Wii Mini confirmed

launch Date December 7

First reported yesterday, Nintendo has revealed the slim console, which is red and black in design and has a release date of December 7 in North America.

Pitched as ‘Big Fun, for a Mini Price’, the system now offers a manual, top-loading disc tray and will not connect to the internet, support online features or play GameCube Games.

The bundle will come with a console, sensor bar and Red MotionPlus controller with Nunchuk for $99 (£62).

“If you have a Wii already, a Mini would make a great backup, or travel size companion,”

A release in Europe or Japan has yet to be confirmed.

Nintendo recently confirmed that it has stopped making first-party Wii games, but said that the console still has a lot of potential.

The company suggested that new Wii bundles were inbound, believing that the console would continue to sell at the right price.

Regarding the Wii Mini, Nintendo has refused to comment on rumour and speculation.