[Visualante2]

Going to preorder two of them. Just in case.

This right here is why the Wii will be sold out on launch day.

[Colonel Mustard]

$300 - With a Nintendo Land download ticket included.

Will buy with Pikmin 3, Zombi U and some downloadable stuff. (If Toki Tori 2, Bit Trip Runner and Trine 2 make it for launch.)


...I'll probably still be playing Xenoblade.

[ShinUltramanJ]

No thanks, my early adopter days are over. Though I should preorder one to ebay to some desperate schlep willing to pay double the retail cost.

[Chacranajxy]

While I doubt there's going to be anywhere near as much demand for the WiiU as there was for the original Wii, I don't know why you wouldn't just preorder it as a precaution. Assuming you want the thing, that is.

Which... they really need to convince people of right now.

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Well some people got scared by the Wii. I waited over a full month. And was still up at 5am in a line just to get one. Not doing that again.

[KageMaru]

That's right on my birthday. Who wants to pre-order me a Wii-U for a present? =p

[Dragonzord]

While I doubt there's going to be anywhere near as much demand for the WiiU as there was for the original Wii, I don't know why you wouldn't just preorder it as a precaution. Assuming you want the thing, that is. Which... they really need to convince people of right now.

I just do it so I don't have to go to a damn midnight

I'll probably get one just because I'm dying for some new hardware, and I'm not a handheld guy

[bearcatjosh]

Has this been confirmed yet?

[Currygan]

four days before my birthday!

doesn't mean shit. Preorder get and I'm going to Vic Mackey the guy about launch games

[Glorified G]

My wallet is safe.

If it's $299 or higher

[NateDrake]

Has this been confirmed yet?

Not yet. For the Wii didn't GameStop or Nintendo let people know when they could place pre-orders a few days in advance?

[Credo]

$300 + NintendoLand sold separately

Spot on

[Dragonzord]

Do we know if the Pro Controllers plug right into the system itself or if it's a daisy chain deal like the CCP?

[GiantEnemyGoomba]

Do we know if the Pro Controllers plug right into the system itself or if it's a daisy chain deal like the CCP?

I'm pretty sure they're wireless.

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Do we know if the Pro Controllers plug right into the system itself or if it's a daisy chain deal like the CCP?

Its wireless with a charge and play usb cord I think.

[Blasty]

The GCN was released at $199.99. So why can't the Wii U? I don't think that's so crazy. Remember that Wii U is around the same power as X360/PS3. How many people will choose a $299 Wii U over a $150 X360/PS3 when they have the same power and graphics?

I have three things to say to this.

How exactly do you know it's the same as the current generation?

How many people actually care about graphics?

A lot of people already have a PS3 or a 360.

[Marleyman]

I am ready.

[Keavy_Rain]

While I'm curious about price and release date, there's no way I can buy a Wii U before mid-2013.

The ability to play my Wii stuff on Wii U is a godsend. I have invested a fortune in Wii software and Virtual Console games and I did not want to lose any of that should the Wii die.

[Kokonoe]

$300 + NintendoLand sold separately

I expect 300$, but NintendoLand not being packed in would be a missed opportunity, especially if it's not a 10-15$ digital title.

[Thequietone]

I think they will bundle Nintendoland with the WiiU (in NA at least) for 3 reasons.

1. They want as many people to experience it as possible.
2. Nintendo of America has said that this is the Wii Sports of this generation.
3. It increases the perceived value Reggie has been saying every time they ask him about the price.

[Silent_Ocarina]

Consoles don't always launch with a pack-in title. I'm not sure if Nintendo will include Nintendo Land, but I won't be surprised if it's not in the box.

Nintendo Land could probably sell millions at full price. I don't see them pricing Wii U below $300, with or without Nintendo Land.

[GringoJB]

Not yet. For the Wii didn't GameStop or Nintendo let people know when they could place pre-orders a few days in advance?

I honestly forget... I had a friend who was a manager that clued me in on the date, so I just showed up when the store opened that day and did it. But, even then, it was one of those deals where you still had to try to get near the front of the line with the other pre-orderers on launch day, since store delivery quantities on day 1 weren't guaranteed (and sales weren't prioritized by the date/time of your preorder). Maybe it was different elsewhere, but that's how it went down for me.

Come to think of it, I don't think that the GameStop pre-order start for the 3DS was "officially" announced either (it was just spread through places like GAF). Am I remembering right?

[Pocks]

When did pre-orders start for the 3DS and Wii? I'll be shocked if this thing launches in October.

I'm thinking $299, no pack-in.

[RAWi]

I doubt we will get Nintendo Direct on August 13 because Nintendo never has it on the 13th we should get Nintendo Direct on August 21-22.

This.

Remember that Nintendo said that they would give out information after the American release of New Super Mario Bros. 2 (3DS) ?

The game is release on August 19... therefore a Nintendo Direct on August 21 or 22 (Tuesday or Wednesday) would be quite a nice timing for the Wii U release date and price reveal...

C'mon Nintendo!!! Give me dates!!! At least for the Nintendo Direct x33

[Richie]

What are the chances of the Pro Controller being included? It's said to be "for third parties", but getting one in the box would make it get much more support.

[NateDrake]

What are the chances of the Pro Controller being included? It's said to be "for third parties", but getting one in the box would make it get much more support.

Probably 0% because the GamePad has all the functionality of the Pro Controller.

[Richie]

Probably 0% because the GamePad has all the functionality of the Pro Controller.

Likely the correct stance on the matter, yet I can't help but wonder just what they're gonna include with all this talk of "perceived value", in the case Nintendo Land doesn't make it.

[TheJerit]

I'm guessing it will have "Unite" in it. The attacks used are called Unite Attacks and it fits in with the "U" scheme people are bound to use. Unite Heroes maybe? Sounds kind of lame, but it would work.

or how about, wait for it....








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Heroes United





Boosh

[TheJerit]

also, i'm in the 300 bones club with nintendoland pack-in, although i do like colonel mustard's idea of a download voucher being included instead. gives them even more of a margin cushion (if only slight), but i could also see them including a form you could mail out to get the game on disc with paying a 'shipping & handling fee' for users who say they don't have internet (or just want a physical disc....).

$249 would be crazy, but in a good way. however i just don't see a pack-in also being included in that price point.

[Hiltz]

If to be believed, an NOA rep may have confirmed black Wii U launch color from an e-mail response to a reader of a banned Nintendo website.

"Finally, I can confirm that the Wii U will be released in both Black and White. In case you hadn't yet had the opportunity, I wanted to let you know that everything we have available to share regarding Wii U has been added to our website. Here's a direct link: http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu Additional details (like price and release date) will be unveiled later this year; however, we don't have any specific dates or events to announce yet. I encourage you to keep checking our website's "What's New" section (http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew) for the latest information. Thanks again for your email! Sincerely, Jay Dean Nintendo of America"

[Wiz]

If to be believed, an NOA rep may have confirmed black Wii U launch color from an e-mail response to a member of a banned Nintendo website.

Hopefully true. Would love to go Black with Wii U.

[diamount]

I don't know...I'm feeling another "sold out" scenario in the cards.

As in they give two consoles per store and say there is a lot of demand?

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

If to be believed, an NOA rep may have confirmed black Wii U launch color from an e-mail response to a member of a banned Nintendo website.

New news!

[Hoodbury]

Hopefully true. Would love to go Black with Wii U.

If true I wonder how they will go about manufacturing the two. 50/50? It seems at least from this forum and a few others I lurk at that black is really the most wanted one. I wonder if they are doing market research for this and then will maybe manufacture the amounts accordingly. Who knows though, maybe it's just gaming forums where black is the preferred color but if they do some surveys of the more casual crowd maybe white is about the same or possibly even more in demand.

I'd personally get either color if only one was available at the store I'm at, but I'd much rather prefer the black one.

[diamount]

No black for me if they are going the glossy route. Those are fingerprint magnets.

[Hiltz]

Yeah, I don't see the big problem with just two launch colors.

Game Informer 2011 Interview with Miyamto about home console launch colors:

“Based on my background as an industrial designer and Nintendo and my background in creating entertainment, I’ve always wanted to make greater use of color in our hardware. If you look back on things like the Famicom and the original Super Nintendo, they were a lot more colorful from a hardware perspective."

"What we found over the years when we included a lot of different colors in our hardware is people would kind of point to that and use it to paint us as more kid-oriented. So really what we looked at is what are some ways from a design perspective that can make the system appeal to all ages One of the ways that we found to best do that is to minimize the use of color. In that process we asked if we’re going to do that, what’s the best way to go? We found that rather than going all black - all white seems to have a broader appeal to people.”

http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/a...-all-ages.aspx

[Oni Link 666]

If to be believed, an NOA rep may have confirmed black Wii U launch color from an e-mail response to a member of a banned Nintendo website.

Not a member, a reader. It even says so at the beginning of the post.

Reader Sandersen supposedly got this from a Nintendo of America rep after shooting over an email...

[Hiltz]

My bad.

This website seems to show every home console and/or handheld color (including limited editions) from Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, as well as Neo Geo with pictures.

http://www.consolecolors.com/nintendo.html

[Silent_Ocarina]

There's only one thing Nintendo has to do.

Lettering should be white on the red console, but I got lazy.

[Drago]

There's only one thing Nintendo has to do. Lettering should be white on the red console, but I got lazy.

I'd buy the Red one to match my Wii :)

Silver is my favorite of them all though

[Metroid Hunter]

There's only one thing Nintendo has to do. Lettering should be white on the red console, but I got lazy.

WHY MUST YOU DO THIS?!

WHYYYYYYYYYYYY????????

Now I want Silver.

[JAYinHD]

Looks like I will be able to preorder sooner than I originally thought. I love when I get a certain influx of $$$$$$$$.

[Karsticles]

There's only one thing Nintendo has to do. Lettering should be white on the red console, but I got lazy.

Who wants yellow?

[saveweyard]

...I'll probably still be playing Xenoblade.

Same. I got like 40 hours in last September, but then stopped playing. Now I want to jump back in, but feel like I should start from the beginning again. I don't remember the mechanics or story very well at all.

[EloquentM]

Who wants yellow?

um, I've got some bad news for you buddy, that's lime.

[MidnightScott]

CVG is reporting that manufacturing issues have pushed Wii U's release to December in EU (vs a supposed prior intention to release in Nov), but that it's 'likely' to still make it for Thanksgiving in the US. http://www.computerandvideogames.com...urope-sources/

NoA redeemed?

[AzaK]

CVG is reporting that manufacturing issues have pushed Wii U's release to December in EU (vs a supposed prior intention to release in Nov), but that it's 'likely' to still make it for Thanksgiving in the US. http://www.computerandvideogames.com...urope-sources/

It'd be funny if they missed christmas altogether.

[Plinko]

It'd be funny if they missed christmas altogether.

Not for Nintendo. That would be an outright disaster for the company.

[bill0527]

The question is, do I want Gamestop to screw me over on my pre-order like they did when X360 launched in '05.

I went in and paid for the Pro Xbox 360 system in full in July for the Nov. release. I was number 8 on the list. They call me 2 days before launch to tell me there's a manufacturer shortage and they were only going to get 4 systems in ... for the entire year. I found out later from a friend that worked there that they actually got 12 systems in on launch day but the manager, several employees, and their buddies hoarded all of them to sell on eBay because they knew ahead of time about the shortage.

[Dartastic]

I'm thinking November 18th in the USA. Yep.