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Nintendo announces Wii price cut

After Microsoft and Sony decided to slash the price of their video game consoles,  Nintendo wanted in on the fun.  Effective September 27, the Nintendo Wii will become $50 cheaper and will sell for $199.99.

So, where does this leave us?  Xbox 360 = $299.  PS3 Slim = $299.  Wii = $199.  Prices are dropping and games and content are getting better.  This is a win-win situation for the consumers!

In related Nintendo news, the ever-popular sequel to Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort, is packing a second WiiMotionPlus in its bundle.  Starting October 12, Wii Sports Resort will include the game, two MotionPlus accessories, and will cost $60.  Yes, that is $10 more than what it cost before, but now it has a second MotionPlus; don’t complain.

[Via Joystiq; Gizmodo]

Black Wiimote, new DSi colors, Wii Fit are coming (no matching console)

This holiday season Nintendo will ship black versions of the Wiimote, WiiMotionPlus, and nunchuck.  The Wiimote and the MotionPlus accessory will ship together as a bundle, and the nunchuck will be sold separately.  Still, though, there is no word on the coveted jet black Wii console shipping in North America.  In related news, the DSi is widening its color palette with two new flavors: pink and white.  They will be made available on September 15.  In less related news, the next iteration of Wii Fit dubbed Wii Fit Plus ships October 4.  You can get the Wii Fit Plus bundle that includes the original Wii Fit, the new Wii Fit Plus, and the balance board for $99.99 or you can opt to simply get the new software for a mere $19.99.  Plus features 15 brand new mini-games that promise to be more Americanized for our Western-bent methods of exercising.  See the gallery below for images of the new hardware.

[Via Engadget; Gizmodo]