Earlier we reported on the rumor that Nintendo’s hotly anticipated Wii U might be released on Black Friday and today we know that the rumor was almost right. Nintendo announced today that Wii U will go on sale in the United States on November 18th, a full five days ahead of the Black Friday shopping rush.
The long-awaited Wii U goes on sale on 11/18!
According to a CNN Money report, there will be two versions of the Wii U available, both featuring a 6.2 inch touchpad. Players can play solo or multi-player games. Other Wii U features include video chat, TV remote, Near Field Communication (NFC), internet browsing, and Miiverse.
Video game retailer GameStop has confirmed that they will be accepting Wii U preorders, although the exact date is yet to be determined. Presumably, internet retailers like Amazon and Best Buy will also be taking preorders though this is not confirmed.
We’ve listed the package details below for quick reference. With the release date being just a few days ahead of Black Friday, we expect that demand will be high for the holidays.
Wii U Basic Edition: $300
- Color: White
- Wii U console
- Wii U GamePad controller
- AC adapters
- HDMI cable
- Sensor bar
Wii U Deluxe Edition: $350
- Color: Black
- Wii U console
- Wii U GamePad controller
- AC adapters
- HDMI cable
- Sensor bar
- Additional memory
- GamePad charging cradle
- “Nintendoland” minigames set
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About Rebecca Lehmann
As a data analyst and sometimes blog author, Rebecca helps the team keep an eye on Black Friday news and trends. Her favorite Black Friday purchase was a quilted down-filled winter coat.
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