New Wii model announced for UK, removes GameCube support

– Streamlined Wii console
– Launching in the UK before Christmas
– Comes as part of a new value bundle, includes Wii Party and Wii Sports
– Slightly altered configuration
– Designed to sit horizontally
– No GameCube game/controller support
– Comes with a Wii Remote Plus and nunchuck
– Other value Wii bundles will be released

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