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Black Nintendo Wii Not Coming Stateside
Black Nintendo Wii Not Coming Stateside
A new, edgier Wii arrives in Japan on August 1, and we're totally jealous.
Black Wii system comes in a black Wii box
Black Wii system comes in a black Wii box
nintendo.joystiq.com — The black Wii hardware launches in Japan on August 1. Amazon.co.jp 's listing for the item features... the box that it comes in, which is, naturally, similar to the existing Wii hardware packaging, but in black instead of white. Like the hardware ... (more) Black Wii system comes in a black Wii box
Nintendo Mini Classics - buy at Firebox.com
Nintendo Mini Classics - buy at Firebox.com
firebox.com — The Nintendo Mini Classic with its stand out on a desktop ...or use as a desktop clock... (more) Nintendo Mini Classics - buy at Firebox.com
Nintendo's Innovation Console: A Q&A With Reggie Fils-Aime | Dialogue Tree
Nintendo's Innovation Console: A Q&A With Reggie Fils-Aime | Dialogue Tree
fastcompany.com — For the past several years, Nintendo executives have been touting such books as "The Innovator's Dilemma" and... "Blue Ocean Strategy" as a way to explain why they've been zigging while everyone else zagged. That's why at last month's Electronic ... (more) Nintendo's Innovation Console: A Q&A With ...
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Nintendo shatters dreams, has "no plans" to ship black Wii console in USA
Engadget — ... Seriously Nintendo, what is it? Do you hate freedom? Are you still bitter about the US reception to your underwhelming GameCube? Whatever the case, we're never going to forgive you for this one. After waiting for years for a Wii in any ...

Nintendo has no plans to ship black Wii to the US or any other colored Wii
CrunchGear — What? Did you really think that Nintendo was going to send the US something as cool as a black Wii? Straight from the horse’s mouth via GameDaily. We contacted a Nintendo representative as to when and if this sexy system will arrive Stateside, and he says there are “no plans to have other colors of Wii in the U.S.” Anyone in Japan can pick one up on August 1.

nintendo says: no black wii for u.s. gamers
technabob — ... any other colors. The exact quote? There are “no plans to have other colors of Wii in the U.S.” I think we just got owned. Or did we? Who among you might have ponied up the cash to get a bright and shiny new non-white Wii? Who’s the real loser here? Nintendo, that’s who. So much for your fabled business acumen! Take that! And take my bitter, bitter tears, too. Damn, that black Wii looks good. Sigh. It’s out in Japan August 1. [GameDaily via CrunchGear] ...

No plans for black US Wii says Nintendo
SlashGear — ... , but that sort of illicit color-thrill is obviously far too much for the US to cope with.  Nintendo have confirmed that they have “no plans to have other colors of Wii in the US.” ...

No black Wii for the U.S.?
Crave: The gadget blog — ... Quick follow-up to the story we did last week on the black Wii coming out in Japan on August 1. Apparently, Nintendo has no plans to bring it out Stateside, according to a post by Libe Goad over at AOL's GameDaily. A Nintendo rep said there are "...

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