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Big news from the Nintendo camp today with tons of information rolling out on their upcoming Wii U game console. These are the details we've been waiting for, including the launch date, pricing details and software line-up. Get comfortable, as we've got a lot of news to cover!
The Nintendo Wii U will be coming out in North America on November 18, just in time for the holiday season and delivering on Nintendo's promise to release the console during "calendar 2012". There will be two models available at launch, a Basic Set which will come in white for $299.99, and a Deluxe Set which comes in black and includes a larger capacity hard drive, additional accessories and the new Nintendo Land video game, all for $349.99.
Here's a full overview of the two models, including the box art:
Wii U Basic Set
Contents:
- White Wii U console with 8 GB of internal storage
- One white GamePad controller
- AC adapters for both the console and controller
- Sensor bar
- HDMI cable.
Price: $299.99
Futureshop.ca Product Page: Nintendo Wii U 8GB Basic - White
Wii U Deluxe Set:
Contents:
- Black Wii U console with 32 GB of internal storage
- One black GamePad controller
- Nintendo Land video game
- Console stand
- GamePad charging cradle
- Stand that allows the GamePad to sit vertically on a table
- AC adapters for both the console and controller
- Sensor bar
- HDMI cable.
Price: $349.99
Futureshop.ca Product Page: Nintendo Wii U 32GB Deluxe - Black
As an incentive for customers to pick-up the beefed up Deluxe Set, Nintendo is rolling out what they call the "Deluxe Digital Promotion" which lets Wii U owners receive points for each digital download they make, with these points redeemable for future downloadable content from the Nintendo eShop. The Deluxe Digital Promotion is currently planned through to 2014.
On top of the big hardware announcement, Nintendo also announced over 50 games that will be available during the launch window beginning Nov. 18, 2012, and ending March 31, 2013. Big name franchises are scheduled to appear on the Nintendo Wii U including Mario, Call of Duty, Madden NFL, Transformers, Skylanders, Assassin's Creed, and Batman, among others.
Take a look here for the full list of upcoming Wii U launch titles:
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Publisher |
Title |
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505 Games |
Funky Barn |
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2K Sports |
NBA 2K13 |
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Activision Publishing, Inc. |
007 Legends |
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Call of Duty: Black Ops II |
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TRANSFORMERS PRIME |
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Wipeout 3 |
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Skylanders Giants |
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Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2013 |
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Rapala Pro Bass Fishing |
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Capcom |
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate |
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D3Publisher |
Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game |
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Ben 10: Omniverse |
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Family Party: 30 Great Games Obstacle Arcade |
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Disney Interactive |
Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two |
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Electronic Arts |
Mass Effect 3 |
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Madden NFL 13 |
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EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer 13 |
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Frozenbyte |
Trine 2: Director’s Cut |
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Gaijin Games |
Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien |
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Majesco Entertainment |
Zumba Fitness Core |
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Maximum Games |
Jett Tailfin |
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NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. |
TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2 Wii U Edition |
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TANK! TANK! TANK! |
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Nintendo |
Nintendo Land |
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New Super Mario Bros. U |
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NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor’s Edge |
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SiNG PARTY |
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LEGOCity: Undercover |
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Wii Fit U |
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Game & Wario |
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Pikmin 3 |
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The Wonderful 101 |
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SEGA |
Aliens: Colonial Marines |
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Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed |
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Shin’en |
Nano Assault Neo |
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Tecmo Koei America Corporation |
WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Hyper |
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THQ |
Darksiders II |
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Wheel of Fortune |
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JEOPARDY! |
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Two Tribes |
Toki Tori 2 |
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Ubisoft |
Assassin’s Creed III |
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Just Dance 4 |
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Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth |
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Rabbids Land |
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Sports Connection |
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Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013 |
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ZombiU |
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Rayman Legends |
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment |
Scribblenauts Unlimited |
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Game Party Champions |
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Batman: Arkham CityArmored Edition |
We've covered the Wii U extensively here on the Tech Blog, including a detailed overview of the unique Wii U GamePad, you can take a look here.
Nintendo revolutionized the video game industry back in 2006 with their innovative motion control console, the Wii, and now they're looking to do so again with new innovations in the Wii U console. It's going to be an exciting holiday season for Nintendo gamers, that much is certain!
For more information or to pre-order the Nintendo Wii U, here are the links to the futureshop.ca product pages:
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