The Wii Mini actually came out in the UK too for whatever reason.

Not played on my Wii in ages and when I do it's to play Gamecube games.

I think the Wii U looks ok but it just doesn't have the games, not yet anyway, that make me really want it.
Mario Kart U & The Legend of Zelda look awesome but I can't buy a console for 2 games.
I can see myself getting one when they are around £120 in a few years.

does anyone know what this means for Wii services? Nintendo shop for game d/ls etc?

I know about news and weather channels, mii channels and all that closing down months ago.