Wii mini and Mario Kart Wii bundle to launch as the roster of Nintendo Selects games for Wii expands

12th September 2013 – As Christmas approaches Nintendo is launching a limited edition Wii mini + Mario Kart Wii bundle across South Africa on 25th October 2013, and as part of this great value offer, Nintendo is also on 18th October 2013 adding an array of popular Wii titles to the existing range of Nintendo Selects games. From Mario Kart Wii to Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Donkey Kong Country Returns to PokéPark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure everyone will be able to enjoy a choice of fun gameplay experiences with added extra value, on either their Wii mini, Wii or Wii U console in the run up to Christmas this year.

Limited Edition Wii mini + Mario Kart Wii – Wii mini was the latest addition to this family of home consoles as it launched earlier this year, offering great gameplay at great value. Putting the focus squarely on games, with over 1200 disc-based Wii titles to choose from, Wii mini is smaller than the original Wii and will now offer even more great value this Christmas as it becomes available as a limited edition bundle that includes a copy of Mario Kart Wii. With a family-friendly design in matte black with a red border and offering no internet capabilities, Wii mini allows you to jump straight in and experience all the great Wii games from the last six years since the Wii console first launched. Included with the new Wii mini + Mario Kart Wii bundle are a red Wii Remote Plus and a red Nunchuk controller, as well as a copy of Mario Kart Wii. Wii mini is also compatible with most existing Wii accessories.

Nintendo is also adding to the existing range of Nintendo Selects titles, offering great value for everyone to enjoy classic Wii games. While Nintendo Selects games such as The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Super Mario Galaxy and Animal Crossing: Let’s Go to the City are already available, other classic Wii titles being added to the Nintendo Selects roster soon include:

• Mario Kart Wii allows you to enjoy the blood-pumping kart-racing game that is loved by Nintendo fans worldwide. Use a variety of fun items that can turn the tide of your race, from the Green Shell to the Mega Mushroom! You can use the Wii Wheel with Wii Remote to race on 32 new for Wii or classic action-packed courses, the Wii Wheel can also be bought separately. Race or enjoy the Battle Mode in single or multiplayer* and play with up to four players in split-screen.
• Super Smash Bros. Brawl is the ultimate fighting game that pits a roster of Nintendo characters against each other in wild, item-filled battles on Nintendo-themed stages. Choose between popular characters from famous franchises such as Mario, Link and Kirby and duke it out in single-player, or with up to three friends in multiplayer*. With tons of content such as adventure mode The Subspace Emissary to enjoy, and a huge collection of trophies and stickers to complete, there's never a dull moment in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
• Donkey Kong Country Returns sees our ape hero attempt to recover his stolen banana stash from the Tiki Tak Tribe in this exciting side-scrolling platform adventure. Swing on vines, ride minecarts and use exploding barrels to pass obstacles in an array of beautiful environments. Enjoy the classic platform gameplay, bright colours and catchy music, and you can bring a friend along for the ride as Diddy Kong with the co-operative multiplayer feature. Time to go bananas!
• PokéPark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure lets you take on the starring role of Pikachu in an adventure game to find the missing Sky Prism Pieces and save PokéPark. Meet a variety of Pokémon, such as Piplup and Chatot, and befriend them as you explore PokéPark, competing in exciting Attractions, which make use of the Wii Remote in different fun ways. Win Attraction challenges to unlock bonuses and locate the Sky Prisms pieces to restore PokéPark!

*As the Wii mini does not feature internet capabilities, online connectivity is only available when played on Wii or Wii U.