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engadget.com - 12/29/2008

Keepin' it real fake, part CLXXIV: MiWi2 Wiipoff spotted in London shop

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We're pretty sure that Nintendo doesn't have anything to fear when it comes to the MiWi2, a Wii knockoff that was first spotted by Engadget Korea back in June. However, we were surprised to see the fake on sale somewhere outside of Asia -- or really anywhere for that matter. Yes, unknowing ...

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