Today Nintendo announced the North America release date of the black versions of the Wii Remote, Wii MotionPlus and Nunchuk controller. It's the first time that Nintendo is changing the color of the Wii hardware since it has been available in only white. There are no announced plans from Nintendo to release a black console of the Wii, although it has been released in Japan (see here).

Here's the full announcement from Nintendo:
"Nintendo’s iconic Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™ controllers are getting a new look, just in time for the holidays. Ever since the Wii™ system launched in November 2006, the controllers have been available only in white. On Nov. 16, Nintendo introduces new black versions.

The new black Wii Remote controller will be available packaged with a black Wii MotionPlus™ accessory, which brings enhanced precision to games. The package will be available at a suggested retail price of $49.99. The black Nunchuk controller will be available separately at a suggested retail price of $19.99.

“The Wii Remote revolutionized not only how people play games, but also who plays them,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “The new color lets people customize their setup, and the controllers make great stocking stuffers for players of any age.”

Watch for the Black Wii Remote controller with Wii MotionPlus when it becomes available for ordering here. The Black Wii Nunchuk is available for pre-order here.

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