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What's really new about the Wii Slim?
So, what's actually new about the Wii Slim isn't much. The model is smaller and better suited to lying down instead of standing up. This way, you can place your Wii more easily in a cabinet. The Wii Menu has been adjusted, but no major changes. Additionally, the Wii is lighter and has slightly more memory.

What are the disadvantages of the Wii Slim?
The real big disadvantage is that it no longer supports Gamecube software. This means you'll have to get rid of all your Gamecube games or keep/buy the 'old' Wii.

Is the Wii Slim otherwise the same as its predecessor?
As the heading suggests, this model is the same otherwise; You can play all Wii games on it, use all accessories with it, but what a shame about the Gamecube...

Why can't the mat of the Family Trainer be connected to the new Wii?
I bought a Family Trainer including the mat, but that mat can't be connected to the new Wii, as it only has a USB port available. Quite a bummer because the Wii Family Trainer is super fun for my kids.

When will the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection be discontinued?
Bad news about the Nintendo Wii: Nintendo will be shutting down the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Service for the Wii and the DS starting from the 20th of May 2014. This means you won't be able to play your favorite games online anymore. Mario Kart Wii, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario Strikers Charged Football... They will no longer be playable online.

Will the Wii Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi Shop be affected?
Although the Wi-Fi Connection Service will be offline, it will not have any impact on the Wii Shop Channel and the Nintendo DSi Shop. Certain parts of the Wii Shop Channel and the DSi Shop had already been discontinued for a while, but remained usable. Fortunately, this will not be restricted further from the 20th of May 2014.

Which other features will be taken offline?
With the Wi-Fi services being taken offline, you will no longer be able to use minor features like sending messages or even emails. All features that required an internet connection will no longer be usable from the 20th of May 2014. Services such as Wii Speak and the related Wii Speak Channel unfortunately will no longer function. It seems like a tactical move by Nintendo to finally encourage loyal Wii owners to transition to Nintendo's current HD console: the Wii U.