Wii U Launch Details
Wii U to be released on November 18, 2012. Price and “launch window” titles revealed.
You will be able to buy a Nintendo Wii U on November 18th, and it will set you back either $299.99 or $349.99, depending on which hardware package you choose. These options are detailed below:
Basic Set: $299.99
* White Hardware
* 8 GB Internal Storage
* Gamepad + Stylus
* Sensor Bar
* HDMI Cable
* Console AC Adapter
* Gamepad AC Adapter
Nintendo also provided a list of titles that we can expect to see during the “Wii U Launch Window,” which was described by Nintendo as being the period between November 18, and March 2013:
007 Legends (Activision)
Aliens: Colonial Marines (Sega)
Assassin’s Creed 3 (Ubisoft)
Avengers: Battle for Earth (Ubisoft)
Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition (WB Games)
Ben 10: Omniverse (D3 Publisher)
Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2013 (Activision)
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (Activision)
Darksiders 2 (THQ)
Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two (Disney Interactive)
EA Sports FIFA Soccer 13 (EA)
Family Party: 30 Great games Obstacle Arcade (D3 Publisher)
Funky Barn (505 Games)
Game & Wario (Nintendo)
Game Party Champions (WB Games)
Jeft Tailfin (Maximum Games)
Jeopardy (THQ)
Just Dance 4 (Ubisoft)
Madden NFL 13 (EA)
Mass Effect 3 (EA)
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (Capcom)
Nano Assault Neo (Shin’En)
NBA 2K13 (2K Sports)
New Super Mario Bros. Wii U (Nintendo)
Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge (Nintendo)
Nintendo Land (Nintendo)
Pikmin 3 (Nintendo)
Rabbids Land (Ubisoft)
Rapala Pro Bass Fishing (Activision)
Rayman Legends (Ubisoft)
Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game (D3 Publisher)
Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien (Gaijin Games)
Scribblenauts Unlimited (WB Games)
Sing Party (Nintendo)
Skylanders Giants (Activision)
Sonic & Sega All-Stars: Racing Transformed (Sega)
Sports Connection (Ubisoft)
Tank! Tank! Tank! (Namco)
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (Namco)
The Wonderful 101 (Nintendo)
Toki Tori 2 (two tribes)
Transformers Prime (Activision)
Trine 2: Director’s Cut (Frozenbyte)
Wheel of Fortune (THQ)
Wii Fit U (Nintendo)
Wipeout 3 (Activision)
Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013 (Ubisoft)
ZombiU (Ubisoft)
Zumba Fitness (Majesco)
Delux Set: $349.99
* Black Hardware
* 32 GB Internal Storage
* Gamepad + Stylus
* Sensor Bar
* HDMI Cable
* Console AC Adapter
* Gamepad AC Adapter
* Nintendo Land Game
* Gamepad Cradle
* Gamepad Stand
* Console Stand
* Digital Delux Promo
Also announced was the new TVii app (We’re not kidding, Nintendo is actually calling it that.) The app acts as a central hub for streaming video services including Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon. With a dedicated hub for sports, we can assume there will also be partnership deals with leagues and/or ESPN. TVii also pairs with DVR services (Tivo was showcased), and partnerships with broadcasters provide additional options for streaming television.
There are many questions left to be answered – for instance, what are Nintendo’s plans for online connectivity? Many people are also questioning the relatively limited onboard HDD space, though the ability to hook up an external drive via USB should make that less of an issue for gamers needing more storage.
Retailers are ready to take your pre-orders, so those hoping to pick up a console on day-one should probably hop on it.
Posted in Game News by Steve R Gibson on
September 13, 2012
