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Wii U marketing materials starting to arrive at retail stores v2.0 (Read the OP)

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Skiesofwonder

Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
KMD said:
Anyone know how much $ I'd have to put down to preorder? I'm extremely broke, but might be able to gather up something if it's within reason.
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Gamestop - $50
Best Buy - $5
Amazon - Nothing, until it ships. But, you must have credit/debit card*

*that's how they handle game pre-orders, anyways.
 
R

Roo

Member
Zing said:
I would love to know if Wii games are going to be upscaled, or at the very least the system output a proper anamorphic signal.
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We discussed this a while ago on the WUST's and apparently, the system itself won't upscale Wii games, but since it will use HDMI cables, the audio/image will be a little bit better.
 
DR2K

DR2K

Banned
Customer: Oh the new Wii, how much does it cost?

Clerk: Dunno.

Customer: Ok, when will it come out?

Clerk: 2012 I think?

I think this information should be public before marketing it, but that's my opinion.
 
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Mr. B Natural

Member
DR2K said:
Customer: Oh the new Wii, how much does it cost?

Clerk: Dunno.

Customer: Ok, when will it come out?

Clerk: 2012 I think?

I think this information should be public before marketing it, but that's my opinion.
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You forgot to add

Clerk: So, you wanna pre-order it or not?
 
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Jumpman23

Member
In for a black Wii U day one (for me). Also in for a white Wii U day one (for the kids).


I tried pre-ordering both the other day telling the store clerk I would pay in full for both consoles now and that I could just get a refund of the difference or pay the difference if there was one at a later time. He just looked at me and said "uh, no", lol.
 
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jmizzal

Member
Berg said:
If Nintendo has some unannounced system-selling game, will they announce it with the release date/price? or wait till the supposed September Nintendo Direct?
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They already announced it, its called Smash Bros. 4 ;)
They will show it off in Sept tho
 
HYDE

HYDE

Banned
gamergirly said:
Them coming out with a Black Wii U has made my day :)
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I thought this was worth posting for those who worried:

controller_pro_big1.jpg


The classic controller will also come in black/white.
 
HYDE

HYDE

Banned
I know it don't matter if you're black or white, but dang it I can't make up my mind on which color.

In before...that's racist.
 
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Agent Unknown

Member
Girl at one of our local Gamestops said they indeed have the marketing materials in their backroom but are waiting a bit to see if Nintendo announces something soon before they put them out since they obviously don't want a ton of people asking them about price, release ect when they know nothing.
 
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Amir0x

Banned
if Pikmin 3 is confirmed for launch, then it's a black Wii U + Pikmin 3 + Rayman Legends (if it's genuinely a platform exclusive) + P-100 for me

I guess that's it, nothing else looks interesting. God I hope Pikmin 3 makes it *fingers cross*
 
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EuroMIX

Member
DR2K said:
Customer: Oh the new Wii, how much does it cost?

Clerk: Dunno.

Customer: Ok, when will it come out?

Clerk: 2012 I think?

I think this information should be public before marketing it, but that's my opinion.
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I imagine that clerks are trained to put a positive spin on it i.e. "would you like to register your interest so that we can contact you with information later?"

It wouldn't be "we don't know anything" and more like "nothing has been set".
 
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Jetku

Member
EuroMIX said:
I imagine that clerks are trained to put a positive spin on it i.e. "would you like to register your interest so that we can contact you with information later?"

It wouldn't be "we don't know anything" and more like "nothing has been set".
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I worked at GameStop during the Xbox 360 launch. We kept a book of names/numbers to call when pre-orders became available. I don't believe it was company-wide though, something that our district manager came up with.
 
AppleBlade

AppleBlade

Member
I am undecided about the color as well. I have a black 360, PS3, and Apple TV so it would match better, however I think white is less intimidating and more family friendly of a color. My Wii U (like the Wii) will be my family get-together system (bring it out for Thanksgiving/Christmas/Parties) and I love having my parents and older people in my family join in on the fun. Will white make them feel a little more comfortable since they played on a white Wii?
 
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Thoraxes

Member
Amir0x said:
if Pikmin 3 is confirmed for launch, then it's a black Wii U + Pikmin 3 + Rayman Legends (if it's genuinely a platform exclusive) + P-100 for me

I guess that's it, nothing else looks interesting. God I hope Pikmin 3 makes it *fingers cross*
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That's the exact haul i'm looking to pick up as well.
 
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Neiteio

Member
Amir0x said:
if Pikmin 3 is confirmed for launch, then it's a black Wii U + Pikmin 3 + Rayman Legends (if it's genuinely a platform exclusive) + P-100 for me

I guess that's it, nothing else looks interesting. God I hope Pikmin 3 makes it *fingers cross*
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P-100 launch confirmed foscho?
 
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Haliela

Member
Wii-U Black Hardware
Wii-u Pro Controller
Pikmin 3
P-100
New Super Mario Bros. U
Zombie-U

Estimating $600. Painful but necessary. I kind of hope P-100 is delayed to bring that price down a bit. Plus, I'd rather just enjoy Pikmin 3 for a while before something similar hits.
 
C

Currygan

at last, for christ's sake
I don't really think Pikmin 3 will launch alongside NSMBU...if they're to delay one, that would be Pikmin. Serie ain't a system seller..

although maybe Mario in Nov at launch and Pikmin in December
 
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MarkusRJR

Member
jonny_boi said:
For me...

Black Wii U
Black Pro Controller
New Super Mario Bros. U

Maybe Zombi U a bit after launch...



Slim.
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Such a fucking waste. I have 4 that I used for Virtual Console, Smash and Goldeneye and I have to buy new controllers despite them having the exact same number of buttons/inputs? Lame.
 
C

Criminal Upper

Banned
Yaceka said:
Such a fucking waste. I have 4 that I used for Virtual Console, Smash and Goldeneye and I have to buy new controllers despite them having the exact same number of buttons/inputs? Lame.
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No, virtual console games could stil use the old CCs. I thought you meant like, brand new Wii U games.
 
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Metroid Hunter

Banned
Yaceka said:
Such a fucking waste. I have 4 that I used for Virtual Console, Smash and Goldeneye and I have to buy new controllers despite them having the exact same number of buttons/inputs? Lame.
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Well developers are lazy, and they'd have to technicall put support for the Wii Remote for all games in order to support Classic Controller. It'd be easier for them to support the GamePad and Pro Controller instead. :p

Smash 4 would most likely support the Classic Controller though.
 
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GiantEnemyGoomba

Member
Red console bundled with NSMBU
Black console
Pro controller (not sure on color yet. I think I like the white one better even though I prefer the black GP)
NSMBU
Pikmin 3
Assassin's Creed 3
Arkham City: IT'S A NEW GAME edition
1TB external HD
Gold plated HDMI cord with anti-virus software

There's a few more games I'm definitely interested in, but these are the only four I'm set on.
 
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Amir0x

Banned
Neiteio said:
P-100 launch confirmed foscho?
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launch window, but as with all launches, what makes launch window is always quite fluid

i hope it does though, cuz'... a Kamiya game at the launch of a system? CHECK PLEASE.

Thoraxes said:
That's the exact haul i'm looking to pick up as well.
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It'd be a nice launch if all three make it, compared to most launch windows (not a high standard, obviously). Plus if you were like chronically poor all this generation, you got some Wii U ports that might be the strongest of the bunch visually (Ass Creed 3, Darksiders II, Arkham Asylum, etc).

Anticitizen One said:
This will be the first time Nintendo launches a home console in black since the n64. I hope it can live up to that legacy
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Oh no you just jinxed the Wii U to be as bad as the worst mainstream console ever released :(

GiantEnemyGoomba said:
Arkham City: IT'S A NEW GAME I'M DELUSIONAL edition
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lololol
 
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metalslimer

Member
Hate to say it but P-100 will probably end up in January which would probably be best. It will be crushed under the weight of everythign else this holiday season. I'm already worried about NSMBU killing Legends.

Oh no you just jinxed the Wii U to be as bad as the worst mainstream console ever released :(
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We're not talking about the original Xbox here aka PC for broke people. Come at me people!!!
 
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