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==Successor==
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−Nintendo announced the successor to the Wii, [[Wii U]], at the [[Electronic Entertainment Expo 2011]].<ref name=Telegraph>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/nintendo/8563836/Nintendos-Wii-U-unveiled-at-E3-keeping-Nintendos-revolution-going.html|title=Nintendo's Wii U unveiled at E3: keeping Nintendo's revolution going|date=June 8, 2012|accessdate=September 13, 2012|publisher=Telegraph|first=Tom|last=Hoggins}}</ref> The Wii U features a controller with an embedded touch screen and output [[1080p]] [[high-definition video|high-definition]] graphics; it is fully backward-compatible with Wii games and peripherals for the Wii. The Wii remote, Nunchuk controller and balance board are compatible with Wii U games which include support for them.<ref name=ET>{{cite web|url=http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/136121-nintendo-confirms-wii-u-specs-and-release-date-prices-it-above-xbox-360-and-ps3|title=Nintendo confirms Wii U specs and release date, prices it above Xbox 360 and PS3|date=September 13, 2012|accessdate=September 13, 2012|publisher=Extreme Tech|first=Sebastian|last=Anthony}}</ref> The Wii U was released on November 18, 2012 in North America, November 30, 2012 in Europe and Australia, and December 8, 2012 in Japan.
The '''Wii Mini''' (stylized as '''Wii mini''') is a smaller, redesigned Wii with a top-loading disc drive. This model lacks [[YPbPr|{{YPbPr}}]] ([[component video]]/[[D-Terminal]]), [[S-Video]], [[RGBS|RGB]] [[SCART]] output, [[Nintendo GameCube]] compatibility, online connectivity, the [[SD card]] slot and [[Wi-Fi]] support, and has only one [[USB]] port unlike the previous models' two.<ref name=EurogamerReview>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/df-hardware-nintendo-wii-mini-review|title= Nintendo Wii Mini review |last=Leadbetter|first=Richard|date=December 12, 2012|work=Eurogamer|accessdate=December 16, 2012}}</ref><ref name=WiiMiniManual>{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/downloads/WiiMiniOpMn_RVO_en.pdf|title= Nintendo Wii Mini Operations Manual|publisher=Nintendo of America|page=10|accessdate=December 16, 2012|quote=The Wii Mini console will not work with any AV cable other than the model supplied.}}</ref> The initial release omitted a [[pack-in game]], but ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' was included at no extra charge beginning on September 18, 2013 in Canada<ref>{{cite web | title=Mario Kart Wii picture | publisher=Future Shop | url=http://www.futureshop.ca/multimedia/Products/500x500/102/10270/10270488.jpg | date=September 18, 2013 | accessdate=September 18, 2013}}</ref> and from launch in the United States.<ref name=USmini/> It was released in Canada on December 7, 2012 with a MSRP of [[Canadian dollar|C$]]99.99,<ref name="NinWiiMini"/> in Europe on March 22, 2013,<ref name=EUmini/> and in the United States on November 17, 2013.<ref name=USmini>{{cite web|title=Wii mini Official Site - Buy Now|url=http://www.nintendo.com/wiimini/buynow/|publisher=Nintendo|accessdate=7 November 2013}}</ref> Nintendo uses this console and the [[Nintendo Selects]] game series to promote low cost gaming. The Wii Mini is styled in matte black with a red border, and includes a red [[Wii Remote Plus]] and Nunchuk. A [[composite video]]/audio cable, wired sensor bar and power adapter are also included.<ref name=EngadgetMini>{{cite web|url=http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/06/nintendo-wii-mini-hands-on/|title=Nintendo Wii Mini hands-on |last=Fingas|first=Jon|date=December 6, 2012|work=Engadget|publisher=AOL|accessdate=December 12, 2012}}</ref> {{-}}
The '''Wii Mini''' (stylized as '''Wii mini''') is a smaller, redesigned Wii with a top-loading disc drive. This model lacks [[YPbPr|{{YPbPr}}]] ([[component video]]/[[D-Terminal]]), [[S-Video]], [[RGBS|RGB]] [[SCART]] output, [[Nintendo GameCube]] compatibility, online connectivity, the [[SD card]] slot and [[Wi-Fi]] support, and has only one [[USB]] port unlike the previous models' two.<ref name=EurogamerReview>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/df-hardware-nintendo-wii-mini-review|title= Nintendo Wii Mini review |last=Leadbetter|first=Richard|date=December 12, 2012|work=Eurogamer|accessdate=December 16, 2012}}</ref><ref name=WiiMiniManual>{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/downloads/WiiMiniOpMn_RVO_en.pdf|title= Nintendo Wii Mini Operations Manual|publisher=Nintendo of America|page=10|accessdate=December 16, 2012|quote=The Wii Mini console will not work with any AV cable other than the model supplied.}}</ref> The initial release omitted a [[pack-in game]], but ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' was included at no extra charge beginning on September 18, 2013 in Canada<ref>{{cite web | title=Mario Kart Wii picture | publisher=Future Shop | url=http://www.futureshop.ca/multimedia/Products/500x500/102/10270/10270488.jpg | date=September 18, 2013 | accessdate=September 18, 2013}}</ref> and from launch in the United States.<ref name=USmini/> It was released in Canada on December 7, 2012 with a MSRP of [[Canadian dollar|C$]]99.99,<ref name="NinWiiMini"/> in Europe on March 22, 2013,<ref name=EUmini/> and in the United States on November 17, 2013.<ref name=USmini>{{cite web|title=Wii mini Official Site - Buy Now|url=http://www.nintendo.com/wiimini/buynow/|publisher=Nintendo|accessdate=7 November 2013}}</ref> Nintendo uses this console and the [[Nintendo Selects]] game series to promote low cost gaming. The Wii Mini is styled in matte black with a red border, and includes a red [[Wii Remote Plus]] and Nunchuk. A [[composite video]]/audio cable, wired sensor bar and power adapter are also included.<ref name=EngadgetMini>{{cite web|url=http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/06/nintendo-wii-mini-hands-on/|title=Nintendo Wii Mini hands-on |last=Fingas|first=Jon|date=December 6, 2012|work=Engadget|publisher=AOL|accessdate=December 12, 2012}}</ref> {{-}}
−==See also==
==See also==