The stripped down console that offers no online functionality and no GameCube compatibility is for offline play only, and looks to fill a niche space for those wanting a second console, or perhaps just wanting to dip their toe into the Wii waters to play some of the Wii classics.
While Nintendo has not said anything yet about releasing the Wii Mini in other regions, but we believe that if it continues to be successful the company would want to continue to cash in and make as much as it can off the hardware.