It’s finally here: All the news that we wanted to know about Nintendo’s next-gen system, the Wii U. Today Nintendo announced launch dates for the new home console, launch window games, prices, and more details for the system. We have all of what you need to know!
The Wii U launches in the Americas on November 18th and November 30th, 2012 in Europe. There will be two different versions of the console you can get:
- The Basic Set - Wii U in white for $299.99. It 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.
- The Deluxe Set* – Wii U in black for $349.99. It includes everything from the Basic Set, plus the game Nintendo Land, 32 GB of internal storage instead of 8 GB, a console stand, GamePad charging cradle and a stand that allows users to place the GamePad vertically on a table.
*One should note: If you get the Deluxe Set, you 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 (through 2014).
What about the games? Well, we have a list of all the games that are set to be released in the launch window for you (launch window: November. 18, 2012 – March 2013). Not all games have official release dates yet and release dates are subject to change. Below you’ll find the list, by publisher, of the games that are set to be released on the Wii U during the launch window. What games do you want to play?
505 Games
- Funky Barn
2K Sports
- NBA 2K13
Activision Publishing, Inc.
- 007 Legends
- Call of Duty: Black Ops II
- TRANSFORMERS PRIME
- Wipeout 3
- Skylanders Giants
- Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2013
- Rapala Pro Bass Fishing
Capcom
- Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
D3Publisher
- Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game
- Ben 10: Omniverse
- Family Party: 30 Great Games Obstacle Arcade
Disney Interactive
- Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
Electronic Arts
- Mass Effect 3
- Madden NFL 13
- FIFA Soccer 13
Frozenbyte
- Trine 2: Director’s Cut
Gaijin Games
- Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
Majesco Entertainment
- Zumba Fitness Core
Maximum Games
- Jett Tailfin
NAMCO BANDAI Games
- TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2 Wii U Edition
- TANK! TANK! TANK!
Nintendo
- 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
SEGA
- Aliens: Colonial Marines
- Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
Shin’en
- Nano Assault Neo
Tecmo Koei
- WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Hyper
THQ
- Darksiders II
- Wheel of Fortune
- JEOPARDY!
Two Tribes
- Toki Tori 2
Ubisoft
- Assassin’s Creed III
- Just Dance 4
- Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth
- Rabbids Land
- Sports Connection
- Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013
- ZombiU
- Rayman Legends
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
- Scribblenauts Unlimited
- Game Party Champions
- Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition
Planning on getting a Wii U? Which version will you pick up? What games are you interested in? Sound off in the comments below! Stay with GXC as we bring you more news on the Wii U as we get it!
