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[stuart]

Are white and black the only announced colours? If so, a white one please.

No pre-orders yet in the UK. This might be the first console I pre-order.

 

[Metroid Hunter]

Why is Nintendo so biased toward Europe? Where are my USA promo materials?

(lulz)

USA gets it 2013. :lol

 

[Kusagari]

I still can't believe Nintendo is wasting their time publishing Ninja Gaiden 3.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

thanks EC

 

[Hoodbury]

"12 Attractions"
"1 Giant themepark"

That's what it says on the NintendoLand box, but really, was the themepark giant? It looked like a circle with 12 mini game warp zones coming out of it. I didn't see a giant theme park to walk around in. Maybe it changed from the e3 demo?

 

[7threst]

The gamepad controllers are being sold separate?

I may just go with two GamePads and two GamePad Pros, with a black and white for each. I'll get the black system.

Alrighty! Thanks for the input

I thought they were... would be pretty strange if that was not the case imo.

 

[SovanJedi]

Wait, the "Buy a WiiU soon!" picture was in HMV a month ago, I remember seeing it. Huh.

Not seen any of the other promo stuff though. Will have to keep an eye out for it tomorrow in GAME.

 

[Oni Link 666]

The way Nintendoland is advertized on there makes me think that it will be sold separately.

Me too. I think it would be cool if they went the old-school route and included a demo disk.

 

[DynamicG]

The way Nintendoland is advertized on there makes me think that it will be sold separately.

I want the game, but I don't want to pay for it on it's own. I'm apparently fine with them charging more for the console and making it a pack in, but for some reason I just don't want to have to buy it separately.

I also really want to know what the other games on the collection are!

 

[7threst]

I still can't believe Nintendo is wasting their time publishing Ninja Gaiden 3.

Ninja's sell.

 

[superchunk]

Is any US store doing pre-orders yet?

 

[Kusagari]

The way Nintendoland is advertized on there makes me think that it will be sold separately.

The way they talked about it at E3 always made me assume it would be standalone.

It SHOULD be a pack in, but I've never seen any indication, beyond hope, that it would be.

 

[Kiryu]

If NintendoLand is bundled with Wii U System then would it warrant your purchase since it's "better" than Wii Sport.

 

[outunderthestars]

I'm really quite shocked that Nintendo is actually going to charge for Nintendoland. I had it pegged as a pack-in game.

 

[dacuk]

Me too. I think it would be cool if they went the old-school route and included a demo disk.

Yup. I think it will be hard for Nintendo to sell the GamePad innovation idea to buyers without a bundled sample of its capabilities, like WiiSports did for Wii.

 

[Tenki]

Thanks EC. I was getting annoyed with those fucking 9Mb gifs on every page.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

I still can't believe Nintendo is wasting their time publishing Ninja Gaiden 3.

It probably strengthens their ties with Tecmo and diversifies their lineup at a nominal fee

From what I have played of it, it's better than NG3 Vanilla but is still just really boring

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

I can't believe that Nintendo will not include an experience to introduce people to the Wii U controller, like they did with Wii Sports. I just can't imagine it. Though, some have said there is a Wii Sports 2?

 

[Anticitizen One]

Should we expect the Nintendo version of Ninja Gaiden 3 to be actually good or is it going to be identical to ps3/360 version?

 

[CosmicQueso]

If only they'd launched this last year... they thought they could get one more year of decent sales out of the Wii and were wrong.

 

[GDGF]

Probably not going to happen, but it would be awesome to get a Nintendoland pack in with the white Wii U and a Zombi U pack in with the black one.

Seeing that Nintendoland box as a stand alone makes me a tad bit nervous that it won't be packed in.

Regardless of what's in the box, that black Wii U is mine.

 

[Kacho]

So what kind of commercials are we all expecting?

I'm hoping for something out of left field, but I'm honestly not sure what to expect. I want some 1990's Nintendo style commercials that totally bring the random.

If Nintendo can put together an ad campaign that is half as awesome as the "Wii would like to play" they should have no problem selling those consoles to the broader audience.

I fully expect them to have a split ad campaign. The white console will have advertising that appeals to the mass audience that you'll see on TV alongside singing shows, dancing shows, dating shows, family shows, etc. While the black console will have edgier ads that you'll see on TV alongside wrestling, cartoons, and various shows that young men watch.

 

[MidnightCowboy]

Black at launch is awesome

 

[klier]

Can't wait for the Pikmin stuff!

 

[JJConrad]

I'm just excited that black is confirmed for launch. At least in Europe as these photos seem to be of. Wouldn't be surprised if NoA fucked us over and only had white.

That's the ESRB's Rating Pending label. Those aren't European marketing materials.

Should we expect the Nintendo version of Ninja Gaiden 3 to be actually good or is it going to be identical to ps3/360 version?

They made heavy changes to the combat. It's been compared closer to NG2 than the original NG3, including dismemberment.

 

[walking fiend]

Are any of the remaining unannounced Nintendo Land attractions in those logos? It's strange we still don't know all of them maybe they are going to be on disk dlc?

 

[Pseudo_Sam]

There has to be some sort of software bundled with the system. There has to be. I always assumed it would be Nintendo Land, but the way they have it on that box along with NSMBU and NG makes me think otherwise.

 

[metalslimer]

I thought they were... would be pretty strange if that was not the case imo.

They won't be. The controllers are a signficant part of the manufacturing. Not only can they not make them nearly as fast as a regular controller due to this, if they sell it normal controller markup the thing will be over 100 dollars. Also not selling it at retail at first makes sure people don't buy the thing thinking its a revision

If only they'd launched this last year... they thought they could get one more year of decent sales out of the Wii and were wrong.

If they'd launched last year they would launched with a lineup deader than the 3DS. THey would have had to cobble together some shit software in a few months and call it a day.

 

[outunderthestars]

Yup. I think it will be hard for Nintendo to sell the GamePad innovation idea to buyers without a bundled sample of its capabilities, like WiiSports did for Wii.

Technically if they have already purchased the system then they must have sold them on the idea.....

They won't be. The controllers are a signficant part of the manufacturing. Not only can they not make them nearly as fast as a regular controller due to this, if they sell it normal controller markup the thing will be over 100 dollars. Also not selling it at retail at first makes sure people don't buy the thing thinking its a revision

So what do you do when you accidentally step on it, or throw it out of Ninja Gaiden frustration?

 

[Tenki]

Should we expect the Nintendo version of Ninja Gaiden 3 to be actually good or is it going to be identical to ps3/360 version?

Basically it has almost all the things that NG3 lacked.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=477065

 

[Kiryu]

I do think Nintendoland is going to be standalone game since Nintendo putted their own Nintendo name on the game. It does tell me that they put a lot of effort in this name and want to sell it good.

 

[Tenck]

So freggin true.
Hey, Nintendo, what's that hiding behind the controller?
Oh, that's nothing. Pay no attention to that.

And Nintendoland still may be a pack-in. They can still advertise it separately. It's not like it's free really.

Attention being put on the controller is surprising how?

 

[Kacho]

I can't believe that Nintendo will not include an experience to introduce people to the Wii U controller, like they did with Wii Sports. I just can't imagine it. Though, some have said there is a Wii Sports 2?

We don't know that they won't as of yet. Wait and see I say.

 

[ColdBlooder]

I hope they also advertise Lego City and other games they just publish. But seeing the promotional stuff starting to roll in, feels really good.

Its coming guys.

 

[Chanser]

Looks like Wii U controller faceplates are coming.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008U25YUG/

 

[Nugg]

Nice. I seriously hope Nintendoland isn't standalone.

I sincerely hope it is. I don't like games bundled with my systems. I want to be free to chose which games I'm paying for.

 

[Bending_Unit_22]

So assuming an October or November launch is this a little early?

 

[test_account]

I can't believe that Nintendo will not include an experience to introduce people to the Wii U controller, like they did with Wii Sports. I just can't imagine it. Though, some have said there is a Wii Sports 2?

They have Nintendoland. Still unknown if it is bundled or not.

 

[Yagharek]

I can't believe that Nintendo will not include an experience to introduce people to the Wii U controller, like they did with Wii Sports. I just can't imagine it. Though, some have said there is a Wii Sports 2?

Maybe there will be digital or preinstalled stuff like on 3ds. Still need details coming in September or so.

 

[7threst]

They won't be. The controllers are a signficant part of the manufacturing. Not only can they not make them nearly as fast as a regular controller due to this, if they sell it normal controller markup the thing will be over 100 dollars. Also not selling it at retail at first makes sure people don't buy the thing thinking its a revision

Ok... well that's a surprise for me at least.

 

[Drago]

Looks like Wii U controller faceplates are coming.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008U25YUG/

fuck YES if true

 

[GDGF]

Looks like Wii U controller faceplates are coming.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008U25YUG/

This is good news

 

[superchunk]

Why is everyone thinking Nintendoland will be sold separately? They advertised Wii Sports as well.

It has to be bundled.

 

[ASIS]

Wii = white. I don't care what anyone says white for life. (my 14 year old self would be so disappointed in me right now ).

 

[Aostia]

Thank god (EC) for the new thread.
Can I ask again a question?
Did anybody notice that the Nintendo Land promo material shows just the already announced 5 activities/minigames/attractions?
We know that there will be more (12?) and we already saw the related icon plus a Fzero screenshot, but why do you think they printed the PoP material with just those already shown games?
Will the other addictional activities be added later (as DLC maybe, or something like the 3ds puzzles)?

 

[Ryoku]

"Wii would like you to play"

By the way, how early did Nintendo begin advertising at retailers before the Wii released?

 

[MisterHero]

If NintendoLand is included, it would still suck if a Wiimote+ wasn't. The game depends on it heavilly, if not more than the Pad.

Even the Wii didn't have out-of-the-box 2-player.

 

[Katana_Strikes]

What I'd like to know is what's on the other side of those cubes, from what's visible:

Ninja Gaiden 3
NintendoLand
Mario Bros U

Just system/controller pics by the looks of it.

 

[outunderthestars]

Looks like Wii U controller faceplates are coming.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008U25YUG/

Oh, I am sure there will be all sorts of garbage accessories for the gamepads: covers, screen protectors, charging stands, etc etc.

 

[MisterHero]

Thank god (EC) for the new thread.
Can I ask again a question?
Did anybody notice that the Nintendo Land promo material shows just the already announced 5 activities/minigames/attractions?
We know that there will be more (12?) and we already saw the related icon plus a Fzero screenshot, but why do you think they printed the PoP material with just those already shown games?
Will the other addictional activities be added later (as DLC maybe, or something like the 3ds puzzles)?

No, there's other games. IIRC those 5 are the only ones Nintendo has officially publicized.