[EvilMario]

I'd be ecstatic if its $300 and launches in October.

$249.99, launches September 16th with Nintendo Land pre-installed. November 18th, $299.99 with no pack in is reality though :(

[Hero of Legend]

Mid September BITCHES! JP Fall Conference I bet will be immediately prior, I don't think NA ever had a conference before the JP one.

[Gianni Merryman]

Price and release date.

That should be a given, besides I hope they have something more to show to make up for underwhelming E3, NDAs must go.

[Anth0ny]

Teasing titles outside the launch window is a good way to get people to ignore your less impressive launch titles. I'm guessing a CoD confirmation, RE6 announcement, price ($299), final release date (November-ish), and projected shipments for launch (500k-700k for NA through the end of November).

Only showing less impressive launch titles is a good way to get people to not give a fuck about your new console.

[DenisQc]

yeah !!!

[Meelow]

I'm hoping this isn't just another, though more detailed, overview of the console and its launch line-up. A glimpse into 2013 would be very much appreciated.

Iwata confirmed at E3 2012 they will tell us the 2013 games in Fall, so HYPED! :D.


PLEASE NINTENDO DON'T FAIL US!.

[PuppetSlave]

this is just nuts! has there ever been a console release with virtually no details (price, availability, launch day titles, account management, online information) 2 months before release?

As I recall, Wii was pretty much the same. Pretty similar anyway

[Kouriozan]

YES, I need a ticket for the hype train!

[Toki767]

I'm somewhat excited to finally know what the price is. I do kind of feel like Nintendo waited way too long to announce the price though. It'll also be interesting to see how preorders do since there will only be 2 months or so till launch.

I imagine they will also discuss demo units going up on stores in this conference.

[wsippel]

Mid September BITCHES! JP Fall Conference I bet will be immediately prior, I don't think NA ever had a conference before the JP one.

They'll announce the Japanese date at Nintendo Direct later this week. Or not.

[GCX]

so this is a repeat of the wii? i didn't know they pulled this kind of shit back then. i thought all the details were released at e3 or tgs that year, but i guess i'm mistaken. i thought nintendo was being secretive due to a high price of wii u that they didn't want to advertise and have consumers speak negatively about it.

Nintendo held three shows in Europe, Japan and USA during one day in September 2006 where all the Wii's launch details where announced.

[ekim]

349$/€ - launches November. Read it here first ;)

[Jumpman23]

Calendar marked and I am ready! I hope we get to hear about all of these rumored 3rd party games (BLOPS2?) and get some solid info on what the Nintendo studios have really been up to in regards to Wii U development. Also, a very clear understanding of their online infrastructure, as in what does it have that has not been announced yet?

[izakq]

4 days after my birthday! HYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYPE

One day before my birthday. :D

It always seems that Nintendo has some sort of announcement on this week, every year in September.

[pakkit]

And yes...my body is ready.

[The Dutch Slayer]

Asked NoE for comment on a EU event but its after business hours so expect something tomorrow if they answer.

[ThankeeSai]

At last!!!

[Pharros]

It seems so far but in reality it's only about 3 weeks... So hyped :)

Only downside is that it matches up nicely with the Wii September Conference. This makes me believe the November 18th guesses will be spot on or very close. Still have my fingers crossed for October either way.

[wsippel]

Nintendo held three shows in Europe, Japan and USA during one day in September 2006 where all the Wii's launch details where announced.

Ah, the infamous Wii3 event. Wasn't that three days, though? And Nintendo had 1st party announcements at all three events if I remember correctly. That was glorious.

[radioheadrule83]

At last we will know the price :)

At last we will have our revenge

[Bisnic]

Anything more than 299$ would be crazy. I hope they really learned their lesson with the 3DS.

[Tim-E]

Liveblog of the September 2006 NOA conference pre-Wii launch for reference.

http://engadget.com/2006/09/14/live-...ss-conference/

[1-UP]

Price and release date. Iwata: [laughs]

[Azure J]

Yes Yes Yes

[-Eddman-]

Priced $350 with no new game announcements and a new extended Nintendoland trailer for extra trolling. That's my prediction.

[darkressurection]

I'm boarding the hype train, see you all on the 13th!

[Pixel_boy]

4 days after my birthday! HYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYPE

One day befor my ;) and about the right time I was thinking they do this

[GCX]

Ah, the infamous Wii3 event. Wasn't that three days, though? And Nintendo had 1st party announcements at all three events if I remember correctly. That was glorious.

All the shows were on a same date but because of the time zone differences it took more than 24h iirc.

[Metroid Hunter]

this is just nuts! has there ever been a console release with virtually no details (price, availability, launch day titles, account management, online information) 2 months before release?

Wii.
3DS.
DS?

[DragonKnight]

Most excellent news. Nintendo, this is your third big opportunity to wow us with Wii U, do not fail us!

Third time is the charm? First two times sucked hard in my opinion.

[Majine]

Wii U event and cancellation of Nintendo Power.

Life and Death.

[IntelliHeath]

About damn time. I am definitely hyping up for Wii U and the games, and I hope that they might surprise us with new game that we are not aware of.

[Meisadragon]

November 18th, $299.99 with no pack in is reality though :(

Yup, that's what I'm expecting too. Fingers crossed for October.

[Gianni Merryman]

Mid September BITCHES! JP Fall Conference I bet will be immediately prior, I don't think NA ever had a conference before the JP one.

Maybe this time around they'll prioritise NA market, as it's bigger than Japanese atm, as far as home consoles are regarded.

They may also decide to release Wii U in the US first and in Japan shortly later on, too bad I have a hunch Europe will have to wait...

[Metroid Hunter]

WILL THERE BE A LIVE STREAM?!?!?!

[AirBrian]

Apple the 12th. Nintendo the 13th.

My wallet is ready.

[Silent_Ocarina]

Liveblog of the September 2006 NOA conference pre-Wii launch for reference. http://engadget.com/2006/09/14/live-...ss-conference/

I was just looking at this. There weren't any new games at this conference, I believe. It was just an elaboration on price, launch, and the Wii Menu.

[Meelow]

WILL THERE BE A LIVE STREAM?!?!?!

The Fall Conference for the Wii their was so there should be one for the Wii U.

Their BETTER be

I was just looking at this. There weren't any new games at this conference, I believe. It was just an elaboration on price, launch, and the Wii Menu.

That's because Nintendo announced 2007 games for the Wii at E3 2006, unlike they did for the Wii U for 2013 games at E3 2012.

[jmizzal]

http://kotaku.com/5936634/looks-like...y-september-13 Previous NYC events: launch date/price revealed for 3DS, Wii launch showcase

Hype all will be known on the 13th of next month :)

[Iacobellis]

so this is a repeat of the wii? i didn't know they pulled this kind of shit back then. i thought all the details were released at e3 or tgs that year, but i guess i'm mistaken. i thought nintendo was being secretive due to a high price of wii u that they didn't want to advertise and have consumers speak negatively about it.

$300 is not that high of a price for a game console to most people.

[ffdgh]

very cautiously optimistic. Hopefully they will reveal/explain something or anything new.

[GCX]

I was just looking at this. There weren't any new games at this conference, I believe. It was just an elaboration on price, launch, and the Wii Menu.

There were a some unveilings in the Japanese conference just a few hours before the NA one though. Stuff like Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles, Pokemon, etc. iirc.

[Hakai]

Open the kimono Nintendo!!!

[radioheadrule83]

I just looked at a calendar and now I'm depressed. It's weeks away :(

[Currygan]

HERE WE GO

YES DAMMIT YES

THE GAME'S AFOOT

FOLLOW YOUR SPIRIT, AND UPON THIS CHARGE

CRY 'GOD FOR HARRY, ENGLAND AND SAINT GEORGE

NINTENDO TAKE MY MONEY THIS INSTANT

[jehuty]

So Nintendo is basically taking out a page out of Apples playbook when it comes to announcing a product. Pretty smart if you ask me. Let's hope they knock it out the box!
$300.00 for the hardware plus a pack-in game (Nintendo Land or some other game that uses the gamepad) and i'm sold.

[DMPrince]

$349 for Jet black plz.

[PhoReal]

Haha, sweet. On my birthday.

[SolarPowered]

$349 plz.

That thing is not worth $350 even with a Wii-mote and pack-in.

$300 at best

[sakipon]

I just looked at a calendar and now I'm depressed. It's weeks away :(

These will be the longest weeks we've experienced for a while.