[Wii U] Launch Date Reveal This September?

Published on 08-22-12 08:26 AM

Nintendo will be holding a Wii U press conference event in New York City on September 13th, which may reveal launch details for the Wii U, and price range in North America. Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime will be hosting the event promising to show “more about how the Wii U will change the future of gaming and entertainment” and giving a hands-on experience presentation to show the Wii U's capabilities. Nintendo hinted that there may be launch-window games for spectators to play, which will be the games available upon the Wii U's release.

Nintendo sent invitations to various media professionals, making sure not to reveal anything just yet, but promising important information will be revealed.

GamesIndustry International received a media invite today for a special event. It reads, "Interested in learning more about how Wii U will change the future of gaming and entertainment? Join us for a presentation by Nintendo of America president and COO Reggie Fils-Aime followed by hands-on game play and demos."

Will this be the event in which they finally reveal the launch date, and price for the console? It seems likely, considering that Nintendo has a track record of revealing the North American launch dates of their consoles whenever they have Reggie host a big event in New York City, with them doing so for the launch of both the Wii and the 3DS. For now, the Wii U is currently expected to have a late 2012 release during the holiday season in North America.

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19 Comments

RuukuSukotto - 08-22-12
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I'm going to hold off on the WiiU until a game I actually want is announced, the only games I ever really got for my Wii that I really wanted was Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Sonic Colours.

HoennChamp - 08-22-12
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im gonna get it when the new brawl comes out for sure

DarkRockyX - 08-22-12
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Yea me too. I didnt see no Mario game in the 30 game line-up, plus when yhey confirmed super smash bros 4, then we can talk. Oh yeah better have a decent pricing!!!

RuukuSukotto - 08-22-12
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Originally Posted by DarkRockyX

Yea me too. I didnt see no Mario game in the 30 game line-up, plus when yhey confirmed super smash bros 4, then we can talk. Oh yeah better have a decent pricing!!!

I'd only be getting it for the new Smash Bros as I've loved all 3 since my N64, or any Sonic game I can't buy on any other console, like Sonic Colours.

Rekop - 08-22-12
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Nice. :)

mariofan64 - 08-22-12
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Wii u releases November 18th

Giegue - 08-22-12
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Originally Posted by mariofan64

Wii u releases November 18th

Oh really? <_< They are going to say the real release date on the day this article said.

GentleFire - 08-22-12
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I can kinda mistaken that for a Xbox 360

Waver - 08-23-12
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Originally Posted by DarkRockyX

Yea me too. I didnt see no Mario game in the 30 game line-up.

That's strange, I heard that New Super Mario Bros U was going to be one of the Wii U's launch titles.

InsomniacMan - 08-24-12
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I'm wondering if I should camp outside of Walmart 3 days before launch.

PsychoSquish - 08-24-12
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ima get the new brawl, any zelda game that comes out, and any ac game as well. and everything else. lol

PsychoSquish - 08-24-12
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Originally Posted by InsomniacMan

I'm wondering if I should camp outside of Walmart 3 days before launch.

you could just pre-order...but thats a good alternative :3

DarkRockyX - 08-25-12
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Originally Posted by Waver

That's strange, I heard that New Super Mario Bros U was going to be one of the Wii U's launch titles.

Oh really? I went to another site and they were misleading then. They didnt name a single Mario game. Welp thats ONE Mario game lol. Might pick it up, but still holding out for SSB4!!!

DarkRockyX - 08-25-12
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Originally Posted by RuukuSukotto

I'm going to hold off on the WiiU until a game I actually want is announced, the only games I ever really got for my Wii that I really wanted was Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Sonic Colours.

I got a Wii mainly so I can download the old Nintendo games

wBroKen - 08-25-12
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I might buy it just to have it, lol. it looks really good, a step up in the nintendo universe i think

BmanNintendo - 08-25-12
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Mario Kart Wii U should be coming sometime

GENIUS - 08-25-12
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Originally Posted by BmanNintendo

Mario Kart Wii U should be coming sometime

Mario Kart Wii U sounds too much like Mario Kart Wii, if anything I expect Mario Kart U or even Mario Kart Universe.