First Wii-U Goes On Sale in New York 12:01AM November 18, 2012

By goukijones — November 9, 2012
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The countdown clock has begun. Are you in line already? You can be the first person to buy a Wii-U if you live in New York. Here's all the details for the New York launch event for the Wii-U.

From Nintendo:

WHAT:

Consumers will have the chance to be among the first in the world to purchase the Wii U console when the clock strikes midnight on Nov. 18 at Nintendo World in New York’s Rockefeller Plaza. Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime will be on hand to count down the launch and sell a new Wii U to the first consumer in line. Fans waiting in line will get premium items (while supplies last) during the event. Note that supplies are limited, and systems will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Nintendo is also selling New York-themed T-shirts with Mario’s image at the event. All proceeds from sales of the shirts will be donated to the American Red Cross in support of relief efforts from the effects of Hurricane Sandy.

The new Wii U home console offers entirely new ways for consumers to play games in HD and enjoy their favorite programming. More than 20 games will be available for Wii U at launch, which will be offered in two different colors and configurations. The Basic Set will be offered in white at a suggested retail price of $299.99, while the Deluxe Set, which includes higher storage capacity, additional accessories and the new Nintendo Land video game, will be offered in black at a suggested retail price of $349.99.

More information about Wii U can be found at http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu.

WHO:

Adults, teens, tweens, parents, video game fans and consumers

WHEN:

Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012

Launch event: 6 p.m. - midnight

WHERE:

Nintendo World at Rockefeller Plaza

10 Rockefeller Plaza

New York, NY 10020

VISUALS:

Scores of fans lined up in front of Nintendo World for a chance to be among the first people in the world to purchase the new Wii U console
Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime welcoming consumers to the Wii U launch event
Attendees joining together for a midnight countdown as the launch approaches
Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime presenting the first consumer in line with a Wii U
Mii costumed characters

The Wii-U is not on my radar at all for launch. Yes, there are a few games I want to play. All exclusive of course. I can't wait to see footage of the first Jimmy in line for this in a couple of weeks. It's going to be cold as shit in New York that night & I'm certain some nuab will be out there for 2 or 3 days, just to day he's number 1. Yeah he'll be number 1 alright. Number 1 Jimmy!

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First Wii-U Goes On Sale in New York 12:01AM November 18, 2012

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