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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> {{-}}

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