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twistedsymphony
09-13-2012, 08:55 PM
Earlier today Nintendo announced details for their upcoming Wii U console while no CE releases have been announced yet Nintendo rarely disappoints so I'm sure many of you are interested in getting your hands on this console.

The Wii U will come in two versions, and these versions vary slightly between Japan and the rest of the world.

In America the Wii U will be released on November 12th and receive a "Basic" bundle for $299.99 (USD), or a "Deluxe" bundle for $349.99.

In Europe the Wii U will be released on November 30th and receive the same bundles as the US, priced at £210 and £250 respectively.

In Japan the Wii U will be released on December 8th and receive a "Basic" bundle for 26,250 Yen, or the Premium bundle for 31,500 Yen.
http://collectorsedition.org/uploads/2012/09/wiiu_comparison-507x540.jpg (http://collectorsedition.org/uploads/2012/09/wiiu_comparison.jpg)

The "Baisc" set will include:


the console in white with an 8GB hard drive

a Wii U GamePad (the screen controller) in white with stylus

an HDMI cable

a power adapter for the console

a power adapter for the Wii U GamePad

a Sensor Bar for Wii Remotes (not included in Japanese bundles)

The "Premium"/"Deluxe" set will include:


the console in black with a 32GB hard drive

a Wii U GamePad in black with stylus

an HDMI cable

a power adapter for the console

a power adapter for the WiiU GamePad

a vertical stand for the console

a charge dock for the Wii U GamePad

a membership to the "Nintendo Network Premium" service

a Sensor Bar for Wii Remotes (not included in Japanese bundles)

a copy of the game NintendoLand (not included in Japanese bundles)

Lots of other details have been revealed about the console's hardware various accessories and launch window games but I'm sure we'll get a lot more details on those in the coming months leading up to launch.... View this article on the HomePage. (http://collectorsedition.org/11877/wii-u-official-release-details)

ferrari100
09-13-2012, 10:05 PM
Nice to see all territories will be paying a similar price for the WiiU.
Of course I will be ordering one of these for day one. Im sure that if it bores me within a week or two I will maintain a reasonable return on it.
:p

Ryaku
09-13-2012, 10:11 PM
yeah


300$ = 210£ = 300€
350$ = 250£ = 350€

Good Conversion ! :hammer:

But don't know If Wii U will be free Zone or not...

twistedsymphony
09-13-2012, 10:26 PM
...

But don't know If Wii U will be free Zone or not...

I would guess not, Nintendo doesn't seem to like region free game :(

comaamen86
09-13-2012, 10:32 PM
does look good will wait till next year though zombiu and the pro gamepad looks sweet

NaughtyDogJames
09-13-2012, 10:38 PM
The UK prices aren't confirmed, I'd guess at £229.99 and £279.99. I'll wait till a price drop on this due as it seems a lot for something with 8gb memory and I don't want to fiddle about with SD cards and USB drives.

twistedsymphony
09-13-2012, 10:52 PM
I already pre-ordered mine (I was 2nd to pre-order at my store).

Based on the price differences there's no reason NOT to buy the Deluxe version... hard drive size aside it comes with a game for less than the price of the game, the hard drive is just a bonus.

if demand is high it will be worth it's weight in gold during the holiday season
if demand is mediocre and I don't like it I can probably get my money back easily enough
if demand is so low that it sits on shelves, at least it plays Wii games in HD and I don't own a Wii anymore, so it's worth that.

really you can't go wrong buying a console like this on release day.

Judging buy the fact that there was literally a line forming behind me at the store to place pre-orders, I'd say that it will probably sell very well at launch.

toxicatom5
09-13-2012, 11:06 PM
I already pre-ordered mine (I was 2nd to pre-order at my store).


Where did you pre-order? Best Buy? GameStop? Just curious who is taking pre-orders in the US.

twistedsymphony
09-14-2012, 03:18 AM
Gamestop started taking pre-orders about an hour after the announcement

RyT
09-14-2012, 03:25 AM
$348 basic pack
$428 premium pack

here in AU... tempting :D

toxicatom5
09-14-2012, 04:43 AM
Gamestop started taking pre-orders about an hour after the announcement

Thanks! Saw that BestBuy.com is also taking them. Surprised that Amazon hasn't opened up the pre-orders though, at least not that I can see.

Twisted
09-14-2012, 06:39 AM
is it CONFIRMED that Wii U plays regular Wii games in HD?..as in upscaleing wii games?..because i read on-line, that it does NOT upscale regular wii games..someone have clarification?..thanks

twistedsymphony
09-14-2012, 02:23 PM
is it CONFIRMED that Wii U plays regular Wii games in HD?..as in upscaleing wii games?..because i read on-line, that it does NOT upscale regular wii games..someone have clarification?..thanks

My mistake, Nintendo has confirmed that it will NOT make Wii games look any better: http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/01/nintendo_reconfirms_wii_u_will_not_make_wii_games_ sharper

what a shame. :(

vhal_x
09-14-2012, 09:05 PM
Shame. Would have been awesome if they upscaled Wii games. Poor Skyward Sword :( xx

Twisted
09-19-2012, 05:25 AM
apparently it is being said that amazon USA is having difficulties with nintendo of america therefore will NOT be accepting preorders or selling wii u at least for the rest of 2012 :(

Onyxia
09-21-2012, 04:03 AM
Preordered the Deluxe set on Gamestop.ca
Kinda sad there isn't a Zelda game for launch with this one, haha. But Skyward Sword is still somewhat recent so I guess I shouldn't ask too much!
No clue if this will sell out on launch the way the Wii did (took me ages to hunt down one), but figured I'd play it safe this time. Especially since it will be the Holiday season (Merry Christmas from me to me)! :D