While the price is more than the current retail price on the GameCube version, it is also $20 less than a new Wii title, something that cannot be said for all "Wii-makes." Moreover, at least one pundit claims the Wii version is the definitive experience. Regardless, expect Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition to hit retail shelves sometime this June.

Wii's Resident Evil 4 Only $29.99

Good news today for everyone who shamefully, shamefully neglected to play Resident Evil 4 when it originally came out on Gamecube and later on PS2. Joystiq.com is reporting that Capcom has listed the Wii version of the modern classic at the wonderful budget price of $29.99.

Do you hear that all you slackers? Now you have absolutely no excuse not to go pick this one up. Its not even like you need an excuse. You will have a giant bundle of fun I promise you. Hell, I already own the original Gamecube version and unless the Wii-controls miraculously end up sucking, I will be buying this one all over again.

I cant imagine the controls not living up to expectations, though. This game was meant to be played on the Wii. The precision aiming in RE4 that allowed you to shoot enemies in specific areas to get different results (shot in the leg brings them down to their knees) was only faulty when considering how hard it sometimes was to aim with an analog pad.

When PC ports go bad: the wasted potential of Resident Evil 4

While the PC version of Resident Evil 4 won't be out in the United States of Freedom until May 15, a lucky Ars Technica forum member kibbler picked up the European copy. I think I'll let his minireview speak for itself.