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Delay for US Wii Play

Nintendo pushes minigame pack back to mid-February from previous date of mid-January.

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With its motion-sensing technology, the Wii Remote is a perfect match for titles packed with minigames. Wii Sports, Rayman Raving Rabbids, and Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz are already out for the Wii, and WarioWare Smooth Moves is due out in a few weeks.

Another collection of minigames, Wii Play, is apparently giving itself a little breathing room from the crowded genre. On the Nintendo press site, Wii Play is listed as releasing on February 12, 2007. The game was previously listed as releasing on January 15--the same day WarioWare hits shelves.

Though the game is already available in Japan and Europe, Nintendo hasn't given any reason for pushing the game back in North America. One theory deals with the Wii Remote that is bundled with it. Hardware shortages aren't just limited to the Wii console; they're also happening for accessories such as extra Wii Remotes.

For more information on Wii Play, read GameSpot's previous coverage.

109 Comments

  • laz3r15

    Posted Jan 27, 2007 6:08 pm GMT

    Pre-ordered my copy today

    Can't wait to get my hands on a second wiimote finally!

  • katamari

    Posted Jan 21, 2007 10:49 am GMT

    Just did a preorder!! Can't wait till Feb 12th

  • Arley569

    Posted Jan 18, 2007 6:17 pm GMT

    That sucks

  • bigbadwolf86

    Posted Jan 7, 2007 12:15 am GMT

    I saw over 100 or more WiiRemotes at ToyRUs in NYC..
    That is where they all are.. lol

  • NeleNel

    Posted Jan 4, 2007 9:29 pm GMT

    Good idea on Nintendo's part, especially packaging this game with a Wii-mote. For an extra 10 bucks get a bunch of mini games, and since there's no damn Wii-Motes in town, i'm already a sucker for it.

  • shadowsniper513

    Posted Jan 2, 2007 1:38 pm GMT

    i saw 20 wiimotes @ best buy today. Yet, i cant find a wii anywhere, but there was about 15 ps3's there.

  • Hades_30

    Posted Jan 2, 2007 5:46 am GMT

    I'll wait for Wii Play, mostly for the remote. I can't find one in any store these days.

  • snzrdog

    Posted Dec 31, 2006 10:59 am GMT

    I might get Wii Play. The main reason is for the Wii remote. Hurry up stupid Nintendo people. I want my Wii remote!!! (and Wii Play)

  • JedimasterRocky

    Posted Dec 30, 2006 12:49 pm GMT

    NOOOOO , I'm not so mad because of the game cause even tough it looks cool I can wait it's just that I reserved a copy and the Wii mote that comes bundled with Wii play was going to be my other controller (bundle saves me money ) and I can't take it anymore I need multi player!!! ...... forget the bundle I'm buying one with Xmas money .

  • a_console_gamer

    Posted Dec 28, 2006 10:05 am GMT

    well this stinks but hopefully us U.S.A people will get that wii remote deal.

  • PaRkOuR-rUlEs

    Posted Dec 28, 2006 5:28 am GMT

    i went to ge tone yesterday, but it was out of stock, they dont get any more till march =[

  • samuslinx3e

    Posted Dec 25, 2006 11:18 am GMT

    i would import it

  • seth1689

    Posted Dec 23, 2006 8:29 pm GMT

    lol it cant b cause of controllers cause everywhere i go they have like 10+ left in stock lol but ya once i get wii hopefully with xmas money lol this will b one of the games i get

  • diablobasher

    Posted Dec 23, 2006 6:35 pm GMT

    Nice.

    However, it doesnt make up for not getting Trauma Center, DBZ and Excite Truck until next year....

  • townsenda1

    Posted Dec 23, 2006 10:55 am GMT

    Well if it gets pushed back its not a big deal. The Wii has a bunch of great titles that everyone will be happy with something.

  • hawkeye_12

    Posted Dec 23, 2006 3:07 am GMT

    To me, it just looks like a thing you should get with your first controller you buy, because its only a few quid more...

    And yay U.S... you got pwned!!

  • Biendeo

    Posted Dec 22, 2006 11:16 pm GMT

    In Australia this game comes with a Wiimote for $5 more than the Wiimote itself. Lucky AUS!

  • SpareJesus

    Posted Dec 22, 2006 5:27 pm GMT

    I have this game ready to be opened on Christmas day.

    My brother gets the remote.

  • stevo1000

    Posted Dec 22, 2006 3:00 pm GMT

    Being a British person & knowing that we've got a decent game before America is a very rare feeling.

  • fartys

    Posted Dec 22, 2006 12:04 am GMT

    finaly someone like me in the U.K. gets a break from being second classed for once! i never thought i'd see the day!

  • JAREDJR

    Posted Dec 21, 2006 7:06 pm GMT

    Oh well, my birthday is in February so I can buy it then! Plus it'll free up some cash for those post holiday blues. I can't wait to play them all.

  • theKSMM

    Posted Dec 21, 2006 5:43 pm GMT

    Speaking of shortages, I think Nintendo is missing out on a lot of potential revenue. Despite all their talk before November 19th, the Wii is no easier to find than the PS3 this season. (In fact, the PS3 is easier to find right now. I found three stores in my area with them last night.)

    It's bad enough that there are three (four if you need a GameCube controller) different types of controllers that have to be purchased separately to play the entire range of games available on the Wii, but then to not have them on the shelves is almost criminal. The system is marketed as being good for family and friends to play together, but that's not possible if you can't find the controllers.

    Microsoft and Sony might not have done their console launches any better, but at least you could find the controllers when you wanted one.

    PS -- And the DS selling out this season? Who saw that coming?

  • ADollins

    Posted Dec 21, 2006 3:00 pm GMT

    I saw 10 controllers in target today but my pocket was empty of money

  • Scammeleon

    Posted Dec 21, 2006 2:58 pm GMT

    For the first time in... ever! I actually have a game before most of the people on this site!
    Joy...

  • Cubb7

    Posted Dec 21, 2006 2:03 pm GMT

    MORE WAITING!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

  • Brainy142

    Posted Dec 21, 2006 1:51 pm GMT

    first we NEED more WII's

  • datniccah187

    Posted Dec 21, 2006 1:43 pm GMT

    I want Wii Play now, forget this waiting game lol

  • PhoenixWright2

    Posted Dec 21, 2006 9:27 am GMT

    meh, as long as wario still comes out the 15th.

  • ChitoKiryoku

    Posted Dec 21, 2006 9:14 am GMT

    the game is pretty fun, it's not worth anything more than $10 but hey, that's all you're paying anyway...

  • puablo

    Posted Dec 21, 2006 8:54 am GMT

    "Free Controller"? More like "buy a controller, get a game free". Or at a low extra cost .

    Regarding people (like myself) holding out on getting a 4th controller until this game comes out, and those who say not to wait - it seems to me that we're going to be waiting that long for a controller as it is. Those things are hard to acquire!

  • Autolycus

    Posted Dec 21, 2006 7:07 am GMT

    Chris310
    wii play is like a ninty version of eye toy

    ------

    You obviously DONT have the system so quiet down, hater

  • chrisdojo

    Posted Dec 21, 2006 5:22 am GMT

    hmmm. well, hopefully the wii controller price comes down soon

  • rta

    Posted Dec 21, 2006 4:56 am GMT

    Who wants to bet the game comes out in the US for 19.99 without the controller? Fellow North Americans, listen to our friends, they say it's a crap game, and I believe em. Just go buy a Wiimote at Bestbuy. Somehow this is like waiting to buy a PC until the newest version of MS Hearts comes out with it. Bah! Move on.

  • shizwill03

    Posted Dec 21, 2006 4:52 am GMT

    FREE WII CONTROLLER!!!

    Ooh. So picking it up when it launches. When is Mario Party coming to the Wii? The Wiimote can breathe new life into that series.

  • Chris310

    Posted Dec 21, 2006 4:01 am GMT

    wii play is like a ninty version of eye toy

  • eric2mrng

    Posted Dec 21, 2006 3:15 am GMT

    the game is pretty weak but with a free controller it aint a bad deal.

  • eggsiboss

    Posted Dec 21, 2006 1:15 am GMT

    wii play is totally poor anyway, what a con, they promised a new version of duck hunt and did not deliver, i wish id bought the remote on its own too because all these games suck and should be free, no ...actually they should pay me

  • fahad2mail

    Posted Dec 20, 2006 11:50 pm GMT

    wow.

  • guyhunter

    Posted Dec 20, 2006 10:22 pm GMT

    Bah who cares! I purchased Wii Play here in Australia and I'll be honest I would have rather saved the $10 and purchased the Wiimote on its own, the games that come with Wii Play are well.... CR@P!

  • dholmes19

    Posted Dec 20, 2006 9:49 pm GMT

    i still have yet to play the wii...maybe if they release some interesting games in the near future.

  • ninja929

    Posted Dec 20, 2006 9:47 pm GMT

    boo.

  • pearlpunx85

    Posted Dec 20, 2006 9:02 pm GMT

    damn, i want that game

  • Supreme_Fantasy

    Posted Dec 20, 2006 7:45 pm GMT

    I'll give it a try for Wii...

  • CheddarLimbo

    Posted Dec 20, 2006 7:37 pm GMT

    I was criticising the comment stavske made, djnoname. I'm from Texas.

    And Wii Sports was bundled with the console in Europe, too.

  • Wiitendo64

    Posted Dec 20, 2006 6:34 pm GMT

    Indeed I'll buy it for the controller but it'd be nice if it could go online.

  • n2Deepeth

    Posted Dec 20, 2006 6:34 pm GMT

    I'm really just more excited about getting the extra controller than actually getting the game. But the good thing is that one of my friends has 2 controller, another has one, and I have one, meaning that we can play 4 player games.

  • Arley569

    Posted Dec 20, 2006 6:20 pm GMT

    First for my messed up Wii DAMN now I gotta wait for this too!

  • QuoBi

    Posted Dec 20, 2006 5:25 pm GMT

    hey cool a free game with a controller basically. Id buy it sounds like cheap fun to me

  • ismakun

    Posted Dec 20, 2006 5:17 pm GMT

    I wanted Wii Play, guess I'll have to wait although Wario Ware is coming. And this shortage of Wii remotes is really annoying here in Puerto Rico were I live, I've went to a few stores and they are sold out of wii remotes and I want to play MULTY.

  • puppiemaster

    Posted Dec 20, 2006 4:47 pm GMT

    Wii sports was bundled with the console in Europe, Wii play is ok, $4 extra for the game compared to the price of just a controller

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