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More Than 50 Games Confirmed for Launch Window, Including Super Mario Bros., Call of Duty and Assassin’s Creed Titles
New Nintendo TVii Application to Change the Way Viewers Experience TV and Video Content Using Wii U GamePad Controller
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo today revealed full details about how the new Wii U™ home console and its groundbreaking touch-screen Wii U GamePad controller can revolutionize not only video game play but also the way people find and watch TV and video content. The new HD system will offer entirely new ways for consumers to play games and enjoy their favorite programming when it launches in the Americas on Nov. 18. During the launch window, more than 50 games will be available for Wii U, which will be offered in two different colors and configurations. The Basic Set will be offered in white at a suggested retail price of $299.99, while the Deluxe Set, which includes higher storage capacity, additional accessories and the new Nintendo Land™ video game, will be offered in black at a suggested retail price of $349.99.
At a special Wii U preview event in New York, Nintendo also unveiled Nintendo TVii, an application that will let Wii U owners in the United States and Canada find, watch and engage with their favorite video entertainment in fun new ways. Using the GamePad controller, Nintendo TVii lets viewers seamlessly explore available video content from a variety of sources – including live TV, their TiVo DVR and video-on-demand services such as Netflix – all in one easy-to-use interface.
Additionally, Nintendo shared new information about dozens of games on the way for Wii U, including Nintendo Land, New Super Mario Bros.™ U, LEGO® City: Undercover, BAYONETTA 2, The Wonderful 101™, Capcom’s Monster Hunter™ 3 Ultimate and Activision’s Call of Duty®: Black Ops II. New Super Mario Bros. U offers unprecedented ways for friends and families to play together and explore Mario’s world using the GamePad. Nintendo Land, which will be available as a standalone game or included with the Wii U Deluxe Set, is a virtual theme park featuring a lineup of 12 playable attractions based on Nintendo’s greatest game worlds, including The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Mario™, Animal Crossing™ and Donkey Kong™. As an added bonus for consumers, a Chase McCain LEGO minifigure will come as a special pre-order bonus for those who pre-order a copy of LEGO City: Undercover at participating retailers while supplies last. All of these games will instantly immerse players in a variety of new game-play experiences that are available only on Wii U.
“The wait is almost over — in just 66 days, Wii U will arrive with the strongest lineup of launch software in Nintendo history,” said Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime. “With the integrated second screen of the included GamePad and features that instantly enhance the way people play games, watch video and interact with each other, consumers will see how Wii U delivers a completely unique experience and a remarkable value right out of the box. The new system also creates extraordinary new possibilities for game developers, bound only by the limits of their imaginations.”
The Wii U Basic Set includes a white Wii U console with 8 GB of internal storage, one white GamePad controller, AC adapters for both the console and controller, a sensor bar and an HDMI® cable. In the Wii U Deluxe Set, components are black. This bundle includes all elements from the Basic Set, as well as the Nintendo Land game, increased console storage capacity of 32 GB, a console stand, GamePad charging cradle and a stand that allows users to place the GamePad vertically on a table. Consumers who purchase the Deluxe Set also will be enrolled in the Deluxe Digital Promotion, which lets Wii U owners receive points for each digital download and redeem those points for future downloadable content from the Nintendo eShop. The promotion is currently planned through 2014.
Both configurations offer a wealth of one-of-a-kind entertainment experiences, including an online gaming community called Miiverse™ and the new Nintendo TVii application. Using the touch screen on the GamePad controller, Nintendo TVii users will be able to browse programming from sources they subscribe to, including cable and satellite channels, Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, YouTube and even their recorded TiVo shows – all from a single starting point.
The selection of third-party games on the way for Wii U will include some of the industry’s biggest names and most beloved franchises. Activision is set to bring several of its leading properties to Wii U during the launch window, including Call of Duty: Black Ops II, Skylanders Giants™ and TRANSFORMERS PRIME™. Other third-party games coming soon to Wii U include Assassin’s Creed® III, ZombiU™,Rayman Legends® and Just Dance® 4 from Ubisoft, Madden NFL 13 and Mass Effect™ 3 from Electronic Arts, Scribblenauts™ Unlimited and Batman: Arkham City™ Armored Edition from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two from Disney Interactive.
“The integrated second screen of the GamePad creates new possibilities for how games can be played, and further reflects the innovation Nintendo has poured into the Wii U,” said Eric Hirshberg, Activision Publishing’s CEO. “We’re excited for our fans to experience the biggest franchises, like Call of Duty: Black Ops II, Skylanders Giants and Transformers Prime, in new ways made possible on Wii U.”
* Launch window is defined as the period beginning Nov. 18, 2012, and ending March 31, 2013.
I saw the preview this morning. I think it painted a bit of a better picture than their E3 show.
The preview can be viewed on their Youtube as well as on their official website at: http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu/preview/
To put it short, there are a few titles I am definitely looking forward to and some that have at least piqued my interest.
I have mixed feelings on Nintendo TVii, but it's not a bad sounding idea in and of itself. It is Nintendo's biggest innovation outside of gaming.
I will more than likely be holding out for the black deluxe version with the 32 GB of memory.
And from what I've heard, the game discs themselves took a great improvement on their memory capacity with a whopping 25 GB per layer based on Blu-Ray technology. [the Wii's maximum amount of memory capacity in its own game discs were 8.54 GB on dual layer discs]
Combined with the HD graphics [I'm not a graphic nut who cares about graphics over the actual gameplay, but visual appeal can enhance so long as that's not the sole factor trying to sell the game], I really am looking forward to owning Nintendo's next [first HD] console.
That's not as expensive as I thought it'd be. I'm imagining that with that release date combined with the not-too-bad price Nintendo will sell plenty of them, holiday season and all. I'll probably wait a while for more games that I want or for it to be on sale before getting it, but I do think I'd want the Deluxe Edition (more storage capacity, the black will look better with my entertainment system setup, and it overall sounds like a better deal for only $50 more). Otherwise, it will be holiday season around release, so it's a possible Christmas present idea....
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Moderately excited for this. The price was right about where I hoped it'd be. Overall it looks pretty good, I like the idea of some decent non-Nintendo exclusives (the quality of ZombiU is in doubt, but the Platinum games and Rayman look great). I don't think I'll be getting it at launch unless one of my friends wants to share it with me, but the recent addition of Bayonetta 2 to the lineup has me very excited. Maybe Christmas, maybe sometime next year.
And agreed that the deluxe edition looks to be a better deal.
Glad to see the Wii-U finally has a street date, although admitingly at this point i'll probably just wait until next summer to get one, let the library build-up abit. And heck out side of the Holidays & Summer, I hardly ever get around to playing video games these days anyway... my money is best wasted on other things XD.
But I do sincerely hope it sells well and has a good long successful life as a system.
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At $299.99 it's too expensive. A PS3 costs $249.99 right now. I'm not going to get one on the launch date. I'll wait after the first price cut to buy one.
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Nintendo confirms 23 titles for Wii U's North American launch.
Making launch day are:
Nintendo Land
New Super Mario Bros. U
SiNG Party
Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge
ZombiU
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
Skylanders Giants
Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
FIFA 13
Scribblenauts Unlimited
Transformers Prime
Wipeout 3
Tekken Tag Tournament 2
Sonic All Stars Racing Transformed
Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper
Darksiders 2
Assassin's Creed 3
ESPN Sports Connection
Just Dance 4
Rabbids Land
Your Shape 2013
Game Party Champions
Batman Arkham City: Armoured Edition.
Only if you want to pay at least twice the list price. You can't seriously expect the vultures to keep them on the shelves instead of buying them out and jacking up the price on eBay and Amazon during a holiday season, do you?
This is why I will wait at least a year, if not more before getting one. And this typically holds true for most consoles. Prices usually drop, and bugs are worked out, too. And, of course, there's no wanting for game selection, too.
I'd love one of those! Can't wait to see how Gametrailers.com talks about it and reviews what it offers.
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I really can't wait for this to come out! Although I am a little worried about it having good launch tittles.
Only if you want to pay at least twice the list price. You can't seriously expect the vultures to keep them on the shelves instead of buying them out and jacking up the price on eBay and Amazon during a holiday season, do you?
Ummm, why the hostility? And no, I don't expect these to be well-stocked (I remember the Wii, waited forever to get one). But nobody in my family buys games or systems online, especially if it's from a marketplace seller for twice the price. So if it isn't in stores, it's an immediate pass. Knowing in advance helps too.
Sorry, I know that's an old post but I just checked back here today and it kind of rubbed me the wrong way....
On topic: And with the launch titles I'm seeing, I'm honestly not interested enough in any of them to warrant a purchase (I'll be getting AC3, but for PS3 since I have the other games for PS3). Guess I'll be waiting. It was the same way with the 3DS. When Nintendo finally puts out the new Fire Emblem, I'll get one of the old 3DSs for cheap somewhere (at least I'm hoping they'll finally be at a decent enough price).
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