Wii+

If it weren’t obvious already, this is a hoax; though rather—my honest predictions for where Nintendo is going to go, wrapped around a brick and thrown through your window—type of hoax.

The Wii+ (“Wii Plus”) is Nintendo’s follow up to the incredibly successful Wii console. In like manner to the DSi, Nintendo are seeking to “remix” the Wii, rather than replace it with a truly next-generation console.

Marginally increased graphics power

Up to 720p output. Original Wii games upscaled automatically, new games will come “Wii+ Enhanced” using the extra graphical power, whilst remaining fully compatible with the original Wii

Internal memory upgraded to 2 GB (up from 512 MB)

The sensor bar comes with Wii Speak built-in

No Gamecube controller ports and Memory card slots!

(Reduces cost / complexity?) Gamecube games will continue to work, but saves will be done to the internal memory and a new Gamecube-like Wii Classic Controller will be released for separate purchase to play Gamecube games.

(It’s been years since the Gamecube died, and games shops either don’t stock GC games, or very little. Nintendo are likely trying to move on, in much the same way the DSi dropped the GBA port… as well as sell more “New Wii Controls” Gamecube remakes)

Wii Sports Resorts bundled in

The bundled Wii remote will include the Wii Motion Plus add-on built-in, to coincide with the availability of the new built-in Motion Plus remotes for separate purchase

Any choice of colour, as long as it’s white

The Wii+ will be sold alongside the existing Wii for a period of time (most likely to ‘up-sell’, or whilst existing stock depletes). Price, and availability to be announced.