Black and red Nintendo Wiis already confirmed?

We're going ahead and tossing this one in alongside all the other probable-but-not-official rumors out there, as apparently "an anonymous Nintendo representative revealed that black and red Wii consoles have been confirmed." No, there wasn't any followup about other colored offerings, nor any questions about when this colorific duo would hit stores (skeptical yet?), but we will admit this isn't the first time we've gotten wind of colorful Wiis (not to mention a price drop) being on the horizon. So while it's definitely in the Big N's character to pump out old hardware in a variety of colors, we've still got little to go on with regard to its latest machine, but we're sure there's a few talented people out there that could create a vivid version for you if you don't feel like waiting around (or cherishing your loot).

[Via Joystiq]

[StevO @ Jan 29th 2007 3:27PM]

Seeing as how there have been those nice paint jobs for the PS3 and some custom ones for the X360, I don't see why some people aren't buying them up and selling colorized versions. Should be easier seeing as how it's smaller and a mostly flat surface.

Oh wait, because it's selling out even when it's in just white...

[Ray-- @ Jan 29th 2007 3:32PM]

colored Wii's.... oh yay.. because everyone knows the color of the console makes it play better.... i dont even have my Wii in a place that can be seen when im not loading in a disk....

[steve @ Jan 29th 2007 3:43PM]

i would buy a white wii right now if i had the money
but since i dont im gonna wait for black

[capn @ Jan 29th 2007 4:10PM]

Anyone heard anything yet regarding dvd playback functionality on these new boxes? Engadget posted something about rumors of a firmware update a while back...

[Michael @ Jan 29th 2007 4:25PM]

Everyone knows that adding flame decals to your PC or car makes it faster, so it only makes sense that differenct colours will make the Wii better!

[Geoffrey Sperl @ Jan 29th 2007 4:27PM]

If it means I can finally get my hands on one, I'm all for more colors!

[kookykrazee @ Jan 29th 2007 4:35PM]

The DVD playback has been announced for late 2007. Check www.nintendo.com for more information. The system will cost more than the current system.

[Tom Gabriele @ Jan 29th 2007 4:45PM]

colors?...price drop??? arent these tactics used to sell more consoles when buying slows down? i have still yet to see any Wiis in stock anywhere.

[pretorious @ Jan 29th 2007 4:55PM]

Normaly if your wee is a different colour, it's a bad thing....

oh wait

[Dan Lorenzo @ Jan 29th 2007 5:09PM]

It burns when I Wii.

[Aaron @ Jan 29th 2007 6:16PM]

Better not get the red one, then...

[Matt @ Jan 29th 2007 4:58PM]

I'd happily buy just a plain white one if there were any in stock anywhere!

[some person @ Jan 29th 2007 5:09PM]

I hope it's true, and if so, then all I want to know is if those colors are going to be released at the same time as the price drop?

[Karl J. Smith @ Jan 29th 2007 5:56PM]

My understanding is that your VC games are linked to your Wii, not any account, so if you swap your Wii for a new one, you have to buy them all again.

[Ricardo @ Jan 29th 2007 7:00PM]

I DONT CARE IF ITS FREAKIN MAROON JUST HAVE SOME IN STOCK!! I dont want to have to get up at 5 am to go line up outside target or walmart to get one! (i tried twice and was too late both times) =\

[karl long @ Jan 29th 2007 7:04PM]

I've got to echo everyone else that has commented that colors and price drops seem like a crazy idea when you can't find a frikin white one anywhere for love nor money.

[Camperton @ Jan 29th 2007 7:43PM]

call me crazy but I'm holding out for a black one. just like the way it looks way more.

[Demaar @ Jan 29th 2007 7:58PM]

If this is true, I certainly hope they have those new and improved Wii remotes available with the new colours. Or at least discount the rumours of them by the time the colours are available.

[Jake @ Jan 29th 2007 7:59PM]

Well I agree, i dont have money yet, so ill wait for a green one if they ever come out with one..... i not ill get red anyday over white!
and I want dvd playback kuz then i can get rid of my computer, my xbox and and my dvd player. i only use comp 4 internet.......

[Descolada @ Jan 29th 2007 8:42PM]

"Well I agree, i dont have money yet, so ill wait for a green one if they ever come out with one..... i not ill get red anyday over white!
and I want dvd playback kuz then i can get rid of my computer, my xbox and and my dvd player. i only use comp 4 internet......."

... Wow.

Are you genetically retarded, or did something happen to you? I mean... Wow.

[Rocky @ Jan 29th 2007 10:04PM]

Good god. Yes. PLease. Release a bunch in a different color. But first, can we get a new anti-scalping law for video game consoles?
It's not even christmas rush anymore and I STILL can't get one. Walmart and BJs are just about the dumbest stores in the are, cuz they only order about 2, while they have this massive backlog of non-selling PS3s and XBOX 360s. (Walmart ads are all lies too, they dont even really sell Wii games, they aren't trying)
Gamestop.. geez. I hear there was a release on saturday, so i go on monday and expect that, since XMAS is over a month ago and done with, I can get what I deserve for not ganking some xmas shopping mother with a car and running away with her Wii. But no, "we sold out".
wtf is going on? lol

Can we at least get some kind of gaming rep system?
You know, so that established serious players of video games can get what they need to continue their lifestyle? geezu. Damn 6 year olds don't know what they got. (and they suck at it anyway)

[mcubed45 @ Jan 29th 2007 8:48PM]

Nintendo always introduces new colors and a price drop when sales begin to slow post-launch. that's not happening anytime soon. on the plus side, since new colors are a loooong way off there's a chance DVD support may be included by then.

and for anyone planning to swap consoles - i hope you're prepared to buy ALL of your VC games again. VC titles DO NOT transfer. they are system-bound.

[carmine @ Jan 29th 2007 10:31PM]

descolada,

you are the categorically retarded one.

i'll buy a black wii to match my ps3, and when i decide to pony up the money for a 360, i'll uh... buy a pack of king size black markers, too.

everyone who actually loathes any system just hates the fact that they can't afford all three. get jobs and save some money, idiots. i know 85% of you still live at home anyway, so you don't have any bills to pay.

[jimmy @ Jan 29th 2007 11:41PM]

what about those who are in college we cannot always afford all three systems we got tuition to pay

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[skeeterflea @ Jan 30th 2007 6:27PM]

There is an echo, I hear it too. I'd buy a pink polka dotted one, hell throw some silly flowers on it! Don't really care what it looks like just let me buy the unit with as little frustration as possible.

[Nick @ Jan 31st 2007 11:30AM]

will they be selling multi-colored controllers too? whats the point of buying your black wii and storing your white controllers right next to it?

[steff2632 @ Jan 31st 2007 5:14PM]

dvd playability is available through an add on not a firmware upgrade.ninty did this because theres some dvd levy that has to be paid when selling a dvd player, so users who want the dvd player play the elevy while the rest dont