Nintendo has announced a new value Wii bundle offer that it will launching this spring, which includes a newly configured Nintendo Wii console with Wii Sports and Wii Party.

This new Wii bundle introduces a streamlined Wii console with a slightly altered configuration, since it has been designed to sit horizontally, rather than vertically.

This Wii bundle launches across South Africa this spring and includes the newly configured Wii console in white, a Wii Remote Plus controller, Nunchuk, as well as copies of Wii Sports and Wii Party. Nintendo also stated that a number of other Wii bundles will be announced this coming holiday season. No pricing info or exact date is available yet.

With north of 80 entertaining mini-games, Wii Party will bring a lively atmosphere into any living room. Up to four players can join in the fun and compete or co-operate in 13 different game modes, using their personalised Mii character. Also part and parcel of this value bundle is the original Wii Sports game, offering five distinct sports experiences that makes use of the motion controls enabled by the Wii Remote.

In related news Nintendo announced at the beginning of the month that the recommended retail price for its Nintendo 3DS, will be reduced to R1900 as of 12 August.