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

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #13 on:** June 04, 2009, 11:09:46 AM »

Maybe down the road they can add that to Wii Sports Resort Black N Mild.

kraken613 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 04, 2009, 11:19:05 AM »

If this comes to the US I will be very tempted to buy a new Wii....

Pale · « **Reply #15 on:** June 04, 2009, 11:52:19 AM »

This is one moment where I'm happy for the fact that transfering VC games from one system to another is such a pain in the ass....

Maybe it will keep me from buying a new console just for the color. =P

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #16 on:** June 04, 2009, 12:37:29 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.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 04, 2009, 12:58:03 PM »

Q: Whats black & red but green all over?

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 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)

Dirk Temporo · « **Reply #18 on:** June 04, 2009, 02:46:31 PM »

Only took them three years of broken promises

kraken613 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 04, 2009, 03:30:28 PM »

Is it just me or do the analog sticks on the CC Pro look more spaced out. I really want the C Pro no matter the color. Looks a lot more comfortable.

Mop it up · « **Reply #20 on:** June 04, 2009, 06:51:38 PM »

IT'S THE REVOLUTION!

Next up is the pink Wii. It's gonna happen. I can feel it.

nickmitch · « **Reply #21 on:** June 04, 2009, 09:16:29 PM »

This is why I hate having four Wiimotes.

Djunknown · « **Reply #22 on:** June 05, 2009, 12:11:47 AM »

Quote

Give us new Wavebirds, damn it!

You might as well make your own mold, then give it NCL, cuz they broke theirs...

Caliban · « **Reply #23 on:** June 05, 2009, 02:05:40 PM »

The black set looks great. What about a black Motion Plus?

Quote from: insanolord on June 04, 2009, 12:37:29 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.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #24 on:** June 05, 2009, 02:19:50 PM »

Quote from: Caliban on June 05, 2009, 02:05:40 PM

The black set looks great. What about a black Motion Plus?

Quote from: insanolord on June 04, 2009, 12:37:29 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.

that seems too simple, it will never happen

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