UnBoxing - Nintendo Wii Mini Rant - FORMER Canadian Exclusive - Adam Koralik
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The new Nintendo Wii Mini console (that originally) launched in Canada ONLY, check out my unboxing and rant. UPDATE: This is now being released in various European countries and the United States.
About Canadian Internet Access: www2.macleans.ca/2012/09/18/ca... - บันเทิง
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1: My deal breaker is the lack of component support. The lack of internet capabilities is silly, but it doesn't kill it for me.
2: Canadian internet access is not bad in of itself, it has to do with imposed bandwidth caps. There is a link in the description with more information.
I know this video is old, but as a fellow collector who actually DOES like the Wii, I basically have the exact same opinion as you. If this had Component Support, then I would've gotten this.
I worked at Best Buy when these launched in North America, and seeing the shipment to the store was the first time I even knew it was coming stateside. And the empty space for a game was used in the US version which came with Mario Kart Wii as a pack in.
God, it's so weird watching you without your beard!
the instruction booklet should say 'wii mini: sorry for your loss'
No beard. This is too new for me. I'm going back to New Adam!
Is it actually the launch model or the second wave? In the US anyway, the launch models didn't include a nunchuck as far as I remember. Though, I could have been wrong. But I'm pretty sure I remember having to go and buy one.
Really enjoy your content man. Been watching a lot of your videos and consider myself a fan!!
@John Russo See, that would be fine. I get that. The problem here is that it's so gimped it no longer serves much of a purpose. On top of that, used regular Wiis are even cheaper, so it's not even a good value for its most basic function.
Adam , is just me or you got ripped off ? I bought this same system and it came with the nunchunk and Mario kart , and it did come sealed , yours was open . where did you buy it ? Was it pre owned ?
BasicallyIMToast ! I'm just going to guess you didn't watch the whole video.
I bought it up in Canada a few years ago when it was exclusively sold there.
Some combination of a software bypass and the USB ethernet add on?
I picked one up on black friday...I haven't opened it yet.
I was just curious if you had some more information that was specific about why it's bad.
why wouldnt nintendo allow you to use a USB broadband adapter to get internet access on the wii mini ?!?!
Your guess is as good as mine.
The internet in most parts of Canada is quite good aside from the North which sucks.
+Oisin Osborne
North always has shitty internet all over the world.
I think when he said it was crappy in Canada he meant that it was spotty in more remote areas. I'm sure major cities like Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal and smaller cities have great Internet options.
True. I'm in Edmonton and I'm using Shaw 150Mbps with no cap. I can stream multiple 4K videos on many devices at the same time with no issues.
When was that though?
The US/Canadian version of the model 2 is very rare. But the model 1 is pretty common.
Maybe like $20-$40 depending on condition and where you get it.
The USB port is for stuff like Skylanders Portals
LAFFS or charging your phone lol
USB port I think it's for microphones for games like Disney sing it and Karaoke Revolution
And Guitar Hero
What specifically are you referring to?
Going to get one?
I got a launch Wii and it had a nunchuck
Damn! no internet and gamecube? Waste of money.
and no component compatibility :'( !
Makes sense.
Did you ever do a Wii review?
Which retro console Adam would u recommend out of ps one nintendo snes famicom or Nintendo 64 as there's an example of each in my local game shop.
+Steven cartlidge My favorite of the ones you mentioned is the SNES.
100+ million Wii's and Nintendo kills it off, no longer a online system.
it wasent built with wifi
He looks better with a beard
dude your videos are so cool, i've watched so many of them and have learned so much about the dreamcast, love your collection! i'm a huge shenmue fan btw.
Yes, thank you.
That's why I added the annotation which elaborated my point and included an apology.
I also added a link in the description explaining in far greater detail what I was getting at.
Wii mini is a piece of shit. I use my Wii mostly for the gamecube support, and the downloadable stuff. Rendering that ugly thing worthless.
canadian internet is fiber op lol canada is ahead of the states when it comes to internet just saying
+Brad Lively Why does no one notice the upload date or read the description?
We also have fiber op internet... no need to get defensive and as Adam said, the video was released quite a long time ago.
Adam Koralik I know right? People get so triggered.
If I put the Wii Motion plus adapter at the end of my already Wii Motion Plus built-in controller, will it explode, or by some paradoxical reaction, work better?
The camera I used at the time didn't support separate microphones.
your intro is so awkward..
Yep. I figure if people can stick through it, then they can tolerate me.
AdamKoralik you're an awesome guy ive gotten used to it.
BlackCrow
AdamKoralik For some reason, I find his intro quite relaxing. Lol. One thing Adam's channel definitely needs are more playlists though.
I get very nostalgic over the holidays, so there's nothing quite as awesome as going to bed listening to Adam recap the old times and waking up still hearing him talk about the glorious Dreamcast era.
Mark Bauermeister Any specific playlists you'd like to see?
The extra channels are for games such as Mario Kart, Wii Fit, Wii Fit Plus etc. You can add extra channels to the system from certain Wii games. In the Mario Kart game, you can install the Mario Kart channel to the Wii menu. The Mario Kart channel basically just lets you view your records from the game without having to put the disc in.
They're shutting down certain aspects of the original Wii's online services on Saturday. But since I don't use any of them, I'm not sure exactly which ones are going down.
What are you referring to?
The passport process takes a while, when were you planning to go?
Hi Adam, did you you test this with the HDMI adapter? I'm guessing it didn't work.
I've never heard of the option to save data to the Wiimote.
Haven't been able to pick one up, Toyratt didn't have one for sale when I was there. But he cut me a deal on the disk system.
Yeah I know, that's why I added the annotation towards the beginning of the video.
I never skip to the unboxing because the rants are the best part xD
Yep, you guys were going to catch up at some point. Kudos for doing it so quickly.
I realize this video was made ten months ago so something changed apparantly, but I first heard of this when I saw it at Best Buy, and I don't live in Canada. It also had it's own copy of Mario Kart. Do you know what changed?
Yes, this was originally a Canadian exclusive. Then a year later, Nintendo decided to release it in the US.
Hey Adam, have you tried the wii lan adapter (assuming you have one) to see what the system does when plugged in? To me it is more of a collector piece like the snes mini and the nes jr. It is obscure but obscure enough to be a collectors item one day due to it being so radically different than the norm.
As to the date, it was rumored to be in the cost cutting phase a couple of years ago but only now did it get released and to Canada of all places. go figure.
Just bought mine off of eBay for like $25 CIB. I like the less moving parts thing, because I'm always nervous putting expensive games in the Wii which has a disc drive that could crap out and take my game with it (stuck). Also helps to be going for a complete Wii game and console collection.
My guess is it will still be a collector's piece, just not nearly as much of one.
The NTSC version probably will be.
Thanks.
If you have a 25th Anniversary Red Wii, then no.
Online capabilities are being shut down soon, so that won't matter.
But the lack of component support and GameCube support are what kill it for me.
For greater details on Canadian internet issues, please refer to the link in the description.
Hi can anyone tell me can this Wii Mini be chipped or not just like the old Wii...
Thanks for watching man, big fan of your stuff.
And yes, I wanted to honor your country as much as possible in the video.
If you pick one up, I'd love to see your review.
I included a link in the description that has more details about it.
Is it still able to play games like black ops where u have online?
It has no online functions what so ever. So you can play whatever offline content exists in the game.
Sure thing, thanks for watching.
Thanks for watching.
US release....?
Old video, I know, but the channels are likely still there for games like Wii Fit that allow you to install companion channels. In Wii Fit's case, you can weigh in real quick if you don't have time to actually play the game and you don't have to swap discs for it, and the channel is installed from within the full game and requires no internet. As for why there's like 5 blank pages, I'm stumped.
Anyone know if this is region free? Thinking of getting one for my collection.
Read the article in the description for more information on the internet issues.
Boxing day/week is not done in the US. So, it's quite logical we wouldn't be aware of it.
Awesome man, thanks for watching.
And yes, my unreasonable love for Shenmue is well known.
It will output a picture via RGB SCART, but apparently it's only the same composite picture that you'd get from using the standard composite cable.
+SuperJM9 That would just be SCART then...sort of.
SCART is a confusing format. It has three outputs. SCART composite passthrough, SCART S-Video passthrough, and SCART RGB. The Wii Mini would only suppose SCART composite passthrough, not RGB.
Hey, i'm trying to get a wii and i LIVE in Canada and i want to know where i could find a normal wii, no wii u, n mini, just the normal wii, any bundle. By the way just so you know more its Oshawa in Ontario In Canada where i live.
Toyratt is about an hour south of you. if you're up for the drive. That's the place I'd recommend. Call ahead first, tell them I told you to call.
Thanks, i will check it out, but i'm still looking for suggestions! So everyone else who can help should comment too
I added a link about Canadian internet access, I apologize if it came off as offensive.
Yeah I'm curious to see if the modders are able to make this thing do stuff like that.
The usb on the original Wii is for the stand that has a fan and glows but I'm not sure about Wii mini as it would not fit in the stand :)
EDIT: the sub port is for the microphone that is used in singing games!
Since I am completely uneducated in terms of hardware and have never set up anything other than a Wii and an XBox, would you mind explaining why you like component cables more?
Not sure where you got your information or when exactly this was published but for the past few months Nov.2014- now Jan.2015 I've seen these in several Walmart's in the US in Greenville SC actually so I don't know who said they were only in Canada especially when you even pointed out the box was for a U.S. Model not a Canadian model. But just thought I'd correct you on that in fact next time I'm at Walmart I'll send you a Pic cause I haven't been to Canada since I was a teenager which unfortunately was a long time ago.
Ma'am, the video came out two years ago when it was still a Canadian exclusive.
I'm rooting for you.
You guys deserve to enjoy Netflix.
It's still not coming to the States.
The Canadian version will likely be the only NTSC version.
Don't know if this has been mentioned in the comments already, but as far as I know NoA is for BOTH the US and Canada (and its headquarters is in Redmond, WA - I don't think there's a "Canadian Nintendo HQ").
I was referring more to bandwidth caps, I included a link.
Admittedly, I phrased this badly in the video. That's why I added an annotation apologizing for it.
No, I'm pretty sure I mentioned that in the video. But if I didn't, sorry.
hey Adam I'm new to you channel (love it by the way) I just recently got a Dreamcast. I need some help in what you think I should get for better Video Quality?
Kevin Rivera This should help: th-cam.com/video/HuTYgAyUhTE/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching!
AdamKoralik thanks
The last gaming console I had was the super nintendo... I don't own any console at all but I really want a PS4. The only reason why i would get this is because is only $100 and to be able to play the mario games and some other nostalgic games that are exclusive to Nintendos. Thats the use I would give this console... Whats the memory on this thing or how do you save the progress of the games?
It saves internally
as far to my knowledge with the Wii Mini cuz one of my cousins has this is mostly used for accessories like the microphone for games like Karaoke Revolution and Disney sing it amongst other games that use a USB dongle for wireless sync controllers for instance rock band
Your launch Wii didn't come with a nunchuck? That's weird. The Wii was (so far) the only console I bought on launch day and it came with both a Wiimote and a Nunchuck.
Yeah, I think they started adding it in pretty quickly after.
Happy to help.
My assumption would be no, but it's now getting a PAL release. If that helps.
I see SD slot at the left side, you may be able to put one.
Hey Adam,
I've watched this video multiple times now and as I watch it again now I'm curious about something. I own a WiitoHDMI adapter for the Wii is the Wii Mini compatible? I can't see why it wouldn't work. Can you confirm this? Maybe a video too? ;)
Doesn't the Wii to HDMI adapter use the component abilities of the Wii?
If it uses the composite output as well, then it's work. It'd look terrible, but it'd work.
I'm not entirely sure, this is your domain man! FIGURE IT OUT! Haha
can it connect gamecube controllers and play gamecube games?
The mini + Wii Mario Kart Wii Bundle Limited Edition can be bought for about £90 in the UK
Can you use component cables with this Wii or no?
No you can not.
i got this console as a gift years ago and it came with Mario Kart packed in where that space was. The thing with the composite cables is extremely shitty but I don't mind it as it was free lol. but I want to see if I could mod it and put a regular Wii inside the Mini body as I vastly like the design more than the original Wii...it'll be quite a project and an impressive feat of engineering...one day.
The red wii remote plus and nunchuck were only found in the 25th anniversary edition so the mini wii could just be a way to buy the remote and its matching nunchuck for $100 dollars,or essentialy $60 for the remote and its matching nunchuck and $40 for the console. Because on a standard wii you are paying $60 for the pair,and $70 for the console plus included software
Just throwing this out there for you. You *can* move Mii's from this unit by exporting them to a Wiimote. I assume they didn't remove that functionality. And the USBs are kept for peripherals? Like Rock Band and USB Wiimote chargers?
Whats good and whats bad about them? You probably cant get the first generation ones brand new anymore, how much would you pay for a used one?
I assume it is. Perhaps not games that require SD card or internet support.
We have "black friday." It's the day after Thanksgiving (last thursday in November). Same basic idea.
I think the USB port is for an external HDD or a thumb drive
out of curiosity, how is canada's internet not as good as in other countries? 15mbps fiber optic internet is pretty much the standard these days.. the rest is using DSL or cable.
That's why I updated the title of the video. At the time it was a Canadian exclusive.
I wish they did this design for the original Wii, (with GC support, Component, ect..) i think it looks really really nice and i prefer a toploader because you can easily get discs out with the system off and if you have to move the console over the game wont get messed up (like the 360). Also the optical reader eye is alot easier to access. and less mess ups than with a tray or slot loader
GameCube and component support on this thing would make it AWESOME.
Is that good? I don't know who that is.
Did you skip past the first six and a half minutes where I carefully explained that?
To be fair there are other Wii peripherals that use the USB port besides the Ethernet adaptor. There's also the WiiSpeak microphone, and the webcam that came with Your Shape, among other things, and any USB keyboard will work in the menu and some software too. There's actually quite a few USB peripherals for the Wii, but those are the only ones I can think of right now.
I think if you put a modchip in it and flash it with the regular Wii firmware, it should have the network back through the broadband adapter and it'll maybe even play GC games (minus the gamepads and memory cards)
The PS2 was the first to use component cables. It's a way to get higher video quality out of various consoles.
The PS2, GameCube, Wii, and XBox are at their best with component cables. After that, HDMi became the standard for best quality (360, PS3, Wii U).
It received a European release a few months after I made this video.