WiiU price/release date to be revealed

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WiiU price/release date to be revealed
Tweet Topic Started: Aug 21 2012, 11:55 AM (431 Views)
Cee Jay Haych	Aug 21 2012, 11:55 AM Post #1
"I didn't use the whole thing ...." Posts: 3,252 Group: =SB= Kings Member #9,868 Joined: March 28, 2009	Finally, after much anticipation, Nintendo has set a date for the Wii U price and launch date unveil: September 13, 2012. The company has announced that it will hold a special press event in New York hosted by Reggie Fils-Aime. Reggie is expected to unveil the final Wii U details, inducing price and launch date. The Wii U has long been rumored to launch on November 18, 2012, at a $299 price point. Now, Nintendo didn't specifically say in their announcement that the event will reveal the Wii U price and launch date, but everything is pointing in that direction. The whole purpose of the event is the Wii U, and the company has a history of revealing launch details at special events. Last time Nintendo and Reggie held an event in NY, they revealed the 3DS price and launch date. For the Wii U, the only things left to reveal at this point are the price, launch date, and launch games. And perhaps the system specs, but those will likely be unveiled once the console launches and someone decides to open the box to see what's inside. Other things Nintendo could potentially unveil are different Wii U models and colors, and of course some more details on the Wii U accessories (including the price of those). Source Edited by Cee Jay Haych, Aug 21 2012, 11:55 AM.



Josh the hedgehog	Aug 21 2012, 12:07 PM Post #2
Those who do good, do... Posts: 2,450 Group: S Rank Hero Member #12,907 Joined: April 24, 2012 Playstation Network ID: joshyboist Xbox Live Gamertag: starlighter XX	'bout time the wiiu is coming out, but unfortunatly I live in England, so I don't know what price it is in british money, at least I could see how much it costs when it comes out this september
	Betrayal is a dangerous thing... "In my world...It's kill or be killed..." -Josh "Better run, coward..."-Sinistar


HollyYoshi	Aug 21 2012, 05:27 PM Post #3
I object to your claims Posts: 15,025 Group: =SB= Queens Member #9,640 Joined: January 9, 2009 Gender: Female Country: United States of America 3DS Friend Code: 1891-1489-0768 Nintendo ID: Agent_Blaire Game Currently Playing: Yoshi's Island	....Okay, you really need to learn to pay attention, because September is when Nintendo might unveil the release date, not the release date itself.



Angel Face	Aug 21 2012, 09:07 PM Post #4
Sorry to keep you waiting! Posts: 531 Group: B Rank Knight Member #10,743 Joined: February 6, 2010 Gender: Male 3DS Friend Code: 0602-6760-5878 Nintendo ID: IrishGuy42 Game Currently Playing: Various, mostly Team Fortress 2	Come, on, Nintendo! Give us the deets! Our bodies are ready!



VlaDDrakkeN	Aug 26 2012, 03:38 PM Post #5
The Jester Posts: 1,902 Group: S Rank Hero Member #6,850 Joined: March 22, 2008 Gender: Male Country: United States of America Playstation Network ID: VlaDDrakkeN Game Currently Playing: My New Computer	Our bodies, yeah, not sure about our wallets though. Economic depression/recession/whatever its being called now aside, I would like to get a Wii U once the game system has more games to it I want. Right now its a rather small list.
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Neo Metallix	Aug 27 2012, 11:49 AM Post #6
~Doomsday Overlord~ Posts: 15,568 Group: =SB= Emperor Member #1 Joined: April 8, 2006 Gender: Male Country: United States of America Playstation Network ID: Doc_Of_D Game Currently Playing: Tales of Xillia	I think Nintendo is taking the wrong approach with this system. Yeah they are getting 3rd parties interested but so far it's mostly games that are already out on PS360 and unless you ONLY owned a Wii and never had access to those games it really isn't an incentive to get the system. Plus Wii only owners are likely casual gamers who got it for Wii Fit and such with no real interest for those games. Plus how long can the 3rd party support last? As soon as the new Playstation and Xbox come out it'll lose all of that because it would be too much work to port them over. Who knows but I'm sure, as usual, it'll have their quality first party titles.
	Puncture the Porcupine, my fancharacter!


VlaDDrakkeN	Aug 27 2012, 07:55 PM Post #7
The Jester Posts: 1,902 Group: S Rank Hero Member #6,850 Joined: March 22, 2008 Gender: Male Country: United States of America Playstation Network ID: VlaDDrakkeN Game Currently Playing: My New Computer	Plus, I find it disappointing that Nintendo finally is launching with a Mario game with their system this time, but its a game that does not even attempt to really show off the Wii Us capability. So far, the rumor of Shiggy wanting to make a Star Fox game for the Wii U is currently the one thing I'm looking/hoping forward to.
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Cee Jay Haych	Aug 28 2012, 04:38 AM Post #8
"I didn't use the whole thing ...." Posts: 3,252 Group: =SB= Kings Member #9,868 Joined: March 28, 2009	Looks like somebody let the cat out of the bag a little early. techdigest.tv After a long old wait, we've finally got a provisional release date for Nintendo's Wii U console. The second-screen tablet-packing games console will touch down on November 18, according to the latest rumours. The leak comes from the annual Gamestop Managers Conference in San Antonio, where a representative from peripheral manufacturers Performance Designed Products (PDP) let slip the date. Stating that the company's line of Wii U third-party peripherals would be available ahead of the console's November 18 launch, the loose-lipped rep has likely infuriated Nintendo, who have been planning a large, secretive September 13 event in New York, presumably for the console's launch details. Aware that they'd made a bit of a cock-up, PDP released a less-than-convincing statement quashing the rumours: "Performance Designed Products ("PDP") is aware of the recent rumors posted alleging that PDP inadvertently 'leaked' the official release date of the upcoming Nintendo Wii U gaming system during a trade presentation earlier today," said William Otte, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing of PDP. "To be clear, PDP has no knowledge whatsoever of the official Wii U release date, and thus it is not possible for PDP to have 'leaked' this information. "PDP simply gave a presentation of our fall line of gaming accessories to our customers at a trade event in which we stated that our Wii U accessories would be there at launch. Later in the presentation, we stated that our Epic Mickey II accessories are currently planned to be in stores by November 18. PDP has no knowledge as to whether this is the official Wii U release date or not, and thus nothing was 'leaked'."



HollyYoshi	Sep 1 2012, 08:58 AM Post #9
I object to your claims Posts: 15,025 Group: =SB= Queens Member #9,640 Joined: January 9, 2009 Gender: Female Country: United States of America 3DS Friend Code: 1891-1489-0768 Nintendo ID: Agent_Blaire Game Currently Playing: Yoshi's Island	Welp, I know what I'm asking for Christmas this year, assuming this date is true.



Fenroar	Sep 6 2012, 03:08 PM Post #10
Perfectionist Posts: 3,036 Group: E Rank Legend Member #9,478 Joined: November 2, 2008 Gender: Male 3DS Friend Code: 1504-6189-5960	Neo Metallix Aug 27 2012, 11:49 AM I think Nintendo is taking the wrong approach with this system. Yeah they are getting 3rd parties interested but so far it's mostly games that are already out on PS360 and unless you ONLY owned a Wii and never had access to those games it really isn't an incentive to get the system. Plus Wii only owners are likely casual gamers who got it for Wii Fit and such with no real interest for those games. Plus how long can the 3rd party support last? As soon as the new Playstation and Xbox come out it'll lose all of that because it would be too much work to port them over. Who knows but I'm sure, as usual, it'll have their quality first party titles. Um, no. \|V While I did use to own a PS3(Long story, but I wish I still had it. Gonna save up for a PSP/possible Vita as well.), I currently only own a Wii and a 3DS and never intended to get either for casual-only games(I'm not even interested in some of those). I'm sure I'm not the only one alone. Something I want to point out though; next-gen games are actually going to be pretty scalable from what I read(Will try to find the source). Yes, the Wii U will probably not be as powerful as the PS4/Xbox Whatever(Either on-par or slightly more powerful then PS3/360), but there is a chance Wii U could still easily get next-gen games. Developers are apparently discovering easily-scalable engines. The games will likely not be as pretty as their counterparts on the other consoles(Still pretty though overall), and it still remains to be seen if enough developers will do this for sure, but it doesn't seem like they'll be as big as a gap between the Wii and PS3/360 like the Wii U and whatever. So I think there's a good chance the Wii U could get 3rd party support. Anyway, as for my thoughts, the Wii U is at the top of my list. Will likely buy this instead of saving money for another PS3. Pikmin 3, Rayman Legends, and ZombiU, and others I can't think of right now I plan to get. Also some third party games I missed out on, like Darksiders II, ME3, and the superior versions of Arkham City and Trine 2. Hopefully Christmas time my parents can help me out, if the release date is true. Will get the ultra-sexy black one. <3



HollyYoshi	Sep 8 2012, 07:18 AM Post #11
I object to your claims Posts: 15,025 Group: =SB= Queens Member #9,640 Joined: January 9, 2009 Gender: Female Country: United States of America 3DS Friend Code: 1891-1489-0768 Nintendo ID: Agent_Blaire Game Currently Playing: Yoshi's Island	Oh, they are releasing multiple colors for the launch this time?



Cee Jay Haych	Sep 8 2012, 07:38 AM Post #12
"I didn't use the whole thing ...." Posts: 3,252 Group: =SB= Kings Member #9,868 Joined: March 28, 2009	Special Operative Blaire Sep 8 2012, 07:18 AM Oh, they are releasing multiple colors for the launch this time? Black and White has been confirmed while a Red one was recently 'leaked' but has yet to be made officials.



HollyYoshi	Sep 10 2012, 09:38 AM Post #13
I object to your claims Posts: 15,025 Group: =SB= Queens Member #9,640 Joined: January 9, 2009 Gender: Female Country: United States of America 3DS Friend Code: 1891-1489-0768 Nintendo ID: Agent_Blaire Game Currently Playing: Yoshi's Island	In that case, I hope the red one is official. If not, there's always black.



Cee Jay Haych	Sep 11 2012, 06:43 AM Post #14
"I didn't use the whole thing ...." Posts: 3,252 Group: =SB= Kings Member #9,868 Joined: March 28, 2009	For those of use that live in the UK. The event will be streamed live from this link.



Cee Jay Haych	Sep 13 2012, 07:41 AM Post #15
"I didn't use the whole thing ...." Posts: 3,252 Group: =SB= Kings Member #9,868 Joined: March 28, 2009	So, Important points that came out of this presentation. - Two bundles will be available at launch - The �base� model will be in white and will include the Wii U console, Wii U GamePad, all necessary cables (including HDMI), and feature 8 GB internal storage. This model will retail at $299. - The �Premium� model will be called �Deluxe�, will come in black, and will up the internal storage to 32 GB flash memory. the Deluxe model is expected to include the new Nintendo Network Premium service, which runs for 2 years and offers gamers 10% off on software and game downloads. This model costs $349, and will include Nintendo Land. - Europe will get a special deluxe bundle, replacing Nintendo Land with ZombiU. - The Wii U launches on November 18th, 2012 across North America, and November 30th across Europe. - European stores will be free to set there own prices for the console. - Bayonetta 2 revealed to be Wii U exclusive. - Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate to be launched in the west for 3DS and Wii U in march next year.



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