ASR Wii Wheel Situation Clarified

– January 21, 2010

Coming to Australia, Not to Germany…What About France?

Today on the Sonic City Blognik, Sega Europe community liaison Kevin Eva, under his ArchangelUK handle, clarified the availability of that special Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing themed Wii wheel throughout Europe. It’s already been confirmed that the peripheral won’t make the trek across the Atlantic to North America.

But good news for Australians–you’re getting it, AAUK affirmed today. With that came news that another country won’t be seeing it, and that’s Germany. No reason was given for the shutout there.

For those Germans, a trip to France may be in order, because according to the update, that country will receive a “double Wii Wheel pack,” as described. That will be in addition to the regular Wii wheel bundle. No word yet on whether the double bundle will end up costing more.

AAUK noted the situation in Italy and Spain remains to be determined. The bottom line–the availability of the special ASR Wii wheel may be more hit and miss than originally anticipated. If you’re interested and you’re not in a country getting the peripheral, it may be time to get in touch with an importer. We’ll keep you posted on developments.

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Alios

Posted January 21, 2010 at 1:13 PM

What about Russia?..

NeKit

Posted January 21, 2010 at 1:40 PM

Alios, agree with you.

Sonic Unleashed (SU)

Posted January 21, 2010 at 1:46 PM

I want something for the Xbox 360º in Portugal pleaseeeeeeeeee SEGA

Kadeb

Posted January 21, 2010 at 2:06 PM

I hope It will be availaible for Czech Republic.

Speeding Hedgehog

Posted January 21, 2010 at 2:14 PM

Why is some places getting it and some places not? What’s the point? Does it have to do with Mario Kart Wii?

Werehog

Posted January 21, 2010 at 3:39 PM

Looks like Sweden will get it. I won’t use it, but it’s nice to look at! A cool decoration!

Professor Pickle

Posted January 21, 2010 at 3:46 PM

…now I’m confused… :-&

Tony

Posted January 21, 2010 at 4:18 PM

To be honest, given that the wheel itself doesn’t really have any… functionality, short of being a little cover to give your remote decoration, anyone who really -would- like this wheel can easily just import it from overseas — It’s not electronic in the least, so there’s nothing like region-issues that someone would come across.

S’more of a collector’s issue, I think.