Nintendo has announced the release date and pricing scheme for the US launch of the Wii U today at a media conference in New York. For $299, you'll be able to get the Basic version of the Wii which includes 8GB of memory, and the essentials for the base console without a game. For $349, you'll score the Deluxe version which includes Nintendo Land, a stand for the GamePad, 32GB of memory, and a charging cradle.
Games showed off at the event included New Super Mario Bros. U, Nintendo Land, Lego City Undercover, Black Ops II, and Bayonetta 2, which will be a Wii U exclusive.
Nintendo will be offering media services as well with their TVii service that comes with various apps such as Netflix, Huluplus, Amazon, and Tivo.
Here are the main component for each version of the Wii U:
Basic Set|8GB
Wii U console
Wii U GamePad
AC adapter for each
High speed HDMI cable
Wii U sensor bar
Deluxe Set|32GB
Wii U console
Wii U GamePad
AC adapter for each
High speed HDMI cable
Wii U sensor bar
More memory
GamePad Charging Cradle
Stands for GamePad and Console
Nintendo Land
[Source: Polygon]
Thursday, September 13, 2012
