During its Wii U preview event in New York City today, Nintendo revealed the release date for Wii U. The system will be available on November 18th in North America in two configurations:
The Basic set will have 8GB of memory and includes the console, a GamePad, an HDMI cable, a sensor bar and an AC adapter. The basic set will be $299.99 in the United States.
The Deluxe set will have 32GB of internal memory and includes everything in the Basic configuration, plus a GamePad charging cradle, a stand for both GamePads and the console itself, plus a copy of Nintendo Land. The Deluxe set will be $349.99 in the United States.
In Europe, Wii U will be released on November 30th.
Earlier today, Nintendo also announced that Wii U will arrive on December 8th in Japan.
Nintendo previously declined to announce Wii U’s price and release date at E3, but rumors have pointed to both ever since. A rumor just last week suggested a November 11th release and three price points, while earlier rumors suggested a higher price of $435. Reports in August also suggested that Wii U is facing a “manufacturing nightmare” that could delay its international release.
Wii U is Nintendo’s sixth home console. Keep checking back to IGN for more news as it’s announced, plus hands-on impressions from New York.
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