Wii Mini US launch confirmed

Nintendo’s $99 Wii Mini console will launch at US retail later this month.

Nintendo Life reports the console’s budget version will land in mid-November,” packing a red WiiMote/Nunchuck combo and a copy of Mario Kart Wii.

Unlike the original Wii, the Mini doesn’t include online functionality. It made its debut at Canada retail (selling just 35k units as of March), and later saw a limited UK release.

The news comes following word that Nintendo has officially ceased Wii production in Japan and Europe.