[WiiU] Nintendo Direct Press Conference Sept. 13th

[Twigg4075]

Actually, tonight at midnight on the West Coast and obviously 3am on the East Coast.

They are supposedly finally going to announce the release date and the price.

Official Japanese link to watch live here:

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/index.html

North American (which I believe will be at 10 am) here:

http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu

[MrBill]

Heard all kinds of stuff about the price but it's almost a certainty that the day is 11/18.

[Swarley]

 

[jms493]

$249.99

[Handleit_44]

New Super Mario Bros. Wii U and NintendoLand details from latest Game Informer:

• Dozens of levels across one world map, like Super Mario World
• Map can be panned around and explored at any time
• Game features an auto-scrolling, Boost Rush mode for more of a challenge
• Multiple branching paths that let you pick which way to go
• Mid-world fortresses guarded by Boom-Boom
• End-level castles guarded by Koopalings
• Game Informer spotted 7 worlds: Acorn Plains, Sparkling Waters (tropical), Frosted Glacier, Layer Cake Desert (complete with melting desserts), areas similar to Forest of Illusion and Sky World and a world surrounded by a tornado.

• Three Yoshi variations
• Pink Yoshi: inflated with a GamePad/Wiimote shake. This can take Mario even higher than the flying suit can. Pink Yoshi's don't help in horizontal movement. Large surface area useful for collecting a bunch of airborne coins.
• Gold Yoshi: shake the controller to light up the immediate area. Also stuns nearby enemies.
• Blue Yoshi: can shoot bubbles

• Can ride the adult version of Yoshi in numerous levels
• Eat five fruits with Yoshi to gain a power-up
• Camera pans out a bit in co-op
• Boost Mode: Place up to four floating platforms at a time
• Use the GamePad touch screen in Boost Mode to pop friends out of bubbles, stun enemies, make it easier to reach the flagpole, manipulate environmental objects, swat Paratroopas
• Turn on Boost Mode by powering up the GamePad – that's it
• Players will go through pre-selected packs of levels in Boost Rush Mode
• Collecting coins makes the auto-scroll faster
• Limited amount of lives given at the start of each pack
• Dying doesn't reset the clock

NintendoLand:

• Ride a train to and from attractions
• Spend coins in the hub that you've earned by playing attractions
• Winning pachinko games populates the park with Nintendo memorabilia
• There will be single player only games. Donkey Kong and Balloon Fight amongst them. These games will be the ones supporting the off-tv play. Will have challenging features.
• Music is really good so far. Even the non-remixed music you hear in the theme park and menus.
• Looks like there are random "games" or activities? That you can play outside of the big theme parks.

Two new attractions revealed:

• Metroid Blast up to 5 players. Wii Game Pad is Samus ship (might feature other types of machines), and 4 players can play in free-for-all or team deathmatch. Pointer and analog controls supported. Several maps. Classic Metroid music.
• Metroid Blast also seems to have a horde type mode
• Metroid Blast has everyone dress up in Samus' armor
• One player flies Samus' ship using the GamePad and screen
• 4 Wii MotionPlus players (plus Nunchuk) try to shoot down the ship
• No radar available
• Includes a lava-filled Norfair map - this map features a mechanical Kraid that players can grapple up
• Metroid Blaster requires Wii MotionPlus

• Balloon Trip Breeze
• Players guide floating Miss through side-scrolling levels filled with obstacles like electric spikes, crazy birds, and hungry fish.
• Use stylus to draw gusts of wind to direct the Mii
• Goal is to fly as far as you can.
• TV shows complete view of the field, GamePad shows zoomed in for precise dodging.
• Nintendo hopes the game breeds competition through Miiverse

[JayDizzle]

I really want to and should care but... I don't.

If put in front of a microphone or asked to speak to someone professional (yeah right), I'd be more cordial about it.

[padman59]

So there are two models that launch on December 8 in Japan, the Basic comes with an 8 GB flash memory, and the Premium comes with a 32 GB flash memory. They are priced at 26,250 yen and 31,500 yen respectively which translates to about $340 and $400.

The GamePad is priced at 13,440 yen (about $170).

There is also a Premium service that gives 10% back on purchases in Nintendo's digital marketplace.

EDIT: Replay is here. It's in Japanese obviously, but you can see the prices for the peripherals, etc.

[Twigg4075]

So there are two models that launch on December 8 in Japan, the Basic comes with an 8 GB flash memory, and the Premium comes with a 32 GB flash memory. They are priced at 26,250 yen and 31,500 yen respectively which translates to about $340 and $400.

The GamePad is priced at 13,440 yen (about $170).

There is also a Premium service that gives 10% back on purchases in Nintendo's digital marketplace.

EDIT: Replay is here. It's in Japanese obviously, but you can see the prices for the peripherals, etc.

So they're trying a PS+ type service but only giving you 10% discounts? LOL.

[Swarley]

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:

Basic set (8GB) - $299.99: Wii U console, GamePad, HDMI cable, sensor bar, AC adapter

Deluxe set (32GB) - $349.99: Same as basic, plus GamePad charging cradle, stand for GamePad and console

European details are expected to be announced shortly.

[jms493]

[Twigg4075]

I'll wait.

[Swarley]

This should be.....interesting.....I guess.....

[padman59]

So now that we have the price for the WiiU, how much do you think the next PlayStation and Xbox are going to be? I'm going to guess at least $400.

[Swarley]

So now that we have the price for the WiiU, how much do you think the next PlayStation and Xbox are going to be? I'm going to guess at least $400.

I say $399.99. I don't think they'll go over that just b/c of the fact of what happened when the PS3 launched. I think (and hope) that they're both smart enough not to go down that road again.

[Swarley]

OK readers, here it is. This is the full, current list of games planned to launch for the Wii U in North America between Day 1 (November 18) and the end of March 2013 – the "launch window."

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
Bit.Trip Presents: Runner 2 Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

Majesco Entertainment
Zumba Fitness Core

Maximum Games
Jett Tailfin

NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
Tekken Tag Tournament 2

Tank! Tank! Tank!

Nintendo
Nintendo Land

New Super Mario Bros. U

Ninja Gaiden III: 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 America Corporation
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's The 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