Wii U Price, Release Date, and Games

Hello Everyone,

Nintendo came together early this morning to release all the lovely Wii U information we've been waiting for: Price, Release Date, and Games. Step inside for all you need to know about the Wii U.


The Wii U will be releasing on November 18th in North America, November 30th in Europe, and December 8th in Japan. Consumers will be able to pick up two different models: basic and deluxe.

Wii U Basic Set: $299.99

Coming in at $299.99, the Wii U Basic includes the system, gamepad, 8GB of memory, AC adapters, an HDMI cable (first for any home console), and the Wii U sensor bar.

Wii U Deluxe Set: $349.99

Coming in at $349.99, the Wii U Deluxe includes the system, gamepad, 32GB of memory, Nintendo Land, AC adapters, an HDMI cable, Wii U sensor bar, gamepad charging cradle, and a stand for the console.

Games: $50-$60

Launch Window:

• Funky Barn
• NBA 2K13
• 007 Legends
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
• Transformers Prime
• Wipeout 3
• Skylanders Giants
• Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013
• Rapala Pro Bass Fishing
• Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
• Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game
• Ben 10: Omniverse
• Family Party: 30 Great Games Obstacle Arcade
• Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
• Mass Effect 3
• Madden NFL 13
• EA Sports FIFA Soccer 13
• Frozenbyte
• Trine 2: Director's Cut
• Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
• Zumba Fitness Core
• Jett Tailfin
• Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Wii U Edition
• TANK! TANK! TANK!
• Nintendo Land
• New Super Mario Bros U
• Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge
• SiNG Party
• Lego City: Undercover
• Wii Fit U
• Game & Wario
• Pikmin 3
• The Wonderful 101
• Aliens: Colonial Marines
• Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
• Nano Assault Neo
• Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper
• Darksiders 2
• Wheel of Fortune
• Jeopardy
• Toki Tori 2
• Assassin's Creed 3
• Just Dance 4
• Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth
• Rabbids Land
• Sports Connection
• Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013
• ZombiU
• Rayman Legends
• Scribblenauts Unlimited
• Game Party Champions
• Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition
• Bayonetta 2 (2013, EXCLUSIVE)

Yeah, quite a list. Will U be picking up a Wii U at launch? What do you all think of the price? The launch games?

I will be picking up a Wii U and with that giant list of games I feel as if my purchase will be well warranted: Monster Hunter, Pikmin 3, Lego City, ZombiU.

Cheers,

Jon